Patents by Inventor John R. Dingler
John R. Dingler 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: 9037170Abstract: Approaches are provided for managing an electronic calendar using short message service (SMS). Specifically, an approach is provided that is implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions operable to receive an SMS text message including an SMS command to manage an electronic calendar with at least one pre-existing event. The SMS command includes an instruction to modify the at least one pre-existing event. The programming instructions are further operable to execute the SMS command such that the at least one pre-existing event is modified.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dario R. Abramskiehn, John R. Dingler, Blaine H. Dolph, Kelly E. Songer, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8971862Abstract: A location based service configured to route local advertising for streamed media and media blocking based on a location of the recipient. The method include detecting a location of a mobile user and routing streaming media of a local affiliate to a mobile device of the mobile user based on the detected location of the mobile user.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dingler, Stephen E. Jaffe, Christopher E. Holladay, Sri Ramanathan, Matthew A. Terry, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8966114Abstract: A system and method is provided for providing privacy and limited exposure services for location based services. The system includes at least one module configured to provide fictitious location or route information of a mobile user to selected users or group of users based on a mobile user provided profile.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: NNG LLCInventors: John R. Dingler, David C. Olds, Sri Ramanathan, Matthew A. Terry, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8958827Abstract: A location-based service system for providing messages to a recipient and, in particular, to transmission methods and systems for providing location data of a device to a location-based service system. A method of updating a location of a mobile device includes determining a location of the mobile device and, based on Internet accessibility of the mobile device, transmitting the location via Internet communication when Internet access is available and via SS7 communication when Internet access is unavailable.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dingler, David C. Olds, James R. Rudd, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Publication number: 20140206404Abstract: A system and method for sending text messages and, more particularly, a system and method for forcing SMS capable devices to communicate via SMS using, for example, SS7 protocol. A method includes providing a tag forcing a return text message to be sent via SS7 protocol. In use, the system and method is configured to force the use of SMS messages via the SS7 protocol. The system and method can be implemented over any network, for example, and any existing mobile device and related infrastructure can be modified to take advantage of the benefits and functionality of the system and method of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark D. DENNARD, John R. DINGLER, Eythan C. HOLLADAY, Jessica E. MARCEAU, Matthew B. TREVATHAN
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Patent number: 8787929Abstract: A location based service and method configured to provide a mechanism for delivering location to a subscribing user using a location queuing system. The method is implemented on a computing infrastructure and includes receiving one or more SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) messages with location information of a user. The method further includes publishing the location information to a location system queue with related timestamp information.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dingler, Mark D. Nielsen, Sri Ramanathan, Matthew A. Terry, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Publication number: 20140128106Abstract: A location-based service system for providing messages to a recipient and, in particular, to transmission methods and systems for providing location data of a device to a location-based service system. A method of updating a location of a mobile device includes determining a location of the mobile device and, based on Internet accessibility of the mobile device, transmitting the location via Internet communication when Internet access is available and via SS7 communication when Internet access is unavailable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: John R. DINGLER, David C. OLDS, James R. RUDD, Matthew B. TREVATHAN
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Patent number: 8712450Abstract: A system and method for sending text messages and, more particularly, a system and method for forcing SMS capable devices to communicate via SMS using, for example, SS7 protocol. A method comprises providing a tag forcing a return text message to be sent via SS7 protocol. In use, the system and method is configured to force the use of SMS messages via the SS7 protocol. The system and method can be implemented over any network, for example, and any existing mobile device and related infrastructure can be modified to take advantage of the benefits and functionality of the system and method of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Mark D. Dennard, John R. Dingler, Christopher Holladay, Jessica E. Marceau, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Publication number: 20140099980Abstract: Approaches are provided for managing an electronic calendar using short message service (SMS). Specifically, an approach is provided that is implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions operable to receive an SMS text message including an SMS command to manage an electronic calendar with at least one pre-existing event. The SMS command includes an instruction to modify the at least one pre-existing event. The programming instructions are further operable to execute the SMS command such that the at least one pre-existing event is modified.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Dario R. ABRAMSKIEHN, John R. DINGLER, Blaine H. DOLPH, Kelly E. SONGER, Matthew B. TREVATHAN
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Patent number: 8670534Abstract: A solution for initiating a telephonic connection is provided. A calling user can provide data identifying a receiving device and corresponding to a call message. In response to requesting initiation of the telephonic connection, the length of the call message can be determined, and a transmission solution for the call message can be selected based on the length. When the length is sufficiently short, the call message can be included in caller ID information for the telephonic connection. When the length is longer, the call message can be transmitted as a data message and initiation of the telephonic connection can subsequently take place after a delay.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Dario R. Abramskiehn, John R. Dingler, Blaine H. Dolph, Kelly E. Songer, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8634859Abstract: A location-based service system for providing messages to a recipient and, in particular, to transmission methods and systems for providing location data of a device to a location-based service system. A method of updating a location of a mobile device includes determining a location of the mobile device and, based on Internet accessibility of the mobile device, transmitting the location via Internet communication when Internet access is available and via SS7 communication when Internet access is unavailable.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dingler, David C. Olds, James R. Rudd, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Publication number: 20130308631Abstract: An architecture and method is provided for call routing using both IMS and non-IMS frameworks. The method includes receiving presence information of a third party from a non-IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network device. The method further includes routing the third party to at least one callee designated device based on configurable preferences provided by the callee and correlated to presence information using an IMS compliant component. The method additionally includes providing a charging record for the routing on an IMS complaint charging platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: John R. DINGLER, Sri RAMANATHAN, Matthew A. TERRY, Matthew B. TREVATHAN
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Publication number: 20130295966Abstract: A location-based service system for providing messages to a recipient and, in particular, to transmission methods and systems for providing location data of a device to a location-based service system. A method of updating a location of a mobile device includes determining a location of the mobile device and, based on Internet accessibility of the mobile device, transmitting the location via Internet communication when Internet access is available and via SS7 communication when Internet access is unavailable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: John R. DINGLER, David C. OLDS, James R. RUDD, Matthew B. TREVATHAN
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Publication number: 20130282412Abstract: A system and method for providing reservation services to users of mobile devices. The system is implemented in a reservation computer device having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable medium. The reservation computer device is operable to prioritize a reservation schedule of a service establishment based on a route and projected arrival time of one or more subscribing users such that earlier arriving users and users that have already arrived at the service establishment are given priority in the reservation schedule regardless of prearranged reservations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: John R. Dingler, David C. Olds, James R. Rudd, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8542674Abstract: An architecture and method is provided for call routing using both IMS and non-IMS frameworks. The method includes receiving presence information of a third party from a non-IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network device. The method further includes routing the third party to at least one callee designated device based on configurable preferences provided by the callee and correlated to presence information using an IMS compliant component. The method additionally includes providing a charging record for the routing on an IMS complaint charging platform.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dingler, Sri Ramanathan, Matthew A. Terry, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Publication number: 20130219021Abstract: Method, computer program product and computer system for predictive caching for telecommunication towers having associated local servers, using propagation of identification of items of high demand data at a geographic level comprising the steps of: receiving within a region at least one request for an item of data made by a user device to a local server associated with a telecommunication tower within the region; and determining if the request is for an item of high demand data. If the item is identified as high threshold data, instructing the local servers within the region to cache the item of data; and if the item is identified as second threshold high demand data, sending an indication to at least one centralized server in an adjacent region, such that the centralized server in the adjacent region causes the local servers within the adjacent region to cache the item of data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Arup Acharya, Anthony J. Allegri, John R. Dingler, Sri Ramanathan, Matthew A. Terry, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8515445Abstract: A location-based service system for providing messages to a recipient and, in particular, to transmission methods and systems for providing location data of a device to a location-based service system. A method of updating a location of a mobile device includes determining a location of the mobile device and, based on Internet accessibility of the mobile device, transmitting the location via Internet communication when Internet access is available and via SS7 communication when Internet access is unavailable.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dingler, David C. Olds, James R. Rudd, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Patent number: 8472979Abstract: A system and method for providing reservation services to users of mobile devices. The system is implemented in a reservation computer device having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable medium. The reservation computer device is operable to prioritize a reservation schedule of a service establishment based on a route and projected arrival time of one or more subscribing users such that earlier arriving users and users that have already arrived at the service establishment are given priority in the reservation schedule regardless of prearranged reservations.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John R. Dingler, David C. Olds, James R. Rudd, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Publication number: 20130136246Abstract: A solution for initiating a telephonic connection is provided. A calling user can provide data identifying a receiving device and corresponding to a call message. In response to requesting initiation of the telephonic connection, the length of the call message can be determined, and a transmission solution for the call message can be selected based on the length. When the length is sufficiently short, the call message can be included in caller ID information for the telephonic connection. When the length is longer, the call message can be transmitted as a data message and initiation of the telephonic connection can subsequently take place after a delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Dario R. Abramskiehn, John R. Dingler, Blaine H. Dolph, Kelly E. Songer, Matthew B. Trevathan
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Publication number: 20120330543Abstract: A system and method is provided for providing privacy and limited exposure services for location based services. The system includes at least one module configured to provide fictitious location or route information of a mobile user to selected users or group of users based on a mobile user provided profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: John R. DINGLER, David C. OLDS, Sri RAMANATHAN, Matthew A. TERRY, Matthew B. TREVATHAN