Patents by Inventor George Baldwin

George Baldwin 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).

  • Publication number: 20120281617
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for providing an alternate data service to a mobile communication device. The apparatus includes a logic module operable to identify a wireless network accessible by the mobile communication device, a logic module operable to determine whether a packet data service is available to the mobile communication device via the wireless network and a logic module operable to effectuate an alternate data service when the packet data service is unavailable to the mobile communication device via the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Publication number: 20120278858
    Abstract: A system and method of providing information stored in a memory is provided. The system comprises an information repository for storing information and an access module for providing access to the information in response to a predetermined operation performed on a man-machine interface. The method includes the steps of storing information in a memory and providing access to the information in dependence upon at least one predetermined operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: George Baldwin Bumiller, Michael J. Crowley, Luis Estable
  • Patent number: 8275345
    Abstract: A system and method of providing information stored in a memory is provided. The system comprises an information repository for storing information and an access module for providing access to the information in response to a predetermined operation performed on a man-machine interface. The method includes the steps of storing information in a memory and providing access to the information in dependence upon at least one predetermined operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: George Baldwin Bumiller, Michael J. Crowley, Luis Estable
  • Publication number: 20120233275
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying an electronic file that is accessible by a communications node to be transmitted to a recipient. A communications device sends an identification of the electronic file. The communications node receives the identification of the electronic file, identifies the electronic file based on the identification, and accesses the electronic file for transmission to the recipient. The electronic file is not transmitted from the communications device to the communications node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventor: George Baldwin BUMILLER
  • Patent number: 8249628
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for providing an alternate data service to a mobile communication device. The apparatus includes a logic module operable to identify a wireless network accessible by the mobile communication device, a logic module operable to determine whether a packet data service is available to the mobile communication device via the wireless network and a logic module operable to effectuate an alternate data service when the packet data service is unavailable to the mobile communication device via the wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 8229392
    Abstract: A system and method of providing information stored in a memory is provided. The system comprises an information repository for storing information and an access module for providing access to the information in response to a predetermined operation performed on a man-machine interface. The method includes the steps of storing information in a memory and providing access to the information in dependence upon at least one predetermined operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: George Baldwin Bumiller, Michael J. Crowley, Luis Estable
  • Publication number: 20120178499
    Abstract: A switchable configuration system and method for switchably configuring a handset between private wireless network and cellular modes is provided. The switchable configuration system comprises a cellular module adapted to operate the handset in a cellular mode, a private wireless network module adapted to operate the handset in a private wireless network mode, and a configuration module adapted to determine which mode to configuring the handset. The method comprises the steps of determining if private wireless network coverage is available, in response to determining that private wireless network coverage is available selecting the private wireless network mode, and in response to determining that private wireless network coverage is not available selecting the cellular mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: George Baldwin BUMILLER, Adrian BUCKLEY
  • Patent number: 8204483
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying an electronic file that is accessible by a communications node to be transmitted to a recipient. A communications device sends an identification of the electronic file. The communications node receives the identification of the electronic file, identifies the electronic file based on the identification, and accesses the electronic file for transmission to the recipient. The electronic file is not transmitted from the communications device to the communications node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 8195161
    Abstract: A relay site associated with a wireless network can send messages between mobile devices associated with the wireless network without having to transmit the messages to a host system. The messages include PIN messages and each of the mobile devices has a PIN address. The relay site includes a relay server for controlling the operation of the relay site, and sending the PIN messages between the mobile devices. The relay site also includes a relay data store having PIN information for users associated with the mobile devices. The relay server can access the relay data store to allow users that use the mobile devices to query the relay data store for PIN information of other users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Publication number: 20120058762
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for network discovery and selection by a user equipment (UE) device that is operable in wide area cellular network (WACN) bands as well as in wireless access network bands. In particular, the UE device is operable to select a WACN that is accessible via a wireless generic access network (GAN) in addition to being accessible via the cellular network band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Publication number: 20120017287
    Abstract: A system and method of providing information stored in a memory is provided. The system comprises an information repository for storing information and an access module for providing access to the information in response to a predetermined operation performed on a man-machine interface. The method includes the steps of storing information in a memory and providing access to the information in dependence upon at least one predetermined operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: George Baldwin Bumiller, Michael J. Crowley, Luis Estable
  • Patent number: 8045980
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for network discovery and selection by a user equipment (UE) device that is operable in wide area cellular network (WACN) bands as well as in wireless access network bands. In particular, the UE device is operable to select a WACN that is accessible via a wireless generic access network (GAN) in addition to being able to access the WACN via the cellular network band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Publication number: 20110246592
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying an electronic file that is accessible by a communications node to be transmitted to a recipient. A communications device sends an identification of the electronic file. The communications node receives the identification of the electronic file, identifies the electronic file based on the identification, and accesses the electronic file for transmission to the recipient. The electronic file is not transmitted from the communications device to the communications node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 8010610
    Abstract: A method of facilitating the entry of information for a contact to be stored by an address book application of a handheld electronic device, wherein the information is entered into a plurality of fields. The method includes receiving first information in a first one of the fields, and determining whether the first information can be used to determine second information for entry in one of the fields. If it is determined that the first information can be used to determine the second information, the method includes entering the second information in either the first one of the fields or another one of the fields. Also, a handheld electronic device having one or more routines that are adapted to implement the method described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 7986943
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying an electronic file that is accessible by a communications node to be transmitted to a recipient. A communications device sends an identification of the electronic file. The communications node receives the identification of the electronic file, identifies the electronic file based on the identification, and accesses the electronic file for transmission to the recipient. The electronic file is not transmitted from the communications device to the communications node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 7929967
    Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, by which to facilitate selection of a WLAN through which a mobile node communicates. Selection takes into account the geographic positioning of the mobile node. The mobile node ascertains its geographic positioning by monitoring cellular-positioning signals. And, availability of WLANs through which to communicate is ascertained by detecting signals broadcast by the WLANs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Buckley, George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Publication number: 20100332620
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying an electronic file that is accessible by a communications node to be transmitted to a recipient. A communications device sends an identification of the electronic file. The communications node receives the identification of the electronic file, identifies the electronic file based on the identification, and accesses the electronic file for transmission to the recipient. The electronic file is not transmitted from the communications device to the communications node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 7809356
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying an electronic file that is accessible by a communications node to be transmitted to a recipient. A communications device sends an identification of the electronic file. The communications node receives the identification of the electronic file, identifies the electronic file based on the identification, and accesses the electronic file for transmission to the recipient. The electronic file is not transmitted from the communications device to the communications node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Publication number: 20100175117
    Abstract: A relay site associated with a wireless network can send messages between mobile devices associated with the wireless network without having to transmit the messages to a host system. The messages include PIN messages and each of the mobile devices has a PIN address. The relay site includes a relay server for controlling the operation of the relay site, and sending the PIN messages between the mobile devices. The relay site also includes a relay data store having PIN information for users associated with the mobile devices. The relay server can access the relay data store to allow users that use the mobile devices to query the relay data store for PIN information of other users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller
  • Patent number: 7711362
    Abstract: A relay site associated with a wireless network can send messages between mobile devices associated with the wireless network without having to transmit the messages to a host system. The messages include PIN messages and each of the mobile devices has a PIN address. The relay site includes a relay server for controlling the operation of the relay site, and sending the PIN messages between the mobile devices. The relay site also includes a relay data store having PIN information for users associated with the mobile devices. The relay server can access the relay data store to allow users that use the mobile devices to query the relay data store for PIN information of other users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventor: George Baldwin Bumiller