Patents by Inventor John Potts
John Potts 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: 8655317Abstract: The disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for determining a position of a mobile communication device by communicating with the device via a Short Messaging System (SMS). A location query is submitted to an SMS center, which formats a first SMS message for delivery to the device. The first SMS message is delivered to a designated SMS port on the device. A location logic on the device receives the SMS via the SMS port, extracts the location query, and attempts to calculate a location from received satellite signals. The calculated location is submitted back to the SMS server, either to be forwarded to the location server, or to a network element or device that submitted the location query to the SMS center in the first place. Assistance data may additionally be delivered to the mobile communication device via the SMS port.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, John Potts Davis, III, Jay Daryl Rector
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Patent number: 8634804Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to billing users of a telecommunication network. A billing server is in communication with a geo-fence database. The geo-fence database contains a plurality of geo-fences. Some geo-fences are associated with a single mobile communication devices, such as a home geo-fence, work geo-fence, etc., while other geo-fences are global, such as a stadium geo-fence, toll geo-fence, etc. When a mobile communication device enters the perimeter of a geo-fence, a billing server changes the billing rate at which connections are billed to the user account or bills another user account. The mobile communication device may send a ticket code to the billing server for a reduced billing rate while within a geo-fence. If a mobile communication device enters a toll geo-fence, then the billing server charges the user account for the toll.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, John Potts Davis, III, Jay Daryl Rector
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Patent number: 8630622Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which authorize applications to access location-determining technologies on user devices and on service provider networks. An A-GPS agent resident on the device acts as an interface between applications requesting access to the user's location from the A-GPS chipset and helps to coordinate connections between the A-GPS chipset and the Assistance Server. Introduced into the network maintained by the service provider is a verification server running an application identification engine which determines if the request for preliminary location information engendered by the requesting application is approved.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Jay Daryl Rector, John Potts Davis, III, Justin Michael Anthony McNamara
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Publication number: 20130300582Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for identifying a driver within a vehicle using short range wireless communication in order to ticket or alert the driver in response to a traffic infraction by the driver. In exemplary embodiments, a short range wireless communication device registers drivers of vehicles at a certain location. The registration captures a unique identifier for each driver at the location from the driver's wireless communication device. When a vehicle commits a traffic infraction, the unique identifier is used to reference a database to determine the identity and address of the driver. The driver may then be sent a notification of the infraction as well as payment options directly to the wireless communication device of the driver. In some embodiments, a smart vehicle acts as a proxy to capture the unique identifier from the driver's wireless communication device and communicates with the short range wireless communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, John Potts Davis, III, Jay Daryl Rector
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Patent number: 8575404Abstract: Monitoring and recycling gases from acetic acid hydrogenation reaction to maintain a constant pressure in the hydrogenation reaction system. Purging of the vapor stream comprising hydrogen may be limited or reduced. Further purging of the by-product may be from the dissolved by-product gases.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Radmila Jevtic, Victor J. Johnston, R. Jay Warner, John Potts, Stephen Kerlegon
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Publication number: 20130288678Abstract: A femto cell service framework is employed for registration, activation, and provisioning of femtocell service. An account management service enables femtocell account creation, and registration thereof. Registration includes validation of wireless coverage for a location of operation of a femto AP, and validation of availability enhanced 911 (E911) service. As part of registration provisioning, record(s) are updated to indicate registration status. Connection of femto AP to a network interface triggers activation process; the femto AP delivers an activation request. A femto network validates registration of the connected femto AP and conducts a location tolerance check of a received actual location of the femto AP and a registered location. Upon tolerance validation, a cell identifier and radio frequency channel(s) are assigned to femto AP. When femto AP radiates wireless signal, network activation status indicators are provisioned. Handling of errors that arise during registration or activation is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Robert Wayne Lott, Ravindra Babu Gurajala, Kurt Donald Huber, Judson John Flynn, William Gordon Mansfield, Jefferey Thomas Seymour, Rahul Neelakantan, Thomas Joseph Pitassi, John Potts Davis, Alfreda Downie, Stephen Leon Favor, Brian Keith Rainer, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Victoria Collier, William Adams, Glen Zdroik, Gerald V. Porter, Daniela Pechova Diefenbach, Robert Bryon Chambers, David Raymond Glass, Ewa Monika Reppling Sack, Liane F. Rulifson
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Publication number: 20130244628Abstract: In some embodiments of the present disclosure the location of a mobile device can be used to manage a user's electronic address book and connect a user to various members of a directory.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: John Potts Davis, III, Jeffrey Clinton Mikan, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Stephen Thomas Hardin, Venson M. Shaw
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Patent number: 8504032Abstract: System(s) and method(s) are provided for a femto cell service framework for registration, activation, and provisioning of femtocell service. An account management service enables femtocell account creation, and registration thereof. Registration includes validation of wireless coverage for a location of operation of a femto AP, and validation of availability enhanced 911 (E911) service. As part of registration provisioning, record(s) are updated to indicate registration status. Connection of femto AP to a network interface triggers activation process; the femto AP delivers an activation request. A femto network validates registration of the connected femto AP and conducts a location tolerance check of a received actual location of the femto AP and a registered location. Upon tolerance validation, a cell identifier and radio frequency channel(s) are assigned to femto AP. When femto AP radiates wireless signal, network activation status indicators are provisioned.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Robert Wayne Lott, Ravindra Babu Gurajala, Kurt Donald Huber, Judson John Flynn, William Gordon Mansfield, Jefferey Thomas Seymour, Rahul Neelakantan, Thomas Joseph Pitassi, John Potts Davis, Alfreda Downie, Stephen Leon Favor, Brian Keith Rainer, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Victoria Collier, William Adams, Glen Zdroik, Gerald V. Porter, Daniela Pechova Diefenbach, Robert Bryon Chambers, David Raymond Glass, Ewa Monika Reppling Sack, Liane F. Rulifson
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Patent number: 8493234Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for identifying a driver within a vehicle using short range wireless communication in order to ticket or alert the driver in response to a traffic infraction by the driver. In exemplary embodiments, a short range wireless communication device registers drivers of vehicles at a certain location. The registration captures a unique identifier for each driver at the location from the driver's wireless communication device. When a vehicle commits a traffic infraction, the unique identifier is used to reference a database to determine the identity and address of the driver. The driver may then be sent a notification of the infraction as well as payment options. This notification may be sent directly to the wireless communication device of the driver. In embodiments of the present invention, a smart vehicle acts as a proxy to capture the unique identifier from the driver's wireless communication device and communicates with the short range wireless communication device.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, John Potts Davis, III, Jay Daryl Rector
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Patent number: 8478309Abstract: Communication with a member of a class is established based on the location of a mobile device initiating the communication and the physical address of the member. A class can include members that share common attributes, characteristics, and/or traits. Example classes can include business types (e.g., restaurants), brand names (BEST BUY®, COMPUSA®), services, etc. To establish the communication, the mobile device provides a message to set up a call. Upon receipt of the call setup message, a particular member of the class is selected from members of the class based on the location of the mobile device sending the call setup message and the physical addresses of members of the class. Upon determination of the particular member, communication is established between the mobile device and the particular member.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: John Potts Davis, III, Jeffrey Clinton Mikan, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Stephen Thomas Hardin, Venson M. Shaw
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Patent number: 8391893Abstract: The disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for determining a position of a mobile communication device by communicating with the device via a Short Messaging System (SMS). A location query is submitted to an SMS center, which formats a first SMS message for delivery to the device. The first SMS message is delivered to a designated SMS port on the device. A location logic on the device receives the SMS via the SMS port, extracts the location query, and attempts to calculate a location from received satellite signals. The calculated location is submitted back to the SMS server, either to be forwarded to the location server, or to a network element or device that submitted the location query to the SMS center in the first place. Assistance data may additionally be delivered to the mobile communication device via the SMS port.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, John Potts Davis, III, Jay Daryl Rector
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Patent number: 8338650Abstract: Catalysts and processes for forming catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. The catalyst comprises palladium and chromium on a support.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Victor J. Johnston, Barbara Kimmich, John Potts, Heiko Weiner, James H. Zink, Josefina T. Chapman, Laiyuan Chen, Radmila Jevtic
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Patent number: 8331225Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to implementing location-based quality of service (QoS) for applications running over a mobile communications network. A user sets up one or more “geofenced area(s)” delimited by position coordinates and associated with their mobile computing device. Also associated with each geofenced area is a “QoS Profile” listing a plurality of requested QoS attributes for traffic going to/from the user's mobile computing device or specific applications running on his/her mobile computing device over the mobile communications network. When the user enters a particular geofenced area associated with their mobile computing device, the QoS Profile associated with that geofenced area is loaded as the active QoS Profile for the mobile computing device. Additionally, as part of their QoS Profiles, a user optionally sets up other conditions which trigger changes in requested QoS attributes for their traffic over the mobile communications network.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: AT&T Mobility II, LLCInventors: Jay Daryl Rector, John Potts Davis, III, Justin Michael Anthony McNamara
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Patent number: 8280791Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for identifying a driver versus a passenger within a smart vehicle. This involves a determination of the relative positions of the wireless communication devices within the smart vehicle using near-field communication (NFC) or GPS, AGPS, etc. The wireless communication device detected closest to the driver seat is assumed to be the device owned by the driver. Once identified, the driver can be billed for tolls and other road services, based on the location of the smart vehicle. For instance, as the smart vehicle approaches a toll, a notification can be sent to all of the wireless communication devices. A response from a particular wireless communication device will result in the corresponding user's account being billed for the toll. Further, the smart vehicle can communicate with near-field transceivers placed, for instance, alongside a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: John Potts Davis, III, Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, Jay Daryl Rector
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Publication number: 20120046970Abstract: A controlled substance distribution system may include a controlling entity having a database. The database may include data associated with a patient, an amount of a controlled substance that the patient is authorized to receive, and an amount of the controlled substance that the patient has already received during a time period. The system may include a token having a unique identifier. The data may include data that is associated with the unique identifier. The system may include a dispensing center having a computing device in communication with the controlling entity. The computing device may be configured to obtain the unique identifier from the token, transmit the unique identifier and a request for the controlled substance to the controlling entity, receive an indication of whether or not the request is allowed, and authorize a dispensing event in response to the request if the indication indicates that the request is allowed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Thomas John Potts, Thomas Ian Potts
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Publication number: 20120010441Abstract: Monitoring and recycling gases from acetic acid hydrogenation reaction to maintain a constant pressure in the hydrogenation reaction system. Purging of the vapor stream comprising hydrogen may be limited or reduced. Further purging of the by-product may be from the dissolved by-product gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Radmila Jevtic, Victor J. Johnston, R. Jay Warner, John Potts, Stephen Kerlegon
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Publication number: 20110282110Abstract: Catalysts and processes for forming catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. The catalyst comprises palladium and chromium on a support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Victor J. Johnston, Barbara Kimmich, John Potts, Heiko Weiner, James H. Zink, Josefina T. Chapman, Laiyuan Chen, Radmila Jevtic
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Publication number: 20110263910Abstract: Catalysts and processes for forming copper catalysts for use in hydrogenating acetic acid to form ethanol. The catalyst may also comprise a second metal selected from the group consisting of chromium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, silver, tungsten, vanadium, and zinc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Celanese International CorporationInventors: Victor J. Johnston, Barbara Kimmich, John Potts, Heiko Weiner, James H. Zink, Josefina T. Chapman, Laiyuan Chen, Radmila Jevtic
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Publication number: 20110140962Abstract: The disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for approximating the location of a mobile communication device. A base station transceiver (BTS) broadcasts assistance data across a control channel. The assistance data is received by a mobile communication device in communication with the BTS. The assistance data includes location information for the BTS, and Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) information associated with the BTS. The assistance data can be broadcast by incorporating these fields in a control channel between the BTS and the mobile communication device. A-GPS devices correlate the received assistance data with a GPS almanac in order to connect to a set of positioning satellites. Devices without a GPS receiver or devices unable to connect to a satellite correlate the received assistance data to a known approximate location, by referring to a database stored on the device or on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, John Potts Davis, III, Stephen Thomas Hardin, Jay Daryl Rector
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Publication number: 20110143774Abstract: The disclosure provides devices, systems, and methods for determining a position of a mobile communication device by communicating with the device via a Short Messaging System (SMS). A location query is submitted to an SMS center, which formats a first SMS message for delivery to the device. The first SMS message is delivered to a designated SMS port on the device. A location logic on the device receives the SMS via the SMS port, extracts the location query, and attempts to calculate a location from received satellite signals. The calculated location is submitted back to the SMS server, either to be forwarded to the location server, or to a network element or device that submitted the location query to the SMS center in the first place. Assistance data may additionally be delivered to the mobile communication device via the SMS port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Justin Michael Anthony McNamara, John Potts Davis, III, Jay Daryl Rector