Patents by Inventor David R. Wolter

David R. Wolter 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: 8442510
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to implementing a point-of-presence system on a mobile service network. Such a point-of-presence system includes a mobile device communications network; a mobile device; a point-of-presence logic installed on a mobile device; and an application server in communication with the point-of-presence logic via the communications network. Communications between the point-of-presence logic and the network and application server include network data, configuration, and/or installation of connection and device management applications. This point-of-presence system constitutes a mechanism for the service provider to best optimize network resources, even at the device level, while providing optimum network service to mobile users—even for mobile devices that have not been pre-configured for the mobile service network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Mostafa Tofighbakhsh, David R. Wolter
  • Publication number: 20130051251
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a mobile device can determine its speed and can utilize a wireless network based on its determined speed. In one example, the mobile device can be within a communications range of a wireless access point that implements a wireless local area network and can utilize a mobile telephone network for data communications rather than the wireless local area network when the mobile device is traveling at or above a certain speed. In another example, the mobile device can receive a signal from the wireless access point and, based on the signal and the speed of the mobile device, the mobile device can utilize the wireless access point at or above the certain speed. For instance, the signal can include a beacon indicating that the wireless access point can be utilized for data communications when the mobile device is traveling at or above a certain speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Feng Wang, Mostafa Tofighbakhsh, David R. Wolter
  • Publication number: 20130029606
    Abstract: A particular method includes identifying, at a wireless access point, a client device in communication with the wireless access point. The client device is identified based on a signal quality indicator associated with the client device. The wireless access point is operable to communicate with the client device by transmitting a signal over a channel within at least one of a plurality of frequency bands. The method further includes selecting a set of candidate frequency bands from the plurality of frequency bands, where the set of candidate frequency bands is associated with the client device. Each candidate frequency band in the set of candidate frequency bands supports a power level of the signal that satisfies a signal quality threshold associated with the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property. I, L.P.
    Inventors: Feng Wang, David R. Wolter
  • Publication number: 20120264407
    Abstract: A central host performs an automated method of updating multiple remote devices. In one embodiment, the host recognizes a predetermined download time and, in advance of the download time, transmits a calendar update to multiple remote devices. The calendar update includes the download time, and the remote devices may utilize the download time to set calendar reminders for entering an active state. Within a short time after reaching the download time, the host pushes download data to the remote devices by broadcasting the download data. In one aspect, the host may receive message acknowledgements from remote devices in response to a first calendar update, and the host may automatically transmit additional calendar updates to any remote devices that did not receive the first calendar update. Additional embodiments involve related methods and the terminal devices that receive the updates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Milap V. Majmundar, David R. Wolter
  • Patent number: 8230609
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise devices, systems, and components for use with a survey pole positioning system. For example, embodiments of the invention provide a survey pole positioning system that efficiently, easily, and safely allows a surveyor to position a survey pole, and thus position a surveying device on a surface where a surveyor cannot directly stand. In one embodiment, a hinged member couples a survey pole to a positioning rod such that the positioning rod can rotate with respect to the survey pole. A surveyor can then use the positioning rod to position the survey pole on a surface where the surveyor cannot directly stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Cook-Sanders Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent L. Sanders, David R. Wolters, David B. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8224311
    Abstract: A central host performs an automated method of updating multiple remote devices. In one embodiment, the host recognizes a predetermined download time and, in advance of the download time, transmits a calendar update to multiple remote devices. The calendar update includes the download time, and the remote devices may utilize the download time to set calendar reminders for entering an active state. Within a short time after reaching the download time, the host pushes download data to the remote devices by broadcasting the download data. In one aspect, the host may receive message acknowledgements from remote devices in response to a first calendar update, and the host may automatically transmit additional calendar updates to any remote devices that did not receive the first calendar update. Additional embodiments involve related methods and the terminal devices that receive the updates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Milap V. Majmundar, David R. Wolter
  • Publication number: 20110145842
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for distributing requests from an application are provided. According to one aspect, a computer-implemented method for routing requests from an application includes receiving an application programming interface (API) request from an application running on a device. An optimal route for forwarding the API request is determined based on information associated with the API request, and upon determining the optimal route, the API request is forwarded based on the optimal route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Mostafa Tofighbakhsh, Paul Gausman, David R. Wolter
  • Publication number: 20110088028
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to implementing a point-of-presence system on a mobile service network. Such a point-of-presence system includes a mobile device communications network; a mobile device; a point-of-presence logic installed on a mobile device; and an application server in communication with the point-of-presence logic via the communications network. Communications between the point-of-presence logic and the network and application server include network data, configuration, and/or installation of connection and device management applications. This point-of-presence system constitutes a mechanism for the service provider to best optimize network resources, even at the device level, while providing optimum network service to mobile users—even for mobile devices that have not been pre-configured for the mobile service network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Mostafa Tofighbakhsh, David R. Wolter
  • Patent number: 7881455
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for establishing telephone communication between a calling party and called party wherein the calling party may store a plurality of numbers or identifiers of a called party and initiating a number or identifier of the called party enables the system and method to call multiple numbers of the called party from the stored plurality of numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: David R. Wolter, Anil Doradla, Sreenivasa Gorti
  • Publication number: 20100151850
    Abstract: A method for modifying an application of a wireless device based on triggers received at the wireless device includes analyzing a network trigger and at least one other trigger associated with a wireless device, and adjusting a device-level component parameter of the wireless device based on one of the triggers. The method also synchronizes an application parameter of the wireless device with the device-level component parameter; and synchronizes the application parameter with network. A device for performing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: AT&T CORP.
    Inventors: Milap Majmundar, David R. Wolter, Mostafa Tofigh
  • Publication number: 20090064128
    Abstract: A central host performs an automated method of updating multiple remote devices. In one embodiment, the host recognizes a predetermined download time and, in advance of the download time, transmits a calendar update to multiple remote devices. The calendar update includes the download time, and the remote devices may utilize the download time to set calendar reminders for entering an active state. Within a short time after reaching the download time, the host pushes download data to the remote devices by broadcasting the download data. In one aspect, the host may receive message acknowledgements from remote devices in response to a first calendar update, and the host may automatically transmit additional calendar updates to any remote devices that did not receive the first calendar update. Additional embodiments involve related methods and the terminal devices that receive the updates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: AT&T LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Milap V. Majmundar, David R. Wolter
  • Patent number: 7463884
    Abstract: A central host performs an automated method of updating multiple remote devices. In one embodiment, the host recognizes a predetermined download time and, in advance of the download time, transmits a calendar update to multiple remote devices. The calendar update includes the download time, and the remote devices may utilize the download time to set calendar reminders for entering an active state. Within a short time after reaching the download time, the host pushes download data to the remote devices by broadcasting the download data. In one aspect, the host may receive message acknowledgements from remote devices in response to a first calendar update, and the host may automatically transmit additional calendar updates to any remote devices that did not receive the first calendar update. Additional embodiments involve related methods and the terminal devices that receive the updates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Milap V. Majmundar, David R. Wolter
  • Patent number: 6970698
    Abstract: A central host performs an automated method of updating multiple remote devices. In one embodiment, the host recognizes a predetermined download time and, in advance of the download time, transmits a calendar update to multiple remote devices. The calendar update includes the download time, and the remote devices may utilize the download time to set calendar reminders for entering an active state. Within a short time after reaching the download time, the host pushes download data to the remote devices by broadcasting the download data. In one aspect, the host may receive message acknowledgements from remote devices in response to a first calendar update, and the host may automatically transmit additional calendar updates to any remote devices that did not receive the first calendar update. Additional embodiments involve related methods and the terminal devices that receive the updates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: SBC Technology Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Milap V. Majmundar, David R. Wolter
  • Publication number: 20040018831
    Abstract: A central host performs an automated method of updating multiple remote devices. In one embodiment, the host recognizes a predetermined download time and, in advance of the download time, transmits a calendar update to multiple remote devices. The calendar update includes the download time, and the remote devices may utilize the download time to set calendar reminders for entering an active state. Within a short time after reaching the download time, the host pushes download data to the remote devices by broadcasting the download data. In one aspect, the host may receive message acknowledgements from remote devices in response to a first calendar update, and the host may automatically transmit additional calendar updates to any remote devices that did not receive the first calendar update. Additional embodiments involve related methods and the terminal devices that receive the updates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: SBC Technology Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Milap V. Majmundar, David R. Wolter