Patents by Inventor Jeff Gough
Jeff Gough 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: 10901611Abstract: A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Ming Ligh, Paulo S. T. Chow, Valerie Goulart, Anthony Giardini, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough, Patrick Carney
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Publication number: 20190317663Abstract: A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Ming Ligh, Paulo S.T. Chow, Valerie Goulart, Anthony Giardini, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough, Patrick Carney
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Patent number: 10416878Abstract: A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Ming Ligh, Paulo S. T. Chow, Valerie Goulart, Anthony Giardini, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough, Patrick Carney
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Publication number: 20170123650Abstract: A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Ming Ligh, Paulo S.T. Chow, Valerie Goulart, Anthony Giardini, Georgiana Gormely, Jeff Gough, Patrick Carney
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Patent number: 9531869Abstract: A system and method for providing context information along with a voice call is disclosed. In some examples, a calling device receives context information from a user and transmits the context information when establishing a voice call with the user. The context information may include various types of media, such as pictures or videos taken by a calling device. In some examples, a destination mobile device receives a voice call that does have context information and sends a request to a calling mobile device for information related to the voice call.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Andrea Small, Sinclair Temple, Patrick Carney, Maura Hoven, Valerie Goulart, Ming Ligh, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough
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Patent number: 9508059Abstract: A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Ming Ligh, Paulo S. T. Chow, Valerie Goulart, Anthony Giardini, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough, Patrick Carney
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Patent number: 9401744Abstract: A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a “tap” or “tapping.” When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Georgiana Gormley, Winston Wang, Robert Buck, Valerie Goulart, Jeff Gough, Barb Brindle, Patrick Carney, Paulo Chow
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Publication number: 20150222747Abstract: A system and method for providing context information along with a voice call is disclosed. In some examples, a calling device receives context information from a user and transmits the context information when establishing a voice call with the user. The context information may include various types of media, such as pictures or videos taken by a calling device. In some examples, a destination mobile device receives a voice call that does have context information and sends a request to a calling mobile device for information related to the voice call.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: T-MOBILE USA, INC.Inventors: Andrea Small, Sinclair Temple, Patrick Carney, Maura Collins, Valerie Goulart, Ming Ligh, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough
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Publication number: 20150180547Abstract: A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a “tap” or “tapping.” When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Georgiana Gormley, Winston Wang, Robert Buck, Valerie Goulart, Jeff Gough, Barb Brindle, Patrick Carney, Paulo Chow
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Patent number: 9008631Abstract: A system and method for providing context information along with a voice call is disclosed. In some examples, a calling device receives context information from a user and transmits the context information when establishing a voice call with the user. The context information may include various types of media, such as pictures or videos taken by a calling device. In some examples, a destination mobile device receives a voice call that does have context information and sends a request to a calling mobile device for information related to the voice call.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Andrea Small, Sinclair Temple, Patrick Carney, Maura Collins, Valerie Goulart, Ming Ligh, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough
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Patent number: 8918050Abstract: A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a “tap” or “tapping.” When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Georgiana Gormley, Winston Wang, Robert Buck, Valerie Goulart, Jeff Gough, Barb Brindle, Patrick Carney, Paulo S. T. Chow
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Publication number: 20140120834Abstract: A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a “tap” or “tapping.” When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Georgiana Gormley, Winston Wang, Robert Buck, Valerie Goulart, Jeff Gough
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Patent number: 8565676Abstract: A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a ‘tap’ or ‘tapping.’ When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Georgiana Gormley, Winston Wang, Robert Buck, Valerie Goulart, Jeff Gough, Barb Brindle, Patrick Carney, Paulo S. T. Chow
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Publication number: 20110319016Abstract: A user can initiate the transmission of data on a mobile device by making physical contact with another device. The physical contact can be any type of physical touch that is referred to as a ‘tap’ or ‘tapping.’ When a tap is detected by a device, the device may initiate near field communication (NFC) with the other tapping device. NFC may be used to communicate data between the two devices, or NFC may be used to exchange sufficient information to allow the devices to establish a communication channel via another communication link. In some embodiments, an NFC-enabled mobile device can be used to gather group data relating to users having mobile devices that are within NFC range of one another and which initiate the aggregation of group data by the tapping of three or more devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: T-Mobile USA, Inc.Inventors: Georgiana Gormley, Winston Wang, Robert Buck, Valerie Goulart, Jeff Gough, Barb Brindle, Patrick Carney, Paulo S.T. Chow
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Publication number: 20100279666Abstract: A system and method for providing context information along with a voice call is disclosed. In some examples, a calling device receives context information from a user and transmits the context information when establishing a voice call with the user. The context information may include various types of media, such as pictures or videos taken by a calling device. In some examples, a destination mobile device receives a voice call that does have context information and sends a request to a calling mobile device for information related to the voice call.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Andrea Small, Sinclair Temple, Patrick Carney, Maura Collins, Valerie Goulart, Ming Ligh, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough
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Publication number: 20090271712Abstract: A messaging device allows a user to initiate communication to recipients via a graphical user interface. In some embodiments, messages are composed by a user via a touchscreen display. Pre-existing messages may also be retrieved by the user via the display. Icons representing potential message recipients are displayed, and the user may deliver a message to a recipient by associating the message with the icon that represents the desired recipient, such as by a drag-and-drop or pop-and-hop motion. In addition, the user may indicate to which of the recipient's various electronic devices or services the message is to be delivered. In some embodiments, the user may deliver the message to a group of recipients.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Ming Ligh, Paulo S.T. Chow, Valerie Goulart, Anthony Giardini, Georgiana Gormley, Jeff Gough, Patrick Carney