Patents by Inventor Mark Drennan

Mark Drennan 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: 9294874
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Patent number: 9137635
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20140329493
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: UNWIRED PLANET, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20140329506
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: UNWIRED PLANET, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20140293986
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for establishing and/or routing wireless data and/or voice connections across a hybrid network based upon a user's selection or preference. In some embodiments, a method for routing a wireless connection across a hybrid network comprises allowing a user to select a routing preference, routing the wireless connection via a short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice, and routing the wireless connection via a cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for learning the user's data, cellular, and/or VoIP access habits in order to optimize the user's experience. In yet other embodiments, the present invention allows carriers to comply with CALEA and E911 rules by identifying the location of hybrid devices within the hybrid network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: UNWIRED PLANET, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Patent number: 8831572
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Patent number: 8787883
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20130281126
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Patent number: 8494489
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Unwired Planet, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20120315922
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Openwave Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Patent number: 8275359
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20110230210
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Patent number: 7966020
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20110142024
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for establishing and/or routing wireless data and/or voice connections across a hybrid network based upon a user's selection or preference. In some embodiments, a method for routing a wireless connection across a hybrid network comprises allowing a user to select a routing preference, routing the wireless connection via a short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice, and routing the wireless connection via a cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for learning the user's data, cellular, and/or VoIP access habits in order to optimize the user's experience. In yet other embodiments, the present invention allows carriers to comply with CALEA and E911 rules by identifying the location of hybrid devices within the hybrid network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: OPENWAVE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Patent number: 7894807
    Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing and/or routing wireless data and/or voice connections across a hybrid network based upon a user's selection or preference. Routing a wireless connection across a hybrid network includes allowing a user to select a routing preference, routing the wireless connection via a short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice, and routing the wireless connection via a cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. In addition, a system and method for learning the user's data, cellular, and/or VoIP access habits in order, to optimize the user's experience and one that allows carriers to comply with CALEA and E911 rules by identifying the location of hybrid devices within the hybrid network are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Drennan
  • Publication number: 20070293240
    Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Openware Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Drennan