ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a
world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO) has issued TCS 11 patents during the first quarter
of 2013 and two in the last quarter of 2012. TCS was also issued
one additional foreign patent in 2012.
News Facts
The 13 new U.S. patents describe innovations in messaging,
wireless data, mobile devices, public safety, GIS/mapping and solid
state drive technologies and further strengthen these areas of TCS'
intellectual property.
The USPTO issued one patent to TCS related to messaging:
- "Location Sensitive Messaging" (U.S. Patent 8,364,170)
This invention describes broad methods by which wireless devices
within proximity of each other might exchange information, such as
text messaging, images, voice messages or streaming video. Such
proximity-based information exchanges could be used in dating
services, vehicle-to-vehicle communications or person-to-person
messaging systems that rely upon the relative location of the
devices and a previously established relationship between the two
parties, such as being part of the same chat group, existing in an
address book or being part of a buddy service.
The USPTO issued two patents to TCS related to wireless
data:
- "Method and System for Deploying Content to Wireless Devices"
(U.S. Patent 8,364,821)
- "System and Method for Servers to Send Alerts to Connectionless
Devices" (U.S. Patent 8,370,435)
The Method and System for Deploying Content to Wireless Devices
patent describes transmission-efficient methods by which
information can be sent to browsers within wireless devices using
style sheets. This patent, with a priority filing date of 2000,
allows data elements within an interface to be updated without
requiring the retransmission of data that has not changed – a
fundamental function of current wireless-based browser
technology.
The System and Method for Servers to Send Alerts to
Connectionless Devices patent describes a system and method of
sending alerts from servers to multiple client devices over
disparate fixed or wireless networks. These alerts can be generated
with a server application and may include customer information. The
delivery network described contains one or more gateways that
convert the message into the protocol appropriate to the receiving
device. With priority dates tracing back to 2000, both of these
patents demonstrate the foresight and thought leadership that TCS
possesses in the wireless data market.
The USPTO issued two patents to TCS related to mobile
devices:
- "Location Privacy Selector" (U.S. Patent 8,315,599)
- "Telematics Basic Mobile Device Safety Interlock" (U.S. Patent
8,336,664)
As location-based services become increasingly prevalent and
useful to users of mobile devices, user privacy concerns are
escalating. The Location Privacy Selector patent allows the user of
a wireless device to easily change a device's settings for location
privacy. In particular, the user changes the device's location
privacy setting by simply sliding a visual pointer to the left to
decrease their current level of privacy, or by sliding the visual
pointer to the right to increase their level of privacy.
The Telematics Basic Mobile Device Safety Interlock patent
describes a system and methods that control the driver's access to
mobile services and applications while operating a vehicle. When a
mobile subscriber is a passenger in any kind of ground
transportation, it is perfectly safe to use a mobile device to
access mobile services. However, when the mobile subscriber is
driving a vehicle, the use of mobile services may pose a
significant danger. Studies have shown that messaging while driving
a vehicle can be more dangerous to both the vehicle driver and
people nearby than drunk driving. This patent describes an
in-vehicle system for controlling the driver's use of mobile
devices and associated services (including voice, email and text
messaging) through a synergistic interaction among the vehicle's
telematics controller, wireless devices (including cell phones,
smartphones, PDAs and wireless laptops) and a location
infrastructure that detects the seat location of a transmitting
mobile device.
The USPTO issued four patents to TCS related to public
safety:
- "Enhanced E911 Network Access for Call Centers" (U.S. Patent
8,406,728)
- "Enhanced E911 Network Access For a Call Center Using Session
Initiation Protocol (SIP) Messaging" (U.S. Patent 8,369,825)
- "Wireless Emergency Services Protocols Translator Between
ANSI-41 and VoIP Emergency Services Protocols" (U.S. Patent
8,369,316)
- "Solutions for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP 911) Location
Services" (U.S. Patent 8,385,881)
Third-party call centers, such as those supporting automobile
telematics, home or business alarms, often provide access to public
safety services. The Enhanced E911 Network Access for Call Centers
and the Enhanced 911 Network Access for Call Center Using Session
Initiation Protocol (SIP) Messaging patents describe a system,
apparatus and methods by which the originating caller's location
can be used to route the call to the nearest public safety
answering point. Because many of these third-party call centers
provide regional or national coverage, using the IP-based calling
methods described by the patents delivers more efficient and
cost-effective call transport.
The Wireless Emergency Services Protocols Translator Between
ANSI-41 and VoIP Emergency Services Protocols patent describes an
apparatus and method that allows a Voice over IP (VoIP) 9-1-1 call
to be treated as if it were a wireless 9-1-1 call. Because many
wireless operators are now offering at-home wireless services, the
ability to treat such 9-1-1 calls as if they were wireless calls
provides a consistent and often required treatment of calls
originating from the wireless operator's network.
The Solutions for Voice over Internet Protocol Location Services
patent describes systems and methods by which a mid-call update of
a VoIP terminal can be provided via location update techniques
currently used by public safety answering points. IP-based call
systems are offering greater mobility, especially in campus
environments and certain urban settings in which widespread
IP-based call coverage has been deployed. In an emergency situation
where the 9-1-1 caller is using an IP-based device, possibly even a
wireless smartphone using local WiFi, the ability to retrieve
mid-call location updates can be critical in dispatching the
necessary life-saving emergency services to the caller's current
location.
The USPTO issued three patents to TCS related to
GIS/mapping:
- "Location Input Mistake Correction" (U.S. Patent
8,370,339)
- "Probabilistic Reverse Geocoding" (U.S. Patent 8,396,658)
- "Method and System for Saving and Retrieving Spatial Related
Information" (U.S. Patent 8,390,480)
The Location Input Mistake Correction patent describes a method
and apparatus that compares an input location parameter to a number
of possible location parameter matches. These possible location
parameter matches are ranked based on text editing methodology that
quantifies the textual differences between the input location
parameter and the possible location parameter. The best-ranked
possible location parameter is then provided as a correction to the
input location parameter. Users of location-based services
applications are familiar with the challenge of correctly inputting
a current location or desired destination and recognize the
importance of having the auto-correction feature described by this
patent.
The Probabilistic Reverse Geocoding patent describes methods of
providing a more accurate location to a user's wireless navigation
device in a congested area when the user apparently has left an
intended route. Rather than relying solely on the GPS location of
the device, which has inherent inaccuracies, further calculations
are made related to the time it would take to travel from the last
known location to a set of possible current locations; the best
determination of the current location is then derived for re-route
purposes.
The Method and System for Saving and Retrieving Spatial Related
Information patent describes a system and methods for the
collection of location information along a delivery route from
multiple devices over a period of time. Using the information
gathered, the amount of time at each stop and the amount of time
between each stop can be derived. Such information can be used for
delivery route optimization. With a priority date of 2003, this
patent addresses fundamental capabilities of value to product and
service delivery providers.
The USPTO issued one patent to TCS related to solid state drive
technology:
- "Rugged Solid State Hard Drive With Silicone Gel Damping" (U.S.
Patent 8,379,381)
This patent describes a rugged hard drive that contains a PC
board mounted in an enclosure in a plane that is between, and
parallel to, two enclosure walls. The PC board is free to flex
within the enclosure along an axis of the board when the hard drive
is subjected to shock or vibration. The enclosure includes gaps
between the board and the inner surfaces of the enclosure that are
filled with silicone gel to cover electrical components on the
board. The resultant enclosure greatly improves resistance to
shock, vibration and oscillation, and the silicone gel increases
heat and moisture resistance.
Supporting Quotes
Maurice B. Tose, TCS chairman,
CEO and president, said, "These patents represent TCS' ongoing
commitment to creating and monetizing leading technologies in the
areas of wireless communications, public safety, location-based
services and ruggedized solid-state drives. We also look forward to
continuing our efforts to maximize the value of our intellectual
property."
Bob Held, TCS senior director
of intellectual asset management, said, "Through both licensing
and partnership arrangements in core and non-core business areas,
there is an abundance of opportunities to leverage our 270+ patents
and other intellectual property worldwide."
With clear strengths in public safety, mobile location,
messaging, and the wireless communication fields, TCS has created
an impressive intellectual property portfolio. Meaningful
partnerships with other industry-leading companies can be developed
through direct licensing, cross licensing and joint venture
agreements. For the year to date, TCS has filed 14 U.S. patents,
bringing the total number of patents issued worldwide in the
portfolio to 277, with over 360 patent applications pending
worldwide.
About TeleCommunication Systems,
Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is
a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication
technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market
leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location
and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of
new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications
for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social
applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world
use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives.
Government agencies utilize TCS' cyber security expertise,
professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite
solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in
Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains
technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn
more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit
www.telecomsys.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this
news release contains forward-looking statements as defined within
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based
upon TCS' current expectations and assumptions that if incorrect
would cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated. Specifically, the statement that "there is an
abundance of opportunities to leverage our 270+ patents and other
intellectual property worldwide" is a forward-looking statement.
Risks include without limitation the possibility that no licensing
revenues will result from these efforts, and those detailed from
time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the reports on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2012.
Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise the information in this press release, whether as
a result of new information, future events or circumstances, or
otherwise.
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