Patents by Inventor Samuel J. Kline

Samuel J. Kline 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).

  • Network control center call trace
    Patent number: 4464543
    Abstract: A telecommunication network has a plurality of tandem node switches interconnected by trunks. Each switch generates message detail records (MDR) which are transmitted by data links to a network control center. In response to complaints, an NCC operator can start a mechanized search of MDR to retrace the path a call had earlier taken. The retraced path may be graphically illustrated on a display network map. Data from each call trace may be stored in a call trace log for subsequent retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Assignee: GTE Business Communication Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Kline, Richard E. Little
  • Telecommunication trunk circuit reporter and advisor
    Patent number: 4456788
    Abstract: A telecommunication network includes a number of switches interconnected by groups of trunk circuits. Trunk traffic data is generated by the switches and transmitted to a network control center where it is stored in a traffic database. The network control center includes a system for mechanically generating periodic traffic reports and performing calculations leading to recommendations pertaining to additions or deletions of the number of trunks in a group necessary to maintain an optimum size network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: GTE Business Communication Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Kline, Richard E. Little