Patents by Inventor JOHN T. STUPKA

JOHN T. STUPKA 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).

  • Managing multiple radio access bearers in a single handset
    Patent number: 10194396
    Abstract: A method for managing a voice call while simultaneously running a data application on a handset having a display includes determining whether the display on the handset is on or off; and if the display is off, then suspending data transfer supporting the data application. Other conditions for suspending data transfer include whether an application is in the foreground of the display; whether the handset is in proximity to a user's head, or if network reception quality exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Arthur R. Brisebois, William Neil Feidt, John T. Stupka
  • MANAGING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS BEARERS IN A SINGLE HANDSET
    Publication number: 20160337977
    Abstract: A method for managing a voice call while simultaneously running a data application on a handset having a display includes determining whether the display on the handset is on or off; and if the display is off, then suspending data transfer supporting the data application. Other conditions for suspending data transfer include whether an application is in the foreground of the display; whether the handset is in proximity to a user's head, or if network reception quality exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Arthur R. Brisebois, William Neil Feidt, John T. Stupka
  • Managing multiple radio access bearers in a single handset
    Patent number: 9432945
    Abstract: A method for managing a voice call while simultaneously running a data application on a handset having a display includes determining whether the display on the handset is on or off; and if the display is off, then suspending data transfer supporting the data application. Other conditions for suspending data transfer include whether an application is in the foreground of the display; whether the handset is in proximity to a user's head, or if network reception quality exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Arthur R. Brisebois, William Neil Feidt, John T. Stupka
  • Managing Multiple Radio Access Bearers In A Single Handset
    Publication number: 20150189599
    Abstract: A method for managing a voice call while simultaneously running a data application on a handset having a display includes determining whether the display on the handset is on or off; and if the display is off, then suspending data transfer supporting the data application. Other conditions for suspending data transfer include whether an application is in the foreground of the display; whether the handset is in proximity to a user's head, or if network reception quality exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Arthur R. Brisebois, William Neil Feidt, John T. Stupka
  • Method for managing multiple radio access bearers in a single handset
    Patent number: 8983443
    Abstract: A method for managing a voice call while simultaneously running a data application on a handset having a display includes determining whether the display on the handset is on or off; and if the display is off, then suspending data transfer supporting the data application. Other conditions for suspending data transfer include whether an application is in the foreground of the display; whether the handset is in proximity to a user's head, or if network reception quality exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Brisebois, William N. Feidt, John T. Stupka
  • Method for managing multiple radio access bearers in a single handset
    Patent number: 8437748
    Abstract: A method for managing a voice call while simultaneously running a data application on a handset having a display includes determining whether the display on the handset is on or off; and if the display is off, then suspending data transfer supporting the data application. Other conditions for suspending data transfer include whether an application is in the foreground of the display; whether the handset is in proximity to a user's head, or if network reception quality exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Brisebois, William Neil Feidt, John T. Stupka
  • METHOD FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE RADIO ACCESS BEARERS IN A SINGLE HANDSET
    Publication number: 20120009930
    Abstract: A method for managing a voice call while simultaneously running a data application on a handset having a display includes determining whether the display on the handset is on or off; and if the display is off, then suspending data transfer supporting the data application. Other conditions for suspending data transfer include whether an application is in the foreground of the display; whether the handset is in proximity to a user's head, or if network reception quality exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: ARTHUR BRISEBOIS, WILLIAM NEIL FEIDT, JOHN T. STUPKA