Patents Assigned to Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
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Patent number: 8447352Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with at least one wireless device associated with a single telephone number serving as a virtual office extension is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit in communication with an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices, including at least one wireless device, associated with a virtual extension telephone number. The remote wireless device can be used as a standard PBX office telephone for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote wireless device even though it is not physically connected to the PBX.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications Inc.Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
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Publication number: 20130065566Abstract: A mobile device and a method of displaying information regarding an incoming communication to a user of a mobile device are provided. The mobile device receives the incoming information and associated information from, for example, an enterprise network. The communication type of the incoming communication is determined using the associated information and information relating to the communication type is displayed on a display of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicants: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED, ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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Patent number: 8380245Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with at least one wireless device associated with a single telephone number serving as a virtual office extension is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit in communication with an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices, including at least one wireless device, associated with a virtual extension telephone number. The remote wireless device can be used as a standard PBX office telephone for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote wireless device even though it is not physically connected to the PBX.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
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Patent number: 8379860Abstract: An enterprise communication system adapted for establishing secure wireless communication sessions, the system comprising: an enterprise platform adapted for establishing communications sessions with one or more wireless devices, and for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from the one or more wireless devices; an platform-side automatic synchronized random key generator associated with the enterprise platform for generating platform-generated synchronized random keys; the enterprise platform being adapted to: receive one or more signals representing a request to establish a communication session between the enterprise platform and at least one wireless device; receive a device-generated synchronized random key from the at least one wireless device; compare the device-generated synchronized random key to a platform-generated synchronized random key synchronized to the device-generated synchronized random key; and based on the comparison, output a signal representing a response to authorize or prohibType: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignees: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc., Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Yuriy Lobzakov, Colin Werner, Carsten Bergmann, Peter Baccay
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Patent number: 8315606Abstract: A mobile device and a method of displaying information regarding an incoming communication to a user of a mobile device are provided. The mobile device receives the incoming information and associated information from, for example, an enterprise network. The communication type of the incoming communication is determined using the associated information and information relating to the communication type is displayed on a display of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignees: Research In Motion Limited, Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Gisby, Michael Gray, Colin Werner, Carsten Bergmann
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Publication number: 20120275586Abstract: There is described a method and telecommunication server for maintaining communication between at least two devices. A first incoming call for a first communication device is received at the communication server. The first incoming call for the first communication device is routed to a second communication device associated with the first communication device. A park data signal is received from the second communication device for placing a call to park. The call is placed to park and a park reminder message is sent to the first communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Robert J. JAMES, JR., Shen-Yuan YAP
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Publication number: 20120202474Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
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Patent number: 8233603Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
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Patent number: 8229084Abstract: A method of operating a communication device, the method comprising sending a park data signal for placing a call to park and receiving a park reminder message. A method of operating a communication server operable to maintain communication between at least two devices, the method comprising placing a call to park and sending a park reminder message. A telecommunication server comprising a processor configured to place a telephone call to park and send a park message. A telecommunication device comprising a processor configured to send a park data signal for placing a call to park and receive a park reminder message.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. James, Jr., Shen-Yuan Yap
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Publication number: 20120178425Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
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Patent number: 8195163Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
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Patent number: 8170187Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster or disaster recovery period. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes two wireless connection units, each connected between a respective private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. Each wireless connection unit preferably serves as a gateway between its respective PBX network and one or more remote communication devices. The wireless connection units replicate each others databases. In the event of a disaster that destroys or renders one of the wireless connect/PBX networks inoperable, telephone calls destined for the inoperable network are seamlessly routed to the operable wireless connect/PBX network. Since the operable wireless connection unit contains information for both networks, inbound, outbound and extension to extension calls for each network can be handled despite the disaster.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
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Patent number: 8169899Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
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Patent number: 8144856Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
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Patent number: 8135410Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number during a disaster or disaster recovery period. The method can offer disaster recovery to an enterprise depending upon its size, financial well-being and desired capabilities. For example, the enterprise has the option of owning or renting all of the equipment required so that it may perform disaster recovery on its own and with little outside intervention. The enterprise may own some or none of the necessary equipment and contract with a service bureau so that the bureau provides recovery equipment when needed. The system also provides for roll call, priority preemption and seamless switching services to and from circuit and packet communication devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
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Patent number: 8135121Abstract: A system for (and a method of) selectively establishing communication with one of plural devices associated with a single telephone number is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a wireless connect unit connected between an enterprise private branch exchange (PBX) network and a public switched telephone network. The wireless connect unit preferably serves as a gateway between the PBX and one or more remote communication devices. The remote devices can be used as standard PBX office telephones for both inbound and outbound telephone calls. Thus, features of the PBX network (e.g., voice mail, direct extension dialing, corporate calling plan, etc.) are available to the remote device even though they are not physically connected to the PBX. When the system receives an incoming call, it can route the call to an office telephone and one or more of the remote devices simultaneously or as desired by the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
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Patent number: 8121638Abstract: A mobile device and a method for providing security to a mobile device having two or more communication domains is provided. The mobile device receives a communication service request. The communication domain of the communication service request is determined, the request domain being one of the two or more communication domains of the mobile device. A set of applicable restrictions is then determined from a list of communication restrictions comprising restrictions on use of services of the mobile device for each of the two or more communications domains. These applicable restrictions are then applied to the communication service request by the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignees: Research In Motion Limited, Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Gisby, Colin Werner, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan (Michael) Yap
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Publication number: 20110263229Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
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Patent number: 8000712Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100220847Abstract: A method and system for conference call scheduling using e-mail. The method and system can receive and parse an e-mail received from a conference moderator, containing scheduling and participant information and schedule a conference call with minimal further user intervention. In essence, the method and system can operate as a virtual administrative assistant to identify and collect telephone contact information for each of the proposed conference call participants, using a customizable hierarchy of internal and external sources of contact information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Ascendent Telecommunication, Inc.Inventors: Shen-Yuan Michael Yap, Douglas Gisby