Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Sherman

Frederick A. Sherman 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: 8345711
    Abstract: This invention relates to communication systems and QSIG communication methods. According to a first aspect, a communication system includes a control component; and a data network configured to communicate packets of information intermediate an originating location and a terminating location, the originating location being configured to receive a QSIG communication including a content portion and a signaling portion, wherein the data network is configured to communicate the signaling portion to the control component and the control component is configured to establish a connection within the data network intermediate the originating location and the terminating location responsive to the signaling portion, and wherein the data network is further configured to communicate the content portion of the communication within a plurality of packets intermediate the originating location and the terminating location using the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Verizon Business Global LLC
    Inventors: Jarrett E. Archer, Joseph A. Scivicque, Frederick A. Sherman, Heath W. Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20080310402
    Abstract: This invention relates to communication systems and QSIG communication methods. According to a first aspect, a communication system includes a control component; and a data network configured to communicate packets of information intermediate an originating location and a terminating location, the originating location being configured to receive a QSIG communication including a content portion and a signaling portion, wherein the data network is configured to communicate the signaling portion to the control component and the control component is configured to establish a connection within the data network intermediate the originating location and the terminating location responsive to the signaling portion, and wherein the data network is further configured to communicate the content portion of the communication within a plurality of packets intermediate the originating location and the terminating location using the connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: VERIZON BUSINESS GLOBAL LLC
    Inventors: Jarrett E. ARCHER, Joseph A. SCIVICQUE, Frederick A. SHERMAN, Heath W. HENDRICKSON
  • Patent number: 7426218
    Abstract: This invention relates to communication systems and QSIG communication methods. According to a first aspect, a communication system includes a control component; and a data network configured to communicate packets of information intermediate an originating location and a terminating location, the originating location being configured to receive a QSIG communication including a content portion and a signaling portion, wherein the data network is configured to communicate the signaling portion to the control component and the control component is configured to establish a connection within the data network intermediate the originating location and the terminating location responsive to the signaling portion, and wherein the data network is further configured to communicate the content portion of the communication within a plurality of packets intermediate the originating location and the terminating location using the connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Verizon Business Global LLC
    Inventors: Jarrett E. Archer, Joseph A. Scivicque, Frederick A. Sherman, Heath W. Hendrickson
  • Patent number: 6457080
    Abstract: A system and method by which bearer channels within high-speed communication channels can be directly accessed without completely breaking down the high-speed data communication channel. The present invention provides a flexible approach in which individual bearer channels can be accessed and in which data within an accessed bearer channel can easily be changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick A. Sherman, Ranga R. Dendi, Robert G. Leonard, Daniel Hutton, Joseph A. Scivicque
  • Patent number: 6278707
    Abstract: A communication system includes an interface between two networks, for example the public telephone system and an IP-based network. The system includes a modem bank which receives bearer channel inputs and provides outputs to the second network. A protocol converter interfaces with a signaling network such as a common channel signaling (CCS) network (e.g., an Signaling System 7 network). The protocol converter communicates signaling information to the modem bank. A resource manager is coupled to the protocol converter and includes a memory which stores status information relating to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: MCI communications Corporation
    Inventors: Ian MacMillan, Frederick A. Sherman, Ranga Dendi, Dale Gil Read
  • Patent number: 6208657
    Abstract: A programmable gateway for processing protocol conversion for a virtual bearer channel platform. The platform includes a plurality of transaction processing units (TPUs). Each TPU processes service requests transmitted by a caller or transmits service requests to a destination called party. The platform has a distribution network that interfaces with the TPUs and acts as a shared bus between the TPUs. The platform receives and transmits communications with a communications network over bearer channels of a high bandwidth pipe. A cross-connecting controller multiplexes the signals coming into the platform over the bearer channels onto the distribution network, and also demultiplexes signals going out over the bearer channels from the distribution network. A resource manager provides a centralized control for the allocation of bandwidth to the transaction processing units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Ranga R. Dendi, Frederick A. Sherman, Timothy A. Morgan, Robert Gary Leonard, Duke Bond
  • Patent number: 6108337
    Abstract: A resource manager for managing the resources of a virtual bearer channel platform. The platform includes a plurality of transaction processing units (TPUs). Each TPU processes service requests transmitted by a caller or transmits service requests to a destination called party. The platform has a distribution network that interfaces with the TPUs and acts as a shared bus between the TPUs. The platform receives and transmits communications with a communications network over bearer channels of a high bandwidth pipe. A cross-connecting controller multiplexes the signals coming into the platform over the bearer channels onto the distribution network, and also demultiplexes signals going out over the bearer channels from the distribution network. The resource manager provides a centralized control for the allocation of bandwidth to the transaction processing units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: MCI WorldCom, Inc. Technology Department
    Inventors: Frederick A. Sherman, Ranga R. Dendi, Timothy A. Morgan, Robert Gary Leonard, Duke Bond
  • Patent number: 6047005
    Abstract: A virtual bearer channel platform includes a plurality of transaction processing units. Each transaction processing unit processes one or more service requests received as a call on a bearer channel. The call data is distributed to individual transaction processing units using a high-speed shared network such as a SONET-type network. In one embodiment, the standard SONET format is modified to eliminate fields which contain data of no significance to the present environment. In another embodiment, the standard SONET format, itself, is used. The platform includes a resource manager for allocating the newly received calls to individual transaction processing units. The resource manager sets up outbound calls when requested by a transaction processing unit. A gateway interfaces with the resource manager and the external communication network for assisting in call setup in both inbound and outbound directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick A. Sherman, Ranga R. Dendi, Timothy A. Morgan, Robert Gary Leonard, Duke Bond
  • Patent number: 5978387
    Abstract: A system and method for dynamically provisioning digital data services. Connection setup for the digital data services is accomplished through messages transported on a common channel signaling network. These messages permit an originating user to automatically provision a data communications connection that has a dynamically adjustable bandwidth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: MCI Communications Corporation
    Inventor: Frederick A. Sherman