Patents by Inventor Monica Ann Marics

Monica Ann Marics 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: 10555110
    Abstract: A proximity location system and method thereof for locating a communications device. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) proximity location tag is arranged in a proximity of the communications device and detected thereby. A proximity location key included in the RFID proximity location tag is acquired by the communications device and forwarded to a location information server. The location information is queried for location information associated with the proximity location key. Based on the location information, data transmitted by the communications device is routed to the appropriate receiver of the data. The location information is also provided to the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Ciesla, Ken Davis, Monica Ann Marics
  • Patent number: 9813856
    Abstract: A proximity location system and method thereof for locating a communications device. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) proximity location tag is arranged in a proximity of the communications device and detected thereby. A proximity location key included in the RFID proximity location tag is acquired by the communications device and forwarded to a location information server. The location information is queried for location information associated with the proximity location key. Based on the location information, data transmitted by the communications device is routed to the appropriate receiver of the data. The location information is also provided to the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Ciesla, Ken Davis, Monica Ann Marics
  • Patent number: 9508254
    Abstract: A proximity location system and method thereof for locating a communications device. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) proximity location tag is arranged in a proximity of the communications device and detected thereby. A proximity location key included in the RFID proximity location tag is acquired by the communications device and forwarded to a location information server. The location information is queried for location information associated with the proximity location key. Based on the location information, data transmitted by the communications device is routed to the appropriate receiver of the data. The location information is also provided to the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: WEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Ciesla, Ken Davis, Monica Ann Marics
  • Patent number: 9088648
    Abstract: A system for effecting at least one prearranged notification after a calling instrument places a call using a predetermined number; the system including: (a) a jack unit for coupling the calling instrument with an outgoing telecommunication connection; and (b) a server unit coupled with the outgoing telecommunication connection. The server unit is coupled with a plurality of notification media. The jack unit detects when the calling instrument places the call using the predetermined number. When the call is completed, the jack unit alerts the server unit of a completion of the call to the predetermined number. The server unit responds to the alerting by effecting the at least one prearranged notification via at least one notification medium of the plurality of notification media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventor: Monica Ann Marics
  • Publication number: 20120275590
    Abstract: A system for effecting at least one prearranged notification after a calling instrument places a call using a predetermined number; the system including: (a) a jack unit for coupling the calling instrument with an outgoing telecommunication connection; and (b) a server unit coupled with the outgoing telecommunication connection. The server unit is coupled with a plurality of notification media. The jack unit detects when the calling instrument places the call using the predetermined number. When the call is completed, the jack unit alerts the server unit of a completion of the call to the predetermined number. The server unit responds to the alerting by effecting the at least one prearranged notification via at least one notification medium of the plurality of notification media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: WEST CORPORATION
    Inventor: Monica Ann Marics
  • Patent number: 8269607
    Abstract: A proximity location system and method thereof for locating a communications device. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) proximity location tag is arranged in a proximity of the communications device and detected thereby. A proximity location key included in the RFID proximity location tag is acquired by the communications device and forwarded to a location information server. The location information is queried for location information associated with the proximity location key. Based on the location information, data transmitted by the communications device is routed to the appropriate receiver of the data. The location information is also provided to the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence W Ciesla, Ken Davis, Monica Ann Marics
  • Patent number: 8265587
    Abstract: A system for amending implementation instructions for any number or combination of Emergency Auxiliary Services, the Emergency Auxiliary Services being effected according to the implementation instructions regarding at least one predetermined receiver after a triggering communication is placed from a subscribing communication instrument includes: (a) A change ordering means for effecting the amending. The change ordering means is exercised by a service requesting entity using the subscribing communication entity. (b) An instruction amending means coupled with the subscribing communication entity. The instruction amending means responds to the change ordering means to effect the amending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: West Corporation
    Inventors: Linda Kaye D'Evelyn, Edward Donald Schlein, Peter Roy Schmidt, James Lee Potter, Laura Anne Marriott, Monica Ann Marics, Kirk R. Knudsen
  • Publication number: 20090237210
    Abstract: A proximity location system and method thereof for locating a communications device. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) proximity location tag is arranged in a proximity of the communications device and detected thereby. A proximity location key included in the RFID proximity location tag is acquired by the communications device and forwarded to a location information server. The location information is queried for location information associated with the proximity location key. Based on the location information, data transmitted by the communications device is routed to the appropriate receiver of the data. The location information is also provided to the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: WEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Ciesla, Ken Davis, Monica Ann Marics
  • Publication number: 20090175422
    Abstract: A system for handling communications presented in a first messaging protocol to a special number answering position using a second messaging protocol includes a translating unit coupled with the special number serving network and coupled with the answering position. The translating unit includes a plurality of first entries, a plurality of second entries and a plurality of correspondence indicators. Respective first correspondence indicators relate each respective first entry of the plurality of first entries with at least one respective second entry of the plurality of second entries. Respective second correspondence indicators relate each respective second entry with at least one respective first entry. Each respective first entry pertains to a character string expressed in the first messaging protocol. Each respective second entry pertains to a phrase expressed in the second messaging protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: WEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Monica Ann Marics, Robin Erkkila
  • Publication number: 20040237096
    Abstract: A computer-based method of monitoring and recording user interaction with a video service device is provided. The video service device is connected to a display. The computer is programmed to monitor and selectively record information received from the video service device, a video camera, and a remote control signal detector. The computer-based method includes, over a period of time, detecting a plurality of remote control signals indicative of button clicks, grabbing first video frames from the video service device, and grabbing second video frames from the video camera. The detected remote control signals, the first video frames, and the second video frames are recorded to the storage medium as a sequence of events while preserving the time relationship among the various events with respect to each other thereby establishing a common time base for the recorded sequence of events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Cain, Monica Ann Marics