Patents by Inventor Max Melchior

Max Melchior 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).

  • Dual-Mode Device for Voice Communication
    Publication number: 20180103360
    Abstract: In one or more implementations, a request is received at a client device to initiate a communication session with a selected contact using a communication service. One of a first communication network or a second communication network for the communication session with the selected contact is selected at the client device. The selection is based on the selected contact and user preferences. Next, the communication session is established with the selected contact using the selected first communication network or second communication network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: Skype
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-mode device for voice communication
    Patent number: 9807578
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a voice communications system includes a base station and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The base station includes a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, the base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from the first interface and a public switched telephone call from the second interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Skype
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-Mode Device for Voice Communication
    Publication number: 20140112207
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a voice communications system includes a base station and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The base station includes a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, the base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from the first interface and a public switched telephone call from the second interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Laughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-mode device for voice communication
    Patent number: 8619738
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a voice communications system includes a base station and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The base station includes a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, the base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from the first interface and a public switched telephone call from the second interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-Mode Device For Voice Communication
    Publication number: 20120129518
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a voice communications system includes a base station and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The base station includes a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, the base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from the first interface and a public switched telephone call from the second interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Skype Limited
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-mode device for voice communication
    Patent number: 8064423
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a voice communications system includes a base station and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The base station includes a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, the base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from the first interface and a public switched telephone call from the second interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Skype Limited
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-Mode Device for Voice Communication
    Publication number: 20110064028
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a voice communications system includes a base station and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with the base station. The base station includes a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, the base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from the first interface and a public switched telephone call from the second interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Skype Limited
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-mode device for voice communication
    Patent number: 7860071
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a peer-to-peer voice communications system comprising: a base station; and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with said base station; wherein the base station comprises a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, said base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from said first interface and a public switched telephone call from said second interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Skype Limited
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior
  • Dual-mode device for voice communication
    Publication number: 20080056208
    Abstract: A terminal for use in a peer-to-peer voice communications system comprising: a base station; and at least one handset arranged to communicate wirelessly with said base station; wherein the base station comprises a first interface to a packet data network and a second interface to a public switched telephone network, said base station being arranged to selectively establish a packet data call from said first interface and a public switched telephone call from said second interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Taavet Hinrikus, Gareth O'Loughlin, Liz Rice, Max Melchior