Patents by Inventor Fergal Ladley

Fergal Ladley 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).

  • Method and apparatus for selective service access
    Patent number: 7164885
    Abstract: Methods and techniques for selective service access are described. A short range, wireless device establishes lists of available devices within its transmitting proximity that are able to provide a desired service. The lists can be ranked based upon a service profile, e.g., established by the device user. The lists can also be periodically updated to accommodate device mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Annika Jonsson, Ulf Björklund, Fergal Ladley
  • Method and apparatus for selective service access
    Publication number: 20030036350
    Abstract: Methods and techniques for selective service access are described. A short range, wireless device establishes lists of available devices within its transmitting proximity that are able to provide a desired service. The lists can be ranked based upon a service profile, e.g., established by the device user. The lists can also be periodically updated to accommodate device mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Annika Jonsson, Ulf BJorklund, Fergal Ladley