Patents by Inventor Mark McCabe
Mark McCabe 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: 20110095890Abstract: Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny
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Patent number: 7889059Abstract: Provided are telecommunications devices and systems which incorporate and use radio frequency (RF) tag technology. Telecommunications devices in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention incorporate RF transceivers (readers) which are configured to read associated RF transponders (tags) in order to automatically dial desired telephone numbers without the need for a manual user interface. Tags in systems in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention may be attached to or incorporated with a myriad of items, including picture frames, consumer products and packaging, advertising and promotional material, electronic business cards, record-keeping systems, etc. Devices and systems in accordance with the present invention have a variety of telephony and non-telephony applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Interval Licensing LLCInventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny
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Publication number: 20090284353Abstract: Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny
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Patent number: 7586397Abstract: Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Vulcan Patents LLCInventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny
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Publication number: 20090170484Abstract: Provided are telecommunications devices and systems which incorporate and use radio frequency (RF) tag technology. Telecommunications devices in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention incorporate RF transceivers (readers) which are configured to read associated RF transponders (tags) in order to automatically dial desired telephone numbers without the need for a manual user interface. Tags in systems in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention may be attached to or incorporated with a myriad of items, including picture frames, consumer products and packaging, advertising and promotional material, electronic business cards, record-keeping systems, etc. Devices and systems in accordance with the present invention have a variety of telephony and non-telephony applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny
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Publication number: 20080041318Abstract: The present invention is a combination bed and restraint for a pet. The pet is contained in a soft flexible blanket type device that is closed over the animal in such a way that only the head is exposed. The restraint is secured by the use of an attachment means. The device has a built in bottom that prevents escape and allows for fast, easy, one step wrapping of the pet. When not in use, it serves as a bed for the pet which makes it a familiar object to the pet, thus facilitating the process of using the device as a restraint when necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventor: Mark McCabe
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Publication number: 20070223668Abstract: Inserting audio content into one or more communications channels includes associating audio content with one or more corresponding triggers. A communications channel is established with an initiating device and a host, and a communications channel is established with a recipient device and the host. Voice communications are enabled to be exchanged, through the host, between the initiating device and the recipient device. A dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) indicative of a pressed key on the device keypad is received from the initiating device. The audio content associated with the received IDTMF is identified based on the associated audio content with one or more corresponding triggers. The audio content identified as associated with the received DTMF is accessed. The accessed audio content is inserted in the communications channel with the initiating device and the host and the communications channel with the recipient device and the host.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Steven Blumenfeld, Geoffrey Smith, Pierre Couture, John Kern, Mark McCabe, Jeffrey Malkin, Thomas Pepper
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Publication number: 20070194926Abstract: Interactive radio frequency tags that are responsive to external stimuli to change state are disclosed. The tags preferably include a passive radio frequency transponder, having an antenna, an interface for receiving an external stimulus, and one or more integrated circuits responsive to the external stimulus received at the interface to change the state of the transponder. Also disclosed is a “sensor tag” which changes state in response to a particular environmental stimulus. In addition, either of these “button” or “sensor” features may be combined with an output feature which visually, audibly, tactilely or otherwise signals the state or change of state of an RF tag, or the tag may be designed to produce an output in response to the external stimulus of the RF signal received at the tag's antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Oliver Bayley, Bernard Kerr, Geoffrey Smith, James Dishman, Mark McCabe, John Ananny
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Publication number: 20060238652Abstract: A system and method are provided for presenting a centralized display that allows a user to quickly and easily manage sync operations for multiple devices. The invention may also provide a layered sync display, in which each layer presents a user with successively more information. The layered sync display may ensure that a user is not presented with extraneous information, which simplifies management of sync operations and allows user to perform other tasks during sync operations. In implementations of the present invention, sync operations may occur without user input, so that the user may continue working on other tasks while a sync operation is taking place. The user may elect to enter input, such as input used to resolve conflicts or other input requested by the sync operation, at a later time that is convenient for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Kenneth Parker, Mark McCabe, Mohammed Samji, Rebecca Deutsch, Jeffrey Saathoff, Scot McIntosh, David Potter
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Publication number: 20060242204Abstract: A system and method are provided for implementing conflict resolution in a sync manager. In case of a conflict, the sync operation creates and stores a conflict object, and resumes the sync operation without requiring user input. The sync operation can thus be completed without user input and the user may choose to resolve outstanding conflicts, either on-line or off-line, at a convenient time. Furthermore, the invention provides a platform for developing standardized, user-friendly sync operations. In addition, the invention presents a centralized location that allows a user to quickly and easily resolve conflicts originating from many devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2005Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Benjamin Karas, Brian Aust, Kenneth Parker, Mark McCabe, Mohammed Samji, Rebecca Deutsch, David Potter
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Publication number: 20060112339Abstract: The present invention provides for assisting a user in efficiently interacting with a mobile device by providing a persistent graphical user interface, e.g., a sidebar tile. This persistent user interface allows direct exposure to the mobile device without requiring the user to launch or open an application for interacting with the mobile device. Further this persistent user interface may include state or status information for attributes or features of a mobile device, e.g., battery power, ringer volume, signal strength, etc., which may be represented as objects or bar parts. These objects that show status may be automatically updated for providing a useful visual representation showing the current state of the features. Further, the persistent user interface may include objects representing the functionality of the mobile device, e.g., configuration, ringer volume, making a call, etc., which provides for easy accessibility at a single entry point for interacting with the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: May 25, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Daniel Struthers, David Potter, John Strauch, Mark McCabe, Roman Deeds
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Publication number: 20060040704Abstract: Provided are telecommunications devices and systems which incorporate and use radio frequency (RF) tag technology. Telecommunications devices in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention incorporate RF transceivers (readers) which are configured to read associated RF transponders (tags) in order to automatically dial desired telephone numbers without the need for a manual user interface. Tags in systems in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention may be attached to or incorporated with a myriad of items, including picture frames, consumer products and packaging, advertising and promotional material, electronic business cards, record-keeping systems, etc. Devices and systems in accordance with the present invention have a variety of telephony and non-telephony applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Oliver Bayley, Bernard Kerr, Geoffrey Smith, James Dishman, Mark McCabe, John Ananny
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Patent number: 6983124Abstract: Provided are telecommunications devices and systems which incorporate and use radio frequency (RF) tag technology. Telecommunications devices in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention incorporate RF transceivers (readers) which are configured to read associated RF transponders (tags) in order to automatically dial desired telephone numbers without the need for a manual user interface. Tags in systems in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention may be attached to or incorporated with a myriad of items, including picture frames, consumer products and packaging, advertising and promotional material, electronic business cards, record-keeping systems, etc. Devices and systems in accordance with the present invention have a variety of telephony and non-telephony applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Vulcan Patents LLCInventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny
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Publication number: 20050243979Abstract: Mechanisms for organizing messages across different message types. This may be accomplished by using a single integrated user interface in which messages across a variety of different message types are represented in a common way. For example, the user experience of placing a telephone call is standardized, regardless of the actual telephone technology (Cell Phone, VoIP, or POTS) used to conduct the telephone conversation. Also, addition to a general log that includes the overall list of messages, each message also has a separate, message-based log, thereby allowing for more flexible querying and organization of the messages regardless of the message type.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Bryan Starbuck, Deana Fuller, Martijn Van Tilburg, Mark McCabe
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Patent number: 6717507Abstract: Provided are RF tags configured to access and/or control electronic media. These tags have a memory programmed to access a particular media source when polled by a RF transceiver connected with (preferably integrated with) a media player. The memory of tags may also be programmed with control parameters relating to the accessed piece of electronic media content. That is, the tags' memories may be written to with information relating to the tag user's preferences with respect to the piece of media, for example parameters such as volume or language for an audiovisual piece of media. Such preferences may be determined, for example, based on previous uses of the media. Or, the memory may register the place in the playback of the media when the tag is removed from the RF field of the RF transceiver so that playback may be resumed from that place when the tag again enters the field and is polled by the transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1999Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Interval Research CorporationInventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe
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Patent number: 6611673Abstract: Provided are telecommunications devices and systems which incorporate and use radio frequency (RF) tag technology. Telecommunications devices in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention incorporate RF transceivers (readers) which are configured to read associated RF transponders (tags) in order to automatically dial desired telephone numbers without the need for a manual user interface. Tags in systems in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention may be attached to or incorporated with a myriad of items, including picture frames, consumer products and packaging, advertising and promotional material, electronic business cards, record-keeping systems, etc. Devices and systems in accordance with the present invention have a variety of telephony and non-telephony applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1999Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Inventors: Oliver T. Bayley, Bernard J. Kerr, Geoffrey M. Smith, James E. Dishman, Mark A. McCabe, John M. Ananny