Patents by Inventor Stephen Petilli
Stephen Petilli 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).
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Patent number: 9730024Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Mark Goddard
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Publication number: 20170160095Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc., and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Arun Yalagadda
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Patent number: 9607346Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc., and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Arun Yalagadda
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Patent number: 9582177Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sending and retrieving location relevant information to a user by selecting and designating a point of interest that is displayed on a graphical user interface and sending the location information associated with that point of interest to a receiver that is also selected using the graphical user interface. The location relevant information may also include mapped routes, waypoints, geo-fenced areas, moving vehicles etc. Updated location relevant information may also be continuously sent to the user while generating updated mapping information on the graphical user interface. The present invention may be practiced by using communication devices such as a personal computer, a personal digital assistance, in-vehicle navigation systems, or a mobile telephone.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli
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Patent number: 9400591Abstract: A personal wireless navigation system operable on wireless phone devices provides a platform for empowering a merchant-paid search. Performance of a navigation functionality in a personal wireless navigation system is higher and more comparable and competitive with portable navigation devices and in-car navigation systems, and the search capability is comparable and competitive with the most popular web search engines. A user interface (UI) and look and feel of the personal wireless navigation system is provided which is enhanced so that users do not simply want to use the product—they covet it. The personal wireless navigation system may be constructed such that a subset of it with fewer features and functions can be productized, marketed and deployed to users.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Telecommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Mark Goddard, John Archer, Germaine Ewing, Gopal Venkatraman, Tom Bychowski, Nidhi Upparapalli, Ryan Peterson, Kristy McNight, Stephen Petilli, Jam Paydavousi
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Publication number: 20160196010Abstract: A personal wireless navigation system operable on wireless phone devices provides a platform for empowering a merchant-paid search. Performance of a navigation functionality in a personal wireless navigation system is higher and more comparable and competitive with portable navigation devices and in-car navigation systems, and the search capability is comparable and competitive with the most popular web search engines. A user interface (UI) and look and feel of the personal wireless navigation system is provided which is enhanced so that users do not simply want to use the product—they covet it. The personal wireless navigation system may be constructed such that a subset of it with fewer features and functions can be productized, marketed and deployed to users.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Mark Goddard, John Archer, Germaine Ewing, Gopal Venkatraman, Tom Bychowski, Nidhi Upparapalli, Ryan Peterson, Kristy McNight, Stephen Petilli, Jam Paydavousi
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Publication number: 20160196629Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc., and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Arun Yalagadda
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Publication number: 20160174045Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Mark Goddard
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Patent number: 9354069Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc., and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Bluestone Ventures, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Arun Yarlagadda
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Publication number: 20160131492Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc., and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Arun Yalagadda
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Patent number: 9307365Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Mark Goddard
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Publication number: 20150373499Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Mark Goddard
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Patent number: 9217651Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Mark Goddard
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Patent number: 8942259Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention uses an abbreviated blanking period, in comparison to the standard VESA and CEA-EIA blanking periods, in order to send data, including low bandwidth, non-timing information, over one or more channels of the digital video link. By shortening the blanking period, the amount of time available for sending data in each scan line is increased, enabling the system to send more data over each channel. The inactive video portion of a scan line sent during vertical sync may also be used to send additional digital data. Shortening the blanking periods and/or using the inactive video sections of the horizontal scan lines adds to the overall data capacity of the link and may be used to send other digital data, such as multichannel audio, video, control, timing, closed captioning or other digital data.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Christopher Pasqualino, Jeffrey S. Bauch, Stephen Petilli
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Publication number: 20140330514Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Mark Goddard
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Publication number: 20140223331Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sending and retrieving location relevant information to a user by selecting and designating a point of interest that is displayed on a graphical user interface and sending the location information associated with that point of interest to a receiver that is also selected using the graphical user interface. The location relevant information may also include mapped routes, waypoints, geo-fenced areas, moving vehicles etc. Updated location relevant information may also be continuously sent to the user while generating updated mapping information on the graphical user interface. The present invention may be practiced by using communication devices such as a personal computer, a personal digital assistance, in-vehicle navigation systems, or a mobile telephone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli
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Patent number: 8786469Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: TeleCommunications Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Mark Goddard
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Publication number: 20140173520Abstract: A personal wireless navigation system operable on wireless phone devices provides a platform for empowering a merchant-paid search. Performance of a navigation functionality in a personal wireless navigation system is higher and more comparable and competitive with portable navigation devices and in-car navigation systems, and the search capability is comparable and competitive with the most popular web search engines. A user interface (UI) and look and feel of the personal wireless navigation system is provided which is enhanced so that users do not simply want to use the product—they covet it. The personal wireless navigation system may be constructed such that a subset of it with fewer features and functions can be productized, marketed and deployed to users.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Mark Goddard, John Archer, Germaine Ewing, Gopal Venkatraman, Tom Bychowski, Nidhi Upparapalli, Ryan Peterson, Kristy McNight, Stephen Petilli, Jam Paydavousi
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Publication number: 20140058666Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc., and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli, Arun Yarlagadda
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Patent number: 8621374Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sending and retrieving location relevant information to a user by selecting and designating a point of interest that is displayed on a graphical user interface and sending the location information associated with that point of interest to a receiver that is also selected using the graphical user interface. The location relevant information may also include mapped routes, waypoints, geo-fenced areas, moving vehicles etc. Updated location relevant information may also be continuously sent to the user while generating updated mapping information on the graphical user interface. The present invention may be practiced by using communication devices such as a personal computer, a personal digital assistance, in-vehicle navigation systems, or a mobile telephone.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Sheha, Angie Sheha, Stephen Petilli