Patents Assigned to Aegis Mobility, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9094533
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Geyer, Peter A. Featherstone, Andrew S. Wright, Mandy Chan, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8983412
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Featherstone, Andrew S. Wright, Mandy Chan, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8948784
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Mandy Chan, Andrew S. Wright, Peter A. Featherstone, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8942686
    Abstract: A communication environment includes of one or more subscriber terminals capable of initiating emergency voice calls over a telephony network. The subscriber terminal further send messages over either a data network or a telephony signaling network to a communication management system. The communication management system receives messages from a subscriber terminal, either via a data network or a telephony signaling network. It also consists of one or more telephony switching nodes capable of querying the emergency context node for a called party emergency context. It also consists of one or more servers that provide advanced call control services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Wright, Stephen J. Williams, Leo Nikkari
  • Patent number: 8923826
    Abstract: A mobility call management service is disclosed that provides enhanced call management functionality for a wireless mobile terminal (MT). Incoming and/or outgoing calls are managed based on an assessment of the degree of motion of the MT, or other available data pertinent to the MT's physical situation, such as but not limited to its location, movement, or rate of movement. The degree of motion or other assessment may be used to determine whether a communication can safely terminate on, originate from, or continue safely on the MT, so as to reduce or remove driver distraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Kiddie, John Joseph Geyer, Mandy Chan
  • Publication number: 20140248865
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure correspond to the utilization of criteria for distinguishing between temporary changes to mobile communication device movement state in determining whether a mobile communication device context has changed. A mobile communication device can be configured to manage one or more aspects of functionality of the mobile communication device based on a mobile communication device context. At some point, the mobile communication device can determine a transition to a substantially stationary state. Rather than immediately transitioning the mobile communication device context, the mobile communication device can define a period of time in which additional changes to the mobile communication device movement state can be detected. Accordingly, if the mobile communication device movement state transitions again to a non-stationary movement state within the guard period, the mobile communication device context remains in the non-stationary movement state and never transitions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140199987
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile device. Mobile devices process environmental inputs and transmit context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. A management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage requests for communication with the mobile device. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Wright, Peter A. Featherstone, Mandy Chan, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8781491
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Wright, Peter A. Featherstone, Mandy Chan, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8738005
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Williams, Peter A. Featherstone, Mandy Chan, Andrew S. Wright, John J. Geyer
  • Publication number: 20140085138
    Abstract: The management of GPS sensor data in a mobile communication device. In one embodiment, a mobile device can implement a GPS sensor data sampling framework to minimize the number of GPS satellite fixes required to determine location or movement assessments. Additionally, in another embodiment, the mobile device can implement a heuristic-based processing routine to determine whether sampled GPS data is indicative of GPS signal reflections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140087711
    Abstract: A communication environment includes of one or more subscriber terminals capable of receiving and transmitting data over a communication network via a communication management system. The communication management system receives mobile communication device context information based on near-field sensor information and mobile communication device identification information from the mobile communication device. The communication management system then processes the mobile communication device profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: John Joseph Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8634788
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Wright, Peter A. Featherstone, Mandy Chan, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140011520
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Mandy Chan, Andrew S. Wright, Peter S. Featherstone, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8626201
    Abstract: A trusted third party information arbiter for facilitating third party information sources, such as advertisers or data processing services, to accurately target communications to mobile device users. Illustratively, the mobile device users can control target communications through the utilization of discretion requests/permissions processed by the third party information arbiter. Furthermore, the mobile device users may further interact with the trusted third party information arbiter to provide/release additional personal information. For example, a mobile device user may be provided an increasingly rich rewards or payments that may be provisioned by discount, coupons or offers associated with existing or new product advertisements or promotional information messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Wright, Swan Allen, Steven J. Williams, John J. Geyer
  • Publication number: 20140004833
    Abstract: A mobility call management service is disclosed that provides enhanced call management functionality for a wireless mobile terminal (MT). Incoming and/or outgoing calls are managed based on an assessment of the degree of motion of the MT, or other available data pertinent to the MT's physical situation, such as but not limited to its location, movement, or rate of movement. The degree of motion or other assessment may be used to determine whether a communication can safely terminate on, originate from, or continue safely on the MT, so as to reduce or remove driver distraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Kiddie, John Joseph Geyer, Mandy Chan
  • Patent number: 8532667
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Mandy Chan, Andrew S. Wright, Peter A. Featherstone, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8526942
    Abstract: A mobility call management service is disclosed that provides enhanced call management functionality for a wireless mobile terminal (MT). Incoming and/or outgoing calls are managed based on an assessment of the degree of motion of the MT, or other available data pertinent to the MT's physical situation, such as but not limited to it's location, movement, or rate of movement. The degree of motion or other assessment may be used to determine whether a communication can safely terminate on, originate from, or continue safely on the MT, so as to reduce or remove driver distraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: David John Kiddie, John Joseph Geyer, Mandy Chan
  • Patent number: 8385901
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Featherstone, Andrew S. Wright, Mandy Chan, John J. Geyer, Stephen J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120264409
    Abstract: Systems, methods and interfaces are disclosed for managing communications associated with a mobile communication device. Mobile communication devices process environmental inputs and transmit mobile communication device context information to a communication management system. The context information may, for example, reflect the motion and/or geographic location of the mobile device, and may reflect the risk associated with using the device to handle a call or other communications session. The communication management system uses the context information, optionally in combination with communication device profiles, to determine how to manage incoming and/or ongoing calls or other communication sessions. Mobile device users may also be inhibited from initiating communication sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Geyer, Peter A. Featherstone, Andrew S. Wright, Mandy Chan, Stephen J. Williams
  • Patent number: 8285308
    Abstract: A trusted third party information arbiter for facilitating third party information sources, such as advertisers or data processing services, to accurately target communications to mobile device users. Illustratively, the mobile device users can control target communications through the utilization of discretion requests/permissions processed by the third party information arbiter. Furthermore, the mobile device users may further interact with the trusted third party information arbiter to provide/release additional personal information. For example, a mobile device user may be provided an increasingly rich rewards or payments that may be provisioned by discount, coupons or offers associated with existing or new product advertisements or promotional information messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Aegis Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Wright, Swan Allen, Steven J. Williams, John J. Geyer