Patents by Inventor Susan F. Meek

Susan F. Meek 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: 8060057
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding one or more previous transactions. The system also includes provisions that permit customers to retrieve multiple previous transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Publication number: 20100297982
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding one or more previous transactions. The system also includes provisions that permit customers to retrieve multiple previous transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7787860
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding one or more previous transactions. The system also includes provisions that permit customers to retrieve multiple previous transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7653377
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding one or more previous transactions. The system also includes provisions that permit customers to retrieve multiple previous transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7529538
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding their current rate plan and features. In system also includes provisions that provide customers with details of the rate plan, including fee number of minutes, and rate information for calls placed at various times and various days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property, I, L.P.
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7466806
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu driven, and can accept information as well as deliver information to the customer in the form of prompts or prompt information. The system includes provisions that permit customers to vary the prompt information. In prompt information can be varied in a number ways, including the method of delivery, the content, pre or post-call prompts, and the frequency in which the prompt information is delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property, I, L.P.
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7356328
    Abstract: A wireless communication system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system uses CSS7 equipment and infrastructure to account and manage pre-paid wireless services and to provide IVR (Interactive Voice Response) services. The system uses an SCP in communication with a mobile switching system. The SCP includes an IVR application, and provisions to account and manage pre-paid wireless telephone calls. The system preferably uses TCAP messaging where possible to reduce the number of required active voice channels. The system also includes provisions to provide improved IVR services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Delaware Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7231201
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding their current rate plan and features. In system also includes provisions that provide customers with details of the rate plan, including fee number of minutes, and rate information for calls placed at various times and various days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7184748
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding one or more previous transactions. The system also includes provisions that permit customers to retrieve multiple previous transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 7088987
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding their current rate plan and features. In system also includes provisions that provide customers with details of the rate plan, including free number of minutes, and rate information for calls placed at various times and various days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Publication number: 20040228457
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu driven, and can accept information as well as deliver information to the customer in the form of prompts or prompt information. The system includes provisions that permit customers to vary the prompt information. In prompt information can be varied in a number ways, including the method of delivery, the content, pre or post-call prompts, and the frequency in which the prompt information is delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 6748066
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu driven, and can accept information as well as deliver information to the customer in the form of prompts or prompt information. The system includes provisions that permit customers to vary the prompt information. In prompt information can be varied in a number ways, including the method of delivery, the content, pre or post-call prompts, and the frequency in which the prompt information is delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden
  • Patent number: 6728353
    Abstract: A wireless communications system providing interactive voice response is disclosed. The system is menu-driven, and can accept information and requests from customers. In response to one type of request, the system can provide the customer with information regarding locations where pre-paid calling cards can be purchased. The system also includes provisions that provide customers with locations that are close to or within a ZIP code entered by the customer. Customers can also retrieve multiple locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Judith C. Espejo, Lance F. Casey, Carmen D. Andia, Judy D. Martin, Adrian C. Rudd, Susan F. Meek, Brenda L. Boyden