公开(公告)号：US09886600B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US14981012

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： William Michael Beals

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G06K19/077

CPC classification number: G06K7/0056 ,  G06K7/0082 ,  G06K19/07743

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a smart card reader that includes a smart card reader body and smart card contacts. The smart card reader body is a single, contiguous piece of electrically dissipative material. As a smart card is inserted in to the smart card reader body and makes contact with portions of the smart card reader body, any electrostatic charge that has accumulated on plastic portions of the smart card is discharged through the smart card reader body itself, and to ground. As a result, damage to circuitry coupled to the smart card reader and an embedded circuit housed in the smart card is avoided.

公开(公告)号：US09813104B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14789701

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： William Michael Beals

IPC: H04B1/44 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04W88/02 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4363

CPC classification number: H04B1/44 ,  H04L12/2834 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H04N21/43615 ,  H04N21/4363 ,  H04N2005/4426 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A multi-network transceiver includes two or more receiver modules for simultaneously monitoring traffic broadcast on different networks, but a shared transmitter that switches between the different networks as needed for transmitting data. The shared transmitter reduces the circuitry that would otherwise be required to transmit on multiple networks while the multiple receiver modules preserve the ability to monitor traffic on multiple networks.

公开(公告)号：US09760742B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14752626

申请日：2015-06-26

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： William Michael Beals ,  Jerome A. LaPalme

IPC: G06K19/00 ,  G06K7/00 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: G06K7/0056 ,  G06K7/0021 ,  G06K7/003 ,  H05K1/0209 ,  H05K2201/066

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a dual purpose press-bar and heat sink for an integrated circuit card (ICC) reader. The dual purpose press-bar and heat sink provides two functions. First, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink conducts and dissipates internal heat generated by a high data transfer ICC inserted in to the ICC reader. Second, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink ensures that contact pads of the high data transfer ICC create reliable electrical connections with ICC contacts of the ICC reader. As such, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink simultaneously dissipates heat from a high data transfer ICC and ensures that a high data transfer ICC maintains proper electrical connections with ICC contacts of an ICC reader.

公开(公告)号：US09736418B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14789737

申请日：2015-07-01

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： David Kummer ,  Steven Michael Casagrande ,  Charlie William Zetterower ,  Kenneth Robert Hodge ,  William Michael Beals

IPC: H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/438 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45

CPC classification number: H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/44508 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/4384 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: Arrangements for preparing a television channel for presentation are presented. A tuner of a television receiver may tune to a first television channel and the first television channel may be output for presentation. One or more idle tuners of the television receiver may be identified. One or more television channels other than the first television channel may be selected for preparation. The one or more television channels may be selected prior to receiving user input selecting a television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation. Each of the one or more television channels may be prepared for presentation by tuning, by each tuner of the one or more idle tuners, to the one or more television channels prior to receiving the user input selecting the television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation.

公开(公告)号：US09544626B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14958658

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.

Inventor： William Michael Beals

IPC: H04N7/20 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04N21/426 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04N21/25841 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H2201/60 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04W4/025

Abstract: Various arrangements are directed to locating a television receiver. Multiple tuners of the television receiver may be simultaneously tuned to different television distribution satellites to receive timing signals. Using these timing signals, the location of the television receiver may be determined. Based on a comparison between a stored, expected location of the television receiver and the determined location, the functionality of the television receiver may be adjusted.

Abstract translation: 各种布置旨在定位电视接收机。 可以将电视接收机的多个调谐器同时调谐到不同的电视分配卫星以接收定时信号。 使用这些定时信号，可以确定电视接收机的位置。 基于电视接收机的存储的预期位置与确定的位置之间的比较，可以调整电视接收机的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20160379016A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14752626

申请日：2015-06-26

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： William Michael Beals ,  Jerome A. LaPalme

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: G06K7/0056 ,  G06K7/0021 ,  G06K7/003 ,  H05K1/0209 ,  H05K2201/066

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a dual purpose press-bar and heat sink for an integrated circuit card (ICC) reader. The dual purpose press-bar and heat sink provides two functions. First, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink conducts and dissipates internal heat generated by a high data transfer ICC inserted in to the ICC reader. Second, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink ensures that contact pads of the high data transfer ICC create reliable electrical connections with ICC contacts of the ICC reader. As such, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink simultaneously dissipates heat from a high data transfer ICC and ensures that a high data transfer ICC maintains proper electrical connections with ICC contacts of an ICC reader.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了用于集成电路卡（ICC）读取器的双重用途压杆和散热器。 双用途压杆和散热器提供两种功能。 首先，双重用途的压杆和散热器导入并消散插入到ICC读取器中的高数据传输ICC产生的内部热量。 第二，双用途压杆和散热片确保高数据传输ICC的接触垫与ICC读卡器的ICC触点建立可靠的电气连接。 因此，双用途压杆和散热器同时从高数据传输ICC中散发热量，并确保高数据传输ICC与ICC读卡器的ICC触点保持适当的电气连接。

公开(公告)号：US09076050B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13797594

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Jerome A. LaPalme ,  William Michael Beals

IPC: G06K7/06 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R24/58

CPC classification number: G06K7/06 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/2457 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H04L63/0428

Abstract: An enhanced smartcard reader having a row of first reading contacts, a row of second reading contacts, and a row of third reading contacts. The first reading contacts have arm portions that are cantilevered off a first mounting member of the reader, the second reading contacts have arm portions that are cantilevered off a second mounting member of the reader, and the third reading contacts have arm portions that are cantilevered off a third mounting member of the reader. The third mounting member is located vertically distanced from the second mounting member, and the arm portions of the third reading contacts directly overlay the arm portions of the second reading contacts.

Abstract translation: 一种增强型智能卡读取器，具有一排第一读取触点，一行第二读取触点和一排第三读取触点。 第一读取触点具有从读取器的第一安装构件悬臂的臂部分，第二读取触点具有从读取器的第二安装构件悬臂悬垂的臂部分，并且第三读取触点具有悬臂关闭的臂部分 读取器的第三安装构件。 第三安装构件与第二安装构件垂直地间隔开，并且第三读取触头的臂部直接覆盖第二读取触点的臂部。

公开(公告)号：US20150046952A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US13962198

申请日：2013-08-08

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.

Inventor： William Michael Beals

IPC: H04H60/51

CPC classification number: H04N21/25841 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/51 ,  H04H2201/60 ,  H04N21/4263 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04W4/025

Abstract: Various arrangements are directed to locating a television receiver. Multiple tuners of the television receiver may be simultaneously tuned to different television distribution satellites to receive timing signals. Using these timing signals, the location of the television receiver may be determined Based on a comparison between a stored, expected location of the television receiver and the determined location, the functionality of the television receiver may be adjusted.

Abstract translation: 各种布置旨在定位电视接收机。 可以将电视接收机的多个调谐器同时调谐到不同的电视分配卫星以接收定时信号。 使用这些定时信号，可以确定电视接收机的位置。基于电视接收机的存储的预期位置与所确定的位置之间的比较，可以调整电视接收机的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20150033250A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14512696

申请日：2014-10-13

Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.

Inventor： Gopi K. Manne ,  William Michael Beals

IPC: H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: H04N21/6582 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M11/062 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N17/004 ,  H04N17/04 ,  H04N21/437 ,  H04N21/44231 ,  H04N21/4424 ,  H04N21/4425 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6131 ,  H04N21/6181 ,  H04N2007/1739 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W88/04 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein generally provide apparatus, systems and methods which facilitate the transmission of data between a client device and a remote device over a wireless telephone network. More particularly, data from a client device is modulated into an audio signal and transmitted to a wireless telephone. The wireless telephone receives the audio signal and places a phone call to a remote device over a wireless telephone network. During the phone call, the wireless telephone transmits the audio signal across a voice channel of the wireless telephone network to the remote device. The remote device receives and decodes the audio signal to extract the transmitted data.

公开(公告)号：US20140270170A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13797594

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Inventor： Jerome A. LaPalme ,  William Michael Beals

IPC: G06K7/06

CPC classification number: G06K7/06 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/2457 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H04L63/0428

Abstract: An enhanced smartcard reader having a row of first reading contacts, a row of second reading contacts, and a row of third reading contacts. The first reading contacts have arm portions that are cantilevered off a first mounting member of the reader, the second reading contacts have arm portions that are cantilevered off a second mounting member of the reader, and the third reading contacts have arm portions that are cantilevered off a third mounting member of the reader. The third mounting member is located vertically distanced from the second mounting member, and the arm portions of the third reading contacts directly overlay the arm portions of the second reading contacts.

Abstract translation: 一种增强型智能卡读取器，具有一排第一读取触点，一行第二读取触点和一排第三读取触点。 第一读取触点具有从读取器的第一安装构件悬臂的臂部分，第二读取触点具有从读取器的第二安装构件悬臂悬垂的臂部分，并且第三读取触点具有悬臂关闭的臂部分 读取器的第三安装构件。 第三安装构件与第二安装构件垂直地间隔开，并且第三读取触头的臂部直接覆盖第二读取触点的臂部。