John Patrick Gioannini

US Patent:

50160052, May 14, 1991

Filed:

Oct 13, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/107766

Inventors:

Harold L. Shaw - Las Cruces NM
Randall B. Smith - Las Cruces NM
Larry E. Cunningham - Las Cruces NM
Barry E. Rishel - Las Cruces NM
John P. Gioannini - Las Cruces NM
Warren B. Harkey - Mesilla Park NM

Assignee:

Terametrix Systems International, Inc. - Las Cruces NM

International Classification:

G08C 1900

US Classification:

34087019

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a microprocessor based telemetry apparatus and method utilizing a commercially available IBM PC-AT or compatible CPU. Three hardware cards fit in existing slots within the computer chassis. Software is provided to accomplish, in combination with the cards, what has essentially required a main frame computer heretofore. The microcomputer is equipped with novel hardware and software to provide PCM bit synchronizer/decoder, decommutator, time code reader and digital-to-analog converter functions. Data is stored in real time using interleaved buffers, novel software and a hard disk. Data can be archived on digital tape. Data logging can be carried out at sustained rates approaching 2 million bits per second, up to six times faster than with MS-DOS yet files are accessible with MS-DOS. Real-time data scaling and display of up to 128 separate parameters are accomplished.

US Patent:

52277836, Jul 13, 1993

Filed:

May 10, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/698802

Inventors:

Harold L. Shaw - Las Cruces NM
Randall B. Smith - Las Cruces NM
Larry E. Cunningham - Las Cruces NM
Barry E. Rishel - Las Cruces NM
John P. Gioannini - Las Cruces NM
Warren B. Harkey - Mesilla Park NM

Assignee:

The Regents of New Mexico State University - Las Cruces NM

International Classification:

G08C 1900

US Classification:

34087019

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a microprocessor based telemetry apparatus and method utilizing a commercially available IBM PC-AT or compatible CPU. Three hardware cards fit in existing slots within the computer chassis. Software is provided to accomplish, in combination with the cards, what has essentially required a mainframe computer heretofore. The microcomputer is equipped with novel hardware and software to provide PCM bit synchronizer/decoder, decommutator, time code reader and digital-to-analog converter functions. Data is stored in real time using interleaved buffers, novel software and a hard disk. Data can be archived on digital tape. Data logging can be carried out at sustained rates approaching 2 million bits per second, up to six times faster than with MS-DOS yet files are accessible with MS-DOS. Real-time data scaling and display of up to 128 separate parameters are accomplished.