Patents by Inventor C. Wayne Crolley
C. Wayne Crolley 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: 11771221Abstract: A motion controlled wall-mountable storage product including a storage product, such as a cabinet or a shelf, having a wall-mountable portion and a moveable portion operable to store goods. A series of plates lowers and raises the moveable portion for easy access to the store goods. A set of first plates is connected to the wall-mountable portion. Each of the first plates is moveable in a first direction relative to the wall-mountable portion. A set of second plates is connected to the set of first plates, and each of the second plates is moveable in a second direction relative to the set of first plates. A set of third plates connected to the set of second plates, and each of the third plates is moveable in a third direction relative to the set of second plates. The moveable portion of the storage product is connected to the set of third plates.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Novare Products LLCInventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Publication number: 20230045033Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that determines a current location of a mobile device according to a horizontal reference, obtains a corresponding barometric pressure reading at the current location of the mobile device, and determines a current position of the mobile device according to the current location of the mobile device and the corresponding barometric pressure reading. A historical record of positions of the mobile device is updated according to the current position of the mobile device and other positions of the mobile device determined at other times, and a historical record of positions of the mobile device to a map of a facility is updated to obtain a referenced pattern of movement of the mobile device within the facility. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 11519734Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that determines a current location of a mobile device according to a horizontal reference, obtains a corresponding barometric pressure reading at the current location of the mobile device, and determines a current position of the mobile device according to the current location of the mobile device and the corresponding barometric pressure reading. A historical record of positions of the mobile device is updated according to the current position of the mobile device and other positions of the mobile device determined at other times, and a historical record of positions of the mobile device to a map of a facility is updated to obtain a referenced pattern of movement of the mobile device within the facility. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Publication number: 20210302167Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that determines a current location of a mobile device according to a horizontal reference, obtains a corresponding barometric pressure reading at the current location of the mobile device, and determines a current position of the mobile device according to the current location of the mobile device and the corresponding barometric pressure reading. A historical record of positions of the mobile device is updated according to the current position of the mobile device and other positions of the mobile device determined at other times, and a historical record of positions of the mobile device to a map of a facility is updated to obtain a referenced pattern of movement of the mobile device within the facility. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 10146405Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, prior to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying a requested subject matter, wherein the search criteria is based on a last user-initiated search query to a web-based search engine. In response to entering the screensaver mode, the search criteria identifying the requested subject matter is automatically transmitted to a web browser. Image content referenced by a set of uniform resource locators based upon the search criteria is sequentially presented. In response to receiving user input, a user-selectable region is presented comprising a selectable element superimposed on the first image. Selection of the element causes a defined action generating an e-mail message having an attachment with content referenced by a link associated with the first image. Receiving user input from a second input device ceases presenting of the image. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Publication number: 20170024090Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, prior to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying a requested subject matter, wherein the search criteria is based on a last user-initiated search query to a web-based search engine. In response to entering the screensaver mode, the search criteria identifying the requested subject matter is automatically transmitted to a web browser. Image content referenced by a set of uniform resource locators based upon the search criteria is sequentially presented. In response to receiving user input, a user-selectable region is presented comprising a selectable element superimposed on the first image. Selection of the element causes a defined action generating an e-mail message having an attachment with content referenced by a link associated with the first image. Receiving user input from a second input device ceases presenting of the image. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 9491278Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, prior to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying a requested subject matter, wherein the search criteria is based on a last user-initiated search query to a web-based search engine. In response to entering the screensaver mode, the search criteria identifying the requested subject matter is automatically transmitted to a web browser. Image content referenced by a set of uniform resource locators based upon the search criteria is sequentially presented. In response to receiving user input, a user-selectable region is presented comprising a selectable element superimposed on the first image. Selection of the element causes a defined action generating an e-mail message having an attachment with content referenced by a link associated with the first image. Receiving user input from a second input device ceases presenting of the image. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Publication number: 20160269538Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, prior to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying a requested subject matter, wherein the search criteria is based on a last user-initiated search query to a web-based search engine. In response to entering the screensaver mode, the search criteria identifying the requested subject matter is automatically transmitted to a web browser. Image content referenced by a set of uniform resource locators based upon the search criteria is sequentially presented. In response to receiving user input, a user-selectable region is presented comprising a selectable element superimposed on the first image. Selection of the element causes a defined action generating an e-mail message having an attachment with content referenced by a link associated with the first image. Receiving user input from a second input device ceases presenting of the image. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: C. WAYNE CROLLEY
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Patent number: 9378284Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, prior to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying a requested subject matter, wherein the search criteria is based on a last user-initiated search query to a web-based search engine. In response to entering the screensaver mode, the search criteria identifying the requested subject matter is automatically transmitted to a web browser. Image content referenced by a set of uniform resource locators based upon the search criteria is sequentially presented. In response to receiving user input, a user-selectable region is presented comprising a selectable element superimposed on the first image. Selection of the element causes a defined action generating an e-mail message having an attachment with content referenced by a link associated with the first image. Receiving user input from a second input device ceases presenting of the image. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Publication number: 20140207752Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, prior to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying a requested subject matter, wherein the search criteria is based on a last user-initiated search query to a web-based search engine. In response to entering the screensaver mode, the search criteria identifying the requested subject matter is automatically transmitted to a web browser. Image content referenced by a set of uniform resource locators based upon the search criteria is sequentially presented. In response to receiving user input, a user-selectable region is presented comprising a selectable element superimposed on the first image. Selection of the element causes a defined action generating an e-mail message having an attachment with content referenced by a link associated with the first image. Receiving user input from a second input device ceases presenting of the image. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 8726199Abstract: In response to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying requested subject matter is transmitted to a search engine. A set of uniform resource locators are returned based upon the search criteria. A display image at a display device is updated periodically to display information referenced by the uniform resource locator.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 8027877Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of providing advertisements to mobile devices. In an embodiment, an approximate position of a mobile device along a path can be determined based at least partially on data identifying the mobile device within a cellular coverage region. A service can be selected at least partially based on the approximate position, and an advertisement relating to the selected service can be sent to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 8015064Abstract: A method of advertising is disclosed and includes monitoring transmission data of one or more cellular towers located along a freeway and recording an identification and a time and date stamp for one or more cellular devices that establish communication via the one or more cellular towers as the at least one cellular device travels within a user vehicle along the freeway. Further, the method includes determining one or more types of media files that are supported by the cellular device and monitoring the movement of the one or more cellular devices along the freeway. The method also includes transmitting one or more advertisements to the at least one cellular device when the cellular device is within a predetermined range of a freeway exit. The one or more advertisement is transmitted in a format of the one or more types of media files supported by the cellular device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 7930211Abstract: A method of advertising is disclosed and includes monitoring the location of one or more portable communication devices in communication with a data network as the one or more portable communication devices travel within a user vehicle along a freeway. The method further includes determining whether the one or more portable communication devices are within a predetermined range of a freeway exit. Additionally, the method includes determining one or more types of media files supported by the one or more portable communication devices and transmitting one or more advertisements to the one or more portable communication devices. The advertisement is delivered in a format based on the determined one or more types of media files supported by the one or more portable communication devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Patent number: 7778873Abstract: A method of advertising is disclosed an includes monitoring at least one Wi-Fi access point of a Wi-Fi network. Also, the method includes identifying at least one Wi-Fi device after the at least one Wi-Fi device associates with the Wi-Fi access point and determining at least one type of media file that is supported by the Wi-Fi device. Further, the method includes transmitting at least one advertisement to the device that is specific to the location of the Wi-Fi access point. The advertisement is transmitted in a format that corresponds to the at least one type of media file supported by the Wi-Fi device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley
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Publication number: 20100162183Abstract: In response to entering a screensaver mode of operation, a search criteria identifying requested subject matter is transmitted to a search engine. A set of uniform resource locators are returned based upon the search criteria. A display image at a display device is updated periodically to display information referenced by the uniform resource locator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventor: C. Wayne Crolley