Patents by Inventor Charles Martin Link, II

Charles Martin Link, II 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: 8112068
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable medium system, and method which provide for delivering notifications to a mobile device where the provider has first and second mobile technology types. Initially, a notification is received from a notification sub-system. A first communication of the notification to the mobile device is then attempted via the first technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type, an error signal is received that the attempt has failed. Next, a second communication of the notification to the mobile device is attempted via the second technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type and receives the notification, a delivery signal that the attempt was successful is received. After the delivery signal is received, logging of the second technology type of the mobile device is made so that thereafter, any new notification is attempted using the logged second technology type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Donald Michael Cardina, Charles Martin Link, II
  • Publication number: 20110111733
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable medium system, and method which provide for delivering notifications to a mobile device where the provider has first and second mobile technology types. Initially, a notification is received from a notification sub-system. A first communication of the notification to the mobile device is then attempted via the first technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type, an error signal is received that the attempt has failed. Next, a second communication of the notification to the mobile device is attempted via the second technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type and receives the notification, a delivery signal that the attempt was successful is received. After the delivery signal is received, logging of the second technology type of the mobile device is made so that thereafter, any new notification is attempted using the logged second technology type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Donald Michael Cardina, Charles Martin Link, II
  • Patent number: 7894798
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable medium system, and method which provide for delivering notifications to a mobile device where the provider has first and second mobile technology types. Initially, a notification is received from a notification sub-system. A first communication of the notification to the mobile device is then attempted via the first technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type, an error signal is received that the attempt has failed. Next, a second communication of the notification to the mobile device is attempted via the second technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type and receives the notification, a delivery signal that the attempt was successful is received. After the delivery signal is received, logging of the second technology type of the mobile device is made so that thereafter, any new notification is attempted using the logged second technology type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Donald Michael Cardina, Charles Martin Link, II
  • Publication number: 20100048179
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable medium system, and method which provide for delivering notifications to a mobile device where the provider has first and second mobile technology types. Initially, a notification is received from a notification sub-system. A first communication of the notification to the mobile device is then attempted via the first technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type, an error signal is received that the attempt has failed. Next, a second communication of the notification to the mobile device is attempted via the second technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type and receives the notification, a delivery signal that the attempt was successful is received. After the delivery signal is received, logging of the second technology type of the mobile device is made so that thereafter, any new notification is attempted using the logged second technology type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Donald Michael Cardina, Charles Martin Link, II
  • Patent number: 7450935
    Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for notifying a communications-switching center that subsequent communications directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to a destination number associated with the wireless unit. In response to a triggering event by the wireless unit through the base unit, the base unit can cause the wireless unit to transmit an SMS message to the communications-switching center. The SMS message can include a notification that subsequent communications directed to the wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to the destination number associated with the wireless unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Charles Martin Link, II, Donald Michael Cardina, Thomas Wayne Bonner
  • Patent number: 7215946
    Abstract: A system, computer-readable medium system, and method which provide for delivering notifications to a mobile device where the provider has first and second mobile technology types. Initially, a notification is received from a notification sub-system. A first communication of the notification to the mobile device is then attempted via the first technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type, an error signal is received that the attempt has failed. Next, a second communication of the notification to the mobile device is attempted via the second technology type. Where the mobile device has the second technology type and receives the notification, a delivery signal that the attempt was successful is received. After the delivery signal is received, logging of the second technology type of the mobile device is made so that thereafter, any new notification is attempted using the logged second technology type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Michael Cardina, Charles Martin Link, II
  • Patent number: 7116975
    Abstract: Apparatus, method and system for notifying a communications-switching center that subsequent communications directed to a wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to a destination number associated with the wireless unit. In response to a triggering event by the wireless unit through the base unit, the base unit causes the wireless unit to transmit an SMS message to the communications-switching center. The SMS message includes a notification that subsequent communications directed to the wireless number associated with the wireless unit are to be routed to the destination number associated with the wireless unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Cingular Wireless II, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Martin Link, II, Donald Michael Cardina, Thomas Wayne Bonner
  • Patent number: 6073027
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a portable radiotelephone comprising a housing a cover slidably engaged with the housing and selectively reciprocable relative to the housing between a first position, wherein the portable radiotelephone is in an on-hook condition and, alternatively, a second position, wherein the portable radiotelephone is in an off-hook condition. According to another aspect, the portable radiotelephone comprises a housing, a cover slidably engaged with the housing and selectively reciprocable relative to the housing between a first position and, alternatively, a second position, wherein at least a portion of the cover extends outwardly beyond the housing, and an antenna fixed to and extending along the cover, at least a portion of the antenna extending outwardly beyond the housing when the cover is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Bellsouth Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Norman, Gregory Clyde Griffith, Charles Martin Link, II