TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced the issuance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of patent number 7,761,095 titled, "Secure Transmission Over Satellite Phone Network." This technology provides users with the ability to establish secure communications through a non-secure satellite phone from anywhere in the world. Specifically, it protects critical communications through an easy-to-use, reach-back secure communications terminal utilizing almost any satellite phone.

The secure communications terminal is an executive unit that was developed as part of the TCS SwiftLink family of deployable communications solutions. The terminal interfaces an ordinary satellite phone with a secure encryption device, allowing the executive operator to use the satellite network to conduct a secure telephone call from anywhere in the world. The secure communications terminal was developed by TCS to provide high-level military and government personnel with an easy-to-use terminal that provides the highest level of security for their voice and data communications from any location where a satellite phone is operated.

"While the standard satellite phone provides a reliable and near-worldwide connection to communication networks, the challenges are ensuring the operator-friendliness of the phone and the security of the communications," said Drew Morin, chief technology officer of TCS. "This TCS invention integrates specialized technologies into a simple, portable, highly reliable communications system for executive-level personnel to conduct secure voice and data communications from a remote location."

TCS now holds 116 patents with over 300 applications pending. To learn more about TCS patents, please click here. 

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world leader in high availability and secure mobile communication technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location, and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications, and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Federal government agencies depend on TCS' cyber security expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, M aryland, TCS maintains technical, service, and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit www.telecomsys.com.