Satlink convertor/communicator

• US 10,251,045 B2
• Filed: 10/05/2015
• Issued: 04/02/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Mcleanics Corporation
• Original Assignee: Mcleanics Technology Corporation
• Inventors: Mclean, Jr., James Edward, Mclean, Edward D.
• Primary Examiner(s): Sarwar, Babar
• Application Number:
  US14/756,723
• Publication Number:
  US 20170099593A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,275 Days
• Field of Search: 455 302, 4554042, 4554121-4142, 455418-4221, 455427-431, 4554561, 4554562, 4554563, 4554565-457, 455 121, 455525, 455 6711, 4555501, 4555521, 455561, 455 98, 370317-322, 370328, 370341
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/04 Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72409 by interfacing with external accessories hands-free H04M1/60
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/724098 Interfacing with an on-board device of a vehicle for hands-free speaking in vehicles H04M1/6075
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/026 using orientation information, e.g. compass
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/90 Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/06 Airborne or Satellite Networks space-based or airborne stations H04B7/185

Abstract

The Satlink Convertor/Communicator (SCC), is a device that converts a regular cell phone, smart phone, tablet, laptop, computer, or any other remote communication device, into a satellite phone or emergency beacon. This is accomplished by inserting the SCC'"'"'s usb connector into the usb port of the remote communication device; other connector types may be used as well. Once the SCC is connected to the remote communication device, the user may place a satellite phone call, trigger an emergency beacon, access the internet, send and receive emails and text messages etc. In the event of an emergency, and the user triggers the SCC'"'"'s emergency beacon, the SCC will transmit the GPS coordinates (Latitude and Longitude) of the user, via satellite, to a monitoring service. Further, the SCC can be interfaced to a Base Unit installed within a vehicle, boat, home, or business, to enable the SCC to be operated within these enclosed/covered locations, which normally restricts satellite signals and communications.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising:

(a) An electronic circuit that converts a remote communication device into a satellite remote communication device by altering or converting said remote communication device'"'"'s normal wireless communication means and frequency into a satellite communication means and frequency, comprising;

(i) a first electronic integrated circuit for processing input and output wireless signals to and from said remote communication device, and for controlling transmission and reception signal flow by means of a multiplexed signal switch;

(ii) a second electronic integrated circuit for transforming an analog wireless signal wave into a digital data signal;

(iii) a third electronic integrated circuit for transforming a digital data signal into an analog wireless signal wave;

(iv) providing a program for instructing said electronic integrated circuits comprising;

a first step for instructing said first electronic integrated circuit to determine if said wireless signal is as input signal or an output signal from said remote communication device;

a second step for triggering said first electronic integrated circuit to instruct said multiplexed signal switch based on a determination of an input or output wireless signal from said remote communication device;

a step for instructing said second and third electronic integrated circuits to determine if said signal is a wireless analog signal or a digital data signal for transforming said signal;

(b) a connection means to connect said electronic device to said remote communication device comprising;

(i) providing a software program configured to control and instruct said connection means;

c) a satellite antenna means for transmitting the converted or altered frequency of the remote communication device to an orbiting satellite;

(d) a signal strength measuring means to indicate the signal strength of said electronic device and comprising indicator bars and a software program configured to instruct said signal strength measuring means;

(e) a manual beacon activation means comprising a button or icon, that enables easy access for triggering an emergency beacon that is uplinked to an orbiting satellite and relayed back to an earth station for monitoring;

(f) a means to interface said electronic circuit to a base unit for operating within closed facilities and vehicles;

(g) a means for converting half duplexed wireless signals into full duplexed wireless signal transmission;

wherein said electronic device transmits an emergency beacon, along with its GPS coordinates, to a monitoring service via satellite communication.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a device that attaches to said remote communication device, and said remote communication device is a regular cell phone or smart phone;

and said connection means is a Universal Serial Bus connector, cable, and a wireless means.

3. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a device that attaches to said remote communication device, and said remote communication device is a tablet;

and said connection means is a Universal Serial Bus connector, cable, and a wireless means.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a device that attaches to said remote communication device, and said remote communication device is a laptop;

and said connection means is a Universal Serial Bus connector, cable, and a wireless means.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a device that attaches to said remote communication device, and said remote communication device is a computer;

and said connection means is a Universal Serial Bus connector, cable, and a wireless means.

6. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a device that attaches to said remote communication device, and said remote communication device is a two way radio, or VHF/UHF marine radio;

and said connection means is a Universal Serial Bus connector, cable, and a wireless means.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a circuit that is incorporated or embedded within the circuitry of said remote communication device;

and said remote communication device is a regular cell phone; and

said connection means is wireless, or incorporated or embedded within the actual circuitry.

8. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a circuit that is incorporated or embedded within the circuitry of said remote communication device;

and said remote communication device is a smart phone; and

said connection means is wireless, or incorporated or embedded within the actual circuitry.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a circuit that is incorporated or embedded within the circuitry of said remote communication device;

and said remote communication device is a tablet; and

said connection means is wireless, or incorporated or embedded within the actual circuitry.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a circuit that is incorporated or embedded within the circuitry of said remote communication device;

and said remote communication device is a laptop; and

said connection means is wireless, or incorporated or embedded within the actual circuitry.

11. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a circuit that is incorporated or embedded within the circuitry of said remote communication device;

and said remote communication device is a computer; and

said connection means is wireless, or incorporated or embedded within the actual circuitry.

12. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a circuit that is incorporated or embedded within the circuitry of said remote communication device;

and said remote communication device is a two way radio, or VHF/UHF marine radio, or a wearable communication device; and

said connection means is wireless, or incorporated or embedded within the actual circuitry.

13. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device also provides a secondary wireless communication means.

14. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is a Base Unit that is installed in a vehicle, boat, home, or business;

and said connection means is a cable means or wireless means; and

said Base Unit will enable said remote communication device to operate within a vehicle, boat, home, or business.

15. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein said electronic device is programmed with software, utility files, or drivers, to perform the functions or features of said electronic device.