Patents by Inventor Blaine Thomas
Blaine Thomas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9009725Abstract: A combination of workflow management tools is utilized to implement a logical system that supports the needs of both simple and complex workflow environments. Team members may access a central database to collaborate on a project via user interfaces with work item functionality, such as creation, reporting, performance, updates, and communications. Select management of work items may be automated. Work items may represent server-oriented tasks and sub-tasks and may be ticketed and tracked. A knowledge base may provide help for the system application, such as online or live access to access helpful information. In an example embodiment, the workflow management tools are implemented to support the creation of a Video Hub Office project.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Amy Biondi, Brian Coffey, Timothy Criste, Kevin Dunn, Blaine Thomas
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Patent number: 8831592Abstract: A distributed antenna system (DAS) provides a plurality of DAS coverage areas for a wireless network. A plurality of statically deployed monitoring devices, each of which includes at least one radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receiver, are configured to run application tests, for example, for voice, messaging, or locations-based services, to provide testing of the wireless network to thereby generate test information related to the wireless network. An evaluation component and a control component respectively analyze the test information and adjust one or more parameters of the wireless network based on the test information.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Shane Michael Elliot, Blaine Thomas
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Publication number: 20140011496Abstract: A distributed antenna system (DAS) provides a plurality of DAS coverage areas for a wireless network. A plurality of statically deployed monitoring devices, each of which includes at least one radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receiver, are configured to run application tests, for example, for voice, messaging, or locations-based services, to provide testing of the wireless network to thereby generate test information related to the wireless network. An evaluation component and a control component respectively analyze the test information and adjust one or more parameters of the wireless network based on the test information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Shane Michael Elliott, Blaine Thomas
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Patent number: 8532580Abstract: A distributed antenna system (DAS) provides a plurality of DAS coverage areas for a wireless network. A plurality of statically deployed monitoring devices, each of which includes at least one radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receiver, are configured to run application tests, for example, for voice, messaging, or locations-based services, to provide testing of the wireless network to thereby generate test information related to the wireless network. An evaluation component and a control component respectively analyze the test information and adjust one or more parameters of the wireless network based on the test information.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Shane Michael Elliott, Blaine Thomas
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Publication number: 20130150065Abstract: A distributed antenna system (DAS) provides a plurality of DAS coverage areas for a wireless network. A plurality of statically deployed monitoring devices, each of which includes at least one radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receiver, are configured to run application tests, for example, for voice, messaging, or locations-based services, to provide testing of the wireless network to thereby generate test information related to the wireless network. An evaluation component and a control component respectively analyze the test information and adjust one or more parameters of the wireless network based on the test information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Shane Michael Elliott, Blaine Thomas
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Patent number: 8254848Abstract: A distributed antenna system (DAS) provides a plurality of DAS coverage areas for a wireless network. A plurality of statically deployed monitoring devices, each of which includes at least one radio frequency (RF) transmitter/receiver, are configured to run application tests, for example, for voice, messaging, or locations-based services, to provide testing of the wireless network to thereby generate test information related to the wireless network. An evaluation component and a control component respectively analyze the test information and adjust one or more parameters of the wireless network based on the test information.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Shane Michael Elliott, Blaine Thomas
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Patent number: 8028046Abstract: In a particular illustrative embodiment, a method of configuring a network device is disclosed that includes determining network device information at a network device using a boot strapping protocol during an initial set-up process of the network device. The method further includes automatically modifying a configuration profile of the network device to connect to a network in a first device mode using the network device information. The method also includes receiving configuration information transmitted from a configuration server without requesting the configuration information. The configuration information includes routing information and configuration parameters particular to the network device. The method further includes automatically modifying the configuration profile of the network device to operate in a second device mode based on the configuration information. The first device mode is a non-operational mode and the second device mode is an operational mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Shane Michael Elliott, Kenneth Winburn, Scott Mote, Blaine Thomas, Ty Robertson
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Patent number: 7774821Abstract: A method of installing a network device is disclosed that includes downloading installation data at a portable computing device from a communications provider server via an Internet Protocol (IP) network connection. The installation data includes a script that is adapted to establish IP connectivity between a first network device and at least a second network device. The method also includes determining, at the portable computing device, when the first network device is configured according to a communications provider specification while the portable computing device is disconnected from communicating with the communications provider server. The communications provider specification relates to providing at least one communications service to one or more customer premises.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Kevin Dunn, Blaine Thomas, Ty Robertson
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Publication number: 20100057757Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination of workflow management tools to make up a logical system that supports the needs of both simple and complex workflow environments. Team members may access a central database to collaborate on a project via user interfaces with work item functionality, such as creation, reporting, performance, updates, and communications. Select management of work items may be automated. Work items may represent server-oriented tasks and sub-tasks and may be ticketed and tracked. A knowledge base may provide help for the system application, such as online or live access to access helpful information. In an example embodiment, the workflow management tools are implemented to support the creation of a Video Hub Office project.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Amy Blondi, Brian Coffey, Timothy Criste, Kevin Dunn, Blaine Thomas
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Publication number: 20090077206Abstract: A method of installing a network device is disclosed that includes downloading installation data at a portable computing device from a communications provider server via an Internet Protocol (IP) network connection. The installation data includes a script that is adapted to establish IP connectivity between a first network device and at least a second network device. The method also includes determining, at the portable computing device, when the first network device is configured according to a communications provider specification while the portable computing device is disconnected from communicating with the communications provider server. The communications provider specification relates to providing at least one communications service to one or more customer premises.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: AT&T Knowledge Ventures, LP.Inventors: Kevin Dunn, Blaine Thomas, Ty Robertson
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Publication number: 20090031008Abstract: In a particular illustrative embodiment, a method of configuring a network device is disclosed that includes determining network device information at a network device using a boot strapping protocol during an initial set-up process of the network device. The method further includes automatically modifying a configuration profile of the network device to connect to a network in a first device mode using the network device information. The method also includes receiving configuration information transmitted from a configuration server without requesting the configuration information. The configuration information includes routing information and configuration parameters particular to the network device. The method further includes automatically modifying the configuration profile of the network device to operate in a second device mode based on the configuration information. The first device mode is a non-operational mode and the second device mode is an operational mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: AT&T Knowledge Ventures, LPInventors: Shane Michael Elliott, Kenneth Winburn, Scott Mote, Blaine Thomas, Ty Robertson
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Patent number: 7117043Abstract: A method for programming a programmable logic controller (PLC) is disclosed. The PLC may be used to control devices of a secured facility, such as a detention center, jail, or prison. The disclosed method may include creating a spreadsheet including information relating to devices and functions of a system to be controlled by the PLC, such as the number and type of door locks and the functionality of the door locks. The method may further include analyzing the spreadsheet to detect errors in the information stored in the spreadsheet. The method may further includes writing PLC logic to control the system based in the information in the spreadsheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: integrator.comInventors: Blaine Thomas Frederick, Patrick A. Hickok, Dale S. Kougel
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Patent number: 6987640Abstract: A disc drive includes a base, at least one disc rotatably attached to the base, and an actuator assembly rotatably attached to base and supporting a slider and a transducer at a distal end thereof. The slider and transducer are positioned to be in transducing relation with respect to the disc. An air dam is positioned over the disc and near an arc through which the slider and transducer are rotated. The air dam is positioned so as to produce an area of high pressure substantially about an area including a portion of the arc through which the slider and transducer are rotated. Surfaces are aligned with and extend in a coplanar relationship with the disc to transfer an outwardly directed airflow away from the disc without impinging turbulent flow on or at the disc edge.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Alan Hing-Bun Tsang, James Eiji Kaneko, Srinivas Tadepalli, Cory Bert Welscher, Narintr Narisaranukul, Blaine Thomas Peterson, Carl Fred Adams
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Publication number: 20020196581Abstract: A disc drive includes a base, at least one disc rotatably attached to the base, and an actuator assembly rotatably attached to base. The actuator assembly also has a suspension assembly having an attached end and a free end. The suspension assembly further includes a slider attached to attached to the free end of the suspension assembly; and a transducer attached to the slider. The slider and transducer are positioned to be in transducing relation with respect to the disc. The slider and transducer are rotated through an arc over the disc. An air dam is positioned over the disc and near the arc through which the slider and transducer are rotated. The air dam is positioned so as to produce an area of high pressure substantially about an area including a portion of the arc through which the slider and transducer are rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Alan Hing-Bun Tsang, James Eiji Kaneko, Srinivas Tadepalli, Cory Bert Welscher, Narintr Narisaranukul, Blaine Thomas Peterson, Carl Fred Adams
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Publication number: 20020036862Abstract: A disc drive includes a base, at least one disc rotatably attached to the base, and an actuator assembly rotatably attached to base. The actuator assembly also has a suspension assembly having an attached end and a free end. The suspension assembly further includes a slider attached to attached to the free end of the suspension assembly; and a transducer attached to the slider. The slider and transducer are positioned to be in transducing relation with respect to the disc. The slider and transducer are rotated through an arc over the disc. An air dam is positioned over the disc and near the arc through which the slider and transducer are rotated. The air dam is positioned so as to produce an area of high pressure substantially about an area including a portion of the arc through which the slider and transducer are rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Applicant: Seagate Technology LLCInventors: Alan Hing-Bun Tsang, Narintr Narisaranukul, James Eiji Kaneko, Blaine Thomas Peterson, Carl Fred Adams