Charles D Gollnick from 23804 Cascara Ter, Sherwood, OR 97140, age 59, Phone: 503 330-5377

Us Patents

Wireless Personal Local Area Network
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US Patent:

6075780, Jun 13, 2000
Filed:

Oct 28, 1997
Appl. No.:

8/959432
Inventors:

Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA
Alan G. Bunte - Cedar Rapids IA
Ronald E. Luse - Cedar Rapids IA
Guy J. West - Duluth GA
Charles D. Gollnick - Antioch TN
Assignee:

Norand Corporation - Cedar Rapids IA
International Classification:

H04B 7155
H04Q 720
US Classification:

370338
Abstract:

A transceiver apparatus for creating a wireless personal local area network between a computer terminal and one or more peripheral devices. A separate transceiver is connected to the computer terminal and to each peripheral device. The transceivers can be connected to the terminal or peripheral device either internally or externally. A low power radio is used to communicate information between the computer terminal and peripheral devices. Different transceivers can be used for modifying the carrier frequency and power of the local area network. The microprocessor is located inside each transceiver and controls the information flow of the transceiver including the communication protocol which allows each device to know if other devices are communicating, which devices are being communicated to, and selectively address the peripheral devices. An Idle Sense communication protocol is used for information transfer between the computer terminal and in the peripheral devices, increasing efficiency in power management and compensating for transmission collisions.

Enhanced Mobility And Address Resolution In A Wireless Premises Based Network
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US Patent:

6614768, Sep 2, 2003
Filed:

Jul 28, 1998
Appl. No.:

09/123875
Inventors:

Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA
Steven E. Koenck - Cedar Rapids IA
Alan G. Bunte - Cedar Rapids IA
Robert C. Meier - Cedar Rapids IA
Phillip Miller - late of Cedar Rapids IA
Roger L. Wolf - Lisbon IA
George E. Hanson - Andover KS
Ronald E. Luse - Cedar Rapids IA
Guy J. West - Duluth GA
Charles D. Gollnick - Sherwood OR
Steven H. Salvay - Cedar Rapids IA
Arvin D. Danielson - Solon IA
Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA
International Classification:

H04R 700
US Classification:

370328
Abstract:

A mobile customer service station operating within a wireless multi-hop communication network includes a console on a wheeled chassis. The console carries and houses a number of components which are used in merchandising operations to conclude customer purchase transactions. The items supported externally on the console are a printer for printing purchase receipts, customer credit charge agreements and records of transactions, and a magnetic card reader for reading information from a magnetic stripe of a customers credit card. In one embodiment, the operation of the printer, credit card reader and the cash drawer is controlled by a multi-function control unit located within an enclosure of the console. The control unit is electrically powered by a self-contained power source which is preferably a deep cycle rechargeable battery. The console also houses a transceiver unit which under the control of the control unit is capable of interactive communication with a premises network.

System For Coupling A Multiplicity Of Rf Data Collection Terminals With Host Computer Means
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US Patent:

7206592, Apr 17, 2007
Filed:

Oct 8, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/972749
Inventors:

Charles D. Gollnick - Sherwood OR, US
Ronald E. Luse - Marion IA, US
John G. Pavek - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Marvin L. Sojka - Cedar Rapids IA, US
James D. Cnossen - Marion IA, US
Robert G. Geers - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Arvin D. Danielson - Solon IA, US
Mary L. Detweiler - Parnell IA, US
Gary N. Spiess - Lisbon IA, US
Guy J. West - Valenzuela, PH
Amos D. Young - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Richard C. Arensdorf - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Broadcom Coporation - Irvine CA
International Classification:

H04B 7/00
H04B 1/38
US Classification:

455517, 4555501, 455560
Abstract:

Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which communicate with one or two host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller provides selective interface means to be employed between the host computers and the base transceivers whereby low data rate base transceivers may be utilized with the network controller while spread spectrum or high data rate networked base transceivers may be also utilized. The network controller may allow selection of interface means for three of its ports from its front panel with use of three input keys. The network controller is entirely external to the host computer or computers, and can couple to a variety of commonly encountered host ports. Most preferable one- or two-network controller ports can each be software configured to match any needed host port, so that the host computer(s) need not be adapted to a radio network protocol accommodating the multiple base transceiver units.

Network Supporting Roaming, Sleeping Terminals
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US Patent:

7536167, May 19, 2009
Filed:

Jul 29, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/630138
Inventors:

Charles D. Gollnick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald E. Luse - Marion IA, US
John G. Pavek - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Marvin L. Sojka - Cedar Rapids IA, US
James D. Cnossen - Marion IA, US
Arvin D. Danielson - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mary L. Detweiler - Parnell IA, US
Gary N. Spiess - Lisbon IA, US
Guy J. West - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Amos D. Young - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Robert C. Meier - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Richard C. Arensdorf - Ely IA, US
Robert G. Geers - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA
International Classification:

H04W 52/44
H04W 52/28
US Classification:

4553434, 4554122, 455517, 455574
Abstract:

Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which, in turn, communicate with one or more host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller and an adapter which has a simulcast and sequential mode provide selective interface between host computers and base transceivers. A scheme for routing data through the communication system is also disclosed wherein the intermediate base stations are organized into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Additionally, redundant network and communication protocol is disclosed wherein the network utilizes a polling communication protocol which, under heavy loaded conditions, requires that a roaming terminal wishing to initiate communication must first determine that the channel is truly clear by listing for an entire interpoll gap time. In a further embodiment, a criterion used by the roaming terminals for attaching to a given base station reduces conflicts in the overlapping RF regions of adjacent base stations.

Low-Power Messaging In A Network Supporting Roaming Terminals
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US Patent:

7558557, Jul 7, 2009
Filed:

May 25, 1999
Appl. No.:

09/318668
Inventors:

Charles D. Gollnick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald E. Luse - Marion IA, US
John G. Pavek - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Marvin L. Sojka - Cedar Rapids IA, US
James D. Cnossen - Marion IA, US
Arvin D. Danielson - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mary L. Detweiler - Parnell IA, US
Gary N. Spiess - Lisbon IA, US
Guy J. West - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Amos D. Young - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Robert C. Meier - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Richard C. Arensdorf - Ely IA, US
Robert G. Geers - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA
International Classification:

H04B 7/26
H04B 1/16
US Classification:

4553434, 455517, 455574, 4554122
Abstract:

A data collection network supporting roaming terminals which may enter and exit a sleep mode to conserve power. A plurality of base stations each periodically transmit pending message indications to those roaming data collection terminals within range. Instead of requiring the transceiver within each terminal to always be active, the receiver is activated in synchrony with the transmissions of pending message indications from at least one of the base stations. Otherwise, the terminal may deactivate the transceiver (i. e. , place it in a sleep state). The terminal may also sleep through pluralities of transmissions of pending message indications, and, thereafter, awake in synchrony to receive subsequent pending message indications. To minimize noise, the terminal may operate using a lower frequency system clock when not collecting data. When collecting data, especially where processing time proves critical, the system clock frequency is increased.

Network Supporting Roaming, Sleeping Terminals
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US Patent:

7826818, Nov 2, 2010
Filed:

Sep 8, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/657785
Inventors:

Charles D. Gollnick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald E. Luse - Marion IA, US
John G. Pavek - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Marvin L. Sojka - Cedar Rapids IA, US
James D. Cnossen - Marion IA, US
Arvin D. Danielson - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mary L. Detweiler - Parnell IA, US
Gary N. Spiess - Lisbon IA, US
Guy J. West - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Amos D. Young - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Robert C. Meier - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Richard C. Arensdorf - Ely IA, US
Robert G. Geers - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA
International Classification:

H04B 7/26
H04B 1/16
H04W 52/02
US Classification:

4553434, 455517, 455574, 4554122
Abstract:

Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which, in turn, communicate with one or more host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller and an adapter which has a simulcast and sequential mode provide selective interface between host computers and base transceivers. A scheme for routing data through the communication system is also disclosed wherein the intermediate base stations are organized into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Additionally, redundant network and communication protocol is disclosed wherein the network utilizes a polling communication protocol which, under heavy loaded conditions, requires that a roaming terminal wishing to initiate communication must first determine that the channel is truly clear by listing for an entire interpoll gap time. In a further embodiment, a criterion used by the roaming terminals for attaching to a given base station reduces conflicts in the overlapping RF regions of adjacent base stations.

Communication Network Terminal With Sleep Capability
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US Patent:

7873343, Jan 18, 2011
Filed:

May 19, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/468698
Inventors:

Charles D. Gollnick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald E. Luse - Marion IA, US
John G. Pavek - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Marvin L. Sojka - Cedar Rapids IA, US
James D. Cnossen - Marion IA, US
Arvin D. Danielson - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Mary L. Detweiler - Parnell IA, US
Gary N. Spiess - Lisbon IA, US
Guy J. West - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Amos D. Young - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Robert C. Meier - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Richard C. Arensdorf - Ely IA, US
Robert G. Geers - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA
International Classification:

H04W 52/44
H04W 52/28
US Classification:

4553433, 4554122, 455517, 455574
Abstract:

Improved apparatus for a radio communication system having a multiplicity of mobile transceiver units selectively in communication with a plurality of base transceiver units which, in turn, communicate with one or more host computers for storage and manipulation of data collected by bar code scanners or other collection means associated with the mobile transceiver units. A network controller and an adapter which has a simulcast and sequential mode provide selective interface between host computers and base transceivers. A scheme for routing data through the communication system is also disclosed wherein the intermediate base stations are organized into an optimal spanning-tree network to control the routing of data to and from the RF terminals and the host computer efficiently and dynamically. Additionally, redundant network and communication protocol is disclosed wherein the network utilizes a polling communication protocol which, under heavy loaded conditions, requires that a roaming terminal wishing to initiate communication must first determine that the channel is truly clear by listing for an entire interpoll gap time. In a further embodiment, a criterion used by the roaming terminals for attaching to a given base station reduces conflicts in the overlapping RF regions of adjacent base stations.

Enhanced Mobility And Address Resolution In A Wireless Premises Based Network
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US Patent:

7885242, Feb 8, 2011
Filed:

Sep 2, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/653597
Inventors:

Ronald L. Mahany - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Steven E. Koenck - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Alan G. Bunte - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Robert C. Meier - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Phillip Miller - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Roger L. Wolf - Lisbon IA, US
George E. Hanson - Andover KS, US
Ronald E. Luse - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Guy J. West - Duluth GA, US
Charles D. Gollnick - Sherwood OR, US
Steven H. Salvay - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Arvin D. Danielson - Solon IA, US
International Classification:

H04Q 7/00
US Classification:

370338, 370428
Abstract:

A mobile customer service station operating within a wireless multi-hop communication network includes a console on a wheeled chassis. The console carries and houses a number of components which are used in merchandising operations to conclude customer purchase transactions. The items supported externally on the console are a printer for printing purchase receipts, customer credit charge agreements and records of transactions, and a magnetic card reader for reading information from a magnetic stripe of a customer's credit card. In one embodiment, the operation of the printer, credit card reader and the cash drawer is controlled by a multi-function control unit located within an enclosure of the console. The control unit is electrically powered by a self-contained power source which is preferably a deep cycle rechargeable battery. The console also houses a transceiver unit which under the control of the control unit is capable of interactive communication with a premises network.