Patents by Inventor David B. Murray

David B. Murray 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).

  • Patent number: 10673520
    Abstract: A device can be configured to detect a physical connection with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight controller through an interface. The device can identify a UAV identifier associated with the UAV flight controller and determine, based on the UAV identifier, an application programming interface (API) for communicating with the UAV flight controller. Using the API, the device can establish a communications link with the UAV flight controller and perform an action based on the communications link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Warren J. Westrup, Joe Cozzarelli, Eric T. Ringer, Derek Wade Ohlarik, Mauricio Pati Caldeira de Andrada, David B. Murray, X
  • Publication number: 20180359021
    Abstract: A device can be configured to detect a physical connection with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight controller through an interface. The device can identify a UAV identifier associated with the UAV flight controller and determine, based on the UAV identifier, an application programming interface (API) for communicating with the UAV flight controller. Using the API, the device can establish a communications link with the UAV flight controller and perform an action based on the communications link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Warren J. Westrup, Joe Cozzarelli, Eric T. Ringer, Derek Wade Ohlarik, Mauricio Pati Caldeira de Andrada, David B. Murray, X
  • Patent number: 9883435
    Abstract: A device may establish a first connection to a first radio access network (RAN) associated with a first radio access technology (RAT). The device may register to receive a call service via the first RAN. The device may receive the call service via the first connection. The device may establish a second connection to a second RAN associated with a second RAT that is different from the first RAT. The device may register to receive the call service via the second RAN. The device may compare a first signal quality metric, associated with the first connection, and a second signal quality metric associated with the second connection. The device may cause the call service to be transferred from the first connection to the second connection, based on comparing the first signal quality metric and the second signal quality metric, without causing an interruption to the call service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Wade Ohlarik, Mauricio Pati Caldeira de Andrada, David B. Murray
  • Publication number: 20170238220
    Abstract: A device may establish a first connection to a first radio access network (RAN) associated with a first radio access technology (RAT). The device may register to receive a call service via the first RAN. The device may receive the call service via the first connection. The device may establish a second connection to a second RAN associated with a second RAT that is different from the first RAT. The device may register to receive the call service via the second RAN. The device may compare a first signal quality metric, associated with the first connection, and a second signal quality metric associated with the second connection. The device may cause the call service to be transferred from the first connection to the second connection, based on comparing the first signal quality metric and the second signal quality metric, without causing an interruption to the call service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Derek Wade OHLARIK, Mauricio Pati Caldeira DE ANDRADA, David B. MURRAY
  • Patent number: 9668140
    Abstract: A method for devaluing a lost/stolen mobile device includes: receiving, by a server, a report that a mobile device is lost/stolen; suspending, by the server, a mobile identifier number associated with the mobile device, in response to the report; and transmitting, by the server, via a communication network, the suspended mobile identifier number for storage at another location. Suspending the mobile identifier number includes preventing the lost/stolen mobile device from accessing the communication network. The method includes storing the suspended mobile identifier number in an equipment identity registry database. The method further includes turning OFF Wi-Fi access, in the mobile device, in response to suspending the mobile identifier number by the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Cellco Partnership
    Inventors: Marlene Kay Enright, Balaji L. Raghavachari, David B. Murray, Erel Tal
  • Patent number: 9338404
    Abstract: A device may provide information for a virtual reality environment to a virtual reality device. The virtual reality device may be operated by a first party. The device may determine that the first party of the virtual reality device is placing a call to a second party from within the virtual reality environment. The device may determine connection information associated with the first party and the second party. The device may cause the call to be established between the virtual reality device and a second party device associated with the second party via a telephone network using the connection information and without the second party device connecting to the virtual reality environment. The telephone network may be located external to the virtual reality environment. The second party device may connect to the telephone network without connecting to the virtual reality environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.
    Inventors: Christian Egeler, David B. Murray
  • Publication number: 20150350876
    Abstract: An application installed on a mobile device currently activated for service with a mobile wireless communication network captures information uniquely identifying a currently unsubscribed mobile device. The unique information may be captured from the currently unsubscribed mobile device via any of several short range transfer mechanisms. The application transfers the captured information and other information used to activate the currently unsubscribed mobile device to an activation service of the mobile wireless communication network, and the service activates the currently unsubscribed mobile device. In another example, a self-activation portal system determines an identifier of an owner of an account associated with an identifier provided by a user of a mobile device to be activated for use with a mobile wireless service. The system sends a message to the account owner offering options to accept or decline the activation request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad Raheel Khalid, Samir S. Vaidya, Marlene Kay Tan Enright, Shiva Narayanabhatla, David B. Murray, Rosemary McNally, Stephen R. Szabo, Jeffrey Dietel, Erica Ann Martinez, Ji Hoon Kim, Christopher M. Perry, Zhengfang Chen, SM Masudur Rahman, Cory Michael Bruno
  • Patent number: 9198024
    Abstract: An application installed on a mobile device currently activated for service with a mobile wireless communication network captures information uniquely identifying a currently unsubscribed mobile device. The unique information may be captured from the currently unsubscribed mobile device via any of several short range transfer mechanisms. The application transfers the captured information and other information used to activate the currently unsubscribed mobile device to an activation service of the mobile wireless communication network, and the service activates the currently unsubscribed mobile device. In another example, a self-activation portal system determines an identifier of an owner of an account associated with an identifier provided by a user of a mobile device to be activated for use with a mobile wireless service. The system sends a message to the account owner offering options to accept or decline the activation request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammad Raheel Khalid, Samir S. Vaidya, Marlene Kay Tan Enright, Shiva Narayanabhatla, David B. Murray, Rosemary McNally, Stephen R. Szabo, Jeffrey Dietel, Erica Ann Martinez, Ji Hoon Kim, Christopher M. Perry, Zhengfang Chen, SM Masudur Rahman, Cory Michael Bruno
  • Publication number: 20150189510
    Abstract: A method for devaluing a lost/stolen mobile device includes: receiving, by a server, a report that a mobile device is lost/stolen; suspending, by the server, a mobile identifier number associated with the mobile device, in response to the report; and transmitting, by the server, via a communication network, the suspended mobile identifier number for storage at another location. Suspending the mobile identifier number includes preventing the lost/stolen mobile device from accessing the communication network. The method includes storing the suspended mobile identifier number in an equipment identity registry database. The method further includes turning OFF Wi-Fi access, in the mobile device, in response to suspending the mobile identifier number by the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: MARLENE KAY ENRIGHT, BALAJI L. RAGHAVACHARI, DAVID B. MURRAY, ERAL TAL
  • Patent number: 8406761
    Abstract: A device includes a first type of cellular capability for connecting to a first cellular network and a second type of cellular capability for connecting to a second cellular network. The device terminates advertising of the first type of cellular capability after determining that the device is not initialized. The device also transmits a request to the second cellular network by using the second type of cellular capability; receives a name of a carrier, associated with the device, from a server and via the second cellular network; and initializes the device based on the name of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignees: Cellco Partnership, Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Murray, David W. Buehler, Jr., Daniel J. Murphy, Lipsa S. Goswamy, Phillip A. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20130023236
    Abstract: A device includes a first type of cellular capability for connecting to a first cellular network and a second type of cellular capability for connecting to a second cellular network. The device terminates advertising of the first type of cellular capability after determining that the device is not initialized. The device also transmits a request to the second cellular network by using the second type of cellular capability; receives a name of a carrier, associated with the device, from a server and via the second cellular network; and initializes the device based on the name of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicants: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC., CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: David B. MURRAY, Donald W. BUEHLER, JR., Daniel J. MURPHY, Lipsa S. GOSWAMY, Phillip A. RITTER
  • Patent number: 8135934
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product dynamically allocate limited system memory for direct memory access (DMA) among a plurality of input/output (I/O) adapters in a system partition. Initially a minimum entitlement of I/O entitled memory capacity is allocated to each of the respective multiple I/O adapters. The minimum entitlement enables operation of an I/O adapter driver. Additional entitlement of I/O entitled memory capacity is selectively allocated based upon I/O demands of each I/O adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colin R. DeVilbiss, Wayne G. Holm, David B. Murray, Kristopher C. Whitney
  • Publication number: 20100306494
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product dynamically allocate limited system memory for direct memory access (DMA) among a plurality of input/output (I/O) adapters in a system partition. Initially a minimum entitlement of I/O entitled memory capacity is allocated to each of the respective multiple I/O adapters. The minimum entitlement enables operation of an I/O adapter driver. Additional entitlement of I/O entitled memory capacity is selectively allocated based upon I/O demands of each I/O adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colin R. DeVilbiss, Wayne G. Holm, David B. Murray, Kristopher C. Whitney
  • Patent number: 4272273
    Abstract: A glassware forming machine has a blank mold station at which two parisons are formed in mating blank molds and neck molds, the parisons being formed inverted by upwardly moving plungers entering the lower open ends of the parison cavities. A twin plunger mechanism especially suitable for double gob pressing of parisons has the capability for ready removal and replacement of the plunger mechanism for producing glassware on different mold centers. A floating bottom plate is provided on a vertically adjustable foot structure, and the twin plunger mechanism includes upper and lower housing portions readily secured to the bottom plate by locating studs which position the plunger mechanism in the glassware forming machine frame and in accurately indexed relationship to the centerline of the parison cavities at the blank mold station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Emhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert J. Trahan, Bruce R. Beckwith, David B. Murray