Patents by Inventor Daniel W. Mauney
Daniel W. Mauney 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: 9503840Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Intellectual Ventures I LLCInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Publication number: 20120120943Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: Bertrum Technologies LLCInventors: DANIEL W. MAUNEY, Marc A. Sulliyan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Drive
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Publication number: 20120015614Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Bertrum Technologies LLCInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Publication number: 20110124316Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Bertrum Technologies LLCInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Publication number: 20100178869Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Bertrum Technologies LLCInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Patent number: 7403793Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Bertrum Technologies LLCInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Patent number: 7353018Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Bertrum Technologies LLCInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Patent number: 6990190Abstract: A method and system for remotely calibrating a headset telephone with a reliable, accurate and easy to use user interface is provided. This method makes use of the remote programmability of advanced telephone headsets and DTMF signal encoding and permits the customer-user to instigate the calibration procedure with an ordinary telephone call. The invention provides a way for the optimum settings to be transmitted, loaded and stored to the headset, thereby improving the audio quality of telephone headsets by providing adjustment steps for such audio qualities as microphone gain, speaker gain, background noise and echo cancellation, filter functions and diagnostics.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: GN Jabra CorporationInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, David T. Roach, Medford A. Dyer, Kenneth S. Swinson, Joseph E. Talbot
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Patent number: 6865372Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2001Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: SBC Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Publication number: 20040116073Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: SBC, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Patent number: 6484027Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1998Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: SBC Technology Resources, Inc.Inventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Patent number: 6453042Abstract: A method and system for remotely calibrating a headset telephone with a reliable, accurate and easy to use user interface is provided. This method makes use of the remote programmability of advanced telephone headsets and DTMF signal encoding and permits the customer-user to instigate the calibration procedure with an ordinary telephone call. The invention provides the means by which the optimum settings can be transmitted to the headset, loaded and stored in the headset, thereby improving the audio quality of telephone headsets by providing adjustment steps for such audio qualities as microphone gain (transmit level), speaker gain, background noise and echo cancellation, filter functions and diagnostics. This method also provides audio feedback to a customer service representative performing the calibration to insure that the commands and adjustments were properly received.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1997Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Jabra CorporationInventors: David T. Roach, Daniel W. Mauney, Kenneth S. Swinson, Medford A. Dyer, Joseph E. Talbot
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Publication number: 20020037715Abstract: A wireless handset is provided with enhanced features and capabilities. The wireless handset may be embodied as a full-featured handset that is capable of operating either within a wireless network (such as a cellular or PCS network) or in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode that is independent of the wireless network. Alternatively, the wireless handset may be embodied as a special purpose handset, that is capable of simply operating in a direct handset-to-handset communication mode. The wireless handset may additionally include features for supporting and enhancing direct communication between handsets. Such features may include a find feature that permits a user to determine which objects, including other wireless handset users, are located within a predetermined operating range of the wireless handset. A memorize feature may also be provided to permit handsets and other objects exchange information by wireless transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Applicant: SBC TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Marc A. Sullivan, Charles A. Green, Steven A. Harbin
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Patent number: 5812659Abstract: An ear-mounted microphone device configured for being supported in the ear. The microphone device includes a microphone element contained within a housing which is configured at one end to be mounted at a user's ear canal. When the housing is so mounted, the microphone element is positioned closely adjacent to the user's head such that the housing and the user's head cooperatively alter the sensitivity of the microphone so as to provide an enhanced directional orientation and sensitivity of the microphone element toward the user's mouth to a greater degree than is provided when the housing and microphone element are not mounted at the ear canal, so as to enhance pickup of the user's voice. A speaker element may be included within the ear device and can be decoupled mechanically by a gasket bridge between the housing and microphone so as to avoid feedback.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Jabra CorporationInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Elwood G. Norris, Charles L. McClendon
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Patent number: 5659156Abstract: Earmolds for holding communications devices within the ear in a secure and comfortable manner. The earmolds are designed to minimize protrusion into the ear canal, while providing security by extending the helix of the earmold to fit under the crux of the ear's helix. These earmolds are also designed to avoid a seal in the ear canal, thereby reducing discomfort, improving wearer's ability to localize sounds. These earmolds are designed to fit the majority of people with the minimum number of required sizes. With this design, communications devices can be worn within the ear in a comfortable, safe, secure manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: JABRA CorporationInventors: Daniel W. Mauney, Robert W. MacKay
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Patent number: 5333622Abstract: A custom-molded earplug (18) for swimming protection, hearing protection, and the like, is fabricated in situ by depositing a foaming material (14 or 24) within a person's ear (10 or 42) and allowing the foaming material to form foam (16 or 44). Acoustic and electronic equipment such as a Helmholtz resonator or other tuned device capable of modifying sound waves, a communications transmitter, a communications receiver, a communications transceiver, a hearing aid, an ear microphone, a personal earphone, and a hearing test transducer or probe tube can be fabricated in the ear in a similar fashion. Temperature sensing elements may also be incorporated within or positioned by the foaming material to provide an in the ear thermometer.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1992Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: The Center for Innovative TechnologyInventors: John G. Casali, Daniel W. Mauney
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Patent number: 5131411Abstract: A custom-fitting earplug (18) for hearing protection or other ear applications, or in-ear communications device mounting (40) is fabricated in situ by depositing a foaming material (14 or 24) within the person's ear (10 or 42, respectively) and allowing the foaming material (14 or 24) to expand therein to form foam (16 or 44, respectively). By applying slight pressure from outside the person's ear (10 or 42) through the stem (13) and/or keeper (11) during expansion, the foam (16 or 44, respectively) will be tightly packed in and conform to the ear canal. An optional sheath (15 or 36) positioned over the foaming material (14 or 24, respectively) serves to provide a smooth outer surface for the earplug (18) or communications device (40) produced and can aid in defining and limiting the expansion of the foam (14 or 24, respectively).Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1990Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Assignees: Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Virginia Tech Intellectual Property Lic., Center for Innovative TechnologyInventors: John G. Casali, Daniel W. Mauney