Patents Assigned to Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.
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Patent number: 8797267Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed invention provide systems and methods whereby the functionality of soft keys on a mobile electronic device may be shifted depending on the orientation of the device. The device detects its orientation and then maps a different function to the appropriate soft keys to ensure that the soft keys retain their functionalities from the end-user's perspective.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Matias Duarte, Peter J. Ford, Gregory Paul Hayes
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Publication number: 20120170729Abstract: Subscribers of a telephone service can define a calling circle, which includes a group of other telephone subscribers with whom the subscriber receives preferential billing rates. The members of the calling circle may include customers of a telephone service provider other than the subscriber's telephone service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: VIRGIN MOBILE USA, L.P.Inventors: Jason Alexander, John Karsner, Dan Cipoletti
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Patent number: 7962152Abstract: In part, the invention relates to a method for generating location data using a wireless mobile device, the wireless mobile device adapted to communicate with a plurality of location services, each service associated with one of a plurality of networks. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: selecting a first location service from the plurality of location services; transmitting a first request for location data to the first location service; if the first request fails, selecting a second location service from the plurality of location services; and receiving location data from one of the first and the second location services.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Christian A. Buerger, Gregory Paul Hayes, Eugene Koh, Seung June Oh
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Patent number: 7881976Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems for sharing and distributing electronic content using a mobile device are presented. In more specific terms, a viral marketing-based, discounted referral and recommendation model by which users may forward electronic content to other users in disclosed. In one aspect, a method of distributing electronic media content over a network includes displaying a discounted offer on a first device that has been transmitted from another device for which the electronic media content has been purchased. A notification is then received, and upon receiving an acceptance from the first device, the electronic media content is transmitted to the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Sky Dayton, Daniel Sakai
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Patent number: 7778663Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge module for a three-step open type portable terminal and a portable terminal having the same, in which a body of the portable terminal is divided into three body sections and semi-automatically slides. The portable terminal includes a hinge module, which couples the upper body to the intermediate body in such a manner that the upper body is movable in a transverse direction relative to the intermediate body and couples the lower body to the intermediate body in such a manner that the lower body is movable in a longitudinal direction relative to the intermediate body.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventor: Choi Bong Doo
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Patent number: 7742774Abstract: A method and device is provided for transmitting location-based text messages between electronic devices. A mobile electronic device can determine a device's location, create a map of that location, create a text message, embed the map in the text message and transmit the text message to a recipient. The device can also transmit or create navigational directions and update the map and the directions in real time.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Seung June Oh, Minah Oh
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Patent number: 7742783Abstract: A mobile electronic device is provided having a display with a display centerpoint; a first softkey and a second softkey, each substantially equidistant from the display centerpoint; and a third softkey and a fourth softkey, each substantially equidistant from the display centerpoint, wherein the first softkey and the third softkey are positioned on opposite sides of the display and on a first axis that passes through the display centerpoint, and wherein the second softkey and the fourth softkey are positioned on opposite sides of the display and on a second axis that passes through the display centerpoint.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventor: Matias Duarte
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Patent number: 7702310Abstract: A communications management network for managing subscribers' communication sessions. The management network includes multiple sets of session management modules or servers (e.g., Intelligent Service Control Points), a services hub and a data warehouse. The network may also include a gateway for routing text messages. Each set of session management modules includes a plurality of modules, and each subscriber is assigned to one set of modules with one of the modules as a primary and another as a secondary or backup. Subscribers are grouped according to geographical area (e.g., by zip code, by area code), service area or other criteria, and all subscribers within a group are assigned to the same primary and secondary modules. Management of subscribers' communication sessions is load balanced by reassigning groups of subscribers to different sets of session management modules. Each module tracks account statuses (e.g., prepaid services balances) for its assigned subscribers.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Michael Parks, John Karsner, John Bednarz, John Bamforth, James Gamm
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Patent number: 7668531Abstract: A communications management network for managing subscribers' communication sessions. The management network includes multiple sets of session management modules or servers (e.g., Intelligent Service Control Points), a services hub and a data warehouse. The network may also include a gateway for routing text messages. Each set of session management modules includes a plurality of modules, and each subscriber is assigned to one set of modules with one of the modules as a primary and another as a secondary or backup. Subscribers are grouped according to geographical area (e.g., by zip code, by area code), service area or other criteria, and all subscribers within a group are assigned to the same primary and secondary modules. Management of subscribers' communication sessions is load balanced by reassigning groups of subscribers to different sets of session management modules. Each module tracks account statuses (e.g., prepaid services balances) for its assigned subscribers.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Michael Parks, John Karsner, John Bednarz, John Bamforth, James Gamm
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Patent number: 7593713Abstract: A communications management network for managing subscribers' communication sessions. The management network includes multiple sets of session management modules or servers (e.g., Intelligent Service Control Points), a services hub and a data warehouse. The network may also include a gateway for routing text messages. Each set of session management modules includes a plurality of modules, and each subscriber is assigned to one set of modules with one of the modules as a primary and another as a secondary or backup. Subscribers are grouped according to geographical area (e.g., by zip code, by area code), service area or other criteria, and all subscribers within a group are assigned to the same primary and secondary modules. Management of subscribers' communication sessions is load balanced by reassigning groups of subscribers to different sets of session management modules. Each module tracks account statuses (e.g., prepaid services balances) for its assigned subscribers.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Michael Parks, John Karsner, John Bednarz, John Bamforth, James Gamm
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Patent number: D606060Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Jung Yong Lee, Matias Duarte, Sang Kyun Kim, Jung-Hyun Park
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Patent number: D610107Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Matias Duarte, Lee Yong Suk, Kang Nam Hyun
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Patent number: D618193Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Virgin Mobile USA, L.P.Inventors: Jung Yong Lee, Matias Duarte, Sang Kyun Kim, Jung-Hyun Park