Patents by Inventor Sunil K. Rao

Sunil K. Rao 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: 8781534
    Abstract: A cellular phone and mobile device is configured with the ability to accept a signature. A user may write a signature on a touch sensitive display of a mobile device using touch or a pen. A user may be further authenticated by using voice or password. The signature may be viewed on a second mobile device in real time. The signature may be synchronized with a server or an Internet device. The system may allow for multiple parties to sign an electronic document using mobile devices and Internet servers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140187231
    Abstract: A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone. The primary mode may switch from local office to a public carrier loop. This switching may be automatic or per specific instruction and preferences stored on a Server or in the CT/MD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8761739
    Abstract: A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device and a server configured as a primary repository or exchange to deliver various functions to the wireless device is disclosed. There is a server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140169270
    Abstract: A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone. A TV may be controlled using the cell phone if the TV set is capable of receiving wireless commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140171066
    Abstract: A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone. A method to bypass the public wireless carrier, such as cell phones, for wireless telephones for local office or home networks where the public carrier services are not being utilized, without changing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Sanjay K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8744537
    Abstract: A multifunction cover with touch screen display, icons, and a keyboard is described. A multifunction touch screen enabled mobile device may be configured to be connected to the separate cover, which may be attached to the device and detached from the device. The mobile device may be enabled with a cellular voice and data communication, WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and Internet Protocol connectivity. The mobile device may be enabled to play videos, capture photos, and stream multimedia content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8734339
    Abstract: A novel wearable electronic skin patch sensor device configured for the real time acquisition, processing and communicating of cardiac activity and other types of biological information within a wired or wireless network is disclosed. A system level scheme for networking the sensor device with client devices that include intelligent personal health management appliances, cellular telephones, PDAs, portable computers, personal computers, RFID Tags and servers is disclosed. The sensor device and the system enable distributed processing, archival and correlation of the biological information with biometrics, gastronomic information, user profiles and health factors that include height, weight, blood pressure and physical activity facilitating real time personal health management at any time and any place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Rekha K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140098247
    Abstract: A system and method for home control and automation including a smart home with control of devices and appliance using mobile devices, cellular telephones, smart devices and smart phones is described. The mobile device may download a software application configured to control an electrical switch or electrical power outlet. The mobile device may change the on or off state of the outlet or the power settings of the outlet. The mobile device may control other intelligent appliances including a television using a wireless connection. The electrical outlets may be enabled with a smart electrical switch that includes a wireless transmit and receive component such as WiFi. The electrical switch may be programmable and be identified with a unique identifier. The electrical outlets may include a sensor to detect smoke, temperature, light, pressure, or other factors. The mobile device and electrical switch may join the same wireless local area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140073883
    Abstract: A novel wearable electronic skin patch sensor device configured for the real time acquisition, processing and communicating of cardiac activity and other types of biological information within a wired or wireless network is disclosed. A system level scheme for networking the sensor device with client devices that include intelligent personal health management appliances, cellular telephones, PDAs, portable computers, personal computers, RFID Tags and servers is disclosed. The sensor device and the system enable distributed processing, archival and correlation of the biological information with biometrics, gastronomic information, user profiles and health factors that include height, weight, blood pressure and physical activity facilitating real time personal health management at any time and any place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Rekha K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8649830
    Abstract: A multifunction cover with touch screen display, icons, and a keyboard is described. A multifunction touch screen enabled mobile device may be configured to be connected to the separate cover, which may be attached to the device and detached from the device. The mobile device may be enabled with a cellular voice and data communication, WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and Internet Protocol connectivity. The mobile device may be enabled to play videos, capture photos, and stream multimedia content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140024411
    Abstract: A multifunction mobile device, cellular phone, or smart phone may have a touch screen, cellular radio, microphone, speakers, video and still camera, voicemail, and Internet website connectivity. The device may communicate using Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, WiFi or 802.11x with an access point and cellular, GSM, CDMA, or LTE. The device records spoken audio, processes the audio, transcribes the audio into text, and displays the text on the screen. Spoken audio may be used for emails or documents composition. The device may accept voice commands for actions including calling, dialing, browsing websites, or Internet searching. The device may use local or server-based voice recognition software. Voice patterns may be stored for an individual in a database. Voice may control functions on the device, a server, Internet site, or an intelligent television.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20140019542
    Abstract: A mobile client that interfaces with one or more sets of entities listed including a social network. Machine learning technologies at a server analyze the content using statistical inference and data analytic techniques to splice in relevant advertising units in signal streams throughout the hierarchical stack. Processing can be completed on the wireless device or transitioned to the cloud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: SUNIL K. RAO, RAMAN K. RAO
  • Patent number: 8613701
    Abstract: A novel wearable electronic skin patch sensor device configured for the real time acquisition, processing and communicating of cardiac activity and other types of biological information within a wired or wireless network is disclosed. A system level scheme for networking the sensor device with client devices that include intelligent personal health management appliances, cellular telephones, PDAs, portable computers, personal computers, RFID Tags and servers is disclosed. The sensor device and the system enable distributed processing, archival and correlation of the biological information with biometrics, gastronomic information, user profiles and health factors that include height, weight, blood pressure and physical activity facilitating real time personal health management at any time and any place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Rekha K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20130324101
    Abstract: A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao
  • Publication number: 20130295991
    Abstract: A mobile communication system based on images, enabling communication between a plurality of mobile devices and servers, wherein the images have associated additional properties in the nature of voice, audio, data and other information. The system further enabling the formation of one or more image networks wherein the images are stored, organized, connected and linked to each other by one or more methods inclusive of one to one connection between images, a hierarchical connection between images and or other methods of connection between images to facilitate efficient image based communication between mobile devices, stationary devices and servers based on the mobile device identification, mobile device specific profiles and user specific profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8554287
    Abstract: A multifunction cover with touch screen display, icons, and a keyboard is described. A multifunction touch screen enabled mobile device may be configured to be connected to the separate cover, which may be attached to the device and detached from the device. The mobile device may be enabled with a cellular voice and data communication, WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and Internet Protocol connectivity. The mobile device may be enabled to play videos, capture photos, and stream multimedia content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Raman K. Rao, Sunil K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8549061
    Abstract: A social media and social networking system accessible on the Internet, mobile devices, smartphones, cell phones, and tablet computers. Users in the social media and social networking system may be enabled to have one, two, or multiple customized profiles, thereby allowing for multiple identities on the Internet and the system. The social media and social networking system may be configured to display full, partial, or customized profile information based on the individual or groups viewing the social data. The social media system may provide access to multiple groups or sub social networks based on match between profile data such as an email address domain name and an access control list. The social media and social networking system may personalize websites and search result content based on a user's profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8483754
    Abstract: A mobile communication system based on images, enabling communication between a plurality of mobile devices and servers, wherein the images have associated additional properties in the nature of voice, audio, data and other information. The system further enabling the formation of one or more image networks wherein the images are stored, organized, connected and linked to each other by one or more methods inclusive of one to one connection between images, a hierarchical connection between images and or other methods of connection between images to facilitate efficient image based communication between mobile devices, stationary devices and servers based on the mobile device identification, mobile device specific profiles and user specific profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8472936
    Abstract: A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao, Raman K. Rao
  • Patent number: 8472927
    Abstract: A wireless communication and control system including a wireless device. There is a central server for storing communication protocols and control protocols and communicating the communication protocols and selectively communicating the control protocols between the wireless device and the central server. A communication protocol configures the system for communication and control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of intelligent appliance controllers. Alternately the control protocols configure the system as one of a selection of Internet terminals. The wireless device is any hand-held communication device, such as a hand-held computing device, wireless telephone, or cellular phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Sunil K. Rao, Sanjay K. Rao, Raman K. Rao