Patents by Inventor Larry J. Horner

Larry J. Horner 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).

  • Using a single point code to represent multiple switching devices
    Patent number: 8571043
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for using a single point code to represent multiple switching devices. A first software node and a second software node are associated to the single point code. The first software node is assigned to a first switch and the second software node is assigned to a PSTN. Signaling data associated with the point code is received via signaling links associated with the first switch. The signaling data is routed to the first software node or a second switch based on a criterion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sonus Networks, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry J. Horner
  • Active switch replacement using a single point code
    Patent number: 7853004
    Abstract: Described are methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for active switch replacement using a single point code. Signaling data associated with the point code is received via signaling links associated with the active switch. The signaling data is routed to a replacement switch if the signaling data is associated with voice trunks associated with the replacement switch. The signaling data is routed to the active switch if the signaling data is associated with voice trunks associated with the active switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Sonus Networks, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry J. Horner