John Volpi
John Volpi is an American engineer, inventor and businessman. Throughout his career he advanced and pioneered technology in wireless communications, analytics, and guided weapons.[1][2] He currently holds more than 40 awarded patents.[3]
Early life
Volpi was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and later moved to Michigan to attend graduate school at Michigan State University.[4]
Career
Volpi began his professional career at Texas Instruments (TI). While there, he initiated the use and advancement of modern radar technologies.[4] He oversaw the hardware design for long range navigation (LORAN) systems and played a vital role in making it a low-cost navigation option and expanding its uses.[2] This expansion included enabling aircraft and ships to use low-frequency radio signals to determine their location. His work with the LORAN team created a more efficient device, allowing users to cut costs and power consumption. Ultimately, this work helped lay the groundwork and usher in advances in global positioning satellite (GPS) systems and cellular technology. His work in GPS later extended to the defense sector. He was an influential figure in the decision to use GPS for missiles and other guides weapons.[1][4]
Another notable example of his early success was his work with smart phone antennas which were ultimately necessary for the implementation of 4G and 5G base stations.[2][4]
After leaving the world of large corporations, Volpi became the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Incucomm Inc., a business incubator based in Richardson, Texas. In this role, Volpi guided technology-focused startup companies through their launch and growth. He worked with more than 300 startups in North Texas.[1]
Lone Star Analysis, a software company in Addison, Texas, was one of the many companies born from Incucomm Inc. Volpi served as a vice president and CTO of Lone Star Analysis until his retirement at the end of 2018. He now serves on the board of directors.[4]
While at Lone Star, Volpi designed software such as AnaltyicsOS® and TruNavigator®. These analytics platforms speed development of applications to support business decisions by simulating real-world events and situations.
Awards and honors
In 2012, Volpi was awarded the Corporate CTO Award by Tech Titans, a technology association in North Texas.[4][5]
In 2018, Volpi was recognized by congressman Michael C. Burgess in the House of Representatives for the impact his career has had on the State of Texas.
Patents
1975–1985
1981
U.S. Patent 4,267,597 Marine Telephone Radio
1984
U.S. Patent 4,428,052 Navigational Aid Autopilot
1990–1999
1993
U.S. Patent 5,245,628 Enhanced L1/L2 code channel for global positioning system receivers
1994
U.S. Patent 5,347,284 System and method for a digital navigation satellite receiver
1995
U.S. Patent 5,410,321 Directed reception pattern antenna
1996
U.S. Patent 5,535,237 Method and system for a multi channel and search global position system signal processor
2000–2010
2004
U.S. Patent 6,804,465 Wireless optical system for multidirectional high bandwidth communications
2006
U.S. Patent 7,019,650 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 7,116,906 Wireless optical system for high bandwidth communications
2008
U.S. Patent 7,411,506 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
2009
U.S. Patent 7,501,948 Interrogation system employing prior knowledge about an object to discern an identity thereof
U.S. Patent 7,541,933 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 7,557,711 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
2010
U.S. Patent 7,671,744 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 7,690,304 Small smart weapon and weapon system employing the same
U.S. Patent 7,755,491 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 7,760,097 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 7,764,178 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
2011–2020
2011
U.S. Patent 7,893,840 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 7,958,810 Small smart weapon and weapon system employing the same
U.S. Patent 8,063,760 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
2012
U.S. Patent 8,117,955 Weapon interface system and delivery platform employing the same
U.S. Patent 8,174,366 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 8,301,503 System and method for providing requested information to thin clients
2013
U.S. Patent 8,514,070 Tracking device incorporating enhanced security mounting strap
U.S. Patent 8,516,938 Weapon interface system and delivery platform employing the same
U.S. Patent 8,542,717 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 8,552,869 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
2015
U.S. Patent 8,948,279 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 9,006,628 Small smart weapon and weapon system employing the same
U.S. Patent 9,035,774 Interrogator and system employing the same
U.S. Patent 9,068,803 Weapon and weapon system employing the same
U.S. Patent 9,135,669 Interrogation system employing prior knowledge about an object to discern an identity thereof
2016
U.S. Patent 9,470,787 Interrogator and system employing the same
2017
U.S. Patent 9,550,568 Weapon interface system and delivery platform employing the same
U.S. Patent 9,646,182 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 9,710,683 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 9,784,543 Weapon and weapon system employing the same 2018
U.S. Patent 9,996,717 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 10,029,791 Weapon interface system and delivery platform employing the same
2019
U.S. Patent 10,185,853 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 10,324,177 Interrogator and system employing the same
U.S. Patent 10,417,465 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 10,482,293 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
2020
U.S. Patent 10,628,645 Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same
U.S. Patent 10,670,707 Interrogator and system employing the same
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bounds, Jeff (August 31, 2012). "Tech Titans: John P. Volpi". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Perez, Christine (2012-08-28). "4G Biometrics, Methodist Richardson Among MTBC's Tech Titans Winners". D Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Patent Database Search Results: IN/"Volpi; John P" in US Patent Collection". patft.uspto.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 115th Congress, Second Session" (PDF). November 16, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Awards Winners". Tech Titans. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
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