Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Stone

Jeffrey M. Stone 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: 9386395
    Abstract: A processor-implemented method is provided. The method comprises determining that a portable electronic device is within a coverage area of a local wireless communication network. The method also comprises automatically sending information about accessing the local wireless communication network to a mobile wireless communication network. The method also comprises receiving a request to access the local wireless communication network from the portable electronic device, wherein the request comprises at least some of the information about accessing the local wireless communication network. The method also comprises transmitting an interface pack to the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Jason R. Delker, Lars J. Hacking, Sei Y. Ng, Jeffrey M. Stone, Peter S. Syromiatnikov
  • Patent number: 8838087
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided comprising a processor, a memory, and a provisioning application that detects that the portable electronic device has powered on and received activation for wireless services. The portable electronic device receives a first input selecting installation of an interface pack on the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device receives the interface pack from a remote software distribution site, wherein the interface pack comprises a software installer, a first user application, and a second user application. The portable electronic device also executes the software installer wherein the software installer installs the first user application and installs the second user application on the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Jason R. Delker, Sei Y. Ng, Jeffrey M. Stone, Peter S. Syromiatnikov
  • Patent number: 8583091
    Abstract: A processor-implemented method is provided. The method comprises determining that a portable electronic device is within a coverage area of a local wireless communication network. The method also comprises automatically sending information about accessing the local wireless communication network to a mobile wireless communication network. The method also comprises receiving a request to access the local wireless communication network from the portable electronic device, wherein the request comprises at least some of the information about accessing the local wireless communication network. The method also comprises transmitting an interface pack to the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Jason R. Delker, Lars J. Hacking, Sei Y. Ng, Jeffrey M. Stone, Peter S. Syromiatnikov
  • Patent number: 8126782
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for performing automated location integrated ordering of products and services at an event. This may be accomplished through placing product orders to one or more vendors using a portable electronic device, wherein upon placing an order, event-specific location information stored on the portable electronic device may be sent along with the order. Upon fulfilling the order, the products may be delivered to the event-specific location information. In addition to performing product ordering, the portable electronic device may also be used to remotely sign up for or check the status of event-specific services or activities. Also, the portable electronic device may be used to locate event services, activities, or attendees and provide a map or directions from the event-specific location to the event service, activity, or attendee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin K. Zhu, Jeffrey M. Stone, Sei Y. Ng