Patents by Inventor David C. Lando

David C. Lando 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).

  • System and method for emergency communications
    Patent number: 9460611
    Abstract: A system and method for sending emergency communications. An indicator of an emergency is received through a set-top box. A location associated with the emergency is determined. A message indicating the emergency and the location associated with the emergency is sent from the set-top box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Emerson, Gary W. Lafreniere, Michael S. Goergen, David C. Lando
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY
    Publication number: 20140066003
    Abstract: A system and method for sending an emergency communication from a residential gateway. A user and location of the user is associated with the residential gateway. An indicator of an emergency is received through the residential gateway. The user and the location associated with the residential gateway are determined in response to receiving the indicator. A database returns the user and the location utilizing an identifier of the residential gateway. An emergency communication is sent indicating the location through a network in communication with the residential gateway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Emerson, Gary W. LaFreniere, Michael S. Goergen, David C. Lando
  • System and method for emergency communications through a set-top box
    Patent number: 8584189
    Abstract: A system and method for sending an emergency communication from a set-top box. A user and location of the user is associated with the set-top box. An indicator of an emergency is received through the set-top box. The user and the location associated with the set-top box are determined in response to receiving the indicator. A database returns the user and the location utilizing an identifier of the set-top box. An emergency communication is sent indicating the location through a media network in communication with the set-top box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Emerson, Gary W. Lafreniere, Michael S. Goergen, David C. Lando
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
    Publication number: 20120317599
    Abstract: A system and method for sending emergency communications. An indicator of an emergency is received through a set-top box. A location associated with the emergency is determined. A message indicating the emergency and the location associated with the emergency is sent from the set-top box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: DAVID E. EMERSON, GARY W. LAFRENIERE, MICHAEL S. GOERGEN, DAVID C. LANDO
  • System and method for emergency communication of a location through a set-top box
    Patent number: 8253558
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a location of a set-top box. An indicator of an emergency is received through the set-top box. The location of the set-top box is determined utilizing global positioning information. A message indicating the emergency and the location is sent through a satellite in communication with the set-top box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Embarq Holdings Company, LLC
    Inventors: David E. Emerson, Gary W. Lafreniere, Michael S. Goergen, David C. Lando
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION OF A LOCATION THROUGH A SET-TOP BOX
    Publication number: 20100315227
    Abstract: A system and method for determining a location of a set-top box. An indicator of an emergency is received through the set-top box. The location of the set-top box is determined utilizing global positioning information. A message indicating the emergency and the location is sent through a satellite in communication with the set-top box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: David E. Emerson, Gary W. Lafreniere, Michael S. Goergen, David C. Lando
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH A SET-TOP BOX
    Publication number: 20100319021
    Abstract: A system and method for sending an emergency communication from a set-top box. A user and location of the user is associated with the set-top box. An indicator of an emergency is received through the set-top box. The user and the location associated with the set-top box are determined in response to receiving the indicator. A database returns the user and the location utilizing an identifier of the set-top box. An emergency communication is sent indicating the location through a media network in communication with the set-top box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: David E. Emerson, Gary W. Lafreniere, Michael S. Goergen, David C. Lando