Patents by Inventor Grant Gongaware

Grant Gongaware 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: 10257347
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: INTELMATE LLC
    Inventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
  • Patent number: 10210684
    Abstract: A system and method for identity verification in a detention environment and for tracking information between individuals in a detention environment with individuals who are not in the detention environment across disparate functional systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: INTELMATE LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Kevin O'Neil, Christopher Ditto, Grant Gongaware, Kevin E. Krauss, Erik Petersen
  • Patent number: 10032066
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining whether a communication session is authorized are provided. In some aspects, a method includes initiating a communication session between a first user and a second user, and obtaining an identity attribute associated with a third user engaged in the communication session. The method also includes determining whether the third user is the first user, the second user, or an unauthorized user based on the obtained identity attribute. The method also includes determining whether the communication session is authorized based on whether the third user is determined to be the first user, the second user, or the unauthorized user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Grant Gongaware, Nicolas Garcia, Richard Torgersrud, Peter Kelley Sheerin
  • Publication number: 20180103153
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides for a computer-implemented method for prior opted-in call acceptance-assisted message delivery. The method includes receiving a destination number, of a called party, for a telephone call from an inmate in a secure facility, determining, based on the destination number, if the called party had opted-in to automatically be connected to telephone calls from the secure facility and connecting the telephone call to the called party, if opted-in. Also, if the called party is not available to receive the call, receiving a message for the called party from the inmate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Nick Garcia, Grant Gongaware
  • Patent number: 9832233
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating and securing the exchange of digital information between individuals within the social network of a person or group of people who are subject to security or law enforcement limitations or otherwise reside within a controlled or correctional facility. All submitted information requires administrative approval, either by a human administrator or an automated process, before it can be viewed by other members of the social network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: INTELMATE LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Grant Gongaware, Morgan Collins
  • Publication number: 20170279961
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
  • Publication number: 20170069050
    Abstract: A system and method of visually representing relationships, such as transactions, communications, associations or other commonalities, between individuals in detention environments (such as prisons or detention facilities) with one or more individuals within or external to such detention environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Grant Gongaware, Kevin E. Krauss, Erik Petersen, Kevin O'Neil
  • Patent number: 9591126
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
  • Publication number: 20170061718
    Abstract: A system and method for identity verification in a detention environment and for tracking information between individuals in a detention environment with individuals who are not in the detention environment across disparate functional systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Kevin O'Neil, Christopher Ditto, Grant Gongaware, Kevin E. Krauss, Erik Petersen
  • Publication number: 20160381083
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating and securing the exchange of digital information between individuals within the social network of a person or group of people who are subject to security or law enforcement limitations or otherwise reside within a controlled or correctional facility. All submitted information requires administrative approval, either by a human administrator or an automated process, before it can be viewed by other members of the social network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Grant Gongaware, Morgan Collins
  • Patent number: 9524595
    Abstract: A system and method for identity verification in a detention environment and for tracking information between individuals in a detention environment with individuals who are not in the detention environment across disparate functional systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Kevin O'Neil, Christopher Ditto, Grant Gongaware, Kevin E. Krauss, Erik Petersen
  • Publication number: 20160269551
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas Garcia, Morgan Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
  • Patent number: 9432504
    Abstract: A system and method for providing telephone services to a secure facility from an external, centralized call platform. An embodiment of the system includes a call processing center that is external to the facility and includes a plurality of computer clusters, and is configured to route communications to and from a router located at the secure facility. Having a majority of the system located outside the facility reduces equipment requirements at each individual facility, improves security and uptime, and provides more efficient management and expansion of the call platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: INTELMATE LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Grant Gongaware
  • Patent number: 9418533
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides for a computer-implemented method that generates a time-based multivariable secure facility alarm. The method includes selecting a person for alert monitoring, alert monitor criteria pertaining to the person and alarm notification rules. When an occurrence that satisfies the alert monitor criteria are detected, an alarm notification, based upon the alarm notification rules, is generated. The method's alert monitor criteria include at least two events and a time period such that the alert monitor criteria is satisfied when the at least two events occur within the time period. Additionally, at least one event of the at least two events is a non-telephonic event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Grant Gongaware, Christopher Ditto
  • Publication number: 20160191484
    Abstract: A method for providing personal digital storage for residents of a secure facility includes receiving a resident's login information and verifying the login information. Upon successful verification, access to a personal digital storage area is provided that includes more than multiple sections wherein each section is accessible to the resident and wherein each section is further accessible to a different set of individuals than that of another section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Grant Gongaware
  • Patent number: 9350856
    Abstract: A system and method for preventing or facilitating communications between individuals who reside in detention environments (such as e.g., prisons or correctional facilities) and individuals who are not in such detention environments using an automated authentication or verification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Grant Gongaware, Kevin O'Neil, Richard Torgersrud, Nicolas A. Garcia, Morgan J. Collins, Kevin E. Krauss
  • Publication number: 20160104361
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides for a computer-implemented method that generates a time-based multivariable secure facility alarm. The method includes selecting a person for alert monitoring, alert monitor criteria pertaining to the person and alarm notification rules. When an occurrence that satisfies the alert monitor criteria are detected, an alarm notification, based upon the alarm notification rules, is generated. The method's alert monitor criteria include at least two events and a time period such that the alert monitor criteria is satisfied when the at least two events occur within the time period. Additionally, at least one event of the at least two events is a non-telephonic event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Grant Gongaware
  • Publication number: 20160078281
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining whether a communication session is authorized are provided. In some aspects, a method includes initiating a communication session between a first user and a second user, and obtaining an identity attribute associated with a third user engaged in the communication session. The method also includes determining whether the third user is the first user, the second user, or an unauthorized user based on the obtained identity attribute. The method also includes determining whether the communication session is authorized based on whether the third user is determined to be the first user, the second user, or the unauthorized user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Grant GONGAWARE, Nicolas GARCIA, Richard TORGERSRUD, Peter Kelley SHEERIN
  • Publication number: 20160007201
    Abstract: A method for providing VPN-based mobile device security is provided. The method includes receiving a login connection request from a mobile device that includes a login credential based in part on a pre-assigned mobile device MAC address and validating the login connection request if a USERID portion of the login credential matches to a registered user and if the pre-assigned MAC address portion of the login credential matches a MAC address of the mobile device that sent the login connection request. Also, if the login connection request successfully validates, allowing access to white-listed content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Grant Gongaware, Joseph Savona, Nicolas Garcia
  • Patent number: 9232178
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides for a computer-implemented method that generates a time-based multivariable secure facility alarm. The method includes selecting a person for alert monitoring, alert monitor criteria pertaining to the person and alarm notification rules. When an occurrence that satisfies the alert monitor criteria are detected, an alarm notification, based upon the alarm notification rules, is generated. The method's alert monitor criteria include at least two events and a time period such that the alert monitor criteria is satisfied when the at least two events occur within the time period. Additionally, at least one event of the at least two events is a non-telephonic event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Intelmate LLC
    Inventors: Richard Torgersrud, Christopher Ditto, Grant Gongaware