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  • System and method for managing and controlling data
    Patent number: 7213258
    Abstract: A system for managing and controlling data. The system includes provisions for easily and rapidly updating and managing a computer system, particularly a complex computer system in which several computers communicate with one another. The system also includes a central database which plays a key role in the management and control of the computer system. Most of the management functions are retained in the central database and remote offices, which generally do not retain data management information, communicate with the central office to retrieve data management information. The system also includes a novel approach to manipulating data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Amit Kesarwani, Amy Rich Warner
  • System and method for replenishing a wireless terminal account
    Patent number: 7209890
    Abstract: A system and method for replenishing a wireless terminal account of a customer of a telecommunication service provider. In one embodiment the method includes transmitting through a point-of-sale device a merchant identification, a customer mobile identification number and an amount to the telecommunication service provider. The method also includes validating the merchant identification and crediting the customer account. The method may include delivering a merchant confirmation to the point-of-sale device and delivering a customer confirmation to the customer's wireless terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Roberto Peon, Luisa Treadway, Bruce Cotton, Catherine Meade Lowance
  • Portable communications device coupled to first network by way of second network
    Patent number: 7209738
    Abstract: A portable communications device (PCD) is coupled to a first network by way of a second network. The PCD is normally in radio communication with the first network, and is coupled to the first network by way of the second network when the PCD is out of radio communication with the first network. In particular, the PCD is coupled to the second network, and is caused to leave a first network mode and enter a second network mode. A network connection is established with the first network by way of the second network, and communication with the first network is entered into by way of the second network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Greg Griffith, Charles M. Link, II
  • Method, system, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for interactive notification of events
    Patent number: 7207008
    Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for the interactive notification of events is provided. A notification client application program executes in a background state and receives notifications from a business application server computer that an event has occurred. The notification may include a request to display a visual indication that the event has occurred, including a description of the event. In response to the request, the notification client application program displays a user interface window on the client computer including a description of the event that has occurred. The user interface window may include hyperlinks to additional Web content regarding the event, for scheduling appointments, for purchasing goods or services, or for placing a telephone call regarding the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: Robert A. Koch
  • Scrubs formed from water-soluble polymeric material
    Patent number: 7203974
    Abstract: Water-soluble products and methods of making and using water-soluble products are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Microtek Medical Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Joan Adell Jones, John B. Steward
  • System and method for monitoring incoming communications to a telecommunications device
    Patent number: 7203293
    Abstract: A system for notifying an Internet-accessible device of a communication placed from a first telecommunications device to a second telecommunications device by a calling party is disclosed. The system includes a switch and a node in communication with the switch. The switch is for detecting the communication. The node is configured for communication with the Internet-accessible device and includes a first module and a second module. The first module is for determining information about the calling party. The second module is for determining information about the Internet-accessible device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: James C. Bedingfield
  • System and method for managing network elements in an ATM network
    Patent number: 7203168
    Abstract: Reporting tools used to manage an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) network. Tools include a trunk inventory reporting tool, a trunk utilization reporting tool, an exceptions reporting tool and a flow control processor activation utility. Reports generated by these the tools include information about the operation and capacity of trunks, switches and user network interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Earl C. Meggison, Randy S. Young, David Rutland
  • Modular speaker cabinet
    Patent number: 7201251
    Abstract: A speaker cabinet design for providing adjustability of the number of speaker cabinets contained in a speaker array comprises female connectors (50) along the front and back edges on the top and right sides. A user of the cabinet can attach a mating second cabinet to any side of the first cabinet by inserting male connector (40) in the pass through assembly and securing to the female connector at all locations on that side. A user can connect a second speaker cabinet in a series or parallel electrical connection. This allows the user to build up to the desired number of speakers without purchasing a full speaker array. Furthermore, once the desired array is complete the user can remove only the number needed for transport. A variety of different speakers can be preloaded in the cabinet at the factory, thus giving the user flexibility in sound without having to remove and install different speakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Inventor: Derrick Lynn Baird
  • Graphical interface system monitor providing error notification message with modifiable indication of severity
    Patent number: 7203930
    Abstract: An interface is provided between a running computer application and a system monitor. The system monitor handles notification messages generated by the computer application. The interface includes an import module to scan a source file, extract notification messages from the source file and store the notification messages in a scan file. The interface includes a manager module to display each notification message in the scan file in a table in a graphical user interface to allow modifications to the data in the table. The data is exported to an export stage. The export module performs any translation required to create a file of the notification messages in a format that is acceptable to the system monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Mark Kirkpatrick, Darrin Morrow, John Strohmeyer
  • Multipurpose antenna accessory for protection of portable wireless communication devices
    Patent number: 7203533
    Abstract: A protector for a portable wireless communication device that has a housing and a keypad. One embodiment of the protector may comprise a cover member that is pivotally attached to the housing and selectively pivotable between a first position wherein the cover covers the keypad and other positions wherein the keypad is exposed. The cover may be provided with one or more openings or notches to permit access to certain components on the keypad such as a thumbwheel, etc. without removing the cover member. The cover member may be provided with a latch to retain the cover member in position. If desired, an antenna may be coupled to the cover. The antenna may be physically coupled to the device's receiving and transmitting circuitry or it may be capacitively coupled thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: Steven Neil Tischer
  • Device and method for augmenting cellular telephone audio signals
    Patent number: 7200425
    Abstract: A system and method is described for augmenting cellular telephone signals for a cellular telephone. In an exemplary embodiment, a cellular battery is equipped with a sound generating device that stores one or more audio signals that are activated upon receipt of a telephone call. Optionally, the battery may store a library of audio signals that may be programmable and edited. The system and method of the present invention enables a user to choose audio alert sounds beyond the scope of those provided by the manufacturer of a cellular telephone. A removable memory device containing at least one accessible sound file is attachable to the battery or telephone body, and provides increased selection of audio signal choices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: Mark Kirkpatrick
  • Systems and methods for universal password control
    Patent number: 7200864
    Abstract: A system and method is described for controlling the password(s) of one or more programs through a universal program. The universal control program allows access to one or more other programs and allows editing of the passwords of the other programs directly through the universal access program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: John B. Hollingsworth
  • System and method for viewing search results
    Patent number: 7200820
    Abstract: A system and method for viewing search results is disclosed. A method of communicating a search result according to various views is disclosed. A method of displaying metadata associated with content of websites is disclosed. A method of displaying metadata associated with relationships of websites is disclosed. A method of displaying metadata associated with images of websites is disclosed. A method of displaying metadata associated with seals of websites is disclosed. A method of displaying metadata associated with one or more websites in a view, receiving a request to change the view, and displaying metadata associated with the one or more websites in a second view is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: Robert T. Stephens
  • DTMF generating assistant
    Patent number: 7197134
    Abstract: A DTMF generating device for automatically generating DTMF tones corresponding to a predefined phone number comprises a processor, a memory, and a speaker enveloped in a credit card sized casing. The memory has stored therein DTMF tone samples corresponding to the predefined phone number. When a user presses on a portion of the casing, the DTMF tone samples are played by the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property, Corp
    Inventor: John P. Ruckart
  • Methods and systems for network element fault information processing
    Patent number: 7197558
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for network element fault information processing. In an embodiment, a network element identifier and a network element fault information processing instruction are received. A query for network element fault information based at least in part on the network element identifier is sent. Network element fault information is received. The network element fault information is processed based at least in part on the received network element fault information. The processed network element fault information is output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Raymond Jay Harper, Daniel Doutt
  • Remote access and retrieval of electronic files
    Patent number: 7197537
    Abstract: A system and methods for remotely accessing, retrieving, and transmitting data offering remote data management control and verification of data delivery is provided. In an illustrative implementation, the present invention comprises a computing application operating on at least one computer server that cooperates with at least one communications network to which participating users have access. The exemplary computing application coordinates the delivery of desired data its corresponding data directory structure information to participating users over the communications network. The present invention further provides notification of delivery of data to intended targets using the communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp
    Inventor: Robert A. Koch
  • Remote electronic mailbox access
    Patent number: 7194252
    Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving electronic mail messages via a wireless network. The apparatus comprises a gateway for sending an electronic mail retrieval reply message to a wireless device in response to receiving an electronic mail retrieval request message from the wireless device. The apparatus further comprises an application module. The application module has computer readable instructions. The computer readable instructions convert the retrieval request message into a format capable of transmission over an external computer network and the computer readable instructions convert the retrieval reply message into a format capable of transmission over a wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: Royce D. Jordan, Jr.
  • Telephone with removable DSL cartridge
    Patent number: 7190786
    Abstract: A telephone including a removable DSL filter cartridge is disclosed. The telephone includes a location adapted to receive a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge is designed to fit inside the location provided on the telephone. The filter cartridge includes a first end that electrically connects the filter cartridge to the telephone and a second end that faces outwards. The second end includes a DSL port so that users can plug DSL devices directly into the port. The filter cartridge includes a DSL filter to help eliminate unwanted noise on the telephone line and the filter cartridge is designed to be easily removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Jess Baker, John J. Horton
  • System and method for conducting variable voice path assurance tests
    Patent number: 7190766
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting variable VPA testing is disclosed. The method includes provisions to detect or measure the utilization of a trunk line and use that information to establish a level of VPA testing for that trunk line. Although a wide variety of relationships between the utilization and the amount of VPA testing conducted can be used, the relationship is preferably a generally inverse relationship, in which the amount of VPA testing conducted on a particular trunk is reduced as traffic or utilization of the trunk increases. Conversely, as traffic or utilization of the trunk deceases, the amount of testing conducted on the trunk increases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventors: Randy M. McDonald, Mortimer P. Burnett, Terry R. Droke
  • Health checker for EMS CORBA notification listener
    Patent number: 7191228
    Abstract: A system and method is described for checking the health status of a communication pathways between an EMS and a notification listener that receives notification signals from the EMS when changes have occurred in a downstream electronic system architecture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Sony Antony, Harry Tang