Patents by Inventor Larry D. Mason

Larry D. Mason 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: 9298798
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any difference between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: ZHIGU HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Patent number: 9158830
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any difference between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: ROUSSILLON LLC
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Publication number: 20150088818
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any difference between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Publication number: 20130268487
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any difference between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Patent number: 8429303
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any differences between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Publication number: 20100223230
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any differences between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Patent number: 7716374
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any differences between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Patent number: 6998955
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a system and method for actuating an electronic device having a first protocol with a command device having a second protocol so as to actuate such consumer device regardless of differences in protocol. An electronic device may be remote controlled through a infrared protocol for such functions as being turned on, turned off, or other functions related to the specific device. As such, command devices, such as remote controls are highly specialized and dependent upon the protocol of the electronic device for actuating such device. This invention allows a command device of any protocol to actuate a electronic device of any other protocol through associating the input signal to the electronic device with an output signal from the command device and converting one protocol to another with associated command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael A. Ballew, Larry D. Mason
  • Publication number: 20040036624
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a system and method for actuating an electronic device having a first protocol with a command device having a second protocol so as to actuate such consumer device regardless of differences in protocol. An electronic device may be remote controlled through a infrared protocol for such functions as being turned on, turned on, or other functions related to the specific device. As such, command devices, such as remote controls are highly specialized and dependent upon the protocol of the electronic device for actuating such device. This invention allows a command device of any protocol to actuate a electronic device of any other protocol through associating the input signal to the electronic device with an output signal from the command device and converting one protocol to another with associated command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Michael A. Ballew, Larry D. Mason
  • Patent number: 6535885
    Abstract: A multikeyed table utilizing a number of primary and secondary keys is implementable on a personal digital assistant. The table includes one or more records with each record having a plurality of fields. A number of fields in the records are designated as primary and secondary keys, which in turn are used for sorting and ordering the records. A target position in the multikeyed table may be identified by first receiving target primary and secondary keys from, for example, an application user. Subsequently, an operating system implemented in the personal digital assistant is prompted to select and return one record stored in the table. In response, the record selected by the operating system is received. The record received from the operating system is then compared with the target's primary and secondary keys, after which the target is indicated as having keys greater than, less than, or equal to the keys of the received record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Aether Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason
  • Publication number: 20020056011
    Abstract: A first database implemented on a remote device such as a handheld computer may be reconciled with a corresponding second database implemented on a host computer during execution of an application program on the handheld device. In addition, the application program may be executed according to program instructions stored in an application program file located in the remote device. The databases may be reconciled by first commencing execution of the application program. Then, during the course of program execution, a synchronization instruction located in said application program file is retrieved. The synchronization instruction is executed by establishing a communications link between the handheld computer and the host computer. Subsequently, any differences between the first database and the second database are reconciled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph R. Nardone, Larry D. Mason