Patents by Inventor Fraser C. Gibbs
Fraser C. Gibbs 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).
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Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station
Patent number: 8320956Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station are described. A plurality of communication networks are identified by scanning a coverage area within which the mobile station is operating. A plurality of network identifiers corresponding to the plurality of communication networks are then retrieved from memory of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in accordance with an Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) protocol. Preferably, each network identifier is retrieved based on a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), and a Location Area Code (LAC). The plurality of network identifiers are visually displayed for user selection, and at least two of the network identifiers may be substantially the same. The user selected communication network is registered with and the network identifier associated with this network is visually displayed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs -
Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station
Patent number: 8306536Abstract: Techniques for use in a mobile station for use in manually selecting a communication network are described. The mobile station identifies a plurality of communication networks available for communications. The mobile station retrieves from a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) a plurality of network names identified by a plurality of address pointers corresponding to the plurality of available communication networks. The plurality of address pointers are stored in a first file of the SIM, and the plurality of network names are stored in a second file of the SIM. The mobile station then displays the plurality of network names.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs -
Methods and Apparatus for Providing Manual Selection of a Communication Network for a Mobile Station
Publication number: 20120015689Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station are described. A plurality of communication networks are identified by scanning a coverage area within which the mobile station is operating. A plurality of network identifiers corresponding to the plurality of communication networks are then retrieved from memory of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in accordance with an Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) protocol. Preferably, each network identifier is retrieved based on a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), and a Location Area Code (LAC). The plurality of network identifiers are visually displayed for user selection, and at least two of the network identifiers may be substantially the same. The user selected communication network is registered with and the network identifier associated with this network is visually displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs -
Methods And Apparatus For Providing Manuel Selection Of A Communication Network For A Mobile Station
Publication number: 20110294538Abstract: Techniques for use in a mobile station for use in manually selecting a communication network are described. The mobile station identifies a plurality of communication networks available for communications. The mobile station retrieves from a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) a plurality of network names identified by a plurality of address pointers corresponding to the plurality of available communication networks. The plurality of address pointers are stored in a first file of the SIM, and the plurality of network names are stored in a second file of the SIM. The mobile station then displays the plurality of network names.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs -
Patent number: 8060039Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in a wireless communication device for communications with a wireless communication network are described. In one illustrative technique, the wireless device sends a message to the wireless network which causes data connection parameters of a previous data connection to be reset. Preferably, the message is a disconnect frame. After the message is sent, the wireless device sends a request for a new data connection to the wireless network. Thereafter, the wireless device communicates data over the new data connection with use of new data connection parameters. The data connection parameters may include an encryption parameter. The actions may be performed in response to a communication failure, such as a device reset that occurs while being out-of-coverage.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Fraser C. Gibbs
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Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station
Patent number: 8019330Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station are described. A plurality of communication networks are identified by scanning a coverage area within which the mobile station is operating. A plurality of network identifiers corresponding to the plurality of communication networks are then retrieved from memory of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in accordance with an Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) protocol. Preferably, each network identifier is retrieved based on a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), and a Location Area Code (LAC). The plurality of network identifiers are visually displayed for user selection, and at least two of the network identifiers may be substantially the same. The user selected communication network is registered with and the network identifier associated with this network is visually displayed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs -
Publication number: 20090180376Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in a wireless communication device for communications with a wireless communication network are described. In one illustrative technique, the wireless device sends a message to the wireless network which causes data connection parameters of a previous data connection to be reset. Preferably, the message is a disconnect frame. After the message is sent, the wireless device sends a request for a new data connection to the wireless network. Thereafter, the wireless device communicates data over the new data connection with use of new data connection parameters. The data connection parameters may include an encryption parameter. The actions may be performed in response to a communication failure, such as a device reset that occurs while being out-of-coverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Fraser C. Gibbs
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Patent number: 7529527Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in a wireless communication device for re-establishing communications with a wireless communication network are described. In one illustrative technique, a data connection is maintained with the wireless network for communicating data with use of data connection parameters (e.g. an encryption parameter). In response to a communication failure, the wireless device attempts to establish a new data connection with the wireless network. To do this, the wireless device sends a message to the wireless network which causes the data connection parameters to be reset. Preferably, the message is a disconnect frame. After the message is sent, the wireless device sends an attach request to the wireless network. Thereafter, the wireless device communicates data over the new data connection with use of new data connection parameters.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Fraser C. Gibbs
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Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station
Patent number: 7363032Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station are described. A plurality of communication networks are identified by scanning a coverage area within which the mobile station is operating. A plurality of network identifiers corresponding to the plurality of communication networks are then retrieved from memory of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in accordance with an Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) protocol. Preferably, each network identifier is retrieved based on a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), and a Location Area Code (LAC). The plurality of network identifiers are visually displayed for user selection, and at least two of the network identifiers may be substantially the same. The user selected communication network is registered with and the network identifier associated with this network is visually displayed.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs -
Patent number: 7313371Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in reestablishing a data connection with a wireless communication network are described. Initially, a wireless communication device maintains a data connection with a wireless communication network. During an out-of-coverage condition with the network, the wireless device is powered off. This causes the wireless device to reset its parameters associated with the data connection, but the wireless network will fail to disconnect since the wireless device is out-of-coverage. After being powered back on and regaining network coverage, the wireless device transmits a message to the network which causes one or more network parameters associated with the data connection to be reset. Subsequently, the wireless device transmits one or more additional messages to the network for reestablishing the data connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventor: Fraser C. Gibbs
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Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station
Publication number: 20040253947Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station are described. A plurality of communication networks are identified by scanning a coverage area within which the mobile station is operating. A plurality of network identifiers corresponding to the plurality of communication networks are then retrieved from memory of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in accordance with an Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) protocol. Preferably, each network identifier is retrieved based on a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), and a Location Area Code (LAC). The plurality of network identifiers are visually displayed for user selection, and at least two of the network identifiers may be substantially the same. The user selected communication network is registered with and the network identifier associated with this network is visually displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs -
Publication number: 20040038700Abstract: Methods and apparatus for use in reestablishing a data connection with a wireless communication network are described. Initially, a wireless communication device maintains a data connection with a wireless communication network. During an out-of-coverage condition with the network, the wireless device is powered off. This causes the wireless device to reset its parameters associated with the data connection, but the wireless network will fail to disconnect since the wireless device is out-of-coverage. After being powered back on and regaining network coverage, the wireless device transmits a message to the network which causes one or more network parameters associated with the data connection to be reset. Subsequently, the wireless device transmits one or more additional messages to the network for reestablishing the data connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: Fraser C. Gibbs
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Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station
Patent number: RE42460Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing manual selection of a communication network for a mobile station are described. A plurality of communication networks are identified by scanning a coverage area within which the mobile station is operating. A plurality of network identifiers corresponding to the plurality of communication networks are then retrieved from memory of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) in accordance with an Enhanced Operator Name String (EONS) protocol. Preferably, each network identifier is retrieved based on a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), and a Location Area Code (LAC). The plurality of network identifiers are visually displayed for user selection, and at least two of the network identifiers may be substantially the same. The user selected communication network is registered with and the network identifier associated with this network is visually displayed.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Catherine M. Phillips, Ronald Scotte Zinn, Fraser C. Gibbs