Patents Assigned to Tangoe, Inc.
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Patent number: 11916760Abstract: A system and method that allows for information relating to data and communication resource usage to be gathered and analyzed such that particular data transactions and usage can be classified based on purpose and/or type. Further, the system and method provide reporting based on amount of usage and/or purpose or type of usage so that associated costs and usage can be calculated applied and allocated to particular accounts, divisions, groups or individuals within and outside of a company or entity. Further, the system may restrict data usage of devices to data usage that can be allocated to particular accounts based on purpose, source, destination or other.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: TANGOE, INC.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Paul Schmidt, Albert R. Subbloie, Jr., Christopher J. DeBenedictis
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Patent number: 9948790Abstract: A system and method that allows for information relating to data and communication resource usage to be gathered and analyzed such that particular data transactions and usage can be classified based on purpose and/or type. Further, the system and method provide reporting based on amount of usage and/or purpose or type of usage so that associated costs and usage can be calculated applied and allocated to particular accounts, divisions, groups or individuals within and outside of a company or entity. Further, the system may restrict data usage of devices to data usage that can be allocated to particular accounts based on purpose, source, destination or other.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Paul Schmidt, Albert R. Subbloie, Jr., Christopher J. DeBenedictis
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Patent number: 9930510Abstract: A system and method for setting a billing allocation between a user and a company allowing the costs for personal and work use of a mobile device during a period to be allocated as desired. The system and method further provides for allocation of costs associated with obtaining a new mobile device. The billing allocation model provides maximum flexibility to allow a user to obtain the mobile device desired, while still allowing the user to take advantage of a company's preferred corporate rates and discounts and allowing a company to maintain control of mobile device costs relating to purchase and use of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. DeBenedictis, Jeremy J. Hicks
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Patent number: 9773121Abstract: A security program installed or in communication with a computer is provided. The security program is configured to intercept disk (I/O) operations that read/write from/to disk. This allows the security program to confirm and control access to data based on security rules. Further, the security program can categorize data based on security rules and then format and store data on disk in a format that prevents access by application(s) of the computer. The security program is further configured to re-format data to be accessible by the application in a format accessible by the application(s) when a request to access the data complies with security rules.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Paul Schmidt
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Patent number: 9584672Abstract: A system and method that allows for information relating to data and communication resource usage to be gathered and analyzed such that particular data transactions and usage can be classified based on purpose and/or type. Further, the system and method provide reporting based on amount of usage and/or purpose or type of usage so that associated costs and usage can be calculated applied and allocated to particular accounts, divisions, groups or individuals within and outside of a company or entity. Further, the system may restrict data usage of devices to data usage that can be allocated to particular accounts based on purpose, source, destination or other.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Paul Schmidt, Albert R. Subbloie, Jr., Christopher J. DeBenedictis
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Patent number: 9531652Abstract: A system allowing a user to efficiently locate and contact those individuals the user would like to communicate with and for collection of data about users to determine the best contact point to use at a particular time. The system monitors the data and may determine an individual's usage patterns in order to select or suggest contact points that are the best to contact a particular user at a particular time. The system may also allow for the routing of communications to particular contact points based on how the user receiving the communication would prefer to be contacted. The system allows for the single selection of an icon by an individual and automatically determines the contact point to contact the particular user. If further allows for the particular user to push out to others updated contact information.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. DeBenedictis, Albert R. Subbloie, Jr., Paul Schmidt, Charles Gamble
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Patent number: 9473922Abstract: A system and method for setting a billing allocation between a user and a company allowing the costs for personal and work use of a mobile device during a period to be allocated as desired. The system and method further provides for allocation of costs associated with obtaining a new mobile device. The billing allocation model provides maximum flexibility to allow a user to obtain the mobile device desired, while still allowing the user to take advantage of a company's preferred corporate rates and discounts and allowing a company to maintain control of mobile device costs relating to purchase and use of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. DeBenedictis, Jeremy J. Hicks
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Patent number: 9344552Abstract: A system and method for managing a mobile device(s) to provide for a notification(s) when specified thresholds are reached and/or execute defined rules for the mobile device(s). The rules can relate to any function of the mobile device(s), including but not limited to, notification when a percentage of voice/data/SMS is reached during a billing cycle, notification when a mobile device(s) leaves a geo-fence, and restrict a mobile device(s) when a threshold is reached. The system provides a versatile management system allowing a user to effectively control use of a mobile device(s) and manage costs.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: TANGOE, INC.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Daniel Rudich
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Patent number: 9325718Abstract: Provided is a system which allows a user to efficiently locate and contact those individuals the user would like to communicate with. The system can also collect or access data about users in order to determine the best contact point to use at a particular time. Some of the data may include information pertaining to a user's appointments, schedule, activities, location and/or contact point usage. The system can monitor the data and may determine an individual's usage patterns in order to select or suggest contact points that are the best to contact a particular user at a particular time. The system may also determine or receive settings that allow for the routing of communications to particular contact points based on how the user receiving the communication would prefer to be contacted. Further, the system may securely route sensitive communications and prevent or limit forwarding of the sensitive information.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: TANGOE, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. DeBenedictis, Albert R. Subbloie, Jr., Paul Schmidt, Charles Gamble
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Patent number: 9191523Abstract: A system and method that allows for information relating to data and communication resource usage to be gathered and analyzed such that particular data transactions and usage can be classified based on purpose and/or type. Further, the system and method provide reporting based on amount of usage and/or purpose or type of usage so that associated costs and usage can be calculated applied and allocated to particular accounts, divisions, groups or individuals within and outside of a company or entity. Further, the system may restrict data usage of devices to data usage that can be allocated to particular accounts based on purpose, source, destination or other.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Paul Schmidt, Albert R. Subbloie, Jr., Christopher J. DeBenedictis
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Patent number: 8923810Abstract: A system and method for managing a mobile device(s) to provide for a notification(s) when specified thresholds are reached and/or execute defined rules for the mobile device(s). The rules can relate to any function of the mobile device(s), including but not limited to, notification when a percentage of voice/data/SMS is reached during a billing cycle, notification when a mobile device(s) leaves a geo-fence, and restrict a mobile device(s) when a threshold is reached. The system provides a versatile management system allowing a user to effectively control use of a mobile device(s) and manage costs.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2014Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Daniel Rudich
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Patent number: 8626119Abstract: A system and method for managing a mobile device(s) to provide for a notification(s) when specified thresholds are reached and/or execute defined rules for the mobile device(s). The rules can relate to any function of the mobile device(s), including but not limited to, notification when a percentage of voice/data/SMS is reached during a billing cycle, notification when a mobile device(s) leaves a geo-fence, and restrict a mobile device(s) when a threshold is reached. The system provides a versatile management system allowing a user to effectively control use of a mobile device(s) and manage costs.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Daniel Rudich
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Patent number: 8527644Abstract: A system for provisioning wireless data communication devices for a plurality of users is provided in which the system includes a configuration server having an authorization program and a configuration program, and a database. The configuration server is connectable to a network for providing a network portal for the plurality of users to 10 allow each of them to have a wireless data communication device provisioned. The authorization program validates which one of a plurality of wireless host servers a user is authorized to use. The configuration program is configured to provision the wireless data communication device to communicate with the one of a plurality of wireless host servers to obtain email from one of a plurality of messaging servers. The database is in communication with the configuration server for storing configurations for each of the wireless host servers.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventor: Erwin Crampton
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Patent number: 8433618Abstract: Systems and methods for streamlining the procurement and provisioning of devices, services, and applications are described. At least one embodiment includes a method comprising receiving a request from a member associated with an organization, the request operable to select at least one application to be executed on at least one device, the at least one device configured to operate at least one service; receiving a device selection based on the at least one requested application; receiving a service selection based on the device selection; generating orders to one or more entities, the one or more entities operable to fulfill the device request, service selection, and the application selection; and procuring the at least one device, the at least one device being provisioned with the selected service and the selected application.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: William Marsh, Charles Gamble
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Patent number: 8412154Abstract: A system and method for managing a mobile device(s) to provide for a notification(s) when specified thresholds are reached and/or execute defined rules for the mobile device(s). The rules can relate to any function of the mobile device(s), including but not limited to, notification when a percentage of voice/data/SMS is reached during a billing cycle, notification when a mobile device(s) leaves a geo-fence, and restrict a mobile device(s) when a threshold is reached. The system provides a versatile management system allowing a user to effectively control use of a mobile device(s) and manage costs.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: Jaan Leemet, Daniel Rudich
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Patent number: 8374579Abstract: In general, a system and method for analyzing wireless communication records and for determining optimal wireless communication service plans is disclosed. A transceiver is configured to receive billing information associated with a subscriber of a telecommunications service under a current rate plan. A storage unit stores the billing information. A processor processes the subscriber related billing information to produce organized data having a predefined format. The processor then analyzes the processed data in relation to a plurality of rate plans of a plurality of telecommunications service providers, and determines at least one proposed rate plan that would save the subscriber telecommunication costs relative to the current rate plan. A report of at least one proposed rate plan is then produced and provided to the subscriber, which enables selection of a best telecommunication service provider.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: William Marsh, John Merritt, Juan Gonzales
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Patent number: 8209428Abstract: A system for provisioning wireless data communication devices for a plurality of users is provided in which the system includes a configuration server having an authorization program and a configuration program, and a database. The configuration server is connectable to a network for providing a network portal for the plurality of users to 10 allow each of them to have a wireless data communication device provisioned. The authorization program validates which one of a plurality of wireless host servers a user is authorized to use. The configuration program is configured to provision the wireless data communication device to communicate with the one of a plurality of wireless host servers to obtain email from one of a plurality of messaging servers. The database is in communication with the configuration server for storing configurations for each of the wireless host servers.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventor: Erwin Crampton
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Patent number: 7917641Abstract: A system for provisioning wireless data communication devices for a plurality of users is provided in which the system includes a configuration server having an authorization program and a configuration program, and a database. The configuration server is connectable to a network for providing a network portal for the plurality of users to allow each of them to have a wireless data communication device provisioned. The authorization program validates which one of a plurality of wireless host servers a user is authorized to use. The configuration program is configured to provision the wireless data communication device to communicate with the one of a plurality of wireless host servers to obtain email from one of a plurality of messaging servers. The database is in communication with the configuration server for storing configurations for each of the wireless host servers.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventor: Erwin Crampton
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Patent number: 7844263Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning an electronic device for multiple services are disclosed herein. An exemplary embodiment, among others, of a provisioning method includes receiving a first request to procure a user device capable of operating under a plurality of service plans. The method also includes receiving a second request to provision the user device for operation under a first service plan and receiving a third request to provision the user device for operation under a second service plan. Also, the method includes coordinating the first request, second request, and third request to provision the user device under the first service plan and second service plan.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: William Marsh, Charles Gamble
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Patent number: 7664484Abstract: Systems and methods for pooling a plurality of telecommunication users into groups is disclosed. One method includes ranking the telecommunication users in an order based on a usage parameter. The usage parameter, for example, may be the average service usage time per billing period. Once ranked, the telecommunication users are pooled into at least two groups, each group comprising at least one telecommunication user within a range of ranks. The method may further include calculating estimated costs for the users to use cost-effective rate plans selected from a group of available rate plans and re-pooling the users into other possible combinations to determine the most cost-effective pooling combination and respective rate plans.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Tangoe, Inc.Inventors: William Marsh, David Langworthy, James Dutton