Patents by Inventor DeWayne Sennett

DeWayne Sennett 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: 11116034
    Abstract: A device includes a first network connection for connecting to a wireless local area network, a processor communicatively coupled to the first network connection, and a display communicatively coupled to the processor. The device includes memory storing instructions that cause the processor to effectuate operations. The operations include receiving, via the first network connection, a WEA message comprising an alert and an indication of a geographic area associated with the alert and causing the display to render an alert indication based at least on the WEA message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles Musgrove, DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Publication number: 20190327787
    Abstract: A device includes a first network connection for connecting to a wireless local area network, a processor communicatively coupled to the first network connection, and a display communicatively coupled to the processor. The device includes memory storing instructions that cause the processor to effectuate operations. The operations include receiving, via the first network connection, a WEA message comprising an alert and an indication of a geographic area associated with the alert and causing the display to render an alert indication based at least on the WEA message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Charles Musgrove, DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Patent number: 10375758
    Abstract: A device includes a first network connection for connecting to a wireless local area network, a processor communicatively coupled to the first network connection, and a display communicatively coupled to the processor. The device includes memory storing instructions that cause the processor to effectuate operations. The operations include receiving, via the first network connection, a WEA message comprising an alert and an indication of a geographic area associated with the alert and causing the display to render an alert indication based at least on the WEA message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles Musgrove, DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Publication number: 20180235015
    Abstract: A device includes a first network connection for connecting to a wireless local area network, a processor communicatively coupled to the first network connection, and a display communicatively coupled to the processor. The device includes memory storing instructions that cause the processor to effectuate operations. The operations include receiving, via the first network connection, a WEA message comprising an alert and an indication of a geographic area associated with the alert and causing the display to render an alert indication based at least on the WEA message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Charles Musgrove, DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Patent number: 9432827
    Abstract: Determining if non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available is accomplished via an indicator provided via a control channel and/or via a query to a network entity. For example, a NOVES indicator can be provided, via a control channel message, to a communications device, indicating whether non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available or not available. Additionally, capabilities of public safety answering points (PSAPs) providing NOVES can be included. For example, the indicator can include information as to whether an identified PSAP can receive a text based emergency message, an emergency message comprising an image, and emergency message comprising audio, and/or an emergency message comprising video. In another example configuration, a communications device can query a communications network to determine the availability of NOVES and PSAP capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly, Charles Musgrove, George Stanek
  • Patent number: 9295082
    Abstract: Connections and/or transmission times to or from machine-to-machine (M2M) type devices are staggered and/or randomized. M2M data/call sessions are distributed during a time interval. The distributed connections during a time frame can be random, pseudorandom, and/or distributed in accordance with a scheme to mitigate network congestion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Dewayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Publication number: 20150327040
    Abstract: Determining if non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available is accomplished via an indicator provided via a control channel and/or via a query to a network entity. For example, a NOVES indicator can be provided, via a control channel message, to a communications device, indicating whether non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available or not available. Additionally, capabilities of public safety answering points (PSAPs) providing NOVES can be included. For example, the indicator can include information as to whether an identified PSAP can receive a text based emergency message, an emergency message comprising an image, and emergency message comprising audio, and/or an emergency message comprising video. In another example configuration, a communications device can query a communications network to determine the availability of NOVES and PSAP capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly, Charles Musgrove, George Stanek
  • Patent number: 9148396
    Abstract: Emergency text messaging provides the ability to send and receive partial text-based messages and text messages that were prematurely ended. When a sender of a text message is not able to complete the message, the recipient of the partial/prematurely concluded message is provided information such that the recipient can ascertain that an exceptional condition exists. A text message can be sent on a character-by-character basis, a text message can be sent when a lack of activity is detected for a predetermined amount of time, when a character entry is consecutively repeated a predetermined amount of times or for a predetermined amount of time, or any appropriate combination thereof. The recipient of the text message has the ability to adjust parameters on the device, activate sensors on the device, and/or trigger the transmission of information from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly, Charles Musgrove
  • Patent number: 9002318
    Abstract: Determining if non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available is accomplished via an indicator provided via a control channel and/or via a query to a network entity. For example, a NOVES indicator can be provided, via a control channel message, to a communications device, indicating whether non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available or not available. Additionally, capabilities of public safety answering points (PSAPs) providing NOVES can be included. For example, the indicator can include information as to whether an identified PSAP can receive a text based emergency message, an emergency message comprising a image, and emergency message comprising audio, and/or an emergency message comprising video. In another example configuration, a communications device can query a communications network to determine the availability of NOVES and PSAP capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly, Charles Musgrove, George Stanek
  • Patent number: 8824639
    Abstract: A voice based emergency call, such as a call to 911, is provided to a public safety answering point (PSAP) triggered from a non-voice based emergency call. When a non-voice based call is sent to a PSAP that does not accept non-voice based calls, upon determining that the PSAP cannot handle non-voice based calls, the communication network is utilized to establish a voice based call with the PSAP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Dewayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Patent number: 8730060
    Abstract: The change of the status of a traffic light at a crosswalk is controlled based on an impaired individual's location with respect to the crosswalk. An appropriate alert indicating the status of the traffic light is determined based at least on the location of the impaired individual. The type of impairment may also be used in determining the appropriate alert. The appropriate alert is generated to inform the impaired individual of the status of the traffic light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Patent number: 8626200
    Abstract: A mobile device requests map information to locate an item in a store. If the item is available, map information is sent to the mobile device. The map information includes directions to the item. If the item is not available, alternative item information is sent to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Venson Shaw, DeWayne Sennett, Brian K. Daly, Robert Evora, Coulter Henry, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130288635
    Abstract: Determining if non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available is accomplished via an indicator provided via a control channel and/or via a query to a network entity. For example, a NOVES indicator can be provided, via a control channel message, to a communications device, indicating whether non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available or not available. Additionally, capabilities of public safety answering points (PSAPs) providing NOVES can be included. For example, the indicator can include information as to whether an identified PSAP can receive a text based emergency message, an emergency message comprising a image, and emergency message comprising audio, and/or an emergency message comprising video. In another example configuration, a communications device can query a communications network to determine the availability of NOVES and PSAP capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly, Charles Musgrove, George Stanek
  • Patent number: 8565713
    Abstract: A dynamic voice-based emergency notification system (ENS) provides wireless operators the ability to manage and deliver voice-based ENS services to subscribers within an alert area who are serviced by the wireless operator. The ENS services are provided efficiently with minimal impact to other wireless subscribers. In an example embodiment, only wireless devices, including any visitors or roamers, within the alert area receive ENS notifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Dewayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Publication number: 20130271296
    Abstract: The change of the status of a traffic light at a crosswalk is controlled based on an impaired individual's location with respect to the crosswalk. An appropriate alert indicating the status of the traffic light is determined based at least on the location of the impaired individual. The type of impairment may also be used in determining the appropriate alert, The appropriate alert is generated to inform the impaired individual of the status of the traffic light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Patent number: 8554171
    Abstract: Geographical locations can be encoded in alert messages and the encoded geographical locations can be processed are disclosed. Emergency alerts can be received from an emergency provider or governmental agency comprising a geographical code. The code can be evaluated to determine a geographical location by determining a primary location, such as a state or region, and a secondary location such as a county. This information can be used to determine the devices within a wireless network that should receive the alert message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Dewayne Sennett, Brian K. Daly
  • Patent number: 8503975
    Abstract: Determining if non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available is accomplished via an indicator provided via a control channel and/or via a query to a network entity. For example, a NOVES indicator can be provided, via a control channel message, to a communications device, indicating whether non-voice emergency services (NOVES) are available or not available. Additionally, capabilities of public safety answering points (PSAPs) providing NOVES can be included. For example, the indicator can include information as to whether an identified PSAP can receive a text based emergency message, an emergency message comprising a image, and emergency message comprising audio, and/or an emergency message comprising video. In another example configuration, a communications device can query a communications network to determine the availability of NOVES and PSAP capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignees: AT&T Mobility II LLC, AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Dewayne Sennett, Brian Daly, Charles Musgrove, George Stanek
  • Patent number: 8462017
    Abstract: The change of the status of a traffic light at a crosswalk is controlled based on an impaired individual's location with respect to the crosswalk. An appropriate alert indicating the status of the traffic light is determined based at least on the location of the impaired individual. The type of impairment may also be used in determining the appropriate alert. The appropriate alert is generated to inform the impaired individual of the status of the traffic light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly
  • Publication number: 20130065549
    Abstract: Emergency text messaging provides the ability to send and receive partial text-based messages and text messages that were prematurely ended. When a sender of a text message is not able to complete the message, the recipient of the partial/prematurely concluded message is provided information such that the recipient can ascertain that an exceptional condition exists. A text message can be sent on a character-by-character basis, a text message can be sent when a lack of activity is detected for a predetermined amount of time, when a character entry is consecutively repeated a predetermined amount of times or for a predetermined amount of time, or any appropriate combination thereof. The recipient of the text message has the ability to adjust parameters on the device, activate sensors on the device, and/or trigger the transmission of information from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: DeWayne Sennett, Brian Daly, Charles Musgrove
  • Patent number: 8369488
    Abstract: A voice based emergency call, such as a call to 911, is provided to a public safety answering point (PSAP) triggered from a non-voice based emergency call. When a non-voice based call is sent to a PSAP that does not accept non-voice based calls, upon determining that the PSAP can not handle non-voice based calls, the communication network is utilized to establish a voice based call with the PSAP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Dewayne Sennett, Brian Daly