Patents by Inventor Douglas Ferrans

Douglas Ferrans 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 providing a service
    Publication number: 20060167805
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for selecting an option for expanding a communication service into a service area. Expansion options are based on a state of the existing network, demographics, and fiber topology. A list is made of available options. Costs for each option are calculated. Expected revenue associated with each option is also calculated. Selection of an option is based in part on an expected cost and expected revenue associated with the option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures L.P.
    Inventors: Orestis Manthoulis, David Kimble, Arvind Mallya, Douglas Ferrans