Patents by Inventor Don L. Briscoe

Don L. Briscoe 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 caller identification voice announce
    Patent number: 9363387
    Abstract: A system and method for a caller identification voice announce. The caller identification voice announce is associated with a calling party. An identifier of an incoming calls is translated to the associated caller identification voice announce. The caller identification voice announce associated with the calling party is played in response to receiving the incoming call from the calling party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson
  • System and method for voice activated dialing from a home phone
    Patent number: 9042525
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely enabled voice activated dialing. Generation of a special dial tone indicating that a user may give the voice identifier is initiated. A voice identifier is received over a network from a wired telephone utilized by a user. Dialing information associated with the voice identifier is determined. One or more receiving parties associated with the voice identifier are dialed. The wired telephone is connected to the one or more receiving parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Robert Harris, Don L. Briscoe, Jasen D. Ott, John Zeigler, Michael Schmidt
  • System and method for processing quick note messages
    Patent number: 9025743
    Abstract: A system and method for processing quick note messages. A call from a calling party is intercepted prior to transmitting the call to the receiving telephone and prior to ringing the receiving telephone. A quick note message from the calling party is recorded. A quick note message waiting indicator is activated on the receiving telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson
  • System and Method for Processing Quick Note Messages
    Publication number: 20140120883
    Abstract: A system and method for processing quick note messages. A call from a calling party is intercepted prior to transmitting the call to the receiving telephone and prior to ringing the receiving telephone. A quick note message from the calling party is recorded. A quick note message waiting indicator is activated on the receiving telephone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson
  • System and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication
    Patent number: 8660249
    Abstract: A system and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication. An indicator is received for activating an interactive feature of a telephone. A determination is made whether the indicator authorizes the interactive feature. The audio interface of the telephone is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson
  • System and Method for Remote Home Monitoring and Intercom Communication
    Publication number: 20130010942
    Abstract: A system and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication. An indicator is received for activating an interactive feature of a telephone. A determination is made whether the indicator authorizes the interactive feature. The audio interface of the telephone is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson
  • System and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication
    Patent number: 8290133
    Abstract: A system and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication. An indicator is received for activating an interactive feature of a telephone. A determination is made whether the indicator authorizes the interactive feature. The audio interface of the telephone is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson
  • System and Method for Voice Activated Dialing from a Home Phone
    Publication number: 20120230477
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely enabled voice activated dialing. Generation of a special dial tone indicating that a user may give the voice identifier is initiated. A voice identifier is received over a network from a wired telephone utilized by a user. Dialing information associated with the voice identifier is determined. One or more receiving parties associated with the voice identifier are dialed. The wired telephone is connected to the one or more receiving parties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventors: Robert Harris, Don L. Briscoe, Jasen D. Ott, John Zeigler, Michael Schmidt
  • System and method for voice activated dialing from a home phone
    Patent number: 8208609
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely enabled voice activated dialing. Generation of a special dial tone indicating that a user may give the voice identifier is initiated. A voice identifier is received over a network from a wired telephone utilized by a user. Dialing information associated with the voice identifier is determined. One or more receiving parties associated with the voice identifier are dialed. The wired telephone is connected to the one or more receiving parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Robert Harris, Don L. Briscoe, Jasen D. Ott, John Zeigler, Michael Schmidt
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VOICE ACTIVATED DIALING FROM A HOME PHONE
    Publication number: 20100150321
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely enabled voice activated dialing. Generation of a special dial tone indicating that a user may give the voice identifier is initiated. A voice identifier is received over a network from a wired telephone utilized by a user. Dialing information associated with the voice identifier is determined. One or more receiving parties associated with the voice identifier are dialed. The wired telephone is connected to the one or more receiving parties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Harris, Don L. Briscoe, Jasen D. Ott, John Zeigler, Michael Schmidt
  • System and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication
    Publication number: 20080298572
    Abstract: A system and method for remote home monitoring and intercom communication. An indicator is received for activating an interactive feature of a telephone. A determination is made whether the indicator authorizes the interactive feature. The audio interface of the telephone is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson
  • System and method for caller identification voice announce
    Publication number: 20080298558
    Abstract: A system and method for a caller identification voice announce. The caller identification voice announce is associated with a calling party. An identifier of an incoming calls is translated to the associated caller identification voice announce. The caller identification voice announce associated with the calling party is played in response to receiving the incoming call from the calling party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: David E. Rondeau, Don L. Briscoe, David Emerson