Patents by Inventor Michael A. Oblon

Michael A. Oblon 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).

  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 9683857
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • AUTOMATED LOCATION-INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION SERVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160178385
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 9310215
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated Location-Intelligent Traffic Notification Service Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20140330510
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 8781738
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated Location-Intelligent Traffic Notification Service Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20140025281
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 8543334
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated Location-Intelligent Traffic Notification Service Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20120330546
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that can determine a geographic location of a subscriber, and an automated traffic notification system that can automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: BELLSOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 8296066
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • AUTOMATED LOCATION-INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION SERVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110227724
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 7912642
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal that is associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • AUTOMATED LOCATION-INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION SERVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20100023246
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal that is associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 7617043
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal that is associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • AUTOMATED LOCATION-INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION SERVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20090118995
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal that is associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 7430472
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal that is associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property l, L.P.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Methods And Systems For Reporting Automotive Traffic Conditions In Response To User-Specific Requests
    Publication number: 20080195300
    Abstract: The method and system described herein provides an interface for accessing a database containing information pertaining to traffic conditions. Using the interface, a driver can receive traffic conditions potentially affecting the driver's particular commute, just prior to the time at which the driver chooses between one or more routes for the commute. Several embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention by which the driver can easily receive timely traffic information from the interface via the driver's wireless communications device, such as a wireless telephone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Michael A. Oblon
  • Methods and systems for reporting automotive traffic conditions in response to user-specific requests
    Patent number: 7359796
    Abstract: The method and system described herein provides an interface for accessing a database containing information pertaining to traffic conditions. Using the interface, a driver can receive traffic conditions potentially affecting the driver's particular commute, just prior to the time at which the driver chooses between one or more routes for the commute. Several embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention by which the driver can easily receive timely traffic information from the interface via the driver's wireless communications device, such as a wireless telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Delaware Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Michael A. Oblon
  • AUTOMATED LOCATION-INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC NOTIFICATION SERVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20070299601
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal that is associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael Oblon
  • Automated location-intelligent traffic notification service systems and methods
    Patent number: 7269505
    Abstract: Traffic notification systems include a location determination system that is configured to determine a geographic location of a subscriber and an automated traffic notification system that is configured to automatically transmit a traffic notification message that is based on the geographic location of the subscriber to a wireless terminal that is associated with the subscriber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: AT&T BLS Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara F. Morgan, Xiaofeng Gao, Michael A. Oblon
  • Methods and systems for reporting automotive traffic conditions in response to user-specific requests
    Publication number: 20070106461
    Abstract: The method and system described herein provides an interface for accessing a database containing information pertaining to traffic conditions. Using the interface, a driver can receive traffic conditions potentially affecting the driver's particular commute, just prior to the time at which the driver chooses between one or more routes for the commute. Several embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention by which the driver can easily receive timely traffic information from the interface via the driver's wireless communications device, such as a wireless telephone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Wei Zhao, Lara Morgan, Michael Oblon