Patents by Inventor Barbara Roden
Barbara Roden 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).
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Patent number: 11507867Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a synthesis engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to retrieve collected information associated with a behavior of an individual, synthesize from the information a measure of a mood of the individual to interact with others, and transmit the measure to a system associated with the individual to manage requests between the individual and the entity. The measure of the mood of the individual can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. The measure can be described by a plurality of dimensions. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, Sr., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 10482428Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a metaphor engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to receive a measure of a mood of an individual, create a metaphor according to the measure of the mood of the individual, and present the metaphor to an entity requesting to interact with the individual. The measure of the mood can be synthesized from collected information associated with a behavior of the individual, and can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: John Donovan, James C. Bedingfield, Sr., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 10169904Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an intermediary engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to receive a measure of a mood of an individual, invoke an intermediary according to the measure of the mood of the individual, and present the intermediary to an entity requesting to interact with the individual. The measure of the mood can be synthesized from collected information associated with a behavior of the individual, and can have a plurality of dimensions. The mood can also indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, Sr., Barbara Roden
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Publication number: 20180032889Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a synthesis engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to retrieve collected information associated with a behavior of an individual, synthesize from the information a measure of a mood of the individual to interact with others, and transmit the measure to a system associated with the individual to manage requests between the individual and the entity. The measure of the mood of the individual can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. The measure can be described by a plurality of dimensions. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, SR., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 9846897Abstract: Systems and methods for providing direct shipping to mobile subscribers are disclosed. A customer ordering system receives an order request, retrieves subscriber information requested by an advertiser, and populates an order form with the retrieved information. The information can be reviewed, edited, and/or confirmed, and the order can be passed to an order fulfillment entity. Networks and devices for providing the disclosed systems and methods are also disclosed. Exemplary computer-readable media storing corresponding instructions are also disclosed. A device that executes the instructions can perform the disclosed methods and/or provide the functionality of the disclosed systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Barbara Roden, Matthew Hull
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Patent number: 9805309Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a synthesis engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to retrieve collected information associated with a behavior of an individual, synthesize from the information a measure of a mood of the individual to interact with others, and transmit the measure to a system associated with the individual to manage requests between the individual and the entity. The measure of the mood of the individual can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. The measure can be described by a plurality of dimensions. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, Sr., Barbara Roden
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Publication number: 20170004645Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an intermediary engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to receive a measure of a mood of an individual, invoke an intermediary according to the measure of the mood of the individual, and present the intermediary to an entity requesting to interact with the individual. The measure of the mood can be synthesized from collected information associated with a behavior of the individual, and can have a plurality of dimensions. The mood can also indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: John Donovan, JAMES CARLTON BEDINGFIELD, SR., BARBARA RODEN
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Patent number: 9489039Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an intermediary engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to receive a measure of a mood of an individual, invoke an intermediary according to the measure of the mood of the individual, and present the intermediary to an entity requesting to interact with the individual. The measure of the mood can be synthesized from collected information associated with a behavior of the individual, and can have a plurality of dimensions. The mood can also indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, Sr., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 9378289Abstract: This description provides tools and techniques for translating search strings into physical locations. These tools may provide methods that include retrieving search strings, and requesting translation of the search strings to one or more corresponding physical locations. These methods may also receive representations of the corresponding physical locations, and provide the representations of the physical locations as input to a navigation engine.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Barbara Roden
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Publication number: 20160117598Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a synthesis engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to retrieve collected information associated with a behavior of an individual, synthesize from the information a measure of a mood of the individual to interact with others, and transmit the measure to a system associated with the individual to manage requests between the individual and the entity. The measure of the mood of the individual can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. The measure can be described by a plurality of dimensions. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, SR., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 9264503Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a synthesis engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to retrieve collected information associated with a behavior of an individual, synthesize from the information a measure of a mood of the individual to interact with others, and transmit the measure to a system associated with the individual to manage requests between the individual and the entity. The measure of the mood of the individual can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. The measure can be described by a plurality of dimensions. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, Sr., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 9049285Abstract: Methods, Plain Old Telephone System (POTS) phones, and computer program products are provided for synchronizing client application data, such as names and associated telephone numbers in a phone book, between the POTS phone and a content portal through a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). A dial-up data communication connection is established between the POTS phone and the content portal through the PSTN. A determination is made at the content portal that the POTS phone is associated with client application data in the portal database of the content portal. Client application data is synchronized between the POTS phone and the portal database in response to the determined association between the POTS phone and client application data in the portal database.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Douglas O'Neil, Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 8861507Abstract: A backup public switched telephone network (PSTN) line is provided to a broadband network connection by detecting unavailability of the broadband network connection and automatically connecting local site wiring to the PSTN line responsive to detecting unavailability of the broadband network connection and disconnecting local site wiring from the PSTN line if unavailability is not detected.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Barbara Roden, Glenda R. Horton
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Patent number: 8620966Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for the modification of network source content. According to various embodiments described herein, source content that includes primary source content and secondary source content is received via a network. Secondary source content is identified for modification. Insertion content is identified for use in modifying the secondary source content. The secondary source content is then modified prior to providing the modified source content to a user device for presentation to a user. Content management criteria that may include provider agreements, user preferences, and a user profile may be used in the content modification procedure.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Barbara Roden
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Publication number: 20120197824Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a synthesis engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to retrieve collected information associated with a behavior of an individual, synthesize from the information a measure of a mood of the individual to interact with others, and transmit the measure to a system associated with the individual to manage requests between the individual and the entity. The measure of the mood of the individual can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. The measure can be described by a plurality of dimensions. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, SR., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 8156054Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a synthesis engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to retrieve collected information associated with a behavior of an individual, synthesize from the information a measure of a mood of the individual to interact with others, and transmit the measure to a system associated with the individual to manage requests between the individual and the entity. The measure of the mood of the individual can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. The measure can be described by a plurality of dimensions. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: John Donovan, James C. Bedingfield, Sr., Barbara Roden
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Publication number: 20100322082Abstract: A backup public switched telephone network (PSTN) line is provided to a broadband network connection by detecting unavailability of the broadband network connection and automatically connecting local site wiring to the PSTN line responsive to detecting unavailability of the broadband network connection and disconnecting local site wiring from the PSTN line if unavailability is not detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Barbara Roden, John Joe Horton, JR., Glenda R. Horton
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Publication number: 20100251147Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an intermediary engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, can cause the controller to receive a measure of a mood of an individual, invoke an intermediary according to the measure of the mood of the individual, and present the intermediary to an entity requesting to interact with the individual. The measure of the mood can be synthesized from collected information associated with a behavior of the individual, and can have a plurality of dimensions. The mood can also indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: JOHN DONOVAN, James Carlton Bedingfield, SR., Barbara Roden
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Publication number: 20100235175Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a metaphor engine having a controller, and a storage medium for storing instructions to be executed by the controller. The instructions, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to receive a measure of a mood of an individual, create a metaphor according to the measure of the mood of the individual, and present the metaphor to an entity requesting to interact with the individual. The measure of the mood can be synthesized from collected information associated with a behavior of the individual, and can indicate an availability of the individual and a receptiveness of the individual to accept a request to interact with an entity. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: John Donovan, James Carlton Bedingfield, SR., Barbara Roden
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Patent number: 7768997Abstract: A backup public switched telephone network (PSTN) line is provided to a broadband network connection by detecting unavailability of the broadband network connection and automatically connecting local site wiring to the PSTN line responsive to detecting unavailability of the broadband network connection and disconnecting local site wiring from the PSTN line if unavailability is not detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Barbara Roden, John Joe Horton, Jr., Glenoa R. Horton, legal representative