Hosted Payload Episode 11: Erin Boone/Interstellar
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Know Before You Go: Federal Standards and Pre-Application Research
Before Reyna, Prost, and Schall. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Summary: Claims are patent-eligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101 where the written description discloses...more
On September 9, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a finding by the District Court for the Northern District of California that point-of-view camera claims were ineligible. ...more
The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more
Introduction - Standard essential patents (SEPs) can make or break an organization’s research and development program, and no industry can manifest this like Telecom....more
On July 29, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued a Report and Order ("Order") extending E-Rate support to off-premises Wi-Fi hotspots for use by students, school staff, and library patrons. Hotspots had...more
NTIA Solicits Comment on Development of 6G Wireless Communications Technology: In this Notice, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) seeks comment on the current state of sixth generation (6G)...more
FCC Invites Supplemental Comment Regarding the Use of Geofencing Technology to Allow for Higher Power Limits for Certain Devices: In this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks...more
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a request for comments (RFC) seeking input on how federal government policies can support the...more
FCC Welcomes Comment on Mechanisms to Implement Multilingual Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): In this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on its proposal to require...more
FCC Requests Comment on Proposed Rules Regarding Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks...more
Ever wondered how the size of modern devices has been shrinking at such a rapid pace? From sluggish brick-sized phones to palm-sized smartphones, we have come a long way – thanks to the ever-evolving semiconductor technology...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is providing a new level of protection for consumers who are worried about potential cybersecurity risks to connected consumer devices. Last week, the agency adopted a voluntary...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved a voluntary Internet of Things (IoT) Labeling Program, which allows manufacturers of IoT products to earn the FCC’s approval to display a “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”...more
The use of wireless spectrum is often determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which generally implements rules regarding spectrum use through notice and comment rulemaking proceedings. In 2024, however,...more
While traditional charging methods, such as plug-in charging stations, have played a crucial role in the initial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), EV charging technology is poised for a transformative shift by going...more
FCC Requests Comment on CPNI/SIM Change Authentication Item: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on whether to harmonize the existing...more
Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece Interstellar turns 10 years old this year. Erin Boone, the Chief of Staff for FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington, drops by Hosted Payload to give it a fresh look and talk tesseracts, time...more
Radiofrequencies power society. They support handset, Wi-Fi, and satellite connectivity; news broadcast coverage; maritime and aviation safety; Earth and space science; and meteorological monitoring. They do not, however,...more
FCC Seeks Comment on Expediting Initial Processing of Satellite and Earth Station Applications: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) reviews its...more