Patents by Inventor Dingani Brian Nkala

Dingani Brian Nkala 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: 9819810
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Chris Horn, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20160330331
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Chris HORN, Dingani Brian NKALA
  • Patent number: 9467573
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Rohit Jerath, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Patent number: 9398458
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Chris Horn, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20160094723
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Rohit JERATH, Dingani Brian NKALA
  • Patent number: 9232079
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Rohit Jerath, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20150319316
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Rohit JERATH, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Patent number: 9065935
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Rohit Jerath, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20150140959
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Chris Horn, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Patent number: 8874081
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Chris Horn, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20140128024
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: MOVIRTU LIMITED
    Inventors: Chris Horn, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20140050110
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Rohit Jerath, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Patent number: 8594622
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Rohit Jerath, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Patent number: 8571564
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Chris Horn, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20130122862
    Abstract: A system and method can allow a first subscriber who is unable to use his mobile device due to theft, damage, loss, or any other reason to authenticate himself on a telecommunications network using a second subscriber's mobile device. The system and method can also allow the first subscriber to continue to make and receive calls and messages with the second subscriber's mobile device. Any charges incurred by usage of the second subscriber's mobile device by the first subscriber can be billed to an account associated with the first subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Chris Horn, Dingani Brian Nkala
  • Publication number: 20130095784
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalized shared mobile phone usage when accessing data services within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative example application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can have a personal phone number associated with their own billing account, which can be used to access data services on a wireless network without needing to purchase any hardware, such as a mobile handset or SIM card. Thus, the subscriber may access his account and use data services through a borrowed handset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Movirtu Limited
    Inventors: Rohit Jerath, Dingani Brian Nkala