Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Aircraft collision avoidance system – With transponder
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-03
2006-10-03
Gregory, Bernarr E. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Aircraft collision avoidance system
With transponder
C342S029000, C342S036000, C342S042000, C342S046000, C342S165000, C342S173000, C342S357490, C342S357490, C701S200000, C701S207000, C701S213000, C701S300000, C701S301000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07116266
ABSTRACT:
A traffic alert and collision and avoidance system (TCAS) is disclosed. The TCAS comprises a first transponder and a first interrogator associated with a first aircraft. The first transponder sends an interrogation request. The TCAS also comprises a second transponder associated with a second aircraft. The second transponder responds to the interrogation request. The response comprises enhanced surveillance data that was asked for in the request.
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Saffell Robert H.
Vesel Andrew M.
Eppele Kyle
Gregory Bernarr E.
Jensen Nathan O.
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
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