James R Pierce

US Patent:

D572266, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Jul 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/247928

Inventors:

Robert C. Anderson - Cumming GA, US
James Pierce - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

L-3 Communications Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

1403

US Classification:

D14496, D21329

US Patent:

D586823, Feb 17, 2009

Filed:

Jun 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

29/319011

Inventors:

Robert C. Anderson - Cumming GA, US
James Pierce - Cumming GA, US

Assignee:

L-3 Communications Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

1403

US Classification:

D14496, D21329

US Patent:

7689820, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Sep 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/535803

Inventors:

James R. Pierce - Cumming GA, US
Eric H. Walker - Suwanee GA, US
John A. Wahl - Duluth GA, US

Assignee:

L3 Communications Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

G06F 15/163
G06F 15/80

US Classification:

713 2, 713 1, 712 28, 712203, 714 11, 714 13

Abstract:

A computing device is booted in a manner that enables a software application to begin execution with minimal delay. When the device is powered up, a first processor system begins booting under control of a first operating system, and a second processor system begins booting under control of a second operating system. The first operating system is of a type that generally takes longer to complete booting than the second operating system. As soon as the second processor system has booted up, it begins controlling execution of a software application. Then, when the first processor system has booted up, control over the software application is transferred from the second processor system to the first processor system.

US Patent:

20070083298, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/535746

Inventors:

James PIERCE - Cumming GA, US
Eric WALKER - Suwanee GA, US
John WAHL - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

701001000

Abstract:

A mobile computing system for a motor vehicle includes a mobile computing device, which can be mounted in the trunk or other convenient location, and a suitable user interface system, such as a display screen, keyboard, etc., mounted in the vehicle cabin. The computing device can accommodate user-removable, plug-in electronic modules that perform specialized processing, communications, control or other specialized tasks relating in some way to the vehicle mission or purpose. The power supply can similarly be modular. For example, individual power supply modules can plug into power supply bays, each of which services a group of electronic modules.

US Patent:

20070268430, Nov 22, 2007

Filed:

May 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/419151

Inventors:

James R. Pierce - Cumming GA, US
Eric H. Walker - Suwanee GA, US
John A. Wahl - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

G02F 1/1335

US Classification:

349114

Abstract:

A transflective display device for ground vehicles, such as police, fire and ambulance vehicles, has display electronics and a transflective liquid crystal display (LCD). The backlight lamp of the transflective LCD is brighter than those of common transmissive LCDs to facilitate viewing in the changing light conditions experienced by such vehicles.

US Patent:

20080017678, Jan 24, 2008

Filed:

Jan 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/668119

Inventors:

Robert C. ANDERSON - Cumming GA, US
James Pierce - Cumming GA, US

International Classification:

A44C 5/18
A45F 5/02
A45F 3/14

US Classification:

224221, 224236, 224930

Abstract:

A pouch forms a cavity for holding a portable electronic device, a front panel of the pouch defines a viewing opening through which a display screen of the electronic device can be viewed during use, and an adjustable strap or other arm-mounting coupling is used to secure the pouch and the electronic device to a user's arm. A cover panel extends from the pouch and can be moved from a closed position covering and protecting the display screen to an open position exposing the display screen for viewing during use. In a parked open position the cover is held in place with the display screen exposed for use.

US Patent:

20080024961, Jan 31, 2008

Filed:

Jul 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/774743

Inventors:

Robert Anderson - Cumming GA, US
James Pierce - Cumming GA, US

International Classification:

H05K 5/00
H05K 7/14

US Classification:

361679000

Abstract:

An improved PDA-like electronic device includes a housing having a display screen on the front and a battery positioned along the edge or side of the housing, to allow the battery to be removed and replaced without requiring access to the back of the housing. The housing includes a curved back portion to conform generally to the user's body, such as the user's arm. By placing the battery along the side or edge of the housing, the battery can be accessed without removing the battery from the user's body.

US Patent:

20080077943, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/535810

Inventors:

James R. PIERCE - Cumming GA, US
Eric H. WALKER - Suwanee GA, US
John A. WAHL - Duluth GA, US

International Classification:

G06F 9/44

US Classification:

719329

Abstract:

The adverse impact of system abnormalities, such as crashes or other failures or problems, is minimized by switching control of a computing device from a first operating system to a second operating system in the event a system abnormality is detected. For example, if a system abnormality causes a processor system under control of the first operating system to crash, another processor system under control of a second operating system can take over. An application program that was executing under control of the first operating system when the crash or other abnormality occurred can continue functioning under control of the second operating system.