Patents by Inventor Charles Ivan Cook
Charles Ivan Cook 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: 11577857Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and/or methods for automated maintenance, delivery, retrieval, and/or communications using drones.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20220234754Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and/or methods for automated maintenance, delivery, retrieval, and/or communications using drones.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 11377233Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and/or methods for automated maintenance, delivery, retrieval, and/or communications using drones.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Charter Communications Operating, LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 10136470Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 10097688Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for deterring unsolicited calls are described for deterring unsolicited telephone calls that include a service provider searching and determining that the originating telephone number is in a no-call list, and based on this determination, prohibiting the call from terminating (i.e., connecting with the destination telephone number). Penalties may also be imposed against callers (e.g., solicitors) for no-call violations. Various embodiments provide methods and systems that do not depend on the CallerID (which could be spoofed or might be unavailable) in order to identify the offending party of an unsolicited call or text message (i.e., originating entity), and to block the unsolicited call or text message.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 10069332Abstract: An electrical power status-indicating device for integration with a Smart Grid network. The device comprises an electrical receptacle installed within a wall of a consumer premises, a communication module for retrieving and interpreting power status data from a centralized control module, and at least one indicator activated by the communication module, with activation based at least in part on the status data. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a power pass-through device for receiving at least one in-premise electronic device, and/or a light switch in communication with a lighting unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20170311382Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20170310821Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for deterring unsolicited calls are described for deterring unsolicited telephone calls that include a service provider searching and determining that the originating telephone number is in a no-call list, and based on this determination, prohibiting the call from terminating (i.e., connecting with the destination telephone number). Penalties may also be imposed against callers (e.g., solicitors) for no-call violations. Various embodiments provide methods and systems that do not depend on the CallerID (which could be spoofed or might be unavailable) in order to identify the offending party of an unsolicited call or text message (i.e., originating entity), and to block the unsolicited call or text message.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 9743462Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 9736300Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for deterring unsolicited calls are described for deterring unsolicited telephone calls that include a service provider searching and determining that the originating telephone number is in a no-call list, and based on this determination, prohibiting the call from terminating (i.e., connecting with the destination telephone number). Penalties may also be imposed against callers (e.g., solicitors) for no-call violations. Various embodiments provide methods and systems that do not depend on the CallerID (which could be spoofed or might be unavailable) in order to identify the offending party of an unsolicited call or text message (i.e., originating entity), and to block the unsolicited call or text message.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20170041985Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 9497800Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20150373193Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for deterring unsolicited calls are described for deterring unsolicited telephone calls that include a service provider searching and determining that the originating telephone number is in a no-call list, and based on this determination, prohibiting the call from terminating (i.e., connecting with the destination telephone number). Penalties may also be imposed against callers (e.g., solicitors) for no-call violations. Various embodiments provide methods and systems that do not depend on the CallerID (which could be spoofed or might be unavailable) in order to identify the offending party of an unsolicited call or text message (i.e., originating entity), and to block the unsolicited call or text message.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Patent number: 9154597Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for deterring unsolicited calls are described for deterring unsolicited telephone calls that include a service provider searching and determining that the originating telephone number is in a no-call list, and based on this determination, prohibiting the call from terminating (i.e., connecting with the destination telephone number). Penalties may also be imposed against callers (e.g., solicitors) for no-call violations.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20140177479Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for deterring unsolicited calls are described for deterring unsolicited telephone calls that include a service provider searching and determining that the originating telephone number is in a no-call list, and based on this determination, prohibiting the call from terminating (i.e., connecting with the destination telephone number). Penalties may also be imposed against callers (e.g., solicitors) for no-call violations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20140010149Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook
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Publication number: 20130320776Abstract: An electrical power status-indicating device for integration with a Smart Grid network. The device comprises an electrical receptacle installed within a wall of a consumer premises, a communication module for retrieving and interpreting power status data from a centralized control module, and at least one indicator activated by the communication module, with activation based at least in part on the status data. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a power pass-through device for receiving at least one in-premise electronic device, and/or a light switch in communication with a lighting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLCInventor: Charles Ivan Cook