Patents by Inventor David Mohler
David Mohler 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: 11299979Abstract: Determining distance and direction from a first borehole to a second borehole including generating a time-varying magnetic field by axially reciprocating magnets of opposed polarity, at a first location in a second borehole, and detectable in the region of the first borehole. First and second sensors positioned at an observation point in the first borehole measure the amplitude and relative phase of components of the magnetic field. From these measurements, the direction, relative to the sensors, from an observation point to the first location is determined. The distance between these points is determined by measuring amplitude variations with depth of the magnetic field at observation points in the first borehole and computing theoretical variations in the amplitude for different assumed distances between the observation points and the location of the magnetic field source which are compared with theoretical variations to determine the distance between the first and second boreholes.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: VECTOR MAGNETICS, LLCInventors: Arthur F. Kuckes, Rahn Pitzer, David Mohler, Mariano S Garcia
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Publication number: 20200291766Abstract: Determining distance and direction from a first borehole to a second borehole including generating a time-varying magnetic field by axially reciprocating magnets of opposed polarity, at a first location in a second borehole, and detectable in the region of the first borehole. First and second sensors positioned at an observation point in the first borehole measure the amplitude and relative phase of components of the magnetic field. From these measurements, the direction, relative to the sensors, from an observation point to the first location is determined. The distance between these points is determined by measuring amplitude variations with depth of the magnetic field at observation points in the first borehole and computing theoretical variations in the amplitude for different assumed distances between the observation points and the location of the magnetic field source which are compared with theoretical variations to determine the distance between the first and second boreholes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Arthur F. Kuckes, Rahn Pitzer, David Mohler, Mariano S Garcia
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Patent number: 9626099Abstract: Fingerprint portions of two or more different fingers are detected on a detection surface, such as an optical surface, a touch pad, a touchscreen, or the like, and then a further detection made that the person has moved their finger(s), for example, apart, together or relative to one another. The movement can be detected based on identifying the fingerprint portion sliding across the screen. The combination of fingerprint information associated with a corresponding motion is correlatable to one or more actions or triggering events that are used to control one or more electronic devices. Further aspects are directed toward utilizing one or more of the techniques herein for a security application. For example, two users, each placing one or more fingers on a touch screen or touch pad, with the fingerprints thereafter being recognized, perform a certain movement with this triggering the unlocking, or locking, of an object.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, Douglas M. Grover, David Mohler, Richard Robinson
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Patent number: 8798248Abstract: Described are embodiments that provide for an intelligent call log. Specifically, in embodiments, a call log module can be provided on a user's phone (or as a sequenced application) that analyzes the actual communications between a calling party and a called party. The call log module is configured, in embodiments, to do analysis of the calling party's interaction with the called party, changes in routing, and/or failure to connect. The call log module is linked to the calling party's schedule information, in some embodiments, for situations with multiple failures to connect and/or multiple short discussions have inadequately dealt with the need to talk, and therefore scheduling a meeting is likely to be more effective.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Matthew R. Ellsworth, Jason H. Vick, Tadd F. Wilson, David Mohler
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Patent number: 8649505Abstract: In a user-interactive system, such as an interactive voice response (IVR) system, the duration and/or force of key-presses by the user and/or the speed of response to prompts by the user are used to make inferences about the user, such as whether the user is impaired or is growing frustrated. The user interface is modified based on the inferences.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Paul Michaelis, David Mohler, Michael J. Thomas
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Arrangement for creating and using a phonetic-alphabet representation of a name of a party to a call
Patent number: 8484034Abstract: A first party creates and edits a phonetic-alphabet representation of its name. The phonetic representation is conveyed to a second party as “caller-identification” information by messages that set up a call between the parties. The phonetic representation of the name is displayed to the second party, converted to speech, and/or converted to an alphabet of a language of the second party and then displayed to the second party.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Mohler, Charles Wrobel -
Publication number: 20130148798Abstract: Described are embodiments that provide for an intelligent call log. Specifically, in embodiments, a call log module can be provided on a user's phone (or as a sequenced application) that analyzes the actual communications between a calling party and a called party. The call log module is configured, in embodiments, to do analysis of the calling party's interaction with the called party, changes in routing, and/or failure to connect. The call log module is linked to the calling party's schedule information, in some embodiments, for situations with multiple failures to connect and/or multiple short discussions have inadequately dealt with the need to talk, and therefore scheduling a meeting is likely to be more effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: AVAYA INC.Inventors: Matthew R. Ellsworth, Jason H. Vick, Tadd F. Wilson, David Mohler
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Patent number: 8453176Abstract: An exemplary aspect is directed toward one or more solutions that are capable of providing feedback information about OCAP/ACAP/IMS solutions generally related to audience acceptance and satisfaction, and extensions thereto. For example, one exemplary aspect is directed toward information, such as consumer feedback about their viewing choices, being gathered, evaluated and distributed. Even more specifically, an exemplary aspect is directed toward the use of information, such as personalized or customized information and personal preferences contained in an STB combined with an OCAP/ACAP/IMS intelligent personal agent and application(s) to provide advanced interactive and interoperable services to both obtain and distribute feedback about OCAP/ACAP/IMS services.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Theresa Campagna, David Chavez, David Mohler
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Publication number: 20120253701Abstract: In a user-interactive system, such as an interactive voice response (IVR) system, the duration and/or force of key-presses by the user and/or the speed of response to prompts by the user are used to make inferences about the user, such as whether the user is impaired or is growing frustrated. The user interface is modified based on the inferences.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Paul Michaelis, David Mohler, Michael J. Thomas
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Patent number: 8238335Abstract: Two or more packets are generated from the same data stream (e.g., an audio signal) and are sent on a network. When the first of the two or more packets is received, a first optimal route for the first packet is determined, the first packet is sent on the first optimal route, and information about the first packet is stored in a packet list. When another packet is received, the process determines whether it is the second packet of the two or more packets by comparing at least one field in the second packet to the stored information about the first packet in the packet list. If there is a match, a second optimal route for the second packet is determined, and the second packet is sent on the second optimal route.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Mohler
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Patent number: 8233613Abstract: In a user-interactive system, such as an interactive voice response (IVR) system, the duration and/or force of key-presses by the user and/or the speed of response to prompts by the user are used to make inferences about the user, such as whether the user is impaired or is growing frustrated. The user interface is modified based on the inferences.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Paul Michaelis, David Mohler, Michael J. Thomas
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Publication number: 20120047525Abstract: An exemplary aspect is directed toward one or more solutions that are capable of providing feedback information about OCAP/ACAP/IMS solutions generally related to audience acceptance and satisfaction, and extensions thereto. For example, one exemplary aspect is directed toward information, such as consumer feedback about their viewing choices, being gathered, evaluated and distributed. Even more specifically, an exemplary aspect is directed toward the use of information, such as personalized or customized information and personal preferences contained in an STB combined with an OCAP/ACAP/IMS intelligent personal agent and application(s) to provide advanced interactive and interoperable services to both obtain and distribute feedback about OCAP/ACAP/IMS services.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: AVAYA INC.Inventors: Theresa Campagna, David Chavez, David Mohler
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Publication number: 20120044156Abstract: Fingerprint portions of two or more different fingers are detected on a detection surface, such as an optical surface, a touch pad, a touchscreen, or the like, and then a further detection made that the person has moved their finger(s), for example, apart, together or relative to one another. The movement can be detected based on identifying the fingerprint portion sliding across the screen. The combination of fingerprint information associated with a corresponding motion is correlatable to one or more actions or triggering events that are used to control one or more electronic devices. Further aspects are directed toward utilizing one or more of the techniques herein for a security application. For example, two users, each placing one or more fingers on a touch screen or touch pad, with the fingerprints thereafter being recognized, perform a certain movement with this triggering the unlocking, or locking, of an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: AVAYA INC.Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, Douglas M. Grover, David Mohler, Richard Robinson
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Patent number: 8036356Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for identifying a geographic location for a source of a call is presented. A central office receives a call from a calling party, the call including a telephone number of the calling party. A geographic location of the calling party is determined from information associated with the calling party. The geographic location is then provided to the called party.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Arpan Ghosh, David Mohler, Mary Elise Ricker
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Publication number: 20110047501Abstract: Methods and systems for displaying content in support of a communications session are provided. More specifically, a single window session application is provided in which content is displayed in a single window user interface. Changes or modifications to the content displayed are presented to conference participants in the single window user interface presented by each participant's communication device. Different items of content can be displayed in sequence, but are not displayed simultaneously. In addition, input from different users can be accepted, to support collaboration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: AVAYA INC.Inventor: David Mohler
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Publication number: 20100265834Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for balancing latency and voice quality during a communication session are provided. More specifically, mechanisms for monitoring parameters indicative of conversational dynamics and adjusting jitter buffer size based thereon are described. This allows latency to increase if the conversation is not highly interactive and decrease if a more interactive conversation is desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: AVAYA INC.Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Mohler
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Publication number: 20100208728Abstract: Two or more packets are generated from the same data stream (e.g., an audio signal) and are sent on a network. When the first of the two or more packets is received, a first optimal route for the first packet is determined, the first packet is sent on the first optimal route, and information about the first packet is stored in a packet list. When another packet is received, the process determines whether it is the second packet of the two or more packets by comparing at least one field in the second packet to the stored information about the first packet in the packet list. If there is a match, a second optimal route for the second packet is determined, and the second packet is sent on the second optimal route.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: AVAYA INC.Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Mohler
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Publication number: 20100158228Abstract: The system and method associate a room telephone number with a guest telephone number. A predetermined time period is associated with the guest telephone number. Once a call is received from a telephone number, the system verifies that the calling telephone number matches the guest telephone number and that the call is within the predetermined time period. If there is a match between the calling telephone number and the guest telephone number and the call is within the predetermined time period, the call is enabled so that the guest can connect to one or more services.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Avaya Inc.Inventors: David Mohler, Greg Weber
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Arrangement for Creating and Using a Phonetic-Alphabet Representation of a Name of a Party to a Call
Publication number: 20090248421Abstract: A first party creates and edits a phonetic-alphabet representation of its name. The phonetic representation is conveyed to a second party as “caller-identification” information by messages that set up a call between the parties. The phonetic representation of the name is displayed to the second party, converted to speech, and/or converted to an alphabet of a language of the second party and then displayed to the second party.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Paul Roller Michaelis, David Mohler, Charles Wrobel -
Publication number: 20090241153Abstract: Utilization of stored of personalized information and communication preferences in a profile in a STB in a structured format or via cookies allows at least a combination of feature rich telephony applications, with the personalized data stored in STBs facilitating feature rich communications sessions. Providing advanced multimedia communications applications using personalized data resident in STBs could allow an entity to provide, for example, many previously unavailable services, and therefore provide considerable new business potential. The personal information stored in the STB can convey many exemplary benefits, such as communication preferences, alternate contact modalities, payment preferences, priority preferences, trusted contacts, personal information, as well as multimedia messaging, etc. The integration of the personal information with the intelligent personal agent also enhances the user experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: Avaya Technology LLCInventors: Theresa Campagna, David L. Chavez, David Mohler, Gregory D. Weber