Patents by Inventor Keldon Rush

Keldon Rush 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: 9301128
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20140308935
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Nuance Communication, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Patent number: 8731544
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Patent number: 8682298
    Abstract: A method for intercepting messages includes determining that a mobile device user has initiated a message for transmission across a wireless network to an electronic address that corresponds to a predetermined address (such as a customer support address). The message may be a text message, an email message, an instant message, an SMS message, and/or an MMS message. The method also includes preventing transmission of the initiated message and performing at least one action at the mobile device. Examples of the at least one action include invoking a bot to interact with the mobile device user and displaying a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problem. Systems, computer-readable media, and various other features and embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Keldon Rush, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis
  • Patent number: 8285263
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20120028620
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Patent number: 8036645
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20110117894
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Patent number: 7881703
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: SNAPin Software Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20100159902
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Patent number: 7676221
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: SNAPin Software Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20090124271
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers send messages, such as text messages. If the message contains an address that corresponds to a predetermined address (such as a customer support address), the phone may intercept the message and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Keldon Rush, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis
  • Publication number: 20080280588
    Abstract: A method for providing a localized, context-sensitive user interface (100) for mobile devices is presented. The mobile device may automatically display (120) information received from the network, and update settings on the device when network status changes. A user interface for readily accessing common functions permits efficient navigation on the mobile device. In addition, help buttons (110) are provided that allow subscribers to access customer support services without dialing a customer support number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Keldon Rush, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis
  • Patent number: 7353016
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: SNAPin Software Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20070293200
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20070293199
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush
  • Publication number: 20050233733
    Abstract: A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Roundtree, Kevin Allan, Linda Beinikis, Keldon Rush