Patents by Inventor Shawn PUGH

Shawn PUGH 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).

  • Publication number: 20240275824
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for a Rich Communication Services (RCS) Proxy that can be enabled via a novel network element, which provides functionality for establishing and enabling emergency RCS communications. The disclosed RCS framework can facilitate simultaneous voice and chat features for an emergency services caller. With Session Initiation Protocol (SIP and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) interfaces, the disclosed RCS framework can function to automatically establish an emergency chat session for RCS-capable devices. For devices that are not configured with RCS capabilities, the disclosed framework can function to provide a uniform resource locator (URL) via a short message/messaging service (SMS) message, such that via interaction with the URL, an internet session with the PSAP can be established. Accordingly, the disclosed RCS framework provides functionality for aligning voice and chat interactions between conversing entities (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.
    Inventors: Kashif KHAN, Danysel BARTHELME, Ronald E. COLLIER, II, Ertao LI, Steve L. PADILLA, Gaurav PATEL, Shawn PUGH, Shujaat Ali SIDDIQUE, Daniel L. WALKER, John Cao Vinh NGUYEN
  • Patent number: 11736620
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a user device, a request to establish a voice call. The device may determine that one of a plurality of endpoints is to be involved in the voice call with the user device. The device may transmit send-only invites to the plurality of endpoints. The device may receive, from a first endpoint of the plurality of endpoints, a receive-only response. The device may transmit a send-receive invite to the first endpoint, wherein the send-receive invite identifies a selected communication protocol as a communication protocol for the voice call. The device may transmit a send-receive acceptance to the user device. The send-receive acceptance may identify the communication protocol for the voice call, and upon the user device receiving the send-receive acceptance, the voice call can be established between the user device and the first endpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav B. Patel, Shawn Pugh
  • Patent number: 11653334
    Abstract: In some implementations, an application server may receive, from a calling party user equipment, a call for a called party associated with multiple user equipment. The application server may provide to the multiple user equipment, and based on the call, a request for transcoding information associated with the multiple user equipment. The application server may assign a transcoding resource for handling the call, wherein the transcoding resource is provided in a network. The application server may receive, based on the request, the transcoding information from a particular user equipment of the multiple user equipment. The application server may provide the transcoding information to the transcoding resource, wherein the transcoding information causes the transcoding resource to establish and transcode the call between the calling party user equipment and the particular user equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Kashif Khan, Danysel Barthelme, Ronald E. Collier, II, Ertao Li, Steve L. Padilla, Gaurav Patel, Shawn Pugh, Shujaat Ali Siddique, Daniel L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20220167318
    Abstract: In some implementations, an application server may receive, from a calling party user equipment, a call for a called party associated with multiple user equipment. The application server may provide to the multiple user equipment, and based on the call, a request for transcoding information associated with the multiple user equipment. The application server may assign a transcoding resource for handling the call, wherein the transcoding resource is provided in a network. The application server may receive, based on the request, the transcoding information from a particular user equipment of the multiple user equipment. The application server may provide the transcoding information to the transcoding resource, wherein the transcoding information causes the transcoding resource to establish and transcode the call between the calling party user equipment and the particular user equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Kashif KHAN, Danysel BARTHELME, Ronald E. COLLIER, II, Ertao LI, Steve L. PADILLA, Gaurav PATEL, Shawn PUGH, Shujaat Ali SIDDIQUE, Daniel L. WALKER
  • Publication number: 20220060585
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a user device, a request to establish a voice call. The device may determine that one of a plurality of endpoints is to be involved in the voice call with the user device. The device may transmit send-only invites to the plurality of endpoints. The device may receive, from a first endpoint of the plurality of endpoints, a receive-only response. The device may transmit a send-receive invite to the first endpoint, wherein the send-receive invite identifies a selected communication protocol as a communication protocol for the voice call. The device may transmit a send-receive acceptance to the user device. The send-receive acceptance may identify the communication protocol for the voice call, and upon the user device receiving the send-receive acceptance, the voice call can be established between the user device and the first endpoint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav B. PATEL, Shawn PUGH
  • Patent number: 11178286
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a user device, a request to establish a voice call. The device may determine that one of a plurality of endpoints is to be involved in the voice call with the user device. The device may transmit send-only invites to the plurality of endpoints. The device may receive, from a first endpoint of the plurality of endpoints, a receive-only response. The device may transmit a send-receive invite to the first endpoint, wherein the send-receive invite identifies a selected communication protocol as a communication protocol for the voice call. The device may transmit a send-receive acceptance to the user device. The send-receive acceptance may identify the communication protocol for the voice call, and upon the user device receiving the send-receive acceptance, the voice call can be established between the user device and the first endpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav B. Patel, Shawn Pugh
  • Patent number: 10844405
    Abstract: A method for the in vivo production of 1,3-butadiene from 2,4-pentadienoate is described (FIG. 1). Enzymes capable of decarboxylating 2,4-pentadienoate to 1,3-butadiene have been discovered. Recombinant expression of these newly discovered enzymes has resulted in the engineering of microorganisms capable of producing 1,3-butadiene when cultured in the presence of 2,4-pentadienoate. 1,3-butadienoate is an important monomer used in the manufacturing of rubbers and plastics. This invention will help to enable the biological production of 1,3-butadiene from renewable resources such as sugar, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David Nielsen, Shawn Pugh, Rebekah McKenna
  • Publication number: 20200351406
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a user device, a request to establish a voice call. The device may determine that one of a plurality of endpoints is to be involved in the voice call with the user device. The device may transmit send-only invites to the plurality of endpoints. The device may receive, from a first endpoint of the plurality of endpoints, a receive-only response. The device may transmit a send-receive invite to the first endpoint, wherein the send-receive invite identifies a selected communication protocol as a communication protocol for the voice call. The device may transmit a send-receive acceptance to the user device. The send-receive acceptance may identify the communication protocol for the voice call, and upon the user device receiving the send-receive acceptance, the voice call can be established between the user device and the first endpoint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gaurav B. PATEL, Shawn PUGH
  • Publication number: 20190194695
    Abstract: A method for the in vivo production of 1,3-butadiene from 2,4-pentadienoate is described (FIG. 1). Enzymes capable of decarboxylating 2,4-pentadienoate to 1,3-butadiene have been discovered. Recombinant expression of these newly discovered enzymes has resulted in the engineering of microorganisms capable of producing 1,3-butadiene when cultured in the presence of 2,4-pentadienoate. 1,3-butadienoate is an important monomer used in the manufacturing of rubbers and plastics. This invention will help to enable the biological production of 1,3-butadiene from renewable resources such as sugar, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: David Nielsen, Shawn Pugh, Rebekah McKenna
  • Patent number: 10174346
    Abstract: Novel methods for the in vivo production of phenol from renewable substrates using a recombinant microorganism (FIG. 1). Additionally, methods for the in vivo production of catechol and cis,cis-muconic acid from renewable substrates using a recombinant microorganism are disclosed. A host cell expresses at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses isochorismate synthase activity, at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses isochorismate pyruvate lyase activity, and at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses salicylic acid decarboxylase activity. In the case of catechol, the host cell must additionally express at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses phenol 2-monooxygenase activity. In the case of cis,cis-muconic acid, the host cell must additionally express at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses phenol 2-monooxygenase activity and at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses catechol-1,2-dioxygenase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: David Nielsen, Shawn Pugh, Brian Thompson
  • Patent number: 10125377
    Abstract: A method for the in vivo production of 1,3-butadiene from 2,4-pentadienoate is described (FIG. 1). Enzymes capable of decarboxylating 2,4-pentadienoate to 1,3-butadiene have been discovered. Recombinant expression of these newly discovered enzymes has resulted in the engineering of microorganisms capable of producing 1,3-butadiene when cultured in the presence of 2,4-pentadienoate. 1,3-butadienoate is an important monomer used in the manufacturing of rubbers and plastics. This invention will help to enable the biological production of 1,3-butadiene from renewable resources such as sugar, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David Nielsen, Shawn Pugh, Rebekah McKenna
  • Publication number: 20160230194
    Abstract: A method for the in vivo production of 1,3-butadiene from 2,4-pentadienoate is described (FIG. 1). Enzymes capable of decarboxylating 2,4-pentadienoate to 1,3-butadiene have been discovered. Recombinant expression of these newly discovered enzymes has resulted in the engineering of microorganisms capable of producing 1,3-butadiene when cultured in the presence of 2,4-pentadienoate. 1,3-butadienoate is an important monomer used in the manufacturing of rubbers and plastics. This invention will help to enable the biological production of 1,3-butadiene from renewable resources such as sugar, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: David NIELSEN, Shawn PUGH, Rebekah MCKENNA
  • Publication number: 20160160244
    Abstract: Novel methods for the in vivo production of phenol from renewable substrates using a recombinant microorganism (FIG. 1). Additionally, methods for the in vivo production of catechol and cis,cis-muconic acid from renewable substrates using a recombinant microorganism are disclosed. A host cell expresses at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses isochorismate synthase activity, at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses isochorismate pyruvate lyase activity, and at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses salicylic acid decarboxylase activity. In the case of catechol, the host cell must additionally express at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses phenol 2-monooxy-genase activity. In the case of cis,cis-muconic acid, the host cell must additionally express at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses phenol 2-monooxygenase activity and at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses catechol-1,2-dioxygenase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona Stat e University
    Inventors: David NIELSEN, Shawn PUGH, Brian THOMPSON