Patents by Inventor Thomas Wayne Bonner

Thomas Wayne Bonner 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: 8942709
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide a single E.164 number for voice and data call redirection and telephony services such as caller identification, regardless of in which type of network a dual mode mobile device operates. When the dual mode device registers and is active in a GSM network, temporary routing and status updates are triggered and resultant information is maintained in both networks. A mobile terminated call is routed through an enterprise WLAN with call control within the enterprise being handled by SIP or H.323 signaling, and the call is redirected to the mobile device in the GSM network, where call control is assumed by the SS7 network. Services are provided using the protocols native to the active network, and the single E.164 is used consistently along with or lieu of the temporary routing information for subscriber identity specific functions, such as caller identification and voice mail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Shoretel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Wayne Bonner, Nhan Thanh Tran, Mark Enzmann, Simon Richardson
  • Publication number: 20100105379
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide a single E.164 number for voice and data call redirection and telephony services such as caller identification, regardless of in which type of network a dual mode mobile device operates. When the dual mode device registers and is active in a GSM network, temporary routing and status updates are triggered and resultant information is maintained in both networks. A mobile terminated call is routed through an enterprise WLAN with call control within the enterprise being handled by SIP or H.323 signaling, and the call is redirected to the mobile device in the GSM network, where call control is assumed by the SS7 network. Services are provided using the protocols native to the active network, and the single E.164 is used consistently along with or lieu of the temporary routing information for subscriber identity specific functions, such as caller identification and voice mail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Wayne Bonner, Nhan Thanh Tran, Mark Enzmann, Simon Richardson
  • Patent number: 7664495
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide a single E.164 number for voice and data call redirection and telephony services such as caller identification, regardless of in which type of network a dual mode mobile device operates. When the dual mode device registers and is active in a GSM network, temporary routing and status updates are triggered and resultant information is maintained in both networks. A mobile terminated call is routed through an enterprise WLAN with call control within the enterprise being handled by SIP or H.323 signaling, and the call is redirected to the mobile device in the GSM network, where call control is assumed by the SS7 network. Services are provided using the protocols native to the active network, and the single E.164 is used consistently along with or lieu of the temporary routing information for subscriber identity specific functions, such as caller identification and voice mail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Wayne Bonner, Nhan Thanh Tran, Mark Enzmann, Simon Richardson
  • Patent number: 7542721
    Abstract: An interface provides a non-dedicated wireless communications path for reporting alarm events from a landline-based alarm system to a remote monitoring system via BLUETOOTH. The interface includes a BLUETOOTH receiver that communicates with a cellular handset, or other wireless device that has a BLUETOOTH transmitter, and a network connector (such as RJ31X jack) between an alarm control panel and the PSTN. When a wireless device is within range of the interface, the interface bypasses the landline and routes all security calls from the alarm control panel through an analog-to-digital signal processor and to the wireless device via BLUETOOTH, which places a call to the remote monitoring center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Wayne Bonner, Russell Baggett
  • Patent number: 7450935
    Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for notifying a communications-switching center that subsequent communications directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to a destination number associated with the wireless unit. In response to a triggering event by the wireless unit through the base unit, the base unit can cause the wireless unit to transmit an SMS message to the communications-switching center. The SMS message can include a notification that subsequent communications directed to the wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to the destination number associated with the wireless unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Charles Martin Link, II, Donald Michael Cardina, Thomas Wayne Bonner
  • Patent number: 7116975
    Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for notifying a communications-switching center that subsequent communications directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to a destination number associated with the wireless unit. In response to a triggering event by the wireless unit through the base unit, the base unit causes the wireless unit to transmit an SMS message to the communications-switching center. The SMS message includes a notification that subsequent communications directed to the wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to the destination number associated with the wireless unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Martin Link, II, Donald Michael Cardina, Thomas Wayne Bonner
  • Patent number: 7085551
    Abstract: An intelligent interface provides a non-dedicated wireless communications path for reporting alarm events from a landline-based alarm system to a remote monitoring system. The intelligent interface includes a cradle for a cellular handset or other wireless device, and a network connector (such as an RJ31X jack) between an alarm system control panel and the PSTN. When a wireless device is present in the cradle, the intelligent interface bypasses the landline and routes all security calls from the alarm system control panel through an analog-to-digital digital signal processor and to the wireless device, which places a call to the remote monitoring center. When no wireless device is present, the intelligent interface allows the alarm system control panel to seize the landline to place the security call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Wayne Bonner, Russell Baggett