Michael J O'Connor

US Patent:

8133058, Mar 13, 2012

Filed:

Oct 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/877226

Inventors:

Edward Cheung - La Puente CA, US
Eric Poesch - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Frank Adler - Oak Park CA, US
Michael O'Connor - Thousand Oaks CA, US

Assignee:

Uncle Milton Industries - Westlake Village CA

International Classification:

G09B 23/00

US Classification:

434285

Abstract:

Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.

US Patent:

8419439, Apr 16, 2013

Filed:

Feb 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/367877

Inventors:

Edward Cheung - La Puente CA, US
Eric Poesch - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Frank Adler - Oak Park CA, US
Michael O'Connor - Thousand Oaks CA, US

Assignee:

Uncle Milton Industries - Westlake Village CA

International Classification:

G09B 23/00

US Classification:

434285

Abstract:

Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.

US Patent:

20120309416, Dec 6, 2012

Filed:

Oct 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/283491

Inventors:

David A. Whelan - Newport Coast CA, US
Gregory M. Gutt - Ashburn VA, US
David G. Lawrence - Santa Clara CA, US
Michael Lee O'Connor - Redwood City CA, US
Rachel Rane' Schmalzried - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H04W 24/00

US Classification:

4554561

Abstract:

A system, method, and apparatus for the authentication of the physical location of a target node are disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, the authentication of the target node's physical location is achieved by using ping ranging measurements obtained from the amount of time that elapses during ping messages being sent between the target node and at least one trusted node with a known physical location. The physical location of the trusted node(s) is obtained by using satellite geolocation techniques. The accuracy of the ranging measurements may be improved upon by using pre-coordination and/or priority determination of the ping messages being sent between the target node and the trusted node(s). In at least one embodiment, the ping messages are sent by dedicated ping response hardware that is associated with the target node and/or the trusted node(s). In some embodiments, the ping messages include a pseudo random code bit sequence.

US Patent:

20130019317, Jan 17, 2013

Filed:

Feb 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/366098

Inventors:

David A. Whelan - Newport Coast CA, US
Gregory M. Gutt - Ashburn VA, US
David G. Lawrence - Santa Clara CA, US
Michael Lee O'Connor - Redwood City CA, US
Arun Ayyagari - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 21/00

US Classification:

726 26

Abstract:

A system, method, and apparatus for secure routing based on a degree of trust are disclosed herein. The disclosed method involves assigning a level of trust to at least one network node, and utilizing the level of trust to determine a degree of security of the network node(s). The level of trust of the network node(s) is related to an amount of certainty of the physical location of the network node(s). The amount of certainty is attained from the network node(s) being located in a known secure location, and/or from verification of the physical location of the network node(s) by using satellite geolocation techniques or by using network ping ranging measurements. The method further involves utilizing the level of trust of the network node(s) to determine a degree of trust of at least one path for routing the data, where the path(s) includes at least one of the network nodes.

US Patent:

20130031598, Jan 31, 2013

Filed:

May 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/471178

Inventors:

David A. Whelan - Newport Coast CA, US
Gregory M. Gutt - Ashburn VA, US
David G. Lawrence - Santa Clara CA, US
Michael L. O'Connor - Redwood City CA, US
Arun Ayyagari - Seattle WA, US
Rachel Rane' Schmalzried - San Jose CA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G06F 21/00
H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726 1, 726 28

Abstract:

A system, method, and apparatus for contextual-based virtual data boundaries are disclosed herein. In particular, the present disclosure relates to improvements in access control that work to restrict the accessibility of data based on assigning contextual data thresholds that create a virtual boundary. Specifically, the disclosed method involves assigning at least one threshold to at least one contextual criterion. The method further involves determining whether contextual information from the claimant meets at least one threshold to at least one contextual criterion. Also, the method involves authenticating the claimant, if the contextual information from the claimant meets at least one of the thresholds to at least one contextual criterion. Further, the method involves allowing the claimant access to the data, if the claimant is authenticated.

US Patent:

57554510, May 26, 1998

Filed:

Apr 2, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/626369

Inventors:

Michael A. O'Connor - Dana Point CA

International Classification:

B62B 104

US Classification:

280 4732

Abstract:

A boat portage dolly for a boat that includes mounting gudgeons (30) on the transom (34), the dolly having a bifurcated carriage (20) with downwardly distending legs (22) attached to an upright frame member (24). The upright member also contains a pair of apertures (28) and an axle (36) is attached between the distal end of the legs. A wheel (40), preferably including a pneumatic tire, is rotatably mounted on the axle. The dolly is mated to the boat by placing the apertures over the gudgeons and penetrating holes in the gudgeons with a bent rod (44) that is contiguous with the inner surface of the carriage, holding the dolly in place tightly against the transom of the boat. The boat is portaged to water by lifting the bow by a single person and wheeling the vessel wheelbarrow fashion. Other embodiments change construction techniques of the carriage and retaining means.

US Patent:

20140247183, Sep 4, 2014

Filed:

Mar 3, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/783304

Inventors:

The Boeing Company - , US
David A. Whelan - Newport Coast CA, US
Gregory M. Gutt - Ashburn VA, US
Michael L. O'Connor - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

THE BOEING COMPANY - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01S 19/44

US Classification:

34235727

Abstract:

A system and methods for resolving integer cycle ambiguity in medium wave carrier radio signals are presented. A satellite signal is received at a receiving location and a measured code phase of the satellite signal is measured. A satellite location estimate of the receiving location is computed based on the measured code phase. Medium wave radio carrier signals from medium wave radio transmitters are received at the receiving location. A number of wavelengths of the medium wave radio carrier signals from the satellite location estimate to each of the medium wave radio transmitters is determined respectively. A carrier phase of each of the medium wave radio carrier signals is measured. An improved position estimate of the receiving location is computed based on the number of wavelengths and the carrier phase of each of the medium wave radio carrier signals, and a location of each of the medium wave radio transmitters.

US Patent:

20140159953, Jun 12, 2014

Filed:

Dec 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/712896

Inventors:

David A. Whelan - Newport Coast CA, US
Gregory M. Gutt - Ashburn VA, US
Michael L. O'Connor - Redwood City CA, US

International Classification:

G01S 19/24

US Classification:

34235763

Abstract:

A system and methods for reducing navigation satellite receiver power usage are presented. A wireless signal is received at a portable electronic device in a signal environment. At signal characteristic of the wireless signal at the portable electronic device is measured in the signal environment. An estimated signal strength of the wireless signal in the signal environment is estimated based on the signal characteristic. The estimated signal strength is compared to an expected signal strength of the wireless signal to calculate an estimated signal-strength-change relative to the expected signal strength. A GNSS signal is tracked at the portable electronic device, if the estimated signal-strength-change indicates an expected GNSS signal attenuation is lower than a signal attenuation threshold. The tracking of the GNSS signal is reconfigured at the portable electronic device, if the expected GNSS signal-strength-change indicates the expected GNSS signal attenuation is greater than the signal attenuation threshold.