Patents by Inventor Hong Nguyen

Hong Nguyen 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: 20090178113
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer program products for providing portable communication identity services are provided. A request is received to access a portable communication identity from a communications device. User information is received that is input by a user of the communications device, and the user information is authenticated. Capabilities of the communications device are accessed, and the portable communication identity is transmitted in accordance with the capabilities of the communications device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: AT&T DELAWARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. Denny, Hong Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20090112878
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products facilitate intelligent, automatic selection of content on consumer electronic devices to be backed up. User-defined rules selectively and automatically back up content and/or metadata about the content to a network, to another external device, or to an internal chip or memory. Via a user-friendly interface, users can initially set up rules for content backup, and thereafter, content backup can occur automatically. Stored back up content can be replicated on a device, for example, when the content has become corrupted on the device, when the content is lost, and/or when the CPE device crashes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Denny, Hong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7505482
    Abstract: Support of a plurality of different applications utilizing a next generation network having a network layer is provided by an application services middle layer between the applications and the network layer that includes a plurality of common infrastructure elements usable by the different applications. The common infrastructure elements provide services associated with use of the network and services that are not associated with use of the network. The common infrastructure elements may provide a common infrastructure element to an end user such that use of the service by the end user is accessible to each of the different applications utilizing the at least one common infrastructure element. A common infrastructure element may be accessible by an end user so as to provide a common infrastructure element to the end user for the different applications. The different applications may include both third party applications and network service provider applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Maria Adamczyk, Michael Denny, Nicholas Steven Huslak, Myranda Johnson, Abdi Modarressi, Hong Nguyen, Gregory Patterson
  • Publication number: 20090017416
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is an illuminator. A handle has first and second ends. A first light source is attached to the handle the first end. The first light source is powered by an external power source via a wire running through or along the handle. Another embodiment includes a bite block, a holder embedded in the bite block, and a light source attached to the holder to illuminate an operation field. The light source is powered by a power source. Another embodiment includes an absorbent pad and an illuminator having a light source attached to the absorbent pad to generate light when powered by a power source. Another embodiment includes first and second biting pads and a pillar between the first and second biting pads having a length adjusted according to distance between upper and lower teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Bao Luu Nguyen, Liet Hong Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20080162637
    Abstract: A system for supporting a notification capability for a plurality of applications utilizing a next generation network having a network layer includes an application services middleware between the applications and the network layer comprising a plurality of common infrastructure elements usable by the applications. The common infrastructure elements provide both services associated with use of the network and services that are not associated with use of the network. The plurality of common infrastructure elements includes a notification service that is configured to facilitate the sending of messages from authorized services to recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Maria Adamczyk, Michael Denny, Nicholas Steven Huslak, Myranda Johnson, Abdi Modarressi, Hong Nguyen, Gregory Patterson, Scott Traynham Stillman
  • Publication number: 20080148358
    Abstract: Media content is managed by defining a list of authorized recipients in a network accessible security information repository, recording media content at a client device, obtaining the list of authorized recipients at the client device, associating at least one of the authorized recipients with the media content, and transmitting the media content along with information identifying the at least one of the authorized recipients associated therewith from the client device to a network accessible media repository for storage therein. The media content includes audio, video, and/or image content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Denny, Hong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7389089
    Abstract: Methods for remote control of a wireless unit such as remote power-on and remote power-off. An authorized user may send a power-on communication to a remote wireless unit. The power-on communication may be sent by way of an activation system. The wireless unit may be in a sleep state or be turned-off. In response to receipt of the power-on communication or a signal from the activation system, the wireless unit powers-on and may power-on through a remote power-on function. The power-on communication or the signal that initiates the power-on may include a security mechanism necessary to power-on the wireless unit. The user may be provided with confirmation of the power-on of the wireless unit, or the user may be connected in a communication with the wireless unit. Similarly, a wireless unit that is powered-on may be remotely powered-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Delaware Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Nguyen, James C. Bedingfield, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20080124671
    Abstract: A multi-functional dental instrument has a base handle and a first attachment. The base handle has first and second base ends opposite to each other. The base handle comprises a power connector to connect to a power source and a first base connector at the first base end. The first attachment is coupled to the first base connector at the first base end. The first attachment is powered by the power source to perform a first dental task at a working area. Another embodiment includes a bite block, a holder embedded in the bite block, and a light source attached to the holder to illuminate an operation field. The light source is powered by a power source. Another embodiment includes an absorbent pad and an illuminator having a light source attached to the absorbent pad to generate light when powered by a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Bao Luu Nguyen, Liet Hong Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20080115172
    Abstract: A client device is operated by providing a media content record function, receiving a user invocation of the media content record function, recording media content responsive to the user invocation of the media content record function, obtaining a list of authorized recipients for the media content, receiving a user selection of at least one of the authorized recipients for the media content, associating the selected at least one of the authorized recipients with the media content, and transmitting the media content along with information identifying the at least one of the authorized recipients associated therewith from the client device to a network accessible media repository for storage therein. The media content includes audio, video, and/or image content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Denny, Hong Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20080101580
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for providing Internet Call Waiting (ICW) Messaging Services. In an embodiment, a calling party places an incoming call to a called telephone number having an active ICW session and data connection. A telecommunications system allows a calling party to communicate an ICW message to a computer system engaged in the ICW session and data connection. The telecommunications system may also allow a called party (e.g., the user of the computer system) to communicate a response to the ICW message and, thus, allow interactive ICW messaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Linda Roberts, Edward Silver, Hong Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20080069313
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for monitoring calls routed to a telephone network-based voice mail system. When a subscriber receives a telephone call, a determination is made as to whether the call should be routed to the voice mail system. If call monitoring services are activated, a three-way communication is set up between the calling party, the voice mail system and the subscriber. The subscriber is bridged into the call on a listen-only basis, but upon command by the subscriber, the subscriber may answer the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Anita Simpson, Hong Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20080009239
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for establishing a two-way communication feedback path between a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes an input portion, a processor, a user interface, a control module, and a network interface. The input portion is configured to receive a signal transmitted by a transmitter and to convert the signal to an audio signal. The user interface is configured to receive an input command and to convey the input command to the processor. The processor executes a control module for processing the input command and generating a query in accordance with the input command. The network interface is configured for facilitating communication between the receiver and the transmitter via the network and the query is transmitted from the receiver to the transmitter via the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: AT&T BLS Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Nguyen, Linda Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080009240
    Abstract: A system including a digital radio broadcast station, a receiver, and a network. The digital radio broadcast station includes a transmitter and a server. The receiver is in communication with the digital radio broadcast transmitter and also includes a user interface for receiving user input commands comprising a request for information from the digital radio broadcast station. The receiver is configured to establish a two-way communication path between the receiver and the digital radio broadcast transmitter. The network is in communication with the server and the receiver for exchanging information therebetween. The request for information is provided to the server via the network and the server is configured to receive the request and transmit a response message to the receiver in accordance with the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: AT & T BLS Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Nguyen, Linda Roberts
  • Publication number: 20070238575
    Abstract: A planet carrier assembly has staking pockets for retention of the pinion pins. The staking pockets are substantially rectangular when viewed from the top view but display a ramp angle when viewed from the side view. The shape of the pocket provides for improved pinion pin retention within the planet carrier side plate while reducing the required staking forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Zhenrong Wang, Hong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7274905
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for establishing a two-way communication feedback path between a receiver and a transmitter. The receiver includes an input portion, a processor, a user interface, a control module, and a network interface. The input portion is configured to receive a signal transmitted by a transmitter and to convert the signal to an audio signal. The user interface is configured to receive an input command and to convey the input command to the processor. The processor executes a control module for processing the input command and generating a query in accordance with the input command. The network interface is configured for facilitating communication between the receiver and the transmitter via the network and the query is transmitted from the receiver to the transmitter via the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: AT & T BLS Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Nguyen, Linda Roberts
  • Patent number: 7274482
    Abstract: Digital photographs can be viewed on a television by inserting into the TV a Memory StickĀ® or other removable medium bearing the photos. Using the TV remote control, viewers can select photos for printing, as well as the quantity to be printed. Viewers can also cause only those photos that have been selected for printing to be displayed, to facilitate further refining the print list. Then, the removable medium can be removed from the TV and inserted into a photo printer to print the selected photos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sabrina Tai-Chen Yeh, Pamela Lynn Covarrubias, Hong Nguyen, Michael Donald McDermott
  • Patent number: 7274906
    Abstract: A system including a digital radio broadcast station, a receiver, and a network. The digital radio broadcast station includes a transmitter and a server. The receiver is in communication with the digital radio broadcast transmitter and also includes a user interface for receiving user input commands comprising a request for information from the digital radio broadcast station. The receiver is configured to establish a two-way communication path between the receiver and the digital radio broadcast transmitter. The network is in communication with the server and the receiver for exchanging information therebetween. The request for information is provided to the server via the network and the server is configured to receive the request and transmit a response message to the receiver in accordance with the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: AT & T BLS Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Nguyen, Linda Roberts
  • Publication number: 20070211915
    Abstract: Apparatus for operating home appliances using gesture recognition are disclosed. An image receiver receives a continuous stream of images of a gesture made within the image receiver's field of view. An image processor is connected to the image receiver for sampling the received stream of gesture images to form a gesture image sequence, and for recognizing whether the gesture image sequence corresponds to one of a predefined set of gestures. If the input gesture is recognized as being one of the predefined gestures, an operations processor, which is connected to the image processor, identifies a home appliance operation associated with the recognized gesture. An appliance controller is connected to the operations processor for causing the predefined home appliance operation to be performed. Home appliances and methods for operating home appliances using gesture recognition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Bellsouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Linda Roberts, Hong Nguyen, Edward Silver
  • Publication number: 20070206752
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a message in Caller-ID information are described. In one embodiment of the present invention, an applications server, such as service control point (SCP), substitutes a message for Caller-ID information when a switch serving the called party's line requests the Caller-ID information. An embodiment may also include an application that provides a user interface, for example, a web-enabled interface, to allow the subscriber to add or change the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Hong Nguyen, Edward Silver, Vernon Meadows
  • Patent number: D595303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Allan MacBeth, Ashish Garg, William Arthur Schupp, Robert G. Hansen, Michael Donald McDermott, Philip McKay, Hong Nguyen, George Edward Williams