Patents by Inventor Johnnie Irving Johnson

Johnnie Irving Johnson 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).

  • Method, apparatus, computer-readable media and user interface for annunciating problems in a system
    Patent number: 7107496
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable media and user interface for annunciating problems in a system. The method involves producing signals for concurrently indicating a plurality of system problems and problem priority information associated with the system problems based on data representing system conditions. Such signals may be used to drive a display device. Operator input signals may be received to permit selection of a particular problem for which details are provided. The indication of priority information assists a system manager or operator to quickly prioritize system problems according to different perspectives provided by different priority information. Optionally, the operator can also view any of the detailed information related to the particular system problem, which may include alarm information, performance degradation information, service violation information, or penalties or lost income, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Tommaso D'Ippolito, Blair Edward Paul Moxon, Johnnie Irving Johnson, Joseph Eytan Benedek, Douglas Edward Talbott, Joseph John Di Vittorio
  • Telephone handset
    Patent number: D408825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Northern Telecom Limited
    Inventors: Johnnie Irving Johnson, Norman M. Ladouceur
  • Display adjunct for a telephone base
    Patent number: D417222
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Corporation
    Inventors: Johnnie Irving Johnson, Paul John Koens, Dean Boggia