James T. Geier
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`CONTACT INFORMATION
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`Name: James T. Geier
`Title: Principal Consultant
`Company: Wireless-Nets, Ltd.
`Address: 685 North Enon Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387 U.S.A.
`Email: jimgeier@wireless-nets.com
`Cell Phone: +1 937-829-0008
`Website: www.wireless-nets.com
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`PROFILE
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`James Geier has 30 years experience in the communications industry designing, analyzing and
`implementing data and voice communications systems, wireless networks, and mobile devices. James is
`the author of over a dozen books on mobile and wireless topics, such as including Designing and
`Deploying 802.11 Wireless Networks (Cisco Press), Implementing 802.1X Security Solutions (Wiley),
`Wireless Networking Handbook (New Riders) and Network Re-engineering (McGraw-Hill). He has been
`an active participant within IEEE standards organizations, such as the IEEE 802.11 Working Group and
`the Wi-Fi Alliance. He has served as Chairman of the IEEE Computer Society, Dayton Section, and
`various conferences. He has provided expert witness services to dozens of companies involved in patent
`litigation and IPRs.
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`PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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`Principal Consultant and Founder – Wireless-Nets, Ltd. (Apr 2000 - present)
`• Designs mobile devices and implements corresponding software / firmware.
`• Designs and integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth cellular, and Ethernet transceivers into mobile devices,
`such as smart phones, hospital patient monitors, cable T.V. boxes, and bar code scanners.
`• Designs large-scale wireless networks for hospitals, airports, and manufacturing facilities for
`supporting voice and data applications.
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`Product Engineer / Manager - Monarch Marking Systems (Aug 1996 – Mar 2000)
`• Designed and implemented RF radios for Monarch’s bar code scanners and printers.
`Integrated Ethernet transceivers into tabletop printers.
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`• Designed and implemented wireless middleware software for improving performance between
`mobile wireless devices and application servers.
`• Designed and implemented wireless network infrastructures for wireless bar code scanners and
`portable printers used in retail and manufacturing applications.
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`Senior Systems Engineer - TASC, Inc. (Mar 1994 to Jul 1996)
`• Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide Ethernet / IEEE 802.3 and wireless network for
`Dayton Power and Light to support the migration from mainframe to client/server systems.
`• Designed an information system architecture that supports internal and external communications
`for the U.S. Navy’s NSSN attack submarine.
`• Analyzed requirements for hardware, software, and support of the Joint Logistics Systems Center
`(JLSC) Materiel Management Standard System (MMSS) for the combined U.S. militaries.
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`Senior Systems Engineer - Adroit Systems, Inc. (Aug 1992 to Feb 1994)
`• Researched and analyzed emerging wireless network technologies as part of the Department of
`Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Data Link Architecture (ARDA) study, supporting
`communications for airborne systems.
`• Designed a software tool that aids network engineers in planning, upgrading and maintaining
`shipboard computer networks - based on a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR)
`government grant obtained from the U.S. Navy.
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`Systems Design Engineer - Information Systems Center, Captain U.S. Air Force (Sep 1990 – Jun 1992)
`• Evaluated the effectiveness of wireless LAN technology for use in mobile and portable military
`environments.
`• Represented the Air Force as part of the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards development.
`• Designed and implemented large-scale Ethernet / IEEE 802.3 LANs and WANs for various
`government organizations.
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`Systems Test Engineer - AFCC Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Lieutenant U.S. Air Force (Sep
`1986 - May 1989)
`• Performed analog, digital, and protocol tests on various government wireless computer networks.
`• Developed testing approaches and methods.
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`Communications Systems Engineer - 75th TCF, U.S. Air Force (Dec 1977 - Jun 1983)
`• Performed acceptance testing of newly designed radar systems.
`• Maintained automatic tracking radar systems in support of tactical Air Force operations
`worldwide.
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`EDUCATION
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`M.S., Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology (1990) – thesis involved designing and
`implementing a wireless mesh network for the U.S. Department of Defense.
`B.S., Electrical Engineering, California State University (1985).
`M.B.A, University of Phoenix (2001).
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`MILITARY EXPERIENCE
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`U.S. Air Force, Dec 1977 – Jun 1992, Commissioned Officer.
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`BOOK PUBLICATIONS
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`• Designing and Deploying 802.11 Wireless LANs (2nd Edition), Cisco Press, 2015.
`• Designing and Deploying 802.11n Wireless LANs, Cisco Press, 2010.
`Implementing 802.1x Security Solutions, Wiley, 2008.
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`• Deploying Voice over Wireless LANs, Cisco Press, 2007.
`• Computer Security, Wiley, 2007.
`• Computer Transfer and Backup, Wiley, 2007.
`• CCIE Routing and Switching – Official Exam Cortication Guide, 2nd Edition, Cisco Press, 2006.
`• Wireless Networks – 5-minute Fixes, Wiley, 2006.
`• PCs – 5-minute Fixes, Wiley, 2006.
`• Wireless Networks – First Step, Cisco Press, 2005 (translated to Chinese, French, Hungarian,
`Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, and Romanian).
`• Certified Wireless Analysis Professional - Official Study Guide, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
`• Wireless LANs, 2nd Edition, SAMs, 2001.
`• Wireless LANs, Macmillan Technical Publishing, 1999.
`• Wireless Networking Handbook, Macmillan (New Riders) Publishing, 1996.
`• Network Re-Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1996.
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`INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
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`Chairman, IEEE Computer Society - Dayton Section:
`• Managed the 900-member organization and established a continuing education program
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`Chairman, IEEE International Conference on Wireless LAN Implementation:
`• Managed all aspects of the conference from 5/91 to 12/92.
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`Member, Wi-Fi Alliance
`• Voting member of the Wireless ISP for Roaming (WISPr) committee.
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`IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Working Group
`• Represented interests of the Department of Defense for dealing with applications and frequency
`allocations.
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`TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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`U.S. Naval Post Graduate School
`• Developed and regularly instructed a course on wireless network design and security to students
`and faculty.
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`Wright State University
`• Periodically instructed graduate courses on computer communications.
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`USAF Test and Evaluation School
`• Developed and instructed a 240 hour training course on wireless system test and evaluation.
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`Conferences
`• Regularly gives presentations at international conferences, including Supercomm (Asia),
`Scantech (Germany), and IBC (England).
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`Infocomm Solutions
`• Developed and instructed workshops in India, Singapore and Malaysia on wireless network
`implementation.
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`Technology Training Corporation (TTC)
`• Developed and instructed international training courses in Mexico and South America on wireless
`networking and network re-engineering.
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`Educational Services Institute
`• Developed and instructed courses on software project management, software testing, system
`integration and network re-engineering as part of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project
`Management Professional (PMP) certification program.
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`Onsite Training
`• Regularly instructs workshops on wireless network design and deployment for product
`developers, system integrators, hospitals, and enterprises worldwide.
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`TESTIFYING EXPERIENCE
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`Cases where James Geier has testified at depositions and trials:
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`Emerson Electric Co.
`Law firm: Ropes & Gray
`Expert on behalf of Emerson Electric Co. in relation to an Inter Partes Review (IPR) with the USPTO
`Patent Trial and Appeal Board during 2016-17. Analyzed prior art; wrote declarations regarding optimum
`route determination over wireless networks; testified at deposition.
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`Emerson Electric Co.
`Law firm: Ropes & Gray
`Expert on behalf of Emerson Electric Co. in relation a Covered Business Method Patent Review
`(CBMPR) with the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board during 2016-17. Analyzed prior art; wrote
`declarations regarding systems for communicating information; testified at deposition.
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`Chrimar v. Aerohive
`Law firm: Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati
`Expert on behalf of the defendant (Aerohive) during 2016-17. Analyzed case documents regarding power-
`over-Ethernet technologies; wrote an expert non-infringement report; testified at deposition; testified at
`jury trial (District Court - Eastern District of Texas, Judge Gilstrap).
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`Intellectual Ventures v. AT&T
`Law firm: Dechert
`Expert on behalf of the plaintiff (Intellectual Ventures) during 2014-17. Analyzed case documents
`regarding IEEE 802.11 encryption and quality of service (QoS) technologies; wrote expert infringement
`and validity reports; testified at deposition.
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`Chrimar v. AMX
`Law firm: McDermott, Will & Emery
`Expert on behalf of the defendant (AMX) during 2016. Analyzed case documents regarding power-over-
`Ethernet technologies; wrote an expert non-infringement report and invalidity report; testified at
`deposition.
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`Universal Remote
`Law firm: Ostrolenk Faber
`Expert on behalf of Universal Remote in relation to an Inter Partes Review (IPR) with the USPTO Patent
`Trial and Appeal Board filed in 2015. Analyzed prior art; wrote a report regarding TV remote control
`technologies; testified at deposition.
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`Skyhook v. Google
`Law firm: Tensegrity
`Expert on behalf of the plaintiff (Skyhook) during 2012-15. Analyzed case documents and software
`regarding Wi-Fi-based location systems; wrote an expert infringement report; testified at deposition.
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`MTEL v. UPS
`Law firm: Reed & Scardino
`Expert on behalf of the plaintiff (MTEL) in 2014. Analyzed prior art and case documents regarding
`express mail delivery notifications; wrote an expert validity report; testified at deposition.
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`Motorola v. Microsoft
`Law firm: Sidley Austin
`Expert on behalf of the defendant (Microsoft) in 2012. Analyzed prior art and case documents regarding
`data addressing and data update mechanisms; wrote expert reports on invalidity and indirect non-
`infringement; testified at deposition; testified at trial (International Trade Commission (ITC), Judge Shaw).
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`Motorola v. Microsoft
`Law firm: Sidley Austin
`Expert on behalf of the defendant (Microsoft) in 2011. Analyzed prior art and case documents regarding
`security / encryption protocols; analyzed product firmware; wrote expert reports based on invalidity and
`non-infringement; testified at deposition; testified at trial (International Trade Commission (ITC), Judge
`Shaw)
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`Motorola v. Microsoft
`Law firm: Sidley Austin
`Expert on behalf of the defendant (Microsoft) in 2011. Analyzed prior art and case documents regarding
`application registry and data update technologies; wrote expert reports based on invalidity and non-
`infringement analysis; testified at deposition.
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`Autocell v. Cisco Systems
`Law Firm: Hanify & King
`Expert on behalf of the plaintiff (Autocell) in 2010. Analyzed patents, prior art and case documents
`regarding transmit power control of 802.11 radios and access points; performed lab and field testing of
`alleged infringing products; analyzed product firmware; wrote expert reports based on infringement and
`validity analysis; testified at deposition.
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`Truckstop.Net v. Sprint Communications
`Law Firm: Holland & Hart
`Expert on behalf of the plaintiff (Truckstop.Net) in 2004. Reviewed case documents; performed testing of
`802.11 signal coverage and performance at truck stops located throughout the U.S.; wrote expert reports
`based on test results and review of case documents; deposed on each report.
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