Patents by Inventor Mark A. Titus

Mark A. Titus 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).

  • Publication number: 20160323730
    Abstract: A short messaging system {SMS) emergency services 911 system (SMS E911). Excess non-voice capacity is used to establish a Short Message Service (SMS) capability for generating an emergency 911 “equivalent” call, together with location information required by emergency services and to meet Federal 911 requirements. 911 requests for emergency assistance are delivered using non-voice centric sources such as SMS, email, and/or autonomous data/message generation devices. SMS 911 capability enables SMS savvy consumers to generate requests for emergency assistance to the local Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The SMS 911 emergency services request can be understood by an otherwise conventional PSAP, including provision of location information, and translated to provide first responders with the emergency services information they need to offer timely assistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: DREW MORIN, MARK A. TITUS, ROGER S. MARSHALL
  • Patent number: 9473450
    Abstract: A technique and apparatus to provide status tracking of presence and/or location of wireless devices to requesting entities inside and/or outside a particular wireless system. Presence and/or location information is provided to entities outside a particular servicing wireless network via mechanisms of call processing components of a mobile network and standard mechanisms available to any appropriately conforming MSC element. In one embodiment, a wireless chat automatic status tracking system utilizes a change in mobile registration status to automatically forward or copy a registration notification (REGNOT) message to an external IP application, to notify a chat group system outside the wireless network of current status information activity regarding a relevant device. Change in mobile registration is communicated via a suitable signaling link between a HLR and the chat group system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dara Ung, Mark Titus, Johanna Wilson
  • Patent number: 9467844
    Abstract: A technique and apparatus to provide status tracking of presence and/or location of a mobile, wireless device to a requesting entity even outside of a particular wireless system. This allows wireless service providers the ability to monitor and log changes in the status of mobile stations within and/or outside their networks. Embodiments are disclosed wherein presence and/or location information is provided to entities outside of a particular servicing wireless network using the mechanisms of call processing components of a mobile network (e.g., call setup procedures), and using standard mechanisms currently available to any appropriately conforming Mobile Switching Center (MSC) element. A mobile activity status tracker (MAST) is disclosed which contains a database of information similar to the information contained in the Home Location Register.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik L. Wallace, Walter Weichselbaumer, Daniel J. Hronek, Mark Titus, Dara Ung
  • Publication number: 20160277912
    Abstract: Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: MARK A. TITUS, JOSEPH POHUTSKY
  • Patent number: 9408046
    Abstract: A short messaging system (SMS) emergency services 911 system (SMS E911). Excess non-voice capacity is used to establish a Short Message Service (SMS) capability for generating an emergency 911 “equivalent” call, together with location information required by emergency services and to meet Federal 911 requirements. 911 requests for emergency assistance are delivered using non-voice centric sources such as SMS, email, and/or autonomous data/message generation devices. SMS 911 capability enables SMS savvy consumers to generate requests for emergency assistance to the local Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The SMS 911 emergency services request can be understood by an otherwise conventional PSAP, including provision of location information, and translated to provide first responders with the emergency services information they need to offer timely assistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Drew Morin, Mark Titus, Roger S. Marshall
  • Patent number: 9368022
    Abstract: Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Titus, Joseph Pohutsky
  • Patent number: 9342975
    Abstract: Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Titus, Joseph Pohutsky
  • Publication number: 20160112862
    Abstract: A technique and apparatus to provide status tracking of presence and/or location of a mobile, wireless device to a requesting entity even outside of a particular wireless system. This allows wireless service providers the ability to monitor and log changes in the status of mobile stations within and/or outside their networks. Embodiments are disclosed wherein presence and/or location information is provided to entities outside of a particular servicing wireless network using the mechanisms of call processing components of a mobile network (e.g., call setup procedures), and using standard mechanisms currently available to any appropriately conforming Mobile Switching Center (MSC) element. A mobile activity status tracker (MAST) is disclosed which contains a database of information similar to the information contained in the Home Location Register.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Erik Wallace, Walter Weichselbaumer, Daniel J. Hronek, Mark Titus, Dara Ung
  • Patent number: 9241040
    Abstract: A technique and apparatus to provide status tracking of presence and/or location of a mobile, wireless device to a requesting entity even outside of a particular wireless system. This allows wireless service providers the ability to monitor and log changes in the status of mobile stations within and/or outside their networks. Embodiments are disclosed wherein presence and/or location information is provided to entities outside of a particular servicing wireless network using the mechanisms of call processing components of a mobile network (e.g., call setup procedures), and using standard mechanisms currently available to any appropriately conforming Mobile Switching Center (MSC) element. A mobile activity status tracker (MAST) is disclosed which contains a database of information similar to the information contained in the Home Location Register.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik L. Wallace, Walter Weichselbaumer, Daniel J. Hronek, Mark Titus, Dara Ung
  • Publication number: 20160006881
    Abstract: A wireless device Location Services Agent (LSA) provides location functions such as reporting locations to a Location Agent Management Module (LAMM) function in a location services gateway (LSG). The LSA provides a consistent location protocol for providing single shot, periodic triggers and area event triggers. Actual position determination is performed by the native techniques supported by the handset. Location is setup via a Location Agent Management Module (LAMM) component of a Location Services Gateway (LSG) communicating with the LSA. The LSA provides for agent upgrade; SET (handset) registration to the LAMM; Single Shot location determination and conveyance to the LAMM; Periodic Triggered location; Area Event Location; and Privacy Notification and Verification. The LSA interfaces with the LAMM component of the LSG to initialize location requests, and interfaces with external location servers for actual position determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Titus, Gordon John Hines, Paul Thompson, Joe Hannan
  • Publication number: 20150358939
    Abstract: A technique and apparatus to provide status tracking of presence and/or location of a mobile, wireless device to a requesting entity even outside of a particular wireless system. This allows wireless service providers the ability to monitor and log changes in the status of mobile stations within and/or outside their networks. Embodiments are disclosed wherein presence and/or location information is provided to entities outside of a particular servicing wireless network using the mechanisms of call processing components of a mobile network (e.g., call setup procedures), and using standard mechanisms currently available to any appropriately conforming Mobile Switching Center (MSC) element. A mobile activity status tracker (MAST) is disclosed which contains a database of information similar to the information contained in the Home Location Register.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Erik L. Wallace, Walter Weichselbaumer, Daniel J. Hronek, Mark Titus, Dara Ung
  • Patent number: 9191520
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for steering location requests to a serving one of a plurality of possible location positioning devices. A location request may be steered base on an emergency status of the location request, whether or not the subscriber device has a valid data plan established, based on the device type of the wireless device, or based on the type of application running on the wireless device. A location request may also be steered to a fallback location device if a steering to a primary selected location device fails and sufficient time remains to locate via the fallback location device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Titus, Gordon John Hines, Paul Thompson, Joseph P. Hannan
  • Publication number: 20150189099
    Abstract: A prepaid messaging solution which uses open networking standards (e.g., TCP/IP) and which supports pre-payment of enhanced Internet messaging services. The disclosed prepaid architectures and methods accurately determine if a subscriber has sufficient account balance to deliver a complete short message, prior to delivery of the message. The short message may be prevented from being delivered (either at the source end or at the destination end) if insufficient funds are in the subscriber's account. A prepaid tariff engine is preferably extensible over a TCP/IP network, and supports remote interaction with the SMSC and web chat servers for the purpose of applying a real-time billing charge for each message. A service provider may create subscriber classes of service that define and uniquely identify subscriber rate and/or tariffing plans used to apply real-time billing charges for sending or receiving of messages. The prepaid short message tariff engine determines the appropriate message billing based upon, e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Titus, Dara Ung, Carle S. Johnson, JR., Erik Wallace, Phillip Geil, Daniel Hronek
  • Publication number: 20150130612
    Abstract: Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Mark A. Titus, Joseph Pohutsky
  • Publication number: 20150111522
    Abstract: A Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) providing redundant cell broadcast centers (CBC). Multiple CBCs are interfaced to any given base station controller (BSC) or radio network controller (RNC) to provide geo-redundancy and high availability so that the failure of one CBC or a cluster of CBCs at one site will not cause service interruption for the area controlled by the associated BSC or RNC or for the entire service area in the public land mobile network (PLMN) network. The BSC or RNC interfaces to multiple CBCs at multiple sites without changes to the otherwise conventionally existing BSC/RNC, 3GPP 23.041 standard architecture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Titus, Fei Yang
  • Patent number: 8970366
    Abstract: Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Titus, Joseph Pohutsky
  • Patent number: 8954028
    Abstract: A Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) providing redundant cell broadcast centers (CBC). Multiple CBCs are interfaced to any given base station controller (BSC) or radio network controller (RNC) to provide geo-redundancy and high availability so that the failure of one CBC or a cluster of CBCs at one site will not cause service interruption for the area controlled by the associated BSC or RNC or for the entire service area in the public land mobile network (PLMN) network. The BSC or RNC interfaces to multiple CBCs at multiple sites without changes to the otherwise conventionally existing BSC/RNC, 3GPP 23.041 standard architecture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Titus, Fei Yang
  • Publication number: 20150024704
    Abstract: Using wireless features, a public service agency is enabled to provide alert information to first responders. An automatic call back from the first responder triggers a voice call launching a location fix on the current location of the first responder. Preferably delivery confirmation that the responder has received the message is received. Once the location fix has been completed, then driving directions with map images are sent to the first responder based on their current location and desired destination for response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Mark A. Titus, Joseph Pohutsky
  • Publication number: 20140220931
    Abstract: A prepaid messaging solution which uses open networking standards (e.g., TCP/IP) and which supports pre-payment of enhanced Internet messaging services. The disclosed prepaid architectures and methods accurately determine if a subscriber has sufficient account balance to deliver a complete short message, prior to delivery of the message. The short message may be prevented from being delivered (either at the source end or at the destination end) if insufficient funds are in the subscriber's account. A prepaid tariff engine is preferably extensible over a TCP/IP network, and supports remote interaction with the SMSC and web chat servers for the purpose of applying a real-time billing charge for each message. A service provider may create subscriber classes of service that define and uniquely identify subscriber rate and/or tariffing plans used to apply real-time billing charges for sending or receiving of messages. The prepaid short message tariff engine determines the appropriate message billing based upon, e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Titus, JR., Dara Ung, Carle S. Johnson, JR., Erik Wallace, Phillip Geil, Daniel Hronek
  • Patent number: 8738496
    Abstract: A prepaid messaging solution that uses open networking standards and supports pre-payment of enhanced Internet messaging services. The prepaid messaging solution accurately determines if a subscriber has sufficient account balance to deliver a complete short message, prior to message delivery. Message delivery is prevented if insufficient funds are in the subscriber's account. A prepaid tariff engine, preferably extensible over a TCP/IP network, supports remote interaction with the SMSC and web chat servers to apply a real-time billing charge for each message. A service provider may create subscriber classes of service that define subscriber rates and/or tariffing plans used to apply real-time billing charges for sending/receiving messages. The prepaid short message tariff engine determines the appropriate message billing based upon, e.g., flat rate per message, character count, Time of Day, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Titus, Dara Ung, Carle S. Johnson, Jr., Erik Wallace, Phillip Geil, Daniel Hronek