Patents by Inventor Robert Edward Opaluch

Robert Edward Opaluch 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: 9067140
    Abstract: An approach is provided for developing customized games. Customization information is obtained from a user (or someone preparing the game for the user) in response to a menu of options relating to a game, or is automatically collected from customization information already collected. Gaming information, including rules and design layout, is output in response to the customization information for playing the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Opaluch
  • Patent number: 8983426
    Abstract: Groups of consenting users such as families can track where other members of the same group are under agreed upon access arrangements. The locating system can operate in a passive mode. Users do not have to actively sign-in or check-in to the locating system for the locating system to obtain individual location determination estimates. The locating system collects communications device usage information from a plurality of communications networks, e.g., landline, cellular, Wi-Fi, DSL. The locations of communication devices and infrastructure are known. Members of locating groups are associated with various communication devices detected are being used. Approximate locations of an individual member or members of a locating group are inferred from detected device usage information. A location report is generated, e.g., in a map, table, or audio format, indicating the determined location of individuals, and optionally including time tags. The report is provided to authorized members of the locating group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Wayne Cermak, Robert Anthony Virzi, Rebecca S. Burd, Edward M. Eggerl, Gregory Keith Evans, William E. Garrett, William D. Goodman, Allison Dana Jaynes, Robert Edward Opaluch, Timothy Wayne Schmidt, James Francis Sorce, Michael A. Weintraub
  • Patent number: 8639513
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of applications and an integrator having a voice recognition module configured to identify at least one voice command from a user. The integrator is configured to integrate information from a remote source into at least one of the plurality of applications based on the identified voice command. A method includes analyzing speech from a first user of a first mobile device having a plurality of applications, identifying a voice command based on the analyzed speech using a voice recognition module, and incorporating information from the remote source into at least one of a plurality of applications based on the identified voice command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Opaluch
  • Patent number: 8250605
    Abstract: Preferred systems and methods are disclosed for navigating among a group or lists of programs, such as in a network terminal (such as a set top box) in a video program distribution system which presents a viewer with an electronic program guide comprising a plurality of program titles wherein the order is determined by a program score used to predict a level of interest for the viewer based in part on extrinsic data provided to the network terminal regarding the viewer's characteristics and attributes. The extrinsic data could be obtained based on the individual viewer's specific attributes, or the demographic attributes of similarly situated viewers. The extrinsic data, as well as intrinsic data is processed to provide an ordered list of program which are more reflective of that viewer's interests that a linear listing of programs. The system and method can apply for other applications involving prioritizing selection information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Opaluch
  • Patent number: 7983188
    Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a monitoring portal configured to receive state information descriptive of usage of a plurality of communication services provided on a plurality of communication networks of different types and to make the state information available to a subscriber of the plurality of communication services, in substantially real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Verizon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Wayne Cermak, Robert Anthony Virzi, Rebecca S. Burd, Edward M. Eggerl, Gregory Keith Evans, Douglas Reynold Jones, William E. Garrett, William David Goodman, Allison Dana Jaynes, Margaret Malagon, Robert Edward Opaluch, Timothy Wayne Schmidt, James Francis Sorce, Michael Alan Weintraub
  • Patent number: 7698218
    Abstract: A method for flexible billing provides for a service provider to apportion billing for one or more services among a number of parties. The services may be shared among the parties and the bill may be apportioned in accordance with an apportioning scheme, or billing breakout as determined by the parties. The parties may designate a coordinator to administer the service and serve as the contact point between the parties and the service provider. The flexible billing can also provide for one party to pay a portion of the service charges for one or more other parties. Incentives in the form of reduced charges may be provided by the service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Verizon Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Edward Opaluch, Cynthia DuVal
  • Patent number: 7579547
    Abstract: A container suitable as an interface device is provided. The container includes a plurality of walls that define an internal space for storage. The walls include movable portions that correspond to a wiring area within the internal space. The container includes at least a first and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the wiring area is enclosed on at least three sides by the movable portions of the wall. In the second configuration, the movable portions are positioned such that the wiring area is accessible on at least three sides free of any impediments from the container. The container may include an adjustable storage capacity to optimize the overall size of the container to the equipment or other content stored within the container, i.e. minimizing the overall size of the container to match the stored equipment and expanding when needed to accommodate additional equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Opaluch
  • Publication number: 20090149246
    Abstract: An approach is provided for developing customized games. Customization information is obtained from a user (or someone preparing the game for the user) in response to a menu of options relating to a game, or is automatically collected from customization information already collected. Gaming information, including rules and design layout, is output in response to the customization information for playing the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Verizon Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Opaluch
  • Publication number: 20080148317
    Abstract: Preferred systems and methods are disclosed for navigating among a group or lists of programs, such as in a network terminal (such as a set top box) in a video program distribution system which presents a viewer with an electronic program guide comprising a plurality of program titles wherein the order is determined by a program score used to predict a level of interest for the viewer based in part on extrinsic data provided to the network terminal regarding the viewer's characteristics and attributes. The extrinsic data could be obtained based on the individual viewer's specific attributes, or the demographic attributes of similarly situated viewers. The extrinsic data, as well as intrinsic data is processed to provide an ordered list of program which are more reflective of that viewer's interests that a linear listing of programs. The system and method can apply for other applications involving prioritizing selection information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Opaluch
  • Publication number: 20080121424
    Abstract: A container suitable as an interface device is provided. The container includes a plurality of walls that define an internal space for storage. The walls include movable portions that correspond to a wiring area within the internal space. The container includes at least a first and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the wiring area is enclosed on at least three sides by the movable portions of the wall. In the second configuration, the movable portions are positioned such that the wiring area is accessible on at least three sides free of any impediments from the container. The container may include an adjustable storage capacity to optimize the overall size of the container to the equipment or other content stored within the container, i.e. minimizing the overall size of the container to match the stored equipment and expanding when needed to accommodate additional equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Opaluch