We believe that patent and trade secret protection is crucial to our business and that our future will depend in part on our ability to obtain patents, maintain trade secret protection and operate without infringing the proprietary rights of others, both in the United States and other countries. We have received two patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for our unique digital communications technology, protocol and network operations strategy (U.S. Patent No. 6,275,166 and No. 6,873,245) These patents currently include the following proprietary elements and applications:
Wireless Multi-Radio Mesh Communications Topology XRF device design Distributed network signal processing Wireless Remote control of connected appliances Communications & Protocol methodology Wireless HVAC and device control Real-Time Location and tracking of XRF assets and individuals Wireless Automated Meter reading device (WAMR) Wireless Internet Module (WIM) Wireless Video Information Server (WVIDS) Wireless Vehicle Information System (Taxi, Buses and Airport Limos) WTV (HDTV) module Wireless Virtual Reality Signal (WVR) (VRISP) (VRNET) module and headset Wireless Interactive Television (WIT) / Wireless Ratings Network (WRN) Wireless Video Security monitoring (WVS) Wireless Video Gaming (WVG) Wireless home and neighborhood network (WHN) Wireless Revenue Controller (WRC) / vending machines, video game machines, slot machines Laundromats, etc. Wireless Telephone appliance The company continues to develop its RF technology to enhance XRFs data throughput speed, modular design and technological applications.
Other Intellectual Property
We also hold the exclusive marketing rights for the following patents from The Aerospace Corporation
: Batteries Patent#: 6,204,634 Adaptive charging method for lithium-ion battery cells Docket#: D-491 Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Balance Method Docket#: D-454 Integrated Battery/Circuit Board ModuleSensors Patent#: 5,982,297 Ultrasonic data communication system Patent#: 6,127,942 Ultrasonic power sensory system Patent#: 6,037,704 Ultrasonic power communication system