TeleCommunication Systems Adds 13 U.S. Patents Advancing Public Safety, Location-Based Services, Messaging and Secure Communications | ||||||||
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 4, 2015 – TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure wireless communication technology, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued TCS 13 U.S. patents during the fourth quarter of 2014. TCS also received two foreign patents during the quarter. In 2014, TCS filed for 77 U.S. patents; as of December 31, the total number of patents issued worldwide in the portfolio was 388, with more than 300 patent applications pending worldwide. News Facts: The 13 recently issued U.S. patents describe innovations in several key communications categories, including:
The remaining 10 U.S. patents issued in the period are: Secure Transmission over Satellite Phone Network (U.S. 8,913,989); Wireless Telecommunications Location Based Services Scheme Selection (U.S. 8,918,073); Dynamic Configuration of Mobile Station Location Services (U.S. 8,862,710); Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) E911 Metro Street Address Guide (MSAG) Validation (U.S. 8,913,983); Extended Efficient Usage of Emergency Services Keys (U.S. 8,885,796); Emergency 911 Data Messaging (U.S. 8,874,068); Multiple Location Retrieval Function (LRF) Network Having Location Continuity (U.S. 8,867,485); Device Based Trigger for Location Push Event (U.S. 8,892,121); Location Based Proximity Alert (U.S. 8,878,681); and Personal Location Code Broker (U.S. 8,874,145). TCS Chairman, President and CEO Maurice B. Tose said: “These new patents reflect TCS’ continued commitment to innovation in the areas of public safety, location-based services, messaging, and secure communications. They are important additions to our patent portfolio and reflect continuing innovation in addressing the needs of our markets.” About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. |