Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Kearney

Christopher J. Kearney 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).

  • Method and apparatus for initiating communication via a multi-mode system in a vehicle
    Patent number: 7885388
    Abstract: A system and method for initiating and realizing communication via a multi-mode system is disclosed. The method and system include realizing a preferred mode of communication. A signal indicating the preferred mode of communication is transmitted and followed by a response signal in the preferred mode. In response, the multi-mode system is adapted to provide for communication in the preferred mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: General Motors LLC
    Inventors: William K. Wong, Christopher L. Oesterling, Julianne Petschke, Christopher J. Kearney