Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Skupien

Kenneth A. Skupien 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).

  • Credit card collect call system and method
    Patent number: 8238534
    Abstract: A system is provided for connecting collect calls. A collect call number for the collect call is received. A blocking status of the collect call number is determined. The collect call number is dialed. A call recipient is prompted to accept the collect call and to select a billing option according to the blocking status. The collect call is connected based on the selected billing option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael P. Link, Kenneth A. Skupien, Pepper Mulherin
  • Devices, Systems and Methods for Localized and Controlled Telephone Service
    Publication number: 20100151820
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to a visually distinct and tamper-resistant wireless telephone and a system for issuing the telephone, validating a call, and monitoring the call. This solution uses a durable wireless telephone design. Prepaid correctional wireless telephones are issued to inmates at correctional facilities. A system restricts calling to a centralized call control platform and performs validation, call detail data collection and storage, security, and ancillary features. The call detail data collection and storage is used for records and auditing purposes. Ancillary features include recording, three-way call detection, etc. A method is employed which validates a user's call and monitors the contents for security.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Pepper Mulherin, Kenneth A. Skupien, Daniel G. Ruiz
  • Credit card collect call system and method
    Publication number: 20060171517
    Abstract: A system is provided for connecting collect calls. A collect call number for the collect call is received. A blocking status of the collect call number is determined. The collect call number is dialed. A call recipient is prompted to accept the collect call and to select a billing option according to the blocking status. The collect call is connected based on the selected billing option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Link, Kenneth Skupien, Pepper Mulherin
  • Credit card collect call system and method
    Patent number: 7013002
    Abstract: A method of providing collect call service includes receiving a request for a collect call from a calling party (18). A selected number to call is received. A call is placed to a receiving party (20). Agreeability of the receiving party (20) to accept the credit card billing for the collect call is determined. The calling party (18) is connected to the receiving party (20) in response to the acceptance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael P. Link, Kenneth A. Skupien, Pepper Mulherin
  • CREDIT CARD COLLECT CALL SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20050201539
    Abstract: A method of providing collect call service includes receiving a request for a collect call from a calling party (18). A selected number to call is received. A call is placed to a receiving party (20). Agreeability of the receiving party (20) to accept the credit card billing for the collect call is determined. The calling party (18) is connected to the receiving party (20) in response to the acceptance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: SBC KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Link, Kenneth Skupien, Pepper Mulherin