Patents by Inventor Shen-Yuan Yap

Shen-Yuan Yap 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: 8718255
    Abstract: A telecommunication system and method for seamlessly switching mobile devices during a conversation without placing the conversation on hold or otherwise parking the conversation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael Gray, Robert J. James, Jr., Doug Gisby
  • Patent number: 8666038
    Abstract: There is described a method and telecommunication server for maintaining communication between at least two devices. A first incoming call for a first communication device is received at the communication server. The first incoming call for the first communication device is routed to a second communication device associated with the first communication device. A park data signal is received from the second communication device for placing a call to park. The call is placed to park and a park reminder message is sent to the first communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Robert J. James, Jr., Shen-Yuan Yap
  • Patent number: 8625576
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Robert J. James, Jr., Michael S. Colbert
  • Patent number: 8554218
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120275586
    Abstract: There is described a method and telecommunication server for maintaining communication between at least two devices. A first incoming call for a first communication device is received at the communication server. The first incoming call for the first communication device is routed to a second communication device associated with the first communication device. A park data signal is received from the second communication device for placing a call to park. The call is placed to park and a park reminder message is sent to the first communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. JAMES, JR., Shen-Yuan YAP
  • Publication number: 20120202474
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8229084
    Abstract: A method of operating a communication device, the method comprising sending a park data signal for placing a call to park and receiving a park reminder message. A method of operating a communication server operable to maintain communication between at least two devices, the method comprising placing a call to park and sending a park reminder message. A telecommunication server comprising a processor configured to place a telephone call to park and send a park message. A telecommunication device comprising a processor configured to send a park data signal for placing a call to park and receive a park reminder message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. James, Jr., Shen-Yuan Yap
  • Publication number: 20120178425
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8195163
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8169899
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110263229
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: ASCENDENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Doug GISBY, Michael GRAY, Shen-Yuan YAP, Michael S. COLBERT, Robert J. JAMES, JR.
  • Patent number: 8000712
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Ascendent Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100272250
    Abstract: A method and system for transferring a call from a first device to a second device. The method includes: a) transmitting a notification from a call management server to the second device to indicate that the first device is engaged in a call that is transferable; b) receiving, at the call management server, a transfer request from the second device to transfer the call from the first device to the second device; and c) in response to the receipt of the transfer request, connecting the second device to the call and disconnecting the first device from the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Shen-Yuan Yap, Colin Mark Werner
  • Publication number: 20090097628
    Abstract: A telecommunication system and method for seamlessly switching mobile devices during a conversation without placing the conversation on hold or otherwise parking the conversation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael Gray, Robert J. James, JR., Doug Gisby
  • Publication number: 20090097633
    Abstract: A method of operating a communication device, the method comprising sending a park data signal for placing a call to park and receiving a park reminder message. A method of operating a communication server operable to maintain communication between at least two devices, the method comprising placing a call to park and sending a park reminder message. A telecommunication server comprising a processor configured to place a telephone call to park and send a park message. A telecommunication device comprising a processor configured to send a park data signal for placing a call to park and receive a park reminder message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Robert J. James, JR., Shen-Yuan Yap
  • Publication number: 20080139210
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James
  • Publication number: 20080130554
    Abstract: A telecommunication method, server and system that route an outbound telephone communication initiated by a wireless remote device through an enterprise communication network. The system also routes an incoming call to a device associated with an enterprise communication network to a plurality of telephony devices including wireless devices and other remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Doug Gisby, Michael Gray, Shen-Yuan Yap, Michael S. Colbert, Robert J. James