Patents by Inventor Joseph Peter Robert Tosey

Joseph Peter Robert Tosey 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: 8880735
    Abstract: A solution is provided wherein standard mail servers may be used to assist the synchronization of application data across multiple devices. This allows the synchronization of application data without requiring contemporaneous operation of the synchronization partner devices. This may be accomplished by generating a record for each change to a database on a first device. Upon synchronization of the first device with the mail server, the changes since the last synchronization may be uploaded to the mail server and stored in a mailbox for a user associated with the device. If a second device associated with the user then attempts to synchronize with the mail server, the records may be downloaded and the corresponding changes implemented in the database on the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 8707406
    Abstract: An application processor is electrically and logically decoupled from a wireless data network module so that it may go to sleep independently. A security association may be established between the wireless data network module and a wireless data network. Then the application processor may be placed in a suspend state while maintaining the security association between the wireless data network module and the wireless data network. This allows email polling, for example, to occur without having to re-establish the security association by logging in again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 8020114
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes input handling to provide enter-then-act capability for user inputs. User inputs are received, and a set of one or more secondary applications are executed using the input. A priority rating may then be calculated for each of the one or more secondary applications in the set, the priority rating indicating how pertinent the input was to a corresponding application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 7958198
    Abstract: Redirecting a notification to a wireless user device includes registering for notification of incoming messages for an account on a message server, the incoming messages being directed to an account on the message server. The redirecting also includes receiving at least one notification and redirecting the at least one notification through a firewall to a wireless user device associated with the account. The remote message server is in communication with a network protected by the firewall. According to one aspect, a cradle is configured to perform the redirection. According to another aspect, the cradle is associated with a remote desktop computer in communication with the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Publication number: 20110029630
    Abstract: Redirecting a notification to a wireless user device includes registering for notification of incoming messages for an account on a message server, the incoming messages being directed to an account on the message server. The redirecting also includes receiving at least one notification and redirecting the at least one notification through a firewall to a wireless user device associated with the account. The remote message server is in communication with a network protected by the firewall. According to one aspect, a cradle is configured to perform the redirection. According to another aspect, the cradle is associated with a remote desktop computer in communication with the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 7836138
    Abstract: Redirecting a notification to a wireless user device includes registering for notification of incoming messages for an account on a message server, the incoming messages being directed to an account on the message server. The redirecting also includes receiving at least one notification and redirecting the at least one notification through a firewall to a wireless user device associated with the account. The remote message server is in communication with a network protected by the firewall. According to one aspect, a cradle is configured to perform the redirection. According to another aspect, the cradle is associated with a remote desktop computer in communication with the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 7836131
    Abstract: Redirecting a notification to a wireless user device includes registering for notification of incoming messages for an account on a message server, the incoming messages being directed to an account on the message server. The redirecting also includes receiving at least one notification and redirecting the at least one notification through a firewall to a wireless user device associated with the account. The remote message server is in communication with a network protected by the firewall. According to one aspect, a cradle is configured to perform the redirection. According to another aspect, the cradle is associated with a remote desktop computer in communication with the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 7827604
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solution in which a script containing general security parameters and access policies in a file is placed on an appropriate internal server. The location of the script may then be stored on an external server. When an end-user within the organization decides to purchase a wireless network device, he may attach it to his existing computer. The computer then may retrieve the security file location from the external server, retrieve the security file from the internal server using the security file location, and program the security file into the wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 7624147
    Abstract: A solution is provided that allows prompt notification of new e-mail arrival while minimizing the unnecessary loading of mail server and network resources. It provides a short time delay after arrival of new e-mail when the user needs it most, and minimizes the unnecessary loading of resources when the user does not require immediate notification. This is accomplished by establishing a session with the mail server once a predefined event, such as the sending of new e-mail, has occurred. This session may invoke server-initiated-notification of new-email for a limited period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey, Peter R. Henderson McConnell, William Waung
  • Patent number: 7251823
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solution in which a script containing general security parameters and access policies in a file is placed on an appropriate internal server. The location of the script may then be stored on an external server. When an end-user within the organization decides to purchase a wireless network device, he may attach it to his existing computer. The computer then may retrieve the security file location from the external server, retrieve the security file from the internal server using the security file location, and program the security file into the wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Patent number: 7102620
    Abstract: An electronic device that has a lower portion that unfolds to reveal an extendable keyboard. When the keyboard is folded closed, a number pad is visible and the device looks similar to a traditional portable or cellular telephone. The device can be used as a personal digital assistant, a cellular telephone, a cordless telephone or as the handset of a traditional wire line telephone. The fold-out keyboard of the electronic device can be used for easy entry of text data while a communication channel is active. The device includes two way messaging and Internet browsing capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Sierra Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Stanely Guy Harries, Jon Theron Winebrenner, Joseph Peter Robert Tosey, Norman Roy Eldridge, Jamian Russell Cobbett, Mark H. Hoeveler
  • Publication number: 20040125153
    Abstract: The present invention provides multiple foci so that a user may enter input into multiple objects without having to switch between them. This may be accomplished by mapping certain types of input events to specific objects within the graphical user interface. Thus, when inputs of a certain type are received, one focus is utilized, wherein when inputs of another type are received, a different focus may be utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Canadian corp.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Publication number: 20040119685
    Abstract: An electronic device that has a lower portion that unfolds to reveal an extendable keyboard. When the keyboard is folded closed, a number pad is visible and the device looks similar to a traditional portable or cellular telephone. The device can be used as a personal digital assistant, a cellular telephone, a cordless telephone or as the handset of a traditional wire line telephone. The fold-out keyboard of the electronic device can be used for easy entry of text data while a communication channel is active. The device includes two way messaging and Internet browsing capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew Stanely Guy Harries, Jon Theron Winebrenner, Joseph Peter Robert Tosey, Norman Roy Eldridge, Jamian Russell Cobbett, Mark H. Hoeveler
  • Publication number: 20040117656
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solution in which a script containing general security parameters and access policies in a file is placed on an appropriate internal server. The location of the script may then be stored on an external server. When an end-user within the organization decides to purchase a wireless network device, he may attach it to his existing computer. The computer then may retrieve the security file location from the external server, retrieve the security file from the internal server using the security file location, and program the security file into the wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Canadian corp.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Publication number: 20040083271
    Abstract: Redirecting a notification to a wireless user device includes registering for notification of incoming messages for an account on a message server, the incoming messages being directed to an account on the message server. The redirecting also includes receiving at least one notification and redirecting the at least one notification through a firewall to a wireless user device associated with the account. The remote message server is in communication with a network protected by the firewall. According to one aspect, a cradle is configured to perform the redirection. According to another aspect, the cradle is associated with a remote desktop computer in communication with the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Sierra Wireless, Inc., a Canadian Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Publication number: 20040068666
    Abstract: An application processor is electrically and logically decoupled from a wireless data network module so that it may go to sleep independently. A security association may be established between the wireless data network module and a wireless data network. Then the application processor may be placed in a suspend state while maintaining the security association between the wireless data network module and the wireless data network. This allows email polling, for example, to occur without having to re-establish the security association by logging in again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Canadian Corp.
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey
  • Publication number: 20040066418
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes input handling to provide enter-then-act capability for user inputs. User inputs are received, and a set of one or more secondary applications are executed using the input. A priority rating may then be calculated for each of the one or more secondary applications in the set, the priority rating indicating how pertinent the input was to a corresponding application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Canadian Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Peter Robert Tosey