Patents Assigned to Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8447352
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
  • Publication number: 20130065566
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicants: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED, ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
  • Patent number: 8380245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
  • Patent number: 8379860
    Abstract: 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 prohib
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc., Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Yuriy Lobzakov, Colin Werner, Carsten Bergmann, Peter Baccay
  • Patent number: 8315606
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignees: Research In Motion Limited, Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Gisby, Michael Gray, Colin Werner, Carsten Bergmann
  • Publication number: 20120275586
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. JAMES, JR., Shen-Yuan YAP
  • Publication number: 20120202474
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8233603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
  • Patent number: 8229084
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. James, Jr., Shen-Yuan Yap
  • Publication number: 20120178425
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8195163
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8170187
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
  • Patent number: 8169899
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8144856
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
  • Patent number: 8135410
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
  • Patent number: 8135121
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen P. Forte
  • Patent number: 8121638
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: Research In Motion Limited, Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Gisby, Colin Werner, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan (Michael) Yap
  • Publication number: 20110263229
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8000712
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100222044
    Abstract: A system and method for providing identifying information about the source of an incoming communication to a mobile device is provided. An incoming communication is received by an enterprise network and a connection is established to the mobile device. A DTMF message is sent to the mobile device by the enterprise network. If the source of the incoming communication has an enterprise-assigned number then the DTMF message comprises an identifying key corresponding to the key field of a profile list comprising enterprise-assigned numbers and an identifying information entry for each enterprise-assigned number in the list. If the source of the incoming communication does not have an enterprise-assigned number, the DTMF message comprises an identifying number for the source of the incoming communication. If DTMF is not available on the mobile device, similar logic may be employed using, for example, ANI manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicants: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED, ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Baccay, Michael Gray, Colin Werner