IP Library Granted Patent US 7,562,177
Granted Patent B2
US 7,562,177 · App. 11/369,294 · Granted Jul 14, 2009

Signal protocol assembly

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Patent No.
US 7,562,177
App. No.
11/369,294
Granted
Jul 14, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A signal protocol assembly is adapted to bridge electronic communications across a plurality of communications platforms allowing a plurality of electronic devices to transfer data therebetween. The signal protocol assembly is electrically connected between the electronic communications device and a communications hub to help facilitate in the translation of communications from the electronic communications device to a third party independent communications protocol, and back when necessary. The signal protocol assembly includes a microprocessor for receiving data from each of the plurality of electronic devices. The signal protocol assembly also includes a plurality of ports electrically connected to the microprocessor for selectively connecting a portion of the plurality of electronic devices in electrical communication with the microprocessor. The signal protocol assembly also includes a processor port electrically connected to the microprocessor for bi-directionally transmitting data and for receiving power from the communications hub.

Claims (24)

1. A signal protocol assembly adapted to bridge electronic communications across a plurality of communications platforms allowing a plurality of electronic devices to transfer data therebetween, said signal protocol assembly comprising:

a microprocessor for receiving data from each of the plurality of electronic devices;

a plurality of device ports electrically connected to said microprocessor for selectively connecting a portion of the plurality of electronic devices in electrical communication with said microprocessor;

a processor port electrically connected to the microprocessor for bi-directionally transmitting data and for receiving power from a computer;

an identification cable directly connecting each of said plurality of device ports to said microprocessor allowing said microprocessor to identify the electronic device and which of the plurality of communications platforms the electronic device employs;

a plurality of analog to digital converters wherein each of said plurality of analog to digital converters is electrically connected between a corresponding one of said plurality of ports and said microprocessor;

a plurality of digital to analog converters wherein each of said plurality of digital to analog converters is electrically connected between a corresponding one of said plurality of ports and said microprocessor;

a plurality of relays wherein each of said plurality of relays is electrically connected to each of said plurality of ports to facilitate push-to-talk features of a portion of the plurality of electronic devices; and

a relay controller for controlling said plurality of relays which are used for the plurality of analog to digital converters, the plurality of digital to analog converters and the push-to-talk inputs for the plurality of electronic devices.

2. A signal protocol assembly as set forth in claim 1 including a plurality of digital controllers wherein each of said plurality of digital controllers is electrically connected between one of said plurality of ports and said microprocessor.

3. A signal protocol assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said processor port is a USB port.

4. A signal protocol assembly as set forth in claim 3 wherein the plurality of digital controllers includes a plurality of RS232 controllers.

5. A signal protocol assembly adapted to bridge electronic communications across a plurality of communications platforms allowing a plurality of electronic devices to transfer data therebetween, said signal protocol assembly comprising:

a microprocessor for receiving data from each of the plurality of electronic devices;

a plurality of device ports electrically connected to said microprocessor for selectively connecting a portion of the plurality of electronic devices in electrical communication with said microprocessor;

a processor port electrically connected to the microprocessor for bi-directionally transmitting data and for receiving power from a computer;

an identification cable directly connecting each of said plurality of device ports to said microprocessor allowing said microprocessor to identify the electronic device and which of the plurality of communications platforms the electronic device employs;

a plurality of analog to digital converters wherein each of said plurality of analog to digital converters is electrically connected between a corresponding one of said plurality of ports and said microprocessor;

a plurality of digital to analog converters wherein each of said plurality of digital to analog converters is electrically connected between a corresponding one of said plurality of ports and said microprocessor;

at least one plurality of relays wherein said at least one plurality of relays are electrically connected to a corresponding one of said plurality of ports to facilitate push-to-talk features of a portion of the plurality of electronic devices; and

a relay controller for controlling said at least one plurality of relays which are used for a corresponding one of said plurality of analog to digital converters, a corresponding one of said plurality of digital to analog converters and the push-to-talk inputs for the plurality of electronic devices.

6. A signal protocol assembly as set forth in claim 5 including a plurality of digital controllers wherein each of said plurality of digital controllers is electrically connected between one of said plurality of ports and said microprocessor.

7. A signal protocol assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said processor port is a USB port.

8. A signal protocol assembly as set forth in claim 7 wherein the plurality of digital controllers includes a plurality of RS232 controllers.

Assignments (7)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 4, 2013
From: TPG SPECIALTY LENDING, INC.
To: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY; FST OF MICHIGAN; FEDERAL MERGER CORPORATION; FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION; FEDERAL SIGNAL CREDIT CORPORATION; FS SUB, LLC; FS DEPOT, INC.; GUZZLER MANUFACTURING, INC.; JETSTREAM OF HOUSTON, INC.; JETSTREAM OF HOUSTON, LLP; FST OF TENNESSEE, INC.; FEDERAL SIGNAL OF TEXAS CORP.; VACTOR MANUFACTURING INC.; FST OF CALIFORNIA LLC
Reel/Frame 030540/0788 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 26, 2013
From: WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC
To: ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY; FST OF MICHIGAN; FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION; GUZZLER MANUFACTURING, INC.; JETSTREAM OF HOUSTON, LLP; FST OF TENNESSEE, INC.; VACTOR MANUFACTURING, INC.; FST OF CALIFORNIA LLC
Reel/Frame 030290/0956 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 14, 2013
From: FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT)
Reel/Frame 029998/0292 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 22, 2012
From: FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION; JETSTREAM OF HOUSTON, INC.; PIPS TECHNOLOGY INC.; SIRIT CORP.; VACTOR MANUFACTURING INC.; ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY
To: WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 027743/0051 →
GRANT OF A SECURITY INTEREST - PATENTS Recorded Feb 22, 2012
From: FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION; ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY; FEDERAL APD INCORPORATED; FEDERAL MERGER CORPORATION; FEDERAL SIGNAL CREDIT CORPORATION; FEDERAL SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC; FS DEPOT, INC.; GUZZLER MANUFACTURING, INC.; JETSTREAM OF HOUSTON, INC.; JETSTREAM OF HOUSTON, LLP; PIPS TECHNOLOGY INC.; SIRIT CORP.; VACTOR MANUFACTURING INC.; VESYSTEMS, LLC; VICTOR PRODUCTS USA, INCORPORATED
To: TPG SPECIALTY LENDING, INC., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 027745/0171 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 17, 2007
From: CODESPEAR LLC
To: FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 018768/0667 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 7, 2006
From: CAMPBELL, GREGORY M.
To: CODESPEAR LLC
Reel/Frame 017652/0712 →