Patents Assigned to Global Communications
  • Satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system
    Patent number: 8666307
    Abstract: The present invention provides a satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system that will permit for the transmission of vertical and horizontal or left-hand circular and right-hand circular polarization signals simultaneously via a single coaxial cable. The system of the present invention will accommodate two different polarity commands from two or more different sources at the same time. This satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system of the present invention will provide for the signals received from the satellite to be converted to standard frequencies so as to permit for signals to travel via existing wiring which the present day amplifiers can transport in buildings, high-rises, hospitals, and the like so that satellite broadcasting can be viewed by numerous individuals by way of a single satellite antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Green, Sr., Austin Stan Coker, Jr.
  • SATELLITE BROADCAST RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140040961
    Abstract: A satellite system for transmission of signals of two different frequencies and polarizations simultaneously, and will accommodate two different polarity commands from different sources at the same time. The satellite system includes a satellite antenna that receives signals. A head-in frequency processor enables the different frequencies and polarizations to be transmitted simultaneously via a single coaxial cable. This single coaxial cable is coupled to a head-out receiver processor which is connected to a receiver. This configuration provides for the system that will permit for satellite broadcasting in locations that are not in the line-of-sight path to the satellites such as high-rises, hospitals, condominiums, schools, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. GREEN, Sr., Austin S. COKER, Jr.
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF PACKETS IN OVERLAY NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20140003226
    Abstract: A packet recovery transmits N requests for retransmission of the transmitted packet to the sender node at N scheduled times upon determining satisfaction of a packet recovery condition associated with a transmitted packet from a sender node at a receiver node. At least one of the N scheduled times includes a receiver waiting time. M retransmissions of the transmitted packet from sender node at M scheduled times is performed upon the first receipt of a request for retransmission of the transmitted packet. At least one of the M scheduled times includes a sender waiting time. N and M are non-zero positive integers, and at least one of N or M is greater than one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: LTN Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yair AMIR, Jonathan Stanton, John William Lane, John Lane Schultz
  • Scalable flow transport and delivery network and associated methods and systems
    Patent number: 8619775
    Abstract: A Flow Transport and Delivery Network (FTDN) supports delivery and transport of flows to destination nodes over parallel overlay networks. Overlay nodes executing overlay processes create and maintain one or more overlay networks. A plurality of sites are connected to each other via the parallel overlay networks with each site comprising one or more transit routers that route the flows to the destination nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: LTN Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yair Amir, Michal Miskin-Amir, Yousef Javadi, Malik Khan, Jonathan Stanton
  • Enhancing messaging services using translation gateways
    Patent number: 8600014
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell
  • System and method that routes flows via multicast flow transport for groups
    Patent number: 8599851
    Abstract: A routing system and method for flows within a network provides multicast flow transport for one or more groups. Transit routers comprising processing units that run overlay processes route one or more flows based on overlay group identifiers. Access nodes issue requests for overlay groups in order to receive flows from the transit routers. The overlay processes utilize a mapping service that maps overlay group identifiers to native multicast group identifiers. A control channel between the access nodes and transit routers is used for communicating access nodes requests, overlay group identifiers, and native multicast group identifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: LTN Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yair Amir, Jonathan Stanton, Michal Miskin-Amir, John Lane Schultz
  • Satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system
    Patent number: 8583029
    Abstract: A satellite system for transmission of signals of two different frequencies and polarizations simultaneously, and will accommodate two different polarity commands from different sources at the same time. The satellite system includes a satellite antenna that receives signals. A head-in frequency processor enables the different frequencies and polarizations to be transmitted simultaneously via a single coaxial cable. This single coaxial cable is coupled to a head-out receiver processor which is connected to a receiver. This configuration provides for the system that will permit for satellite broadcasting in locations that are not in the line-of-sight path to the satellites such as high-rises, hospitals, condominiums, schools, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Green, Sr., Austin S. Coker, Jr.
  • Enabling quality voice communications from web page call control
    Patent number: 8537812
    Abstract: A system and method of bypassing the regulated portion of the Public Switching Telephone Network (PSTN) to establish carrier-grade voice transmissions and/or IP data communications between an Internet Calling Person having a first telephone and a first PC coupled to a first Local Service Access Provider (LSAP) and an Internet Called Party having a second telephone and a second PC coupled to a second different Local Service Access Provider (LSAP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Infinet Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Rex Hester
  • Method and apparatus for message notification via RSS feed
    Patent number: 8510397
    Abstract: Methods of receiving audio transmissions over a telecommunication connection, extracting information about the transmissions, and publishing the information to an RSS feed are described and claimed. Systems and software using the methods are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: George B. Chapman, Orlando J. Warren
  • E-mail synchronization between heterogeneous mail servers
    Patent number: 8484303
    Abstract: A method or system for synchronizing e-mail messages for a user, particularly for POP3 protocols. E-mail messages addressed to the user are received at an e-mail control at a local server, from an external e-mail server. The e-mail control stores each e-mail message in a consolidated e-mail storage at the local server. The e-mail control stores a message identifier for each e-mail message, in a message identifier storage at the local server. It is determined whether an e-mail message in the consolidated e-mail storage has been deleted from the external e-mail server, and if so, then the e-mail message is deleted from the consolidated e-mail storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Newman, Sanford Schleicher
  • System and method for recovery of packets in overlay networks
    Patent number: 8437267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a packet recovery method for packets communicated between sender and receiver nodes of an overlay network that runs over an underlying IP network. The present invention executes a packet recovery process at a receiver node upon satisfaction of a packet recovery condition that is associated with meeting a deadline driven criteria for a transmitted packet. The packet recovery process associates N number of scheduled times with N requests for retransmission of the transmitted packet. At least one of the N scheduled times includes a receiver waiting time. At each N scheduled time, a request for retransmission of the transmitted packet is transmitted to a source node. A packet retransmission process at the sender node is executed upon the first receipt of a request for retransmission of the transmitted packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: LTN GLOBAL Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yair Amir, Jonathan Stanton, John William Lane, John Lane Schultz
  • SATELLITE BROADCAST RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130102239
    Abstract: A satellite system for transmission of signals of two different frequencies and polarizations simultaneously, and will accommodate two different polarity commands from different sources at the same time. The satellite system includes a satellite antenna that receives signals. A head-in frequency processor enables the different frequencies and polarizations to be transmitted simultaneously via a single coaxial cable. This single coaxial cable is coupled to a head-out receiver processor which is connected to a receiver. This configuration provides for the system that will permit for satellite broadcasting in locations that are not in the line-of-sight path to the satellites such as high-rises, hospitals, condominiums, schools, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Green, SR., Austin S. Coker, JR.
  • Facsimile telecommunications system and method
    Patent number: 8400664
    Abstract: A fax processing system handles faxes that are originally destined for a recipient's phone number. The fax processing system communicates with the fax recipient via a data communications network (for example, the Internet) and can provide more sophisticated fax handling capabilities than conventional fax machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Trandal, David J. Brahm, Leland W. Kirchhoff, Robert A. Dolan, David F. Hofstatter
  • SATELLITE BROADCAST RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130065508
    Abstract: The present invention provides a satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system that will permit for the transmission of vertical and horizontal or left-hand circular and right-hand circular polarization signals simultaneously via a single coaxial cable. The system of the present invention will accommodate two different polarity commands from two or more different sources at the same time. This satellite broadcast receiving and distribution system of the present invention will provide for the signals received from the satellite to be converted to standard frequencies so as to permit for signals to travel via existing wiring which the present day amplifiers can transport in buildings, high-rises, hospitals, and the like so that satellite broadcasting can be viewed by numerous individuals by way of a single satellite antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Green, SR., Austin Stan Coker, JR.
  • Real-time customer service assistance using collected customer life cycle data
    Patent number: 8396719
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is performed during a single communication session between a customer service representative (CSR) of a merchant, and the merchant's customer. The conversation between the CSR and the customer is analyzed to determine an issue. Previously collected information about the customer is accessed, from a database that stores information about customers of the merchant. A tip is determined and sent to be displayed to the CSR. The tip is determined based on the mood and the accessed previously collected information. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Edward Patrick, Nehemia Zucker, James Mason
  • SYSTEM CONTROLLING USE OF A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL
    Publication number: 20130041960
    Abstract: A system controlling use of a communication channel in a communication network. The system comprising a network including service nodes. The service nodes comprising one or more sets having one or more nodes adapted to provide service functions in response to messages in the network. At least one of the sets comprising a member node having an interface for communication with a remote terminal, and a user interface process coupled with the interface to include a user of the remote terminal in the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: j2 Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Leo A. D'Angelo
  • Systems and methods for facsimile echo cancellation
    Patent number: 8325635
    Abstract: The present invention is related to methods and systems for reducing or canceling echoes during fax communications. In an embodiment, during a fax call, a first fax signal from a first fax device intended for a second fax device is detected. Based at least in part on detecting the first fax signal from the first fax device or on the termination of the first fax signal, an echo audio packet is muted, wherein the echo audio packet is at least partly the result of the first fax signal being transmitted over a network, the network including at least a data network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Smith, Alan Erringer
  • Variation of image content in electronic messaging protocol messages
    Patent number: 8326930
    Abstract: A number of sets of recipients of an electronic messaging protocol message distribution campaign are identified. Each set can be one or more recipients. Scripting language is added to each message directed to a recipient. The added scripting language refers to a number of image objects/files that have been selected to form a compound image (when juxtaposed). The compound image is unique to one of the sets. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Edward Patrick, James Mason
  • Method for cross-promoting communications services
    Patent number: 8315903
    Abstract: A method to promote use of one communication service by associating it with another service and offering incentives to use the first service in return for use of the second service. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventor: Nehemia Zucker
  • ENHANCING MESSAGING SERVICES USING TRANSLATION GATEWAYS
    Publication number: 20120213348
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell