Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Mark J. Holvorson
  • Patent number: 6700884
    Abstract: A plurality of Integrated Devices are provided with an Internet connection and a telephone number. The Internet connection has an associated Internet protocol (IP) address permanently or dynamically assigned. It is initiated when one device calls the telephone number of a called device via telephones on a public service telephone network (PSTN). The telephone number has associated telephone connectivity via a telephone line, such that the Integrated Devices can be connected to by dialing the associated telephone number via telephones on the PSTN. An Internet connection is associated with the calling device; the called device is an Integrated Device. An IP address for a first one of the calling or called devices is obtained and provided to the other device, which initiates an Internet connection therewith by sending an Internet message to the IP address thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventor: Harry E. Emerson, III