Patents by Inventor Robert Pippert

Robert Pippert 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: 8463896
    Abstract: Methods, media and systems are provided for generating a dynamic web portal in a wireless network, and the portal is based on personal usage. An initialized portal contains no web content. Systems include one or more network elements configured to monitor requests for resource components, to generate web portals, and to dynamically update the portals based on the requests for resource components. Data structures embodied on a computer-readable media are included for storing numerical data regarding the requests and for storing a plurality of portals. The dynamic web portal is updated to contain component resources from visited web pages, each having a respective universal resource locator (URL) or portion of code with which it is associated. Requests for resources are monitored and added to a web portal when a specified threshold is surpassed so that an updated web portal can be presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Breau, Robert Pippert, Douglas R. Green, Lyle W. Paczkowski, Samuel M. Woleben
  • Patent number: 8184730
    Abstract: A method for selecting a frequency band, from among a plurality of frequency bands controllable by a radio network controller (RNC), to carry a data communication. The method may include obtaining frequency band usage measurements for a plurality of frequency bands, and using the frequency band usage measurements to select a particular frequency band of the plurality of frequency bands to carry the data communication. Frequency band usage measurements may be based on how many idle slots (and/or data channels) are carried through each of the plurality of frequency bands during a measurement time period. A comparison of the frequency band usage measurements can be used to determine which frequency band sent the greatest number of idle slots (or the fewest number of data channels). The method provides for selecting a frequency band best suited (e.g., has the most available capacity for carrying a data communication) for carrying the data communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Spring Spectrum L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan S. Talley, Kristin Hayne, Tom Trueman, Jerry Wade, Robert Pippert
  • Publication number: 20100260275
    Abstract: A method for selecting a frequency band, from among a plurality of frequency bands controllable by a radio network controller (RNC), to carry a data communication. The method may include obtaining frequency band usage measurements for a plurality of frequency bands, and using the frequency band usage measurements to select a particular frequency band of the plurality of frequency bands to carry the data communication. Frequency band usage measurements may be based on how many idle slots (and/or data channels) are carried through each of the plurality of frequency bands during a measurement time period. A comparison of the frequency band usage measurements can be used to determine which frequency band sent the greatest number of idle slots (or the fewest number of data channels). The method provides for selecting a frequency band best suited (e.g., has the most available capacity for carrying a data communication) for carrying the data communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Sprint Spectrum L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan S. Talley, Kristin Hayne, Tom Trueman, Jerry Wade, Robert Pippert
  • Patent number: 7782964
    Abstract: A method for selecting a frequency band, from among a plurality of frequency bands controllable by a radio network controller (RNC), to carry a data communication. The method may include obtaining frequency band usage measurements for a plurality of frequency bands, and using the frequency band usage measurements to select a particular frequency band of the plurality of frequency bands to carry the data communication. Frequency band usage measurements may be based on how many idle slots (and/or data channels) are carried through each of the plurality of frequency bands during a measurement time period. A comparison of the frequency band usage measurements can be used to determine which frequency band sent the greatest number of idle slots (or the fewest number of data channels). The method provides for selecting a frequency band best suited (e.g., has the most available capacity for carrying a data communication) for carrying the data communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.
    Inventors: Ryan S Talley, Kristin Hayne, Tom Trueman, Jerry Wade, Robert Pippert
  • Publication number: 20100036933
    Abstract: Methods, media and systems are provided for generating a dynamic web portal in a wireless network, and the portal is based on personal usage. An initialized portal contains no web content. Systems include one or more network elements configured to monitor requests for resource components, to generate web portals, and to dynamically update the portals based on the requests for resource components. Data structures embodied on a computer-readable media are included for storing numerical data regarding the requests and for storing a plurality of portals. The dynamic web portal is updated to contain component resources from visited web pages, each having a respective universal resource locator (URL) or portion of code with which it is associated. Requests for resources are monitored and added to a web portal when a specified threshold is surpassed so that an updated web portal can be presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P.
    Inventors: Jeremy R. Breau, Robert Pippert, Douglas R. Green, Lyle W. Paczkowski, Samuel M. Woleben
  • Patent number: 7536204
    Abstract: A communication system provides communication services to a plurality of communication devices. The communication system includes a transmitting antenna, a transmitter, a first receiving antenna, a second receiving antenna, a second receiver, and a communication interface. The transmitter transmits first wireless signals via the transmitting antenna. The first receiving antenna has a first coverage area of less than forty five degrees. The first receiver receives second wireless signals via the first receiving antenna. The second receiving antenna has a second coverage area of less than forty five degrees, and the second coverage area of the second receiving antenna is within the first coverage area. The second receiver receives third wireless signals via the second receiving antenna. The communication interface provides the communication services between the communication network and the user communication devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company LP
    Inventors: Walter F. Rausch, Harry Perlow, Michael P. Denny, Gary Thomas Schick, Robert Garrett, Robert Pippert, George V. Moura, Anthony A. Panella
  • Patent number: 7190969
    Abstract: A system and method for managing multiple mobile stations provisioned for use by a single user with a common mobile identification number (MIN). In an advanced intelligent network, a call control system may receive requests to set one of the multiple mobile stations to an active state. The call control system may also receive requests to set one or more of the multiple mobile stations to an inactive state. The call control system stores the active or inactive indication in a subscriber profile database. When a request is made to register one of the multiple mobile stations for service, the call control system determines if the mobile station is active or inactive. If the mobile station is inactive, it is not permitted to register. If the mobile station is active, it is permitted to register.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.
    Inventors: Dae-Sik Oh, Leo Anderson, Robert Pippert
  • Patent number: 7123940
    Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a transmitting antenna, a transmitter, a directional receiving antenna, a receiver, and a communication interface. The transmitter transmits first wireless signals via a transmitting antenna. A directional receiving antenna has an angle of less than forty five degrees and the directional receiving antenna is directed toward an angular area of less than forty five degrees. A receiver receives second wireless signals via the directional receiving antenna. A communication interface is connected to the receiver, the transmitter, and a communication network. The communication interface provides the communication services between a communication network and the user communication devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Walter F. Rausch, Harry Perlow, Michael P. Denny, Gary Thomas Schick, Robert Garrett, Robert Pippert, George V. Moura, Anthony A. Panella