Patents by Inventor Karrie J. Hanson

Karrie J. Hanson 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: 8893054
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to conveying gestures associated with commands by displaying images that a user associates with a gesture. Upon performance of the gesture, the commands are carried out by a device, system, etc. For example, a mobile device displays a gesture icon of a hammer. The gesture icon is labeled with a command. When a user makes a downward motion with the forearm, the mobile device senses that gesture through a gesture sensor. The mobile device interprets the gesture and executes the command in the label of the gesture icon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian Amento, Karrie J. Hanson, Kevin A. Li
  • Publication number: 20120151420
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to conveying gestures associated with commands by displaying images that a user associates with a gesture. Upon performance of the gesture, the commands are carried out by a device, system, etc. For example, a mobile device displays a gesture icon of a hammer. The gesture icon is labeled with a command. When a user makes a downward motion with the forearm, the mobile device senses that gesture through a gesture sensor. The mobile device interprets the gesture and executes the command in the label of the gesture icon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian Amento, Karrie J. Hanson, Kevin A. Li
  • Patent number: 7881449
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method for providing notification of an incoming call from the calling party to the called party. The method includes receiving a request to connect the call from the calling party to plurality of end devices of the called party. A profile information associated with the called party is retrieved. The profile information includes data on plurality of the end devices provisioned to be alerted upon connection of the incoming call and on instructions for alerting the end devices in a specific sequence. Additionally, the end devices of the incoming call are alerted in accordance with the specific sequence which would be either parallel ringing order or sequential ringing order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Karrie J. Hanson, Gerald M. Karam, Gregory W. Bond, Healfdene H. Goguen, Donnie Henderson, Pamela Zave
  • Patent number: 7164762
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for managing calls for a subscriber, including accessing a calling plan while the subscriber is in an existing active call with at least one other party. The call is placed or received by the subscriber at a first device. At least one service feature of the calling plan is invoked during the active call. This service feature includes an add callers feature for adding at least one additional party to the existing active call between the subscriber and the other party. The service feature additionally includes a transfer devices feature for transferring the existing active call to at least one additional device of the subscriber and hanging up on the first device by the subscriber to confirm the transfer of the call to the additional device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventors: Karrie J. Hanson, Gerald M. Karam, Eric Cheung, Healfdene H. Goguen, Kermit Hal Purdy
  • Patent number: 5620558
    Abstract: The linewidth in patterns produced by etching copper layers is more easily maintained using a specific etching medium. In particular, this medium includes aqueous hydrofluoric acid, copper chloride, and an additional chloride salt. The etching medium is also particularly useful for bilayer metal constructions such as the copper/titanium structure found in many multichip modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Karrie J. Hanson, Barry Miller, Barbara J. Sapjeta, Akshay V. Shah, Ken M. Takahashi
  • Patent number: 5578273
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning substrates in a process for device fabrication is disclosed. An aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide is used to clean the substrates. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide in the cleaning solution is maintained at a certain level. The life of the cleaning solution is extended by the process. By maintaining the concentrations of the hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide in the solution within a desired range, the process also provides a cleaning solution that effectively cleans the substates throughout the entire time the solution is used to clean the substrates. The apparatus monitors certain solution parameters such as the pH and the conductivity of the cleaning solution and adds hydrogen peroxide and/or ammonium hydroxide to the cleaning solution to maintain the parameters, and thus the concentration of hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide, at desired levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Karrie J. Hanson, Gregg S. Higashi, Joseph M. Rosamilia
  • Patent number: 5483235
    Abstract: A small, stylus-based keyboard in which the arrangement of the keys is a function of predetermined estimated probabilities of the occurrence of various possible sequences of keystrokes. Sequences of keystrokes which are estimated to have a high likelihood of occurrence result in the associated keys being placed adjacent to one another. In this manner, the ease, speed and accuracy of use of small, stylus-based keyboards may be improved. Multiple keys representing the same character may be provided to increase the likelihood that keys included in high probability sequences will be adjacent. The probability estimates may be determined based on a statistical analysis of a preselected sample of text. In addition, keys may be color-coded for ease of identification and grooves may be cut into the housing between adjacent keys for ease of stylus operation. Lights (e.g., light-emitting-diodes) may also be inserted between adjacent keys or beneath the keys for purposes of word identification or next letter prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventors: Karrie J. Hanson, Gregory P. Kochanski
  • Patent number: 5472516
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning substrates in a process for device fabrication is disclosed. An aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide is used to clean the substrates. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide in the cleaning solution is maintained at a certain level. The life of the cleaning solution is extended by the process. By maintaining the concentrations of the hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide in the solution within a desired range, the process also provides a cleaning solution that effectively cleans the substates throughout the entire time the solution is used to clean the substrates. The apparatus monitors certain solution parameters such as the pH and the conductivity of the cleaning solution and adds hydrogen peroxide and/or ammonium hydroxide to the cleaning solution to maintain the parameters, and thus the concentration of hydrogen peroxide and ammonium hydroxide, at desired levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: AT&T Corp.
    Inventors: Karrie J. Hanson, Gregg S. Higashi, Joseph M. Rosamilia
  • Patent number: 5298117
    Abstract: The linewidth in patterns produced by etching copper layers is more easily maintained using a specific etching medium. In particular, this medium includes aqueous hydrofluoric acid, copper chloride, and an additional chloride salt. The etching medium is also particularly useful for bilayer metal constructions such as the copper/titanium structure found in many multichip modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventors: Karrie J. Hanson, Barry Miller, Barbara J. Sapjeta, Akshay V. Shah, Ken M. Takahashi
  • Patent number: 5033079
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of establishing facsimile (fax) connections. If a call is originated from a fax source and the destination is a voice station, then the call will be automatically redirected to a fax machine designated to receive fax messages for the voice station. A fax call is detected by a class of service indication in a local switching office, or by having a number forwarded to a toll office from a local office by Automatic Number Identification (ANI) of the caller that is one of a list of fax numbers. When it is determined that a call is a fax call, a fax indicator is sent with Common Channel Signaling (CCS) messages for that call. If a call with a fax indicator is received in a destination switching office, then the destination office checks to see if the called number is a fax number; if not, translation is made to find the number of a fax station for serving fax calls to the called number, and the call is completed to that fax station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventors: Nancy A. Catron, Joseph V. Fodale, Karrie J. Hanson, Robert A. Koch, Ronald E. Large, Susan M. Zoccolillo
  • Patent number: 5018191
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of establishing facsimile (fax) connections. When it is determined that a call is a fax call, a fax indicator is sent with Common Channel Signaling (CCS) messages for that call. If a call with a fax indicator is received in a destination switching office, then the destination office checks to see if the called number is a fax number; if not, translation is made to find the number of a fax station for serving fax calls to the called number, and the call is completed to that fax station. Fax calls may be recognized by a fax class mark in an originating message from an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) line or a dialed prefix such as #, #3, or an alternative common carrier code (10XXX) from an ordinary line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventors: Nancy A. Catron, Richard J. Famulare, Joseph V. Fodale, Karrie J. Hanson, Robert A. Koch, Ronald E. Large, Paramdeep S. Sahni, Alan I. Schwartz, Susan M. Zoccolillo