Patents Examined by Marcos Batista
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Patent number: 9674120Abstract: The present disclosure is a method and apparatus for generating a suggested message. In one embodiment, a method for generating a suggested message includes monitoring, by an application server, a first device operated by a first user, detecting, by the application server, a triggering event relevant to the first user, and automatically generating the suggested message in response to the triggering event, where the suggested message is addressed to a second user.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Braxton K. Davis
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Patent number: 9668236Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for monitoring UE reachability in a wireless communication system. A method for monitoring UE reachability may include receiving, by a Mobility Management Entity, a monitoring request message for UE reachability including a maximum response time from a Home Subscriber Server, detecting, by the MME, the UE reachability if it is expected that paging is able to be transmitted to UE when extended Discontinuous Reception is applied to the UE, and sending, by the MME, a UE reachability notification to a Service Capability Exposure Function before a next paging occasion of the UE, wherein the maximum response time may indicate a time during which the UE maintains a reachable state so that downlink data is reliably delivered to the UE, and wherein an occasion when the UE reachability notification is transmitted may be determined by taking into consideration the maximum response time.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jinsook Ryu, Hyunsook Kim, Laeyoung Kim, Jaehyun Kim, Taehun Kim
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Patent number: 9661135Abstract: A method can include accessing, from memory, sensor data in response to detecting an incoming communication to a given communication endpoint. The sensor data represents at least one of a condition of the given communication endpoint or a condition of an operating environment associated with the endpoint. The method can also include analyzing the sensor data to determine endpoint condition data corresponding to at least one of a willingness or availability of a user to answer the incoming communication at the given communications endpoint. The method can also include adapting a duration that the incoming communication is offered to the given communication endpoint based on the endpoint condition data.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Shoretel, Inc.Inventor: Robert R. Burns
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Patent number: 9661563Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adaptive control of scanning by a communications device, such as a mobile handset, for an available communication network based on a status of the communications device, user behavior, and signal status. A new time interval used for scanning for communications networks and access points is calculated responsive to a detected change in condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLCInventors: Nicholas Damenti, Christopher Zydel
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Patent number: 9654944Abstract: An apparatus and method for sending video content to a mobile device is described. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprising embedding a widget in a website, the widget generating a form. The form is provided when a user visits the website so as to execute the widget. The form includes a first field to enter a recipient phone number, a send selector, and one or more non-visible fields, the non-visible fields containing a content service provider identifier, and a video URL. A data packet is generated with the widget when the user selects the send selector, the data packet including the recipient phone number, the video URL, and the content service provider identifier. An encoded version of the data packet is sent to the content service provider and a video link message is sent to the recipient phone number.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Scirocco Michelle Six, Sterling Mace, Rajeev Raman, Stephen Mui, Jason Fisher
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Patent number: 9648636Abstract: The invention provides for a method for power optimized transmission scheduling in an energy harvesting machine to machine device, comprising an internal power storage and an internal energy harvesting source and being configured for communication with a mobile communications network via a wireless link. The method comprises receiving an event triggering a decision to send data to the mobile communications network, monitoring at least one power parameter of said internal power source and scheduling said data for transmission based on the at least one power parameter. The invention also relates to a corresponding M2M device, to a network node and to a computer program for performing the method.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Torbjörn Elfström, Pankaj Gupta
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Patent number: 9647903Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for providing trusted service management services. According to one embodiment, a system can include a processor operable to execute computer-executable instructions to: generate a message generated based on a common messaging standard; transmit the message via a common gateway and corresponding interface; receiving, via the common gateway and corresponding interface, a response generated based on the common messaging standard; and process the response based on the common messaging standard.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: FIRST DATA CORPORATIONInventors: Roger L. Musfeldt, Christopher T. Cox, Todd R. Nuzum, Norbert Gerfelder, Brian G. Friedman
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Patent number: 9648660Abstract: The disclosure is related tracking area management in a femtocell network. A mobility management entity may receive, from a femtocell base station, macrocell tracking area information associated with the femtocell base station. The mobility management entity may combine the received macrocell tracking area information with femtocell tracking area information associated with the femtocell base station and storing the combined tracking area information as integrated tracking area information.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: KT CORPORATIONInventors: Tae-Won Ban, Young-Han Kim, Chang-Yong Ahn, Hyun-Beom Lee, Byoung-Jin Choi
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Patent number: 9642018Abstract: According to one embodiment, a communication arrangement is provided which has a first antenna for transmitting signals into the coverage area of a first mobile radio cell, a second antenna for transmitting signals into the coverage area of a second mobile radio cell and a signal radiating device which is arranged for radiating signals, which are sent out by the first antenna, into an area which is associated with the coverage area of the first mobile radio cell and which overlaps the coverage area of the second mobile radio cell.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: INTEL DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Thorsten Clevorn, Christian Drewes, Juergen Kreuchauf
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Patent number: 9639858Abstract: Methods and systems that record the location of a user and transmit targeted content to a user based upon their current and past location information. A network is configured to include a server programmed with a database of targeted content, a database of location information, a database of user information, a database searching algorithm, and a wireless communication system capable of communicating with the user's mobile device. The location of the mobile device is ascertained and recorded. The location information is analyzed to determine the routes taken by the user, businesses visited by the user, and other behaviors of the user. Targeted content is sent to the mobile device of the user or exposure to physical content is tracked. Whether the user visits the physical locations associated with the content is monitored. Detailed conversion tracking is provided to producers of targeted content and business owners.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventor: James David Busch
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Patent number: 9622139Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for improving handover performance in a cellular wireless communication system, said cellular wireless communication system employing a handover procedure in which a handover preparation for a mobile station is initiated if a channel quality value between a source cell for said mobile station and said mobile station is less than a channel quality threshold value; said method comprising: tuning said channel quality threshold value based on one or more handover performance criteria used in said cellular wireless communication system. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a device for improving handover performance, a computer program, and a computer program product thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Peter Legg, Hui Gao, Guohua Zhou
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Patent number: 9622204Abstract: There is provided a method of enabling identification of a wireless device in a wireless communication environment, the wireless device being attached to a cellular radio communication network. The method comprises the step of the wireless device sending, to a network node in a Wireless Local Area Network, WLAN, an identifier of the wireless device valid in the cellular radio communication network before or when contacting the WLAN for association of the wireless device in the WLAN. The identifier of the wireless device valid in the cellular radio communication network is signaled in a WLAN message to the network node in the WLAN.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Christofer Lindheimer, Filip Mestanov, Oumer Teyeb
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Patent number: 9609533Abstract: A method includes acquiring a global handover performance parameter R, a local handover performance parameter r, and a handover parameter of a cell within a preset time; and detecting a handover problem, existing within the preset time, of the cell according to R and r. The method further includes receiving Rj, rj, a handover parameter, and indication information for a handover problem, within the preset time, of each adjacent cell that are sent by all adjacent cells; and determining whether the cell is a cell to be optimized. If an ith cell is a cell to be optimized, the method optimizes, according to Ri, ri, Rj, and rj, a handover parameter of the ith cell, and the handover parameters of the adjacent cells of the ith cell by using a data statistical regression method, a handover parameter corresponding to a handover problem of the ith cell.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jietao Zhang, Hongcheng Zhuang
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Patent number: 9603005Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card usage in an electronic device are provided. The method of controlling the SIM card usage in the electronic device may include, if a network usage request is generated, determining whether to change a SIM card in use based on a SIM card usage condition, and if the SIM card in use is changed, performing the network usage request by using the changed SIM card. In addition, the apparatus and method for controlling the SIM card usage in the electronic device can be implemented according to the various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Hyun-Il Kim
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Patent number: 9602988Abstract: Software and computer processor implemented system and method of providing customized automated responses to different types of incoming electronic messages from various contact sources, particularly useful for preventing distracted driving. Here the invention's software, often in the form of an app, runs on a smartphone or other computerized device configured to automatically connect to various peripherals, such as automobile associated Bluetooth peripherals. When operating, the app causes connected peripherals to automatically trigger auto response mode in response to incoming messages. Optionally, different automated responses to be assigned to different peripheral identification codes or different incoming message originators. Various prioritization schemes, such as last peripheral connected dominates, and various ways in which different contact specific automated responses may interact with various peripheral specific automated responses, are also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Inventors: Loralee Hajdu, Oliver Hajdu
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Patent number: 9596590Abstract: A method, system and server comprise determining, at a server, an appropriate Position Determining Entity (PDE) to forward data to based on a network in which a mobile station is roaming and forwarding the data from the server to the PDE.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: West CorporationInventor: Pavel Despot
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Patent number: 9594538Abstract: A wireless communication device is provided that includes a cellular telephony module to access a cellular network, a wireless communication module to access a non-cellular network, an antenna configured to be in wireless communication with a plurality of compatible and currently accessible communication networks including the cellular and non-cellular networks, a mobile location module operable to determine a current spatial location of the communication device, and a mobile network selector operable, based at least in part on the current spatial location of the communication device, to select a compatible and currently accessible communication network from among the plurality of compatible and currently accessible communication networks.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Z124Inventor: Christophe Max Jean Jouin
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Patent number: 9588217Abstract: Identifying a location of a mobile device is disclosed (e.g., presuming user consent to the same). One or more received signal strengths (RSSs), comprising a first RSS, may be received by a first access point (AP) from the mobile device. The RSSs may be used to identify a grid area, comprising a first grid space. A signal distance between the first grid space and the first AP may be identified using the first RSS, and combined with a first grid space distance, comprising a known distance between the first grid space and the first AP, to determine a first grid space likelihood score for the first grid space. A second grid space likelihood score may be determined for a second grid space (e.g., and a third, etc.), and the grid space comprising a desired grid space likelihood score (e.g., highest) may be selected as the mobile device location.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Edward Ding-Bong Un, Jun Zhao, Kai Wang, Hailong Mu, Zeyong Xu
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Patent number: 9590995Abstract: A system for utilizing a location-based application across a plurality of networks. A target mobile device operates within a target network of the plurality of networks. A requesting device operates within a requesting network of the plurality of networks. The requesting device transmits a location request for a location of the target mobile device utilizing a location-based service application. A gateway operatively communicates with the requesting network and target network. The gateway receives the location request and determines the target network and communication and location technologies utilized by the target network and transmits the request to the target network utilizing the communication location technology for extraction of the location information. The gateway extracts the location information of the target mobile device and transmits the location of the target mobile device to the requesting device for use with the location-based service application.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: LOC-AID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Isaias Sudit, Jerome Longbottom
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Patent number: 9585066Abstract: A method and a wireless access node for enabling management of cellular connectivity of a wireless device as well as a method and a wireless device for providing information about availability of cellular connectivity towards a radio network node are disclosed. The wireless device has Wi-Fi radio for access to the wireless access node and cellular radio for access to the radio network node. The wireless device sends, to the wireless access node, a second message, which indicates to the wireless access node availability of the cellular connectivity. The wireless access node manages the cellular connectivity based on the second message.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Filip Mestanov, Stephen Rayment, Christofer Lindheimer, Guido Hiertz, Eric Nordström