Patents by Inventor Marc W. Sather

Marc W. Sather 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: 10015634
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Publication number: 20170006427
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Patent number: 9439167
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Publication number: 20140213287
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Patent number: 8676231
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Patent number: 8369870
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Publication number: 20120094692
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Publication number: 20090221299
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a local function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Patent number: 7519372
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a location function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp
  • Publication number: 20040152471
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for estimating mobile station location include receiving reported signal strengths or other attachment indicator values from a mobile station. The reported signal strengths are compared with characteristic received signal strength values in a coverage area of a mobile network. A mobile switching center determines if a location function is requested and initiates a location estimation process by a mobile location module (MLM). The MLM receives the reported signal strength contours associated with the attachment points. Based on a comparison of the reported attachment indicator values with characteristic values, the MLM provides a mobile location estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Alan Denis MacDonald, Marc W. Sather, John Lawrence Snapp