Patents by Inventor Edwin Elberg

Edwin Elberg 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: 9241033
    Abstract: A network server that includes at least a processor is configured to receive, from a first network, a trigger event received in the first network from a non web-enabled device configured to communicate the trigger event to the first network, wherein the trigger event includes a designation of at least one file to be transferred. The network server is further configured to transmit a notification that includes the designation to a second network based on the trigger event, the second network being a web-enabled network communicatively coupled to at least a first web-enabled peer node that is capable of receiving the notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Guntupalli, Raul I. Aldrey, Edwin Elberg, Nosherwan Minwalla, Shadman Zafar, Luis R. Blando, Shafiq Kassam, Liwen Yang, Aung Tun, Diego J. Crespo
  • Patent number: 8850464
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing polling related data to viewers in an interactive cable televisions system. Users viewing a program can initiate a request for participating in a polling activity. The request and other program-related information are sent to the cable television system provider. Appropriate polling window data is returned to the set top box allowing a polling window to be displayed to the viewer. The viewer may choose one or several selections, and transmit the response to the cable television system provider. User responses can be tallied and presented in real time to the viewer audience. Program producers can incorporate the results of viewer feedback in real-time allowing the outcome of the program to be based on the collective viewer feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Raul Aldrey, Edwin Elberg, Luis Blando, Diego Crespo, Anil Guntupalli, Enrique Ruiz-Velasco, Shafiq Kassam, Maitreyi Krishnaswamy
  • Publication number: 20120014515
    Abstract: In an exemplary method, at least one telephony attribute associated with a voice call directed from a client communication subsystem to a voice network identifier is detected. Visual content that has been predefined as being associated with the at least one telephony attribute is identified. A request for the visual content is initiated in response to the detecting step. The visual content is received, in response to the initiating step, for display at the client communication subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Verizon Data Services Inc.
    Inventors: Jimena Velarde, Edwin Elberg, Luis Blando, John Valdez, Michael J. Naggar, Mona A. Goldstein, Sudhanshu Sharma, Raul Aldrey
  • Patent number: 8036355
    Abstract: In an exemplary method, at least one telephony attribute associated with a voice call directed from a client communication subsystem to a voice network identifier is detected. Visual content that has been predefined as being associated with the at least one telephony attribute is identified. A request for the visual content is initiated in response to the detecting step. The visual content is received, in response to the initiating step, for display at the client communication subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Verizon Data Services LLC
    Inventors: Jimena Velarde, Edwin Elberg, Luis Blando, John P. Valdez, Michael J. Naggar, Mona A. Goldstein, Sudhanshu Sharma, Raul Aldrey
  • Publication number: 20100121934
    Abstract: A system and method for managed peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing. The peer nodes can include a web browser and a p2p agent. The web browser can connect to the Internet and can interface with the p2p agent. The p2p agent provides the file sharing utilities for implementing the p2p network. A web server connected to the Internet can monitor and manage p2p activity, including providing persistent storage for the p2p networks. The web server can interface with a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to provide access to the p2p network for PSTN peer nodes that do not have web browsing capabilities. A method of implementing managed p2p file sharing includes registering users; providing login and logout functions; creating p2p sessions; preparing, forwarding, receiving, accepting and/or rejecting invitations to join p2p sessions; quitting p2p sessions; deleting p2p sessions or selected members of p2p sessions; and sharing and transferring files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Anil Guntupalli, Raul I. Aldrey, Edwin Elberg, Nosherwan Minwalla, Shadman Zafar, Luis R. Blando, Shafiq Kassam, Liwen Yang, Aung Tun, Diego J. Crespo
  • Patent number: 7715540
    Abstract: A system is described that includes a keyboard and a computing device running telecommunications management software in connection with a call control facility through wide area data network. The keyboard includes a plurality of dedicated telephone control input devices which correspond to an advanced telephony feature provided through the telecommunications management software. A device driver within the computing device allows operation of the dedicated telephone control input devices to be detected and associated functions of the telecommunications management software to be executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Verizon Data Services LLC
    Inventors: Diego Crespo, Raul I. Aldrey, Anil Guntupalli, Edwin Elberg, Bradford Jackvony
  • Publication number: 20100073453
    Abstract: In an exemplary method, at least one telephony attribute associated with a voice call directed from a client communication subsystem to a voice network identifier is detected. Visual content that has been predefined as being associated with the at least one telephony attribute is identified. A request for the visual content is initiated in response to the detecting step. The visual content is received, in response to the initiating step, for display at the client communication subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Jimena Velarde, Edwin Elberg, Luis Blando, John Valdez, Michael J. Naggar, Mona A. Goldstein, Sudhanshu Sharma, Raul Aldrey
  • Patent number: 7664861
    Abstract: A system and method for managed peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing. The peer nodes can include a web browser and a p2p agent. The web browser can connect to the Internet and can interface with the p2p agent. The p2p agent provides the file sharing utilities for implementing the p2p network. A web server connected to the Internet can monitor and manage p2p activity, including providing persistent storage for the p2p networks. The web server can interface with a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to provide access to the p2p network for PSTN peer nodes that do not have web browsing capabilities. A method of implementing managed p2p file sharing includes registering users; providing login and logout functions; creating p2p sessions; preparing, forwarding, receiving, accepting and/or rejecting invitations to join p2p sessions; quitting p2p sessions; deleting p2p sessions or selected members of p2p sessions; and sharing and transferring files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Verizon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Guntupalli, Raul I. Aldrey, Edwin Elberg, Nosherwan Minwalla, Shadman Zafar, Luis R. Blando, Shafiq Kassam, Liwen Yang, Aung Tun, Diego J. Crespo
  • Patent number: 7634067
    Abstract: In an exemplary method, at least one telephony attribute associated with a voice call directed from a client communication subsystem to a voice network identifier is detected. Visual content that has been predefined as being associated with the at least one telephony attribute is identified. A request for the visual content is initiated in response to the detecting step. The visual content is received, in response to the initiating step, for display at the client communication subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Verizon Data Services LLC
    Inventors: Jimena Velarde, Edwin Elberg, Luis Blando, John Valdez, Michael J. Naggar, Mona A. Goldstein, Sudhanshu Sharma, Raul Aldrey
  • Publication number: 20080086742
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing polling related data to viewers in an interactive cable televisions system. Users viewing a program can initiate a request for participating in a polling activity. The request and other program-related information are sent to the cable television system provider. Appropriate polling window data is returned to the set top box allowing a polling window to be displayed to the viewer. The viewer may choose one or several selections, and transmit the response to the cable television system provider. User responses can be tallied and presented in real time to the viewer audience. Program producers can incorporate the results of viewer feedback in real-time allowing the outcome of the program to be based on the collective viewer feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventors: Raul Aldrey, Edwin Elberg, Luis Blando, Diego Crespo, Anil Guntupalli, Enrique Ruiz-Velasco, Shafiq Kassam, Maitreyi Krishnaswamy
  • Publication number: 20080046349
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing aggregated financial services at a plurality of user access points, such as a cellular phone or a television, are provided. Each user access point is capable of communicating with an integrated communications network, through which the aggregated financial services are provided. The aggregated financial services are directed to enabling the user to centrally manage a variety of dispersed financial accounts, including the user's bank accounts, brokerage accounts, credit card accounts, frequent flyer accounts, reward programs, and any other accounts that may impact the user's financial position. Using the aggregated financial services, the user may perform a variety of transactions in and among one or more of the financial accounts without having to separately interacting with each of these accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Data Services Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Elberg, Raul Aldrey, Diego Crespo, Luis Blando, Anil Guntupalli, Sudhanshu Sharma
  • Publication number: 20060173940
    Abstract: A system and method for managed peer-to-peer (p2p) file sharing. The peer nodes can include a web browser and a p2p agent. The web browser can connect to the Internet and can interface with the p2p agent. The p2p agent provides the file sharing utilities for implementing the p2p network. A web server connected to the Internet can monitor and manage p2p activity, including providing persistent storage for the p2p networks. The web server can interface with a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to provide access to the p2p network for PSTN peer nodes that do not have web browsing capabilities. A method of implementing managed p2p file sharing includes registering users; providing login and logout functions; creating p2p sessions; preparing, forwarding, receiving, accepting and/or rejecting invitations to join p2p sessions; quitting p2p sessions; deleting p2p sessions or selected members of p2p sessions; and sharing and transferring files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Verizon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Anil Guntupalli, Raul Aldrey, Edwin Elberg, Nosherwan Minwalla, Shadman Zafar, Luis Blando, Shafiq Kassam, Liwen Yang, Aung Tun, Diego Crespo