Patents by Inventor Mark Drennan
Mark Drennan 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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Publication number: 20240147382Abstract: Radio unit output power management technologies are disclosed. An example method for managing output power of radio units serving a private communications network includes obtaining network status including output power status of the radio units and spectrum information indicating frequency bands utilized by the one or more radio units, performance requirements of the private communications network, and constraints applicable to output power of the radio units in accordance with the spectrum information. The method also includes determining a dynamically-optimized output power strategy for the one or more radio units to satisfy the performance requirements based on the output power status and spectrum information, subject to the constraints, and implementing particularized radio unit output power control based on the output power strategy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: John Puma, Montgomery Groff, Ross Drennan, Paul Keator, Mark Templeman, Marcel Guajardo, Gerard Canavan, Adam Saenger, Monte Giles
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Publication number: 20240147309Abstract: A method of operating a communication system includes: obtaining location information indicating a location of a private network and initial performance requirement information indicating initial performance requirements of the private network; obtaining, based on the location information and the initial performance requirement information, initial spectrum information indicating one or more initial licensed frequency bands and one or more initial unlicensed frequency bands; transmitting the initial spectrum information to an external device; obtaining updated performance requirement information indicating updated performance requirements of the private network; obtaining, based on the updated performance requirement information, updated spectrum information indicating one or more updated licensed frequency bands and one or more updated unlicensed frequency bands; and transmitting the updated spectrum information to the external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: John Puma, Stacey Osborn, Montgomery Groff, Ross Drennan, Paul Keator, Mark Templeman, Marcel Guajardo, Gerard Canavan, Adam Saenger
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Publication number: 20240147439Abstract: A method of operating a private network includes obtaining channel requirement information indicating a bandwidth of a channel, obtaining available channel information indicating Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) frequency bands and non-CBRS frequency bands available to be allocated to the channel, selecting one or more of the CBRS frequency bands and one or more of first non-CBRS frequency bands based on the channel requirement information, generating channel aggregation information indicating the selected CBRS and non-CBRS frequency bands, generating transmission power level information for the selected CBRS and non-CBRS frequency bands, transmitting the channel aggregation information and the transmission power level information, receiving the first channel aggregation information and the first transmission power level information at an access point device, and transmitting data in the channel using the selected CBRS and non-CBRS frequency bands from the access point device based on the first transmiType: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: John Puma, Montgomery Groff, Ross Drennan, Paul Keator, Mark Templeman, Marcel Guajardo, Gerard Canavan, Adam Saenger, Monte Giles
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Patent number: 9294874Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLCInventor: Mark Drennan
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Patent number: 9137635Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLCInventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20140329493Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: UNWIRED PLANET, LLCInventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20140329506Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: UNWIRED PLANET, LLCInventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20140293986Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for establishing and/or routing wireless data and/or voice connections across a hybrid network based upon a user's selection or preference. In some embodiments, a method for routing a wireless connection across a hybrid network comprises allowing a user to select a routing preference, routing the wireless connection via a short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice, and routing the wireless connection via a cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for learning the user's data, cellular, and/or VoIP access habits in order to optimize the user's experience. In yet other embodiments, the present invention allows carriers to comply with CALEA and E911 rules by identifying the location of hybrid devices within the hybrid network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: UNWIRED PLANET, LLCInventor: Mark Drennan
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Patent number: 8831572Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLCInventor: Mark Drennan
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Patent number: 8787883Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Unwired Planet, LLCInventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20130281126Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Patent number: 8494489Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Unwired Planet, Inc.Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20120315922Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Openwave Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Patent number: 8275359Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20110230210Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Patent number: 7966020Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20110142024Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for establishing and/or routing wireless data and/or voice connections across a hybrid network based upon a user's selection or preference. In some embodiments, a method for routing a wireless connection across a hybrid network comprises allowing a user to select a routing preference, routing the wireless connection via a short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice, and routing the wireless connection via a cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a system and method for learning the user's data, cellular, and/or VoIP access habits in order to optimize the user's experience. In yet other embodiments, the present invention allows carriers to comply with CALEA and E911 rules by identifying the location of hybrid devices within the hybrid network.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: OPENWAVE SYSTEMS INC.Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Patent number: 7894807Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing and/or routing wireless data and/or voice connections across a hybrid network based upon a user's selection or preference. Routing a wireless connection across a hybrid network includes allowing a user to select a routing preference, routing the wireless connection via a short-haul communications network if the routing preference indicates a short-haul communications network choice, and routing the wireless connection via a cellular network if the routing preference indicates a cellular network choice. In addition, a system and method for learning the user's data, cellular, and/or VoIP access habits in order, to optimize the user's experience and one that allows carriers to comply with CALEA and E911 rules by identifying the location of hybrid devices within the hybrid network are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Openwave Systems Inc.Inventor: Mark Drennan
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Publication number: 20070293240Abstract: A group of wireless device users are notified of an event. A location data determination algorithm is provided to a wireless device, where the algorithm determines a frequency at which the device interacts with network elements to determine its location. The location data is stored in a notification server and used to identify a user at a specific location. When a governmental or commercial entity wishes to issue a notification, a message is provided to those users whose location is identified as being in an area defined by the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Openware Systems Inc.Inventor: Mark Drennan