Patents by Inventor Christopher Herot

Christopher Herot 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: 8112544
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention enables users to customize information that is received and sent from mobile devices. For example, the user may select to receive emails (or other correspondences) from a particular individual or group of individuals. The user may also select to receive a particular type of types of emails (or other correspondences), such as the ones marked as high priority or otherwise designated as being important. Other variations may also be implemented. In addition, the user may customize responses, replies and other outgoing information from the user's mobile device. Mobile device users may also customize various aspects of views and applications. Examples of customizable options may include home page (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Patent number: 7616971
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for enabling users to access forms for displaying information on a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The forms of the present invention may facilitate a user's ability to retrieve, view and send various types of information from a wireless client device. Different types of forms may include facsimile, memorandum, invitation, user profile and other applications. Forms for each application may include predetermined form fields that are specific to each application. Forms may be created, modified and forwarded (or sent) to one or more selected recipients. Other operations may also be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Patent number: 7506030
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method provide wireless device access where users may have access to an electronic mail application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The e-mail application may enable users to view messages in various presentation views. Sorting functions and access to address books may be available. Other functionality may include compose, fax, forward, reply, keep private and other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20070253424
    Abstract: A real-time communications system for initiating a real-time communications session involving a plurality of users that brings together the most appropriate individuals to participate in an on-line meeting or teleconference. A user who is a prospective participant in an on-line meeting or teleconference clicks on a hyperlink contained in a document to access a query form. Next, the user enters personal identifying information on the query form. Information relating to that user can also be included in parameters associated with the hyperlink. Next, the user clicks on a button associated with the query form to pass the personal identifying information to a real-time messaging server, which generates a request for an on-line meeting or teleconference, and provides the meeting request to one or more other specified users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Herot, Onur Mergen, Bernard Costello, Charles Digate, Carol Harris
  • Patent number: 7272662
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for routing a message to a communications device. These systems and methods may receive a message via a communications channel, convert the message into a uniform media format, identify at least one of the following: at least one user communications device to receive the message and at least one communications channel for delivering the message, then convert the uniform media formatted message for at least one communications protocol and then forward the message formatted for the at least one communications protocol to the at least one user communications device via at least one communications channel. In accordance with the systems and methods disclosed herein, messages sent in one communications protocol via a communications channel may be delivered to a user in a different communications protocol via a different communications channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: NMS Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Pascal Chesnais, Christopher Herot, Imran Qidwai, Joshua Randall, Kamal Ayad, John Ciarlante
  • Patent number: 7142883
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. The system and method may further provide storing capabilities wherein search data and other user input and preferences may be stored in a file associated with the wireless client device. The storing capabilities may facilitate searching techniques. In addition, the storing capabilities may retain user selected preferences, views and other information for future wireless access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20060234735
    Abstract: A real-time communications system that is capable of convening an on-line meeting or teleconference involving text, audio, video, and/or data between multiple users of mobile and non-mobile devices. A mobile telephone is operative to receive an invitation to join an on-line meeting with at least one user of another mobile or non-mobile device. If the mobile telephone network can provide an indication of whether the mobile telephone is powered-on and within the coverage area of the mobile telephone network, a real-time messaging server employs this information to determine the on-line presence of the mobile telephone user before transmitting the meeting invitation. Otherwise, the real-time messaging server assumes that the mobile telephone user is present and on-line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Digate, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20060123082
    Abstract: A real-time messaging system and method for a plurality of users that obviates the need to install specialized, dedicated software on user computers, and renders the need to become a subscriber of the system unnecessary. The real-time messaging system is a rules-based system that applies a set of rules and user attributes to the availability status of the users to facilitate effective real-time communications between the users. The system allows each user to indicate his or her on-line presence via a hyperlink embedded in and displayable on a web page, an e-mail message, or other hyperlink-supporting document. Each hyperlink is associated with a URL that points to a document such as a web page configured to initiate an on-line meeting or teleconference. A user who wishes to participate in an on-line meeting or teleconference selects a hyperlink corresponding to a particular user or user group, thereby initiating the desired on-line meeting or teleconference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Digate, Christopher Herot, Tonytip Ketudat, Alexis Kopikis, Carol Harris, Mark Waks, Rajeev Tipnis
  • Publication number: 20060095510
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method provide wireless device access where users may have access to an electronic mail application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The e-mail application may enable users to view messages in various presentation views. Sorting functions and access to address books may be available. Other functionality may include compose, fax, forward, reply, keep private and other functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Patent number: 6983310
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. Search criteria may include searching messages (e.g., emails, memos, and/or other correspondences and documents) based on various fields, such as sender, date, subject and other parts of a message. Other search criteria may also be used. The present invention may also provide an application search form to perform various search functions. A search form may contain a formula field where the field may contain a select formula that may be evaluated on the server for the search operation. This formula typically may reference other fields on the search form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20050159136
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for providing wireless device access where users may have access to electronic mail, calendar, public directories and other information from the user's mobile device, such as a cell phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Patent number: 6757530
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive various types of information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for providing wireless device access where users may have access to a scheduling application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The scheduling application may enable a user to access a calendar menu for selecting various presentation views. The scheduling application may also enable a user to add appointments, delete appointments, modify appointments, schedule meetings, fax calendar information and perform other operations through a wireless client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20020103908
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention enables users to customize information that is received and sent from mobile devices. For example, the user may select to receive emails (or other correspondences) from a particular individual or group of individuals. The user may also select to receive a particular type of types of emails (or other correspondences), such as the ones marked as high priority or otherwise designated as being important. Other variations may also be implemented. In addition, the user may customize responses, replies and other outgoing information from the user's mobile device. Mobile device users may also customize various aspects of views and applications. Examples of customizable options may include home page (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20020090933
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive various types of information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for providing wireless device access where users may have access to a scheduling application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The scheduling application may enable a user to access a calendar menu for selecting various presentation views. The scheduling application may also enable a user to add appointments, delete appointments, modify appointments, schedule meetings, fax calendar information and perform other operations through a wireless client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20020087704
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for routing a message to a communications device. These systems and methods may receive a message via a communications channel, convert the message into a uniform media format, identify at least one of the following: at least one user communications device to receive the message and at least one communications channel for delivering the message, then convert the uniform media formatted message for at least one communications protocol and then forward the message formatted for the at least one communications protocol to the at least one user communications device via at least one communications channel. In accordance with the systems and methods disclosed herein, messages sent in one communications protocol via a communications channel may be delivered to a user in a different communications protocol via a different communications channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Pascal Chesnais, Christopher Herot, Imran Qidwai, Joshua Randall, Kamal Ayad, John Ciarlante
  • Publication number: 20020087628
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method provide wireless device access where users may have access to an electronic mail application from the user's mobile device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The e-mail application may enable users to view messages in various presentation views. Sorting functions and access to address books may be available. Other functionality may include compose, fax, forward, reply, keep private and other functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20020087620
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. Search criteria may include searching messages (e.g., emails, memos, and/or other correspondences and documents) based on various fields, such as sender, date, subject and other parts of a message. Other search criteria may also be used. The present invention may also provide an application search form to perform various search functions. A search form may contain a formula field where the field may contain a select formula that may be evaluated on the server for the search operation. This formula typically may reference other fields on the search form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20020086661
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The present invention provides a system and method for enabling users to access forms for displaying information on a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, interactive pager, PDA or other wireless device, via a wireless service provider. The forms of the present invention may facilitate a user's ability to retrieve, view and send various types of information from a wireless client device. Different types of forms may include facsimile, memorandum, invitation, user profile and other applications. Forms for each application may include predetermined form fields that are specific to each application. Forms may be created, modified and forwarded (or sent) to one or more selected recipients. Other operations may also be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot
  • Publication number: 20020087627
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to send and receive messages and other information from mobile devices and enabling users to access server-based information using mobile devices over wireless data networks are disclosed. The system and method further provides search capabilities on a wireless device. The system and method may further provide storing capabilities wherein search data and other user input and preferences may be stored in a file associated with the wireless client device. The storing capabilities may facilitate searching techniques. In addition, the storing capabilities may retain user selected preferences, views and other information for future wireless access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Rouse, Quinton Zondervan, Thomas Bentley, Timothy Lawson, Christopher Herot