Bath Iron Works Corporation

Mark A Norton

W Vincent Quintana

F Christopher Mitchell

J Scott Houston

Michael J Rinaldi

Michael Edward Pinkham

Scott Houston

Joseph J Petruska

In Situ Re-Configurable Wireless Communications System (IRCWCS) in combination with a wearable computer provides an individual user at a public gathering place, fixed facility or non-stationary object with new and enhanced capabilities. In one embodiment of the invention, the re-configurable wireless communication system includes a portable wireless access unit and a Long Range Ethernet (LRE) network switch that connects to an existing LAN. A bridge device such as an LRE puck connects the portable wireless access unit to the LRE network switch through a communications infrastructure. A wearable computer in wireless communication with the portable wireless access unit using a radio frequency link allows communication of video, voice and data to and from the existing LAN through the LRE network switch. The LRE network switch couples to a central command station through the existing LAN.

In situ re-configurable wireless communications system (IRCWCS)

An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in collaborative applications that uses a general inspection camera, a detailed inspection camera, a display, a computer adapted to use wireless communication and to facilitate collaborative applications, a battery, an audio communication device, and a harness for securing these components to a person's body.

Apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in collaborative applications

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Thomaston, ME, United States of America

Mark A Norton