Patents by Inventor Joel G. Mason

Joel G. Mason 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: 10192240
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a call are disclosed. One example method may include receiving a request at a server for dealer information. The request may be initiated by a user via his or her mobile station. The example method may also include determining whether there is user preference information and user location information included in the request. The information may be used to limit the amount of search results to increase relevancy. The method may also include searching a database for at least one dealer based on the user preference information and the user location information, and transferring the at least one dealer information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Jacobs, Joel G. Mason, Andrew Lawrence Groothuis
  • Patent number: 9978081
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a call are disclosed. One example method may include receiving a request at a server for dealer information. The request may be initiated by a user via his or her mobile station. The example method may also include determining whether there is user preference information and user location information included in the request. The information may be used to limit the amount of search results to increase relevancy. The method may also include searching a database for at least one dealer based on the user preference information and the user location information, and transferring the at least one dealer information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Jacobs, Joel G. Mason, Andrew Lawrence Groothuis
  • Patent number: 9633369
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a call are disclosed. One example method may include receiving a request at a server for dealer information. The request may be initiated by a user via his or her mobile station. The example method may also include determining whether there is user preference information and user location information included in the request. The information may be used to limit the amount of search results to increase relevancy. The method may also include searching a database for at least one dealer based on the user preference information and the user location information, and transferring the at least one dealer information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Jacobs, Joel G. Mason, Andrew Lawrence Groothuis
  • Patent number: 9148509
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for tracking, reconciling, and reporting on data representing Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones and voice signals communicated between call center and users during interactions therebetween. The system may include a data store adapted to store the DTMF data and a text corresponding to the voice data; a transcription process receiving data representing the voice signal and converting it into corresponding text; a report generation process obtaining the DTMF data and the text, transmitting a report containing the same to a client, and updating the date store accordingly; and a reconciliation process receiving data enabling reconciliation of data as tracked by the call center and as tracked by an entity other than the call center. The transcription process may operate as a third-party or an in-house entity relative to the at least one call center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle L. Steinbeck, Joel G. Mason
  • Patent number: 9143895
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a call are disclosed. One example method may include receiving a request at a server for dealer information. The request may be initiated by a user via his or her mobile station. The example method may also include determining whether there is user preference information and user location information included in the request. The information may be used to limit the amount of search results to increase relevancy. The method may also include searching a database for at least one dealer based on the user preference information and the user location information, and transferring the at least one dealer information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Jacobs, Joel G. Mason, Andrew Lawrence Groothuis
  • Patent number: 8983503
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a call are disclosed. One example method may include receiving a request at a server for dealer information. The request may be initiated by a user via his or her mobile station. The example method may also include determining whether there is user preference information and user location information included in the request. The information may be used to limit the amount of search results to increase relevancy. The method may also include searching a database for at least one dealer based on the user preference information and the user location information, and transferring the at least one dealer information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Jacobs, Joel G. Mason, Andrew Lawrence Groothius
  • Patent number: 8837708
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for tracking, reconciling, and reporting on data representing Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones and voice signals communicated between call center and users during interactions therebetween. The system may include a data store adapted to store the DTMF data and a text corresponding to the voice data; a transcription process receiving data representing the voice signal and converting it into corresponding text; a report generation process obtaining the DTMF data and the text, transmitting a report containing the same to a client, and updating the date store accordingly; and a reconciliation process receiving data enabling reconciliation of data as tracked by the call center and as tracked by an entity other than the call center. The transcription process may operate as a third-party or an in-house entity relative to the at least one call center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle L. Steinbeck, Joel G. Mason
  • Patent number: 8472610
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for tracking, reconciling, and reporting on data representing Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones and voice signals communicated between call center and users during interactions therebetween. The system may include a data store adapted to store the DTMF data and a text corresponding to the voice data; a transcription process receiving data representing the voice signal and converting it into corresponding text; a report generation process obtaining the DTMF data and the text, transmitting a report containing the same to a client, and updating the date store accordingly; and a reconciliation process receiving data enabling reconciliation of data as tracked by the call center and as tracked by an entity other than the call center. The transcription process may operate as a third-party or an in-house entity relative to the at least one call center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle L Steinbeck, Joel G Mason
  • Patent number: 8412235
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of processing a call are disclosed. One example method may include receiving a request at a server for dealer information. The request may be initiated by a user via his or her mobile station. The example method may also include determining whether there is user preference information and user location information included in the request. The information may be used to limit the amount of search results to increase relevancy. The method may also include searching a database for at least one dealer based on the user preference information and the user location information, and transferring the at least one dealer information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela J. Jacobs, Joel G. Mason, Andrew Lawrence Groothuis
  • Patent number: 8019074
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for tracking, reconciling, and reporting on data representing Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones and voice signals communicated between call center and users during interactions therebetween. The system may include a data store adapted to store the DTMF data and a text corresponding to the voice data; a transcription process receiving data representing the voice signal and converting it into corresponding text; a report generation process obtaining the DTMF data and the text, transmitting a report containing the same to a client, and updating the date store accordingly; and a reconciliation process receiving data enabling reconciliation of data as tracked by the call center and as tracked by an entity other than the call center. The transcription process may operate as a third-party or an in-house entity relative to the at least one call center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle L Steinbeck, Joel G Mason
  • Patent number: 7529362
    Abstract: Automated, computer-based systems, method, and computer-readable media for tracking, reconciling, and reporting on data representing Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones and voice signals communicated between call center and users during interactions therebetween. The system can include a data store adapted to store the DTMF data and converted text corresponding to the voice signals; a transcription process receiving data representing the voice signal and converting it into corresponding text; a report generation process obtaining the DTMF data and the text, transmitting a report containing the same to a client, and updating the data store accordingly; and a reconciliation process receiving data enabling reconciliation of data as tracked by the call center and as tracked by an entity other than the call center. Methods provided by the invention can be practiced using the systems described herein or with other systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Michelle L. Steinbeck, Joel G. Mason