Patents by Inventor Robin Tidwell

Robin Tidwell 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).

  • Telephony system
    Patent number: 6535590
    Abstract: A telephony system and method provide for the establishment of telephonic communications through use of a television and a set top box. The set top box is connected both to the television and a telephone network. Incorporated into a set top box is a microphone and a command signal input device. A viewer of the television may, through use of a user interface device such as a hand-held remote control or a keyboard, enter command signals which when processed within the set top box provide for the display of a number of interactive display graphics. Through interaction with these display graphics, the viewer may go off hook and dial phone numbers in order to establish a telephonic connection. Through use of a microphone and speakers incorporated into the television, a speaker phone is provided which allows for two-way audio conversations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Qwest Communicationss International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Tidwell, Donna Beson, Douglas J. Ertz, Carrie Rudman, Michelle A. Vincow, Troy C. Beecroft, Justine Vigil-Tapia, Pennie Magee
  • TELEPHONY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20010043687
    Abstract: A telephony system and method provide for the establishment of telephonic communications through use of a television and a set top box. The set top box is connected both to the television and a telephone network. Incorporated into a set top box is a microphone and a command signal input device. A viewer of the television may, through use of a user interface device such as a hand-held remote control or a keyboard, enter command signals which when processed within the set top box provide for the display of a number of interactive display graphics. Through interaction with these display graphics, the viewer may go off hook and dial phone numbers in order to establish a telephonic connection. Through use of a microphone and speakers incorporated into the television, a speaker phone is provided which allows for two-way audio conversations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: ROBIN TIDWELL, CARRIE RUDMAN, TROY C. BEECROFT, DONNA BESON, JUSTINE VIGIL-TAPIA, PENNIE MAGEE, DOUGLAS J. ERTZ, MICHELLE A. VINCOW