Andrew W Beck

US Patent:

6920329, Jul 19, 2005

Filed:

Jan 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/046284

Inventors:

Thomas Booker Gravely - Herndon VA, US
John Peter Carlson - Herndon VA, US
Andrew Beck - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

Allen Telecom - Beachwood OH

International Classification:

H04Q007/20

US Classification:

4554561, 4554041, 4554042, 4554562, 4554565, 4554566, 455457, 34235701, 34235702, 34235708, 34235709

Abstract:

A system and method for determining the positioning of mobile-appliance location determining sensors in a mobile-appliance communications network by estimating the positioning accuracy of the sensors.

US Patent:

7200392, Apr 3, 2007

Filed:

Oct 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/531042

Inventors:

Thomas B. Gravely - Herndon VA, US
Andrew Beck - Ashburn VA, US
John P. Carlson - Herndon VA, US

Assignee:

Andrew Corporation - Ashburn VA

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455423, 4554562, 4554042, 4554565, 455434, 34235709, 34053911

Abstract:

A method and system for collecting test and measurement data for a wireless communication system utilizes a network overlay geo-location system to collect the data. The wireless communication system has plural base stations defining a signal coverage area for communication with a mobile appliance and collects test and measurement data simultaneous on the forward and reverse links during standard geo-location processes. The wireless communication system also collects test and measurement data when the network overlay geolocation system is in an idle state.

US Patent:

7519373, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Oct 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/531043

Inventors:

Thomas B. Gravely - Herndon VA, US
Andrew Beck - Ashburn VA, US
Michael Corcoran - Leesburg VA, US
Bob Brickhouse - Reston VA, US

Assignee:

Andrew LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H04M 11/00

US Classification:

4554561, 455406

Abstract:

A novel system and method for tasking and reporting the geolocation of a mobile appliance for a wireless communications network overlay system is disclosed. Embodiments of the novel system and method allow for geolocating a mobile appliance regardless of the wireless air interface protocol standard utilized by the mobile appliance.

US Patent:

7546084, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Jan 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/531038

Inventors:

Thomas Booker Gravely - Herndon VA, US
Andrew Beck - Ashburn VA, US
John P. Carlson - Herndon VA, US
Martin Alles - Hamilton Parish, BM

Assignee:

Andrew LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H04B 7/185
H04B 1/60
H04B 17/02
H04B 7/00
H04W 24/00

US Classification:

455 9, 455 131, 4554561, 455521

Abstract:

A novel system and method for a network overlay geolocation system operating in a host wireless communication system with repeaters () is disclosed. Embodiments of the novel system and method enable the geolocation system to determine if signals being received by the geolocation system arrive directly from a target mobile appliance or if the signals are passing through a repeater () and therefore are subject to a known time delay. Embodiments of the novel system and method provide a more accurate geolocation of mobiles served by repeater stations than capable in the prior art.

US Patent:

7668552, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/076903

Inventors:

Thomas Booker Gravely - Herndon VA, US
John Peter Carlson - Herndon VA, US
Andrew Beck - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

Allen Telecom LLC - Westchester IL

International Classification:

H04W 40/00

US Classification:

455446, 4554561, 4554565, 34235701, 34235702

Abstract:

A system and method for determining the positioning of mobile-appliance location determining sensors in a mobile-appliance communications network by estimating the positioning accuracy of the sensors.

US Patent:

7925205, Apr 12, 2011

Filed:

Sep 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/550213

Inventors:

John Peter Carlson - Dulles VA, US
Thomas B. Gravely - Herndon VA, US
Andrew Beck - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

Andrew LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H04B 7/15

US Classification:

455 111, 370315

Abstract:

A novel system and method for a network overlay geolocation system operating in a host wireless communication system with repeaters is disclosed. Embodiments of the novel system and method enable wireless communication system to determine if signals being received by system receivers arrive directly from a target mobile appliance or if the signals are passing through a repeater. The system's determination may be based at least in part on the TA of the signal, the power of the received signal, the power of the transmitted signal, the hearabiltiy of the signal at system receivers, the hearabiltiy of system transmitters at the mobile and the known delays associated with the repeaters. Embodiments of the novel system and method provide a more accurate geolocation of mobiles served by repeater stations than capable in the prior art.

US Patent:

7945212, May 17, 2011

Filed:

Oct 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/531040

Inventors:

Thomas B. Gravely - Herndon VA, US
Andrew E. Beck - Ashburn VA, US
John P. Carlson - Dulles VA, US

Assignee:

Andrew, LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H04B 17/00
H04W 72/00
H04W 24/00

US Classification:

455 6711, 455451, 4554561, 4554562, 4554565

Abstract:

A system and method in a wireless communication system having plural base stations () and a MSC () with a network overlay geo-location system.

US Patent:

7949340, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Jan 6, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/683311

Inventors:

Thomas Booker Gravely - Herndon VA, US
John Peter Carlson - Herndon VA, US
Andrew Beck - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

Andrew, LLC - Hickory NC

International Classification:

H04W 40/00

US Classification:

455446, 4554561, 4554565, 342463

Abstract:

A system and method for determining the positioning of mobile-appliance location determining sensors in a mobile-appliance communications network by estimating the positioning accuracy of the sensors.