Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Jones
Kevin W. Jones 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: 9913314Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for the dynamic aggregation of communications network bandwidth. Communication devices are bonded in a community in which the communication resources of a bonded device can be used to transfer data on behalf of another bonded device. In an exemplary embodiment, communication devices are bonded wirelessly to share wireless wide area network communication channels. Bandwidth aggregation is performed dynamically based on user communication requirements and the current states of the bonded communication devices. Methods are presented by which communication devices can be automatically bonded when a predetermined bonding condition is satisfied. The methods and systems of the invention optimize utilization of communication resources in a cost-effective manner that provides a user high quality service as well as location mobility.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Todd W. Allen, Kevin W. Jones
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Publication number: 20170086246Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for the dynamic aggregation of communications network bandwidth. Communication devices are bonded in a community in which the communication resources of a bonded device can be used to transfer data on behalf of another bonded device. In an exemplary embodiment, communication devices are bonded wirelessly to share wireless wide area network communication channels. Bandwidth aggregation is performed dynamically based on user communication requirements and the current states of the bonded communication devices. Methods are presented by which communication devices can be automatically bonded when a predetermined bonding condition is satisfied. The methods and systems of the invention optimize utilization of communication resources in a cost-effective manner that provides a user high quality service as well as location mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Todd W. Allen, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 9516679Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for the dynamic aggregation of communications network bandwidth. Communication devices are bonded in a community in which the communication resources of a bonded device can be used to transfer data on behalf of another bonded device. In an exemplary embodiment, communication devices are bonded wirelessly to share wireless wide area network communication channels. Bandwidth aggregation is performed dynamically based on user communication requirements and the current states of the bonded communication devices. Methods are presented by which communication devices can be automatically bonded when a predetermined bonding condition is satisfied. The methods and systems of the invention optimize utilization of communication resources in a cost-effective manner that provides a user high quality service as well as location mobility.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Todd W. Allen, Kevin W. Jones
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Publication number: 20160295615Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for the dynamic aggregation of communications network bandwidth. Communication devices are bonded in a community in which the communication resources of a bonded device can be used to transfer data on behalf of another bonded device. In an exemplary embodiment, communication devices are bonded wirelessly to share wireless wide area network communication channels. Bandwidth aggregation is performed dynamically based on user communication requirements and the current states of the bonded communication devices. Methods are presented by which communication devices can be automatically bonded when a predetermined bonding condition is satisfied. The methods and systems of the invention optimize utilization of communication resources in a cost-effective manner that provides a user high quality service as well as location mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Todd W. Allen, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 9147214Abstract: An availability notification for a device can be provided to a mobile device. The availability notification can be provided based on a configuration established by a subscriber of a mobile device as well as a characteristic of the mobile device. The subscriber can interact with an interface provided by the network provider to establish the configuration. Additionally, the subscriber can reserve the device via his or her mobile device. For example, a reservation interface may be provided to the subscriber via his or her mobile device that includes reservation options that can be selected by the subscriber to reserve the device. The reservation interface can further include the availability notification that indicates the device is currently available.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott Andrus, Adrianne B. Luu, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8933804Abstract: A mobile security system is described herein. A detector communicates with a mobile device if an event has occurred. The event may be various types of events, such as fire or motion. Once the mobile device receives the communication of the event occurrence, the mobile device may, among others, sound an alarm or communicate with a central monitoring system to notify emergency services of the occurrence. The mobile device may also communicate with another communication device, such as another cell phone or a computer, using various forms of communication. The detector may be an integral part of the mobile device, i.e. fixed part of the mobile device, or may be detachable. The detector may also be wholly separate.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott Andrus, Adrianne Binh Luu, Kevin W. Jones, Coulter C. Henry, Jr.
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Patent number: 8892036Abstract: A communications device is configured to alert its user when the status of a wireless accessory meets certain conditions. In an example embodiment, when the wireless accessory is removed beyond the proximate area where the communications device is located, the communications device issues an alert to indicate that the communications device may be moving away from the wireless accessory or the wireless accessory may be moving away from the communications device. An exemplary situation includes the user of a mobile phone and a wireless headset accessory. In the example, the user keeps the mobile phone on his or her person. If the user puts down the wireless headset and walks away from the wireless headset, the mobile phone alerts the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott Andrus, Adrianne B. Luu, Kevin W. Jones
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Publication number: 20140250019Abstract: An availability notification for a device can be provided to a mobile device. The availability notification can be provided based on a configuration established by a subscriber of a mobile device as well as a characteristic of the mobile device. The subscriber can interact with an interface provided by the network provider to establish the configuration. Additionally, the subscriber can reserve the device via his or her mobile device. For example, a reservation interface may be provided to the subscriber via his or her mobile device that includes reservation options that can be selected by the subscriber to reserve the device. The reservation interface can further include the availability notification that indicates the device is currently available.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott Andrus, Adrianne B. Luu, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8768316Abstract: A method for loading a customizable keypress tone package on a desired electronic device includes defining a customizable keypress tone package. The customizable keypress tone package can include one or more customizable keypress tones and can optionally include one or more customizable visual aids. A user requests installation of the defined customizable keypress tone package on the electronic device and the network sends the defined customizable keypress tone package to the electronic device. Once the device receives the package, the device installs the defined customizable keypress tone package on the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Scott Andrus, Jr., Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8766795Abstract: An availability notification for a device can be provided to a mobile device. The availability notification can be provided based on a configuration established by a subscriber of a mobile device as well as a characteristic of the mobile device. The subscriber can interact with an interface provided by the network provider to establish the configuration. Additionally, the subscriber can reserve the device via his or her mobile device. For example, a reservation interface may be provided to the subscriber via his or her mobile device that includes reservation options that can be selected by the subscriber to reserve the device. The reservation interface can further include the availability notification that indicates the device is currently available.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott Andrus, Adrianne B. Luu, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8694033Abstract: A system and method is described for providing a dynamic interactive skin to at least one communications device. The dynamic interactive skin can be used to select one or more items. The items may be selected to send a message to at least one contact, send a vote for at least one contestant in a media program, send a vote for at least one ending of a media program, purchase an item in a store, preorder a product such as a meal or preorder a service such as a movie ticket, and perform various other wireless commerce functions.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Scott M. Andrus, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8577294Abstract: A user configurable security profile defining relationships between a plurality of communications devices is utilized to secure a communications device in response to an occurrence of an event. In an example embodiment, the devices are linked together using a short range wireless communications protocol. If one of the devices becomes disconnected from the link, another device determines what actions to take based on the profile and the specific actions associated with the disconnected device. A device can be unlocked by providing a code, PIN, password, or the like. A legitimate disconnection from the link, such as turning a device off, or the battery dying, will not result in the remaining devices being locked. If a device is stolen and not recovered, the user can reconfigure the security profile to exclude the stolen device.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott M. Andrus, Adrianne B. Luu, Kevin W. Jones
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Publication number: 20130244708Abstract: A system and method is described for providing a dynamic interactive skin to at least one communications device. The dynamic interactive skin can be used to select one or more items. The items may be selected to send a message to at least one contact, send a vote for at least one contestant in a media program, send a vote for at least one ending of a media program, purchase an item in a store, preorder a product such as a meal or preorder a service such as a movie ticket, and perform various other wireless commerce functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Scott M. Andrus, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8447361Abstract: A system and method is described for providing a dynamic interactive skin to at least one communications device. The dynamic interactive skin can be used to select one or more items. The items may be selected to send a message to at least one contact, send a vote for at least one contestant in a media program, send a vote for at least one ending of a media program, purchase an item in a store, preorder a product such as a meal or preorder a service such as a movie ticket, and perform various other wireless commerce functions.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: AT&T Mobilty II LLCInventors: Scott M. Andrus, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8406778Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for the dynamic aggregation of communications network bandwidth. Communication devices are bonded in a community in which the communication resources of a bonded device can be used to transfer data on behalf of another bonded device. In an exemplary embodiment, communication devices are bonded wirelessly to share wireless wide area network communication channels. Bandwidth aggregation is performed dynamically based on user communication requirements and the current states of the bonded communication devices. Methods are presented by which communication devices can be automatically bonded when a predetermined bonding condition is satisfied. The methods and systems of the invention optimize utilization of communication resources in a cost-effective manner that provides a user high quality service as well as location mobility.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Todd W. Allen, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8346206Abstract: A method for loading a customizable keypress tone package on a desired electronic device includes defining a customizable keypress tone package. The customizable keypress tone package can include one or more customizable keypress tones and can optionally include one or more customizable visual aids. A user requests installation of the defined customizable keypress tone package on the electronic device and the network sends the defined customizable keypress tone package to the electronic device. Once the device receives the package, the device installs the defined customizable keypress tone package on the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Scott Andrus, Kevin W. Jones
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Publication number: 20120208463Abstract: A user configurable security profile defining relationships between a plurality of communications devices is utilized to secure a communications device in response to an occurrence of an event. In an example embodiment, the devices are linked together using a short range wireless communications protocol. If one of the devices becomes disconnected from the link, another device determines what actions to take based on the profile and the specific actions associated with the disconnected device. A device can be unlocked by providing a code, PIN, password, or the like. A legitimate disconnection from the link, such as turning a device off, or the battery dying, will not result in the remaining devices being locked. If a device is stolen and not recovered, the user can reconfigure the security profile to exclude the stolen device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott M. Andrus, Adrianne B. Luu, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8170056Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for dynamic bandwidth expansion for wireless clients of a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), wherein each client has an allocated bandwidth for communicating over the WWAN and the clients are within wireless signal reception of each other. The WWAN clients may voluntarily or in a predetermined manner join a pool of bandwidth-sharing clients. A wireless aggregation server and a wireless pool boss work in cooperation to utilize unused transmit and receive bandwidth from each of the pool members.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Todd W. Allen, Kevin W. Jones
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Patent number: 8140012Abstract: A user configurable security profile defining relationships between a plurality of communications devices is utilized to secure a communications device in response to an occurrence of an event. In an example embodiment, the devices (e.g., cellular phone, PDA, computer, car key fob, BLUETOOTH® enabled object) are linked together via a BLUETOOTH® conformant interface. If one of the devices becomes disconnected from the link, the remaining devices are locked. Additionally, a warning can be provided on the remaining devices. A device can be unlocked by providing a code, PIN, password, or the like. A legitimate disconnection from the link, such as turning a device off, or the battery dying, will not result in the remaining devices being locked. If a device is stolen and not recovered, the user can reconfigure the security profile to exclude the stolen device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott Andrus, Adrianne B. Luu, Kevin W. Jones
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Publication number: 20110210846Abstract: A mobile security system is described herein. A detector communicates with a mobile device if an event has occurred. The event may be various types of events, such as fire or motion. Once the mobile device receives the communication of the event occurrence, the mobile device may, among others, sound an alarm or communicate with a central monitoring system to notify emergency services of the occurrence. The mobile device may also communicate with another communication device, such as another cell phone or a computer, using various forms of communication. The detector may be an integral part of the mobile device, i.e. fixed part of the mobile device, or may be detachable. The detector may also be wholly separate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Mark Edward Causey, Scott Andrus, Adrianne Binh Luu, Kevin W. Jones, Coulter C. Henry, JR.