Patents by Inventor Brian Badger

Brian Badger 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).

  • Patent number: 8315363
    Abstract: A method and system of an embodiment may include receiving at least a portion of a call recording request at a voice response unit, identifying a call received at the voice response unit as a call matching one or more parameters of the call recording request, and utilizing available digital signal processing resources of the voice response unit to record one or more specified portions of the call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: David Phelps, Brian Badger, Robert Sartini, John Macedo, Gregory J. Bjornberg, John Rivera
  • Publication number: 20100034362
    Abstract: A method and system of an embodiment may include receiving at least a portion of a call recording request at a voice response unit, identifying a call received at the voice response unit as a call matching one or more parameters of the call recording request, and utilizing available digital signal processing resources of the voice response unit to record one or more specified portions of the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David PHELPS, Brian BADGER, Robert A. SARTINI, John MACEDO, Gregory J. BJORNBERG, John RIVERA
  • Publication number: 20070070980
    Abstract: An approach provides network-based call processing. A packetized voice call is received from a first station. The packetized voice call is queued at a pre-designated queue maintained within a network of a service provider. Further, the packetized voice call is selectively forwarded to a second station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: MCI, Inc.
    Inventors: David Phelps, Brian Badger
  • Publication number: 20060245574
    Abstract: A method for processing a call is provided. The method includes receiving an inbound call leg via a network device. The inbound call leg is processed using an interactive voice response (IVR) device, and an outbound call leg is generated based on processing the inbound call leg. The outbound call leg is made available to the network device. The inbound call leg and the outbound call leg are handed off from the IVR device to the network device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: MCI, Inc.
    Inventors: David Phelps, Brian Badger, Brian Somes
  • Publication number: 20060138847
    Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John Canna, Sandra Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian Badger
  • Publication number: 20050011004
    Abstract: The infant product of the invention is of the type having an infant receptacle suspended from a frame. The infant product is foldable between a deployed position for use and a compact configuration for shipping and storage. In the assembled configuration, the infant receptacle is convertible between a bassinet configuration in which the infant receptacle has a substantially planar support surface and an infant seat configuration in which the support surface of the infant receptacle is partially titled or disposed at an angle such that the infant can be supported in an elevated or seated position. The infant product may include a fabric canopy incorporating floating webs and a quick connect system for securing the canopy in an open position. When the canopy is closed, it is folded so as to lie flat against the infant receptacle. The infant receptacle may also include a lateral support assembly to cradle the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Julia Favorito (nee Wilkins), John Canna, Sandra Darling, Kenneth Von Felten, Brian Badger
  • Patent number: 6715108
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of and system for managing test case versions in which each test case version is associated with an application program load version. A set of test case versions is maintained in a test case library or database. Each test case version is identified in the test case library by date order sequence number. A test case version is selected for use with respect to a particular application program version selecting a subset of test case versions from the set of test case versions. The subset includes test case versions, if any, associated with the particular application program version and test case versions associated with application program versions earlier than the particular application program version. The method selects the latest application program version included in the subset of test case versions. The method then selects the latest test case version from the versions for the selected latest application program version.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: WorldCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Badger, Jonathan Gardner, Craig Newman, Eugene E. Williams
  • Patent number: 6189031
    Abstract: A system software solution for testing various network elements/entities and processes in a telecommunications network is provided. A network under test contains network entities which save data to a common database that is associated with processing particular test cases. A configurable emulator correlates database data from the network under test and compares the received message with anticipated test case results. A disposition of the test case is determined and a response is made by the emulator. Emulator configuration allows defining a network switching elements predictable behavior, with appropriate response messages thereof, based on received messages. Controlling a network switching elements behavior allows testing the behavior of other related network elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Badger, William Liese, Craig Newman
  • Patent number: 5987633
    Abstract: A system software solution for testing various network elements/entities and processes in a telecommunications network is provided. A network under test contains network entities which save data to a common database that is associated with processing particular test cases. A server correlates database data from the network under test and compares it to anticipated test case results. A disposition of the test cases is determined. Various elements of the invention interface appropriately, and process accordingly, to accomplish the testing and test result(s) disposition. In addition, the test system provides a means to verify billing records within the telecommunications network. Integrated into the system is logic that captures timepoints associated with critical events in a phone call from a test application perspective (particularly the events important to correct billing) and comparing those timepoints with actual results from the tested network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Newman, Brian Badger, Eugene Williams, Chris Fry, Mark Dierbeck
  • Patent number: 5978940
    Abstract: A system software solution for testing various network elements/entities and processes in a telecommunications network is provided. A network under test contains network entities which save data to a common database that is associated with processing particular test cases. A server correlates database data from the network under test and compares it to anticipated test case results. A disposition of the test cases is determined. Various elements of the invention interface appropriately, and process accordingly, to accomplish the testing and test result(s) disposition. In addition, the test system provides a means to verify billing records within the telecommunications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Newman, Brian Badger, Eugene Williams, Chris Fry, Mark Dierbeck