Patents by Inventor Adrian Buckley

Adrian Buckley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and Method for Directing a Communication Session to a Communication Device of a Group of Devices Having a Common Registration Identity
    Publication number: 20130013796
    Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, for directing communications of a communication session to a selected communication device, or devices, of a group of commonly-registered devices. A device-direction policy is created and stored at a network entity. The policy identifies preferred devices to which communications of a communication session are to be provided. A SIP Invite, or other communication-session initiation message, is provided to the network entity. The network entity detects the message, accesses the policy, and forwards on the message in accordance with the policy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Youngae Kim, Andrew Allen, Adrian Buckley, Jan John-Luc Bakker
  • Apparatus, and associated method, by which to store specific network identifiers at a wireless device
    Patent number: 8351919
    Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating selection of a I-WLAN, or other network, by a wireless device. An electronic storage element is provided. A listing of specific network identifiers is stored at the electronic storage element. And, a listing indicia identifier is also stored at the electronic storage element. The listing indicia identifier is configured to identify formatting of the specific network identifiers. Formatting of the information permits compliance with 3GPP TS 31.102 [13] that requires that at least ten WSID entries to be storable at a WSID list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, Bokinakere Subbarao Sundresh
  • System and method for managing call routing in a network environment including IMS
    Patent number: 8345671
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a scheme is disclosed for managing call routing in a network environment including a circuit-switched (CS) network and an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) network. When a call is originated by a user equipment (UE) device in the CS network, call information associated with the call is provided to a call continuity control function (CCCF) network node disposed in the IMS network. At the CCCF node, a pool of E.164 numbers are maintained as IP multimedia routing numbers (IMRNs) which are mapped to or otherwise associated with called party numbers. The CCCF node dynamically allocates a select IMRN with respect to a called party number received from the UE device and returns it to the UE device. The dynamically allocated IMRN is then utilized for routing the call towards the called party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: Adrian Buckley
  • Message generation system and method for managing the delivery of mobile-terminated (MT) calls in IMS network environment
    Patent number: 8340017
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a message generation scheme is disclosed that is operable with respect to user data information relating to the signaling of an IMS message over a CS network. A number of User Data Items (UDIs) may be configured at one of the entities, e.g., a UE device or a network node, wherein each UDI is operable to contain a plurality of Information Element Identifiers (IEIs). For a select IEI, an Information Element Data Length (IEDL) structure is provided that is operable to indicate a length of data associated with the select IEI, wherein the data comprises at least a portion of the user data information. One or more alternative signaling (AS) messages are generated for transmission to a second entity, wherein the AS messages include one or more of the UDIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, Jan John-Luc Bakker
  • Method for a network component to route a communication session
    Patent number: 8331355
    Abstract: A network node is provided. The network node includes a component configured to use a value in a Session Initiation Protocol message. The value indicates a supported transport addressing scheme and is used to determine whether to route a related communication session through a transport addressing scheme translation component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, Andrew Allen, John-Luc Bakker
  • System and method for managing a circuit switched call using alternative signaling at the establishment of a successful session set-up
    Patent number: 8325712
    Abstract: A method for providing a user agent (UA) with configuration data for a subsequent session is provided. The method includes the UA sending a first setup message over a first control signalling to control a second control signalling. The method further includes the UA sending a second setup message via the second control signalling, the second setup message initiating procedures to establish a circuit switched-based bearer. The method further includes a network component sending the UA a control message via the first control signalling indicating that a session has been established, the control message containing information related to configuration data for a subsequent session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, John-Luc Bakker
  • Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating radio control system operation with an ICS-capable wireless device
    Patent number: 8315236
    Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating communication operations with a wireless device that is ICS or DTM capable. A message generator is provided, configured to generate a network-terminated message, the network-terminated message including a media feature tag that identifies support of ICS. When transmitted to a network node, the message is detected. And, a wireless-device-terminated message that provides for mapping of a SIP URI into a calling name presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Allen, Adrian Buckley, Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker
  • Coding and behavior when receiving an IMS emergency session indicator from authorized source
    Patent number: 8305210
    Abstract: A method is provided for a user equipment (UE) 110 to respond to an emergency-related message sent to the UE 110. The method comprises the UE 110 receiving a first message 150 containing an indicator 160 indicating that an emergency-related request has been made, the UE 110 recognizing the indicator 160 as an indication that the emergency-related request is related to an emergency, and the UE 110 sending a second message 170 containing emergency-related information 180 about itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Jan Hendrik Lucas Bakker, Adrian Buckley, Andrew Allen
  • Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating network selection by a roaming mobile node
    Patent number: 8301135
    Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, by which to facilitate operation of a roaming mobile node to perform a packet communication service. When the mobile node roams beyond its home network, detection is made of the available networks in whose coverage area that the mobile node roams together with the communication capabilities of the available networks. A preferred listing stored at a storage element of the mobile node is accessed to determine if any of the available and compatible networks are listed on the preferred listing. If so, selection is made of one of the available and preferred networks. Otherwise, a network not contained in the preferred listing is selected through which to communicate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, Nicholas P. Alfano, Mihal Lazaridis
  • Methods and apparatus for re-establishing communication for wireless communication for a wireless communication device after a communication loss in a wireless communication network
    Patent number: 8295817
    Abstract: In one illustrative example, a technique in a server to facilitate a re-establishing of communication over a data connection between an application server and a wireless communication device which communicates via a base station of a wireless communication network is described. In response to a communication loss between the wireless device and the wireless network which causes the data connection to be terminated, the server receives from the application server a plurality of connection requests which are intended for receipt by the wireless device for re-establishing the data connection. The server operates to limit the number or a rate of the connection requests allowed to pass from the server to the base station of the wireless network during the communication loss between the wireless device and the wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Patrick Alfano, Noushad Naqvi, Sarmad K. Musa, Bryan Taylor, Craig A. Dunk, Atul Asthana, Adrian Buckley
  • System and Method for Sharing a SIP Communication Service Identifier
    Publication number: 20120265849
    Abstract: A method for providing a user agent (UA) with service identification data. The method includes an application server (AS) transmitting Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) data. The SIP data comprises an identifier of the AS and a service identifier for at least one service supported by the AS. The method further includes the UA receiving the SIP data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION CORPORATION
    Inventors: John-Luc Bakker, Andrew Allen, Adrian Buckley
  • APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR FACILITATING ACCESS TO A HOME, OR OTHER PUBLIC NETWORK
    Publication number: 20120257611
    Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating home, or other public network access by a wireless device. The access is made in order to access public-network services by the wireless device when connecting to the public network by way of another network. Access availability by way of 802.1x-capable wireless local area networks, if any, is determined A listing is made of networks through which connections are able to be made. And, if operator policy permits, a public-network access attempter attempts to make communication connections by way of non-802.1x-capable wireless local area networks, if any. Identification is made of network access availability, and such identified network access is displayed to provide a user of the wireless device with an opportunity to select in what manner to connect to the public network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventor: Adrian Buckley
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING WIRELESS DATA
    Publication number: 20120246461
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operation upon a data processing device for handling secure data stored on the device. The device is configurable to communicate over a data channel with an external security information source. User identification information is received from the external security information source which identifies a user of the device. The device, based upon the received user identification information, determines whether the secure data stored on the device is to be accessed by a user of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, Atul Asthana
  • System and method for integrating an outgoing cellular call as an enterprise call
    Patent number: 8265614
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a network node is operable, responsive to receiving a request from an enterprise user to initiate origination of an outgoing cellular call to a called party, for establishing a first call leg to the enterprise user by sending a circuit-switched call that identifies an enterprise address of the enterprise user as a calling line identity. The network node includes functionality for establishing a second call leg to the called party upon receiving an indication from the enterprise user that the first call leg has been established. The first and second call legs are then patched to establish an end-to-end communications path between the enterprise user and the called party, wherein the enterprise address instead of the non-enterprise address is presented to the called party as a calling line identity with respect to the outgoing cellular call from the enterprise user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Allen, Adrian Buckley, Richard George, Brian Oliver, Lap Luu, Dalsu Lee
  • System and method for sharing a SIP communication service identifier
    Patent number: 8249561
    Abstract: A method for providing a user agent (UA) with service identification data. The method includes an application server (AS) transmitting Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) data. The SIP data comprises an identifier of the AS and a service identifier for at least one service supported by the AS. The method further includes the UA receiving the SIP data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: John-Luc Bakker, Andrew Allen, Adrian Buckley
  • Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating selection by a mobile node of a network portion to communicate to effectuate a selected communication service
    Patent number: 8229431
    Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating selection of a radio access network with which a roaming mobile node attempts to effectuate communications pursuant to a selected communication service. Listings are maintained at the mobile node, each containing entries of networks and their communication service capabilities. Different listings identify networks of differing preference levels. Detection is made of available networks, and a selector selects with which network to attempt to communicate based upon network availability, network capability, and preference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, Nicholas P. Alfano
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACHIEVING PLMN CONTINUITY WHEN MOVING BETWEEN NETWORKS OF DIFFERENT TYPES THROUGH NETWORK SELECTION
    Publication number: 20120184267
    Abstract: Systems and methods for achieving PLMN continuity when moving between networks of different types through network selection are provided. When a mobile station moves from a first network type, such as cellular, to a second network type, such as GAN, if there is a PLMN discontinuity, this may result in a dropped call. In order to avoid this, networks for the first network type and the second network type are selected such that there is PLMN continuity. This can involve reselection of a different cellular network than one currently providing service to the mobile station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Johanna DWYER, Paul CARPENTER, Adrian BUCKLEY
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF HANDSET CONFIGURATION BETWEEN CELLULAR AND PRIVATE WIRELESS NETWORK MODES
    Publication number: 20120178499
    Abstract: A switchable configuration system and method for switchably configuring a handset between private wireless network and cellular modes is provided. The switchable configuration system comprises a cellular module adapted to operate the handset in a cellular mode, a private wireless network module adapted to operate the handset in a private wireless network mode, and a configuration module adapted to determine which mode to configuring the handset. The method comprises the steps of determining if private wireless network coverage is available, in response to determining that private wireless network coverage is available selecting the private wireless network mode, and in response to determining that private wireless network coverage is not available selecting the cellular mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: George Baldwin BUMILLER, Adrian BUCKLEY
  • APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR TRANSPOSING SHORT CODES USED TO DIRECT A CALL TO A SERVICE CENTER DURING OPERATION OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120178406
    Abstract: A system or method may facilitate delivery of network-specific dialing codes to a mobile node. When a mobile node is registered to a network part of the network infrastructure of a radio communication system, a request is generated by the mobile node, requesting download thereto of the dialing codes used in the network part to call service centers associated therewith. The requested dialing codes are downloaded to the mobile node. The downloaded dialing codes are indexed together with the dialing codes normally used by the mobile node to call the corresponding service centers. Subsequently, when a call is placed to a service center, the dialing codes are transposed, if necessary, to permit the call to a designated service center to be completed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Adrian Buckley
  • Apparatus, and associated method, for facilitating access to a home, or other public network
    Patent number: 8204528
    Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating home, or other public network access by a wireless device. The access is made in order to access public-network services by the wireless device when connecting to the public network by way of another network. Access availability by way of 802.1x-capable wireless local area networks, if any, is determined. A listing is made of networks through which connections are able to be made. And, if operator policy permits, a public-network access attempter attempts to make communication connections by way of non-802.1x-capable wireless local area networks, if any. Identification is made of network access availability, and such identified network access is displayed to provide a user of the wireless device with an opportunity to select in what manner to connect to the public network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: Adrian Buckley