Larry D King

US Patent:

6483453, Nov 19, 2002

Filed:

Aug 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/943039

Inventors:

David Oey - Bellevue WA
Ruy C. Brandao - Redmond WA
LuAn Vanness - Sammamish WA
Larry D. King - Sammamish WA

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01S 1300

US Classification:

342 29, 342 30, 342 40, 342 82, 342 85, 342 32

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for efficient use of the transmit power of a Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) that allows enhanced surveillance range and limits radio frequency (RF) interference in crowded airspace. The method reduces power density in crowded airspace by modifying Mode S, Mode A and Mode C interrogations. During Mode S broadcasts, tracking interrogation power is reduced as a function of range. Further transmit power reduction is achieved by broadcasting a variable power density whisper-shout interrogation technique for Mode A/C aircraft when garbling is detected. If garbling is observed during a medium whisper-shout interrogation sequence, the method of the present invention attempts to clear the garbling by using focused high-density whisper-shout steps but only in the ranges where garbling was detected. Formation members can account for other formation members that are TCAS equipped using a special E-TCAS Broadcast Interrogation. The presence of other E-TCAS will be used in the RF interference limiting calculations.

US Patent:

6683541, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Jan 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/489664

Inventors:

Thomas J. Staggs - Woodinville WA
Larry King - Issaquah WA
Daryl Brooke - Redmond WA
Daryal Kuntman - Bellevue WA
Ruy C. P. Brandao - Redmond WA
C. Don Bateman - Bellevue WA

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G08G 504

US Classification:

340961, 340968, 342 29, 701301

Abstract:

A method and device for deriving and displaying advanced TCAS information.

US Patent:

7006032, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Jan 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/761931

Inventors:

Larry D. King - Sammamish WA, US
James B. Jones - Carnation WA, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International, Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01S 13/93

US Classification:

342 29, 342 30, 342 32, 342 37, 342 46

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for combining the functionality of multiple airborne traffic surveillance systems that operate in the L-band frequency range. The apparatus and method combine the functionality of both a Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and a Mode-Select (Mode-S) transponder in an integrated L-band traffic surveillance apparatus having a single processor that is embodied in a single Line Replaceable Unit.

US Patent:

7548183, Jun 16, 2009

Filed:

Feb 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/363701

Inventors:

Larry D. King - Sammamish WA, US
Ruy C. Brandao - Redmond WA, US
Amy K. Supple - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01S 13/93

US Classification:

342 29, 342 30, 342 36, 342 46

Abstract:

Systems and methods for automatically disabling the TCAS Broadcast when aircraft join up in formation. A Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) determines if the aircraft is approaching formation flight with other aircraft or flying in formation with other aircraft and disables a TCAS interrogation signal if the aircraft is determined to be approaching a formation or flying in formation. The TCAS receives TCAS interrogation signals from one or more other aircraft and receives aircraft configuration information from one or more other aircraft systems. The TCAS determines the aircraft is approaching formation flight or flying in formation based on the received TCAS interrogation signals, a mode of TCAS operation, and/or the received aircraft configuration information. The TCAS also automatically switches into Traffic Advisory Only mode if the aircraft is determined to be approaching formation flight or flying in formation.

US Patent:

20070018881, Jan 25, 2007

Filed:

Jun 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/166857

Inventors:

Larry King - Sammamish WA, US

Assignee:

Honeywell International, Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01S 13/76

US Classification:

342046000, 342030000, 342032000, 342037000

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for a zone marker having an L-band radio antenna that is structured for receiving a Mode S radio frequency interrogation signal and broadcasting a Mode S radio frequency reply signal; a Mode S transponder that is structured for generating a Mode S radio frequency reply signal and is coupled to inject the reply signal into the antenna; and a dedicated processor that is coupled for receiving the Mode S radio frequency interrogation signal from the antenna and is structured for operating one or more algorithms for automatically generating a Mode S radio frequency reply signal in response thereto, the processor is further coupled for causing the transponder to inject the reply signal into the antenna. The zone marker includes an internal battery coupled for powering both the processor and transponder.