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uAvionix Granted Power Transcoder Patent

uAvionix says their patent details differences between technologies like Garmin's. uAvionix
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Key Takeaways:

  • uAvionix has been granted a patent for its Power Transcoder technology, which is vital for synchronizing flight data in its ADS-B transponders like the skyBeacon.
  • This patented Power Transcoder is central to an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit filed by Garmin against uAvionix.
  • The U.S. Patent Office's approval of uAvionix's patent validates their unique innovations, recognizing distinct differences from Garmin's technology and strengthening uAvionix's position in the dispute.
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While most readers have no idea what function a Power Transcoder serves, this piece of nano-technology represents the heart of what uAvionix says allows their tiny transponders installed in some products, like the skyBeacon, to synchronize important flight data before it’s broadcast over ADS-B. So significant is the Power Transcoder, that uAvionix on Tuesday received approval from the U.S. Patent Office for the skyBeacon/tailBeacon transponder interface.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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