Patents by Inventor Michael S. Colbert

Michael S. Colbert 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).

  • Patent number: 9049074
    Abstract: An email client method and server that allow a conference organizer to schedule a conference (e.g., conference call) using a calendar feature found in today's email applications. When the email client is installed to work with the user's email application, an option becomes available to allow access to a conferencing scheduling feature. The server is adapted to receive an incoming conference request via a data message (e.g., email message) and coordinate acceptances to the request. At the time of the conference, the server retrieves a list of conference participants/attendees and their contact information. The server determines whether or not each participant/attendee is a server participant. If the participant/attendee is a server participant, the server will initiate the conference by calling the multiple contact numbers associated with the participant/attendee. Otherwise, the server will call one contact number associated with the participant/attendee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Mengshyang Teng, Michael S. Colbert, Jeff Zacuto
  • Publication number: 20140036733
    Abstract: An email client method and server that allow a conference organizer to schedule a conference (e.g., conference call) using a calendar feature found in today's email applications. When the email client is installed to work with the user's email application, an option becomes available to allow access to a conferencing scheduling feature. The server is adapted to receive an incoming conference request via a data message (e.g., email message) and coordinate acceptances to the request. At the time of the conference, the server retrieves a list of conference participants/attendees and their contact information. The server determines whether or not each participant/attendee is a server participant. If the participant/attendee is a server participant, the server will initiate the conference by calling the multiple contact numbers associated with the participant/attendee. Otherwise, the server will call one contact number associated with the participant/attendee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: BLACKBERRY LIMITED
    Inventors: Mengshyang TENG, Michael S. COLBERT, Jeff ZACUTO
  • Patent number: 8625576
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Robert J. James, Jr., Michael S. Colbert
  • Patent number: 8582743
    Abstract: An email client method and server that allow a conference organizer to schedule a conference (e.g., conference call) using a calendar feature found in today's email applications. When the email client is installed to work with the user's email application, an option becomes available to allow access to a conferencing scheduling feature. The server is adapted to receive an incoming conference request via a data message (e.g., email message) and coordinate acceptances to the request. At the time of the conference, the server retrieves a list of conference participants/attendees and their contact information. The server determines whether or not each participant/attendee is a server participant. If the participant/attendee is a server participant, the server will initiate the conference by calling the multiple contact numbers associated with the participant/attendee. Otherwise, the server will call one contact number associated with the participant/attendee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Mengshyang Teng, Michael S. Colbert, Jeff Zacuto
  • Patent number: 8554218
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120202474
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120178425
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8195163
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8169899
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110263229
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8000712
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080205616
    Abstract: An email client method and server that allow a conference organizer to schedule a conference (e.g., conference call) using a calendar feature found in today's email applications. When the email client is installed to work with the user's email application, an option becomes available to allow access to a conferencing scheduling feature. The server is adapted to receive an incoming conference request via a data message (e.g., email message) and coordinate acceptances to the request. At the time of the conference, the server retrieves a list of conference participants/attendees and their contact information. The server determines whether or not each participant/attendee is a server participant. If the participant/attendee is a server participant, the server will initiate the conference by calling the multiple contact numbers associated with the participant/attendee. Otherwise, the server will call one contact number associated with the participant/attendee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Mengshyang Teng, Michael S. Colbert, Jeff Zacuto
  • Publication number: 20080139210
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James
  • Publication number: 20080130554
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James