Patents by Inventor Gregory E. Pounds
Gregory E. Pounds 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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Patent number: 8626855Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided that combine a software application framework within a variety of consumer communication devices to provide enhanced functionality. The enhanced functionality devices can then be controlled and integrated into an Internet based application and delivery service, connected by various networking technologies including, e.g., broadband communication systems. Centralized and distributed services allow a user to modify a variety of parameters that will ultimately control how information is delivered. The solution can also be controlled by service providers as a method for integrating their existing application infrastructure and potentially new applications within an overall broadband communication service.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: BroadSoft Casabi, LLCInventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Timothy J. Kusumi
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Patent number: 8588213Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router or switch functions. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: RPX CorporationInventors: Gregory E. Pounds, William D. Strauss, Scott K. Pickett
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Patent number: 8463872Abstract: A family center system and method is provided that allows receiving from a registered family member a family message intended for other registered family members and determines, based on a set of rules, to which of other registered family members to push the family message, mode of transport by which to push the family message, and the schedule according to which to push the family message. A technique involving a tile is provided that allows displaying a unified view of information onto a plurality of registered devices, regardless of device platform and/or communications network. The system and method provides a variety of services to registered family members and allows third party application plug-in for offering third party services. The system and method receives a SMS message and stores such message as a family message for subsequent access or family message treatment.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Broadsoft Casabi, LLCInventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Chris Koverman, Stephen Kwo, Jonathan Cho, Shivakumar Jayaraman
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Patent number: 7975011Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided that combines a software application framework within a variety of consumer communication devices to provide enhanced functionality. The enhanced functionality devices can then be controlled and integrated into an Internet based application and delivery service, connected by various networking technologies including, e.g., broadband communication systems. Centralized and distributed services allow a user to modify a variety of parameters that will ultimately control how information is delivered. The solution can also be controlled by service providers as a method for integrating their existing application infrastructure and potentially new applications within an overall broadband communication service.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2005Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Broadsoft Casabi, LLCInventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Timothy J. Kusumi
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Publication number: 20110159852Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided that combine a software application framework within a variety of consumer communication devices to provide enhanced functionality. The enhanced functionality devices can then be controlled and integrated into an Internet based application and delivery service, connected by various networking technologies including, e.g., broadband communication systems. Centralized and distributed services allow a user to modify a variety of parameters that will ultimately control how information is delivered. The solution can also be controlled by service providers as a method for integrating their existing application infrastructure and potentially new applications within an overall broadband communication service.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: BROADSOFT CASABI, LLCInventors: Gregory E. POUNDS, Timothy J. KUSUMI
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Publication number: 20110038365Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus. An integrated communication system is coupled to a digital telecommunications link, the communication system providing voice and data communications to a plurality of users. At least a first packet bus is coupled to one or more packet-based devices and adapted for transferring packetized data to and from the system. One or more time division multiplex (TDM) buses are coupled to one or more telephony devices. Data routing resources are provided internal to the integrated system. A network interface module couples data to and from a data router external to the integrated system. The data router external to the integrated system is coupled to the first packet bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Michael J. Omodt, William J. Delveaux
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Publication number: 20100208727Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router or switch functions. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, William D. Strauss, Scott K. Pickett
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Publication number: 20100159967Abstract: A family center system and method is provided that allows receiving from a registered family member a family message intended for other registered family members and determines, based on a set of rules, to which of other registered family members to push the family message, mode of transport by which to push the family message, and the schedule according to which to push the family message. A technique involving a tile is provided that allows displaying a unified view of information onto a plurality of registered devices, regardless of device platform and/or communications network. The system and method provides a variety of services to registered family members and allows third party application plug-in for offering third party services. The system and method receives a SMS message and stores such message as a family message for subsequent access or family message treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Gregory E. POUNDS, Chris KOVERMAN, Stephen KWO, Jonathan CHO, Shivakumar JAYARAMAN
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Patent number: 7706359Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus. An integrated communication system is coupled to a digital telecommunications link, the communication system providing voice and data communications to a plurality of users. At least a first packet bus is coupled to one or more packet-based devices and adapted for transferring packetized data to and from the system. One or more time division multiplex (TDM) buses are coupled to one or more telephony devices. Data routing resources are provided internal to the integrated system. A network interface module couples data to and from a data router external to the integrated system. The data router external to the integrated system is coupled to the first packet bus.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Converged Data Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Michael J. Omodt, William J. Delveaux
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Patent number: 7626981Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router or switch functions. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Converged Data Solutions LLCInventors: Gregory E. Pounds, William D. Strauss, Scott K. Pickett
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Patent number: 7072330Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router or switch functions. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Consolidated IP Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, William D. Strauss, Scott K. Pickett
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Publication number: 20040001479Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus. An integrated communication system is coupled to a digital telecommunications link, the communication system providing voice and data communications to a plurality of users. At least a first packet bus is coupled to one or more packet-based devices and adapted for transferring packetized data to and from the system. One or more time division multiplex (TDM) buses are coupled to one or more telephony devices. Data routing resources are provided internal to the integrated system. A network interface module couples data to and from a data router external to the integrated system. The data router external to the integrated system is coupled to the first packet bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Michael J. Omodt, William J. Delveaux
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Patent number: 6560222Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system. A computer or other processor includes a local area network controller, which provides routing and hub(s) for one or more packet networks. The computer also is coupled to a buffer/framer, which serves to frame/deframe data to/from the computer from TDM bus.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Vertical Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Scott K. Pickett
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Patent number: 6400711Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system. A computer or other processor includes a local area network controller, which provides routing and hub(s) for one or more packet networks. The computer also is coupled to a buffer/framer, which serves to frame/deframe data to/from the computer from TDM bus.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Vertical Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, Chris A. Trees, Scott K. Pickett
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Publication number: 20010024440Abstract: Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router or switch functions. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2001Publication date: September 27, 2001Applicant: Vertical Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, William D. Strauss, Scott K. Pickett
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Patent number: 5881142Abstract: An integrated communications control device integrates the telecommunications environment of a small office with an interface to the telephone network. The device is a stand alone unit including a programmable control processor configured by a user based on the telephonic equipment within the office and the user's needs. The device is utilized to control telephone and data communications within the office. The device interfaces with a computer allowing the user to configure the system and create a customized telephonic environment using the personal computer. Alternatively, the device may be integrated into the PC with a plug-in card. Standard telephone interfaces are provided for interfacing to telephonic equipment such as telephones, modems and facsimile machines. Additionally, an ISDN interface allows the device to interface with and communicate over the ISDN, thereby providing a gateway to the PSTN. A display provides users with current operational status of the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1995Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Jetstream Communications, Inc.Inventors: David P. Frankel, Gregory E. Pounds, William D. Strauss
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Patent number: 5517556Abstract: An improved telephone call processing apparatus for processing facsimile messages. The facsimile processing apparatus comprises a message control system including a voice control unit (VCU), a control processor unit (CPU), and a telephone line card. Multiple buses including a high speed voice/data bus, a control bus, and a time division multiplexed (TDM) bus are used to couple the VCU, the CPU and the line card. The high speed data bus is dedicated for voice and data transmission only. The control bus is dedicated to command controls and system background tasks. The TDM bus is used to make full duplex voice connections between individual line card ports and facsimile message controller modem channels. The CPU manages the connections between line card ports and fax channels. The VCU comprises a high speed processor and a control processor.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1992Date of Patent: May 14, 1996Assignee: VMX, Inc.Inventors: Gregory E. Pounds, David J. Ladd, Tim J. Kusumi, Robert H. Sinn, Eric K. Wood
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Patent number: 5117451Abstract: A voice messaging system for use with a telephone system. The preferred embodiment comprises a voice messaging system which interfaces to a PBX through a feature phone interface, the voice messaging system emulating a feature phone. The PBX supplies information to the voice messaging system such as information on the origination and history of the call. The present invention discloses improved methods of handling calls directed to the voice messaging system based on the information supplied by the PBX.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1990Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: VMX/OPCOMInventors: David J. Ladd, Gregory E. Pounds, Tim J. Kusumi, Peter A. Bonee, Robert R. Shepard
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Patent number: 4926462Abstract: A voice messaging system for use with a telephone system. The preferred embodiment comprises a voice messaging system which interfaces to a PBX through a feature phone interface, the voice messaging system emulating a feature phone. The PBX supplies information to the voice messaging system such as information on the origination and history of the call. The present invention discloses improved methods of handling calls directed to the voice messaging system based on the information supplied by the PBX.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1988Date of Patent: May 15, 1990Assignee: VMX/OPCOMInventors: David J. Ladd, Gregory E. Pounds, Tim J. Kusumi, Peter A. Bonee, Robert R. Shepard
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Patent number: D658667Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Broadsoft Casabi, LLCInventors: Jonathan Cho, Chris Koverman, Gregory E. Pounds