Patents Assigned to M-Qube, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9092803
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Troiano, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Patent number: 8938215
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: m-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Trioano, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Patent number: 8923902
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system, method and product for performing address translation and routing of short codes. The embodiment described herein primarily supports the wireless and standardized SMS; however, one skilled in the art can readily appreciate that the present invention can also be applied to any mobile messaging technology, e.g., Multimedia Messaging Service (“MMS”), etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Hewes, Boon Hwang, Michael Pirie, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20140257983
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: M-QUBE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Trioano, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Patent number: 8761732
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Trioano, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20140164268
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for attesting users via mobile devices. The method includes receiving a request from the user. Further, the method includes sending a confirmation request message to a mobile number associated with the user, where the confirmation request message includes one or more statements for the user to certify. Still further, the method includes receiving a response message from the user, where the response message is received from the mobile number associated with the user. Further, the method includes matching the response message with an expected response for certification by the user. Finally, the method includes accepting the request of the user upon successful matching of the response message with the expected response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: M-QUBE, INC.
    Inventor: Alan SEGE
  • Publication number: 20140135046
    Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary techniques for determining and delivering, appropriate multimedia content comprising a combination of text, images, sounds, rich-text, animation, video, etc. to personal data communication devices (107), such as wireless cell-phones or wireless PDA's, based upon device specific information such as the network protocol used by the device, the network provider, the device capabilities (110), the current state of the device, user specified settings, etc. An application server (109) contains an interpreter capable of executing a set of instructions to manage the delivery and receipt of appropriate multimedia and simple text content to and from personal communication devices (107). Appropriate content (104) is sent to the personal data communication device (107) based on the network protocol used by the device, the network provider, the device capabilities, the current state of the device and user specified settings under the control of the interpreter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: M-QUBE, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald HEWES, Eswar PRIYADARSHAN, Boon HWANG, Randall A. SNYDER
  • Patent number: 8670753
    Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary techniques for determining and delivering, appropriate multimedia content comprising a combination of text, images, sounds, rich-text, animation, video, etc. to personal data communication devices (107), such as wireless cell-phones or wireless PDA's, based upon device specific information such as the network protocol used by the device, the network provider, the device capabilities (110), the current state of the device, user specified settings, etc. An application server (109) contains an interpreter capable of executing a set of instructions to manage the delivery and receipt of appropriate multimedia and simple text content to and from personal communication devices (107). Appropriate content (104) is sent to the personal data communication device (107) based on the network protocol used by the device, the network provider, the device capabilities, the current state of the device and user specified settings under the control of the interpreter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Boon Hwang, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20130238438
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: m-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael TRIOANO, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Synder
  • Patent number: 8533276
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for organizations to develop, test, execute and analyze messaging programs defining a message application server comprising (a) a dialog designer (104) configured to provide a user interface to allow rapid program creation, to schedule programs for execution, to upload messaging user data into lists, to download program result data, to test programs, to provide reports on messaging programs, (b) a dialog server (106) configured to execute messaging programs to manage simultaneous programs to store messaging user results and message delivery status, to maintain state and session context across message invocations for messaging users within a messaging program, and (c) a message exchange (108) configured to route messages to and from messaging service providers, to manage service addresses, to perform message billing and connected to messaging service providers, whereby organizations can execute messaging programs with messaging users by means for said messaging service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Gérald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Boon Hwang, Srinivasarao Nandiwada
  • Publication number: 20130205386
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for verifying human presence at a mobile device. The method includes receiving a request for verification. Further, the method includes sending a Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHA) challenge to the mobile device. Further, the method includes receiving a response to the CAPTCHA challenge. Finally, the method includes verifying the human presence by matching the response received to the CAPTCHA challenge sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: M-QUBE, INC.
    Inventor: Fraser THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 8437784
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Trioano, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20120244892
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system, method and product for performing address translation and routing of short codes. The embodiment described herein primarily supports the wireless and standardized SMS; however, one skilled in the art can readily appreciate that the present invention can also be applied to any mobile messaging technology, e.g., Multimedia Messaging Service (“MMS”), etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: M-QUBE, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Hewes, Boon Hwang, Michael Pirie, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20120123848
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: m-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael TRIOANO, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20120100839
    Abstract: A database is queried based upon data contained in a message to obtain sender identification information, at least part of which is not contained in the message as it was sent. The sender identification information is presented to a recipient, which can send a signal accepting or rejecting the message based upon the sender identification information. If an accept signal is entered, the message can be forwarded to the recipient and/or rendered to the recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: M-QUBE, INC.
    Inventor: Gerald Todd Christensen
  • Patent number: 8155677
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system, method and product for performing address translation and routing of short codes. The embodiment described herein primarily supports the wireless and standardized SMS; however, one skilled in the art can readily appreciate that the present invention can also be applied to any mobile messaging technology, e.g., Multimedia Messaging Service (“MMS”), etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Hewes, Boon Hwang, Michael Pirie, Randall Snyder
  • Patent number: 8131262
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Trioano, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20120047217
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for organizations to develop, test, execute and analyze messaging programs defining a message application server comprising (a) a dialog designer (104) configured to provide a user interface to allow rapid program creation, to schedule programs for execution, to upload messaging user data into lists, to download program result data, to test programs, to provide reports on messaging programs, (b) a dialog server (106) configured to execute messaging programs to manage simultaneous programs to store messaging user results and message delivery status, to maintain state and session context across message invocations for messaging users within a messaging program, and (c) a message exchange (108) configured to route messages to and from messaging service providers, to manage service addresses, to perform message billing and connected to messaging service providers, whereby organizations can execute messaging programs with messaging users by means for said messaging service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: M-QUBE, INC.
    Inventors: Gérald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Boon Hwang, Srinivasarao Nandiwada
  • Patent number: 8103868
    Abstract: A database is queried based upon data contained in a message to obtain sender identification information, at least part of which is not contained in the message as it was sent. The sender identification information is presented to a recipient, which can send a signal accepting or rejecting the message based upon the sender identification information. If an accept signal is entered, the message can be forwarded to the recipient and/or rendered to the recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: M-Qube, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald Todd Christensen
  • Patent number: 8051132
    Abstract: A system and method for organizations to develop, test, execute and analyze messaging programs defining a message application server comprising (a) a dialog designer configured to provide a user interface to an organization's program designers and marketers, to allow for rapid messaging program creation, to provide the ability to select the type of messaging program, to select service addresses for the messaging program, to schedule messaging programs for execution, to upload messaging user data into lists, to create segments, to download messaging program result data, to test messaging programs, to provide reports, including real-time reports, on messaging programs; (b) a dialog server configured to execute messaging programs by execution of program instructions, to manage substantially simultaneously executed messaging programs, to store messaging user results and message delivery status, to maintain state and session context across message invocations for messaging users within messaging program; and (c) a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: m-Qube, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Boon Hwang, Srinivasarao Nandiwada