Patents by Inventor Terry A. Overby
Terry A. Overby 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: 9648442Abstract: A system, method, computer readable medium, and computer program for processing wireless communication device identification numbers such as MEID numbers 10 in any standard representation (such as decimal or hexadecimal) and converting the wireless communication device identification number 140 to all commonly used forms and representations. This capability ensures older systems and wireless networks are compatible with the latest standards in wireless communication device identification numbers. Additionally, the system can validate the wireless communication device identification numbers 70 and verify/calculate any check digits 100.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Overby
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Patent number: 9509824Abstract: Automated provisioning of radiotelephone handsets at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance uses a computer database of specifications for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Overby
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Publication number: 20140309957Abstract: Automated provisioning of radiotelephone handsets 20 at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance uses a computer database of specifications 16 for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system 10 is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Terry A. Overby
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Publication number: 20130244638Abstract: A system, method, computer readable medium, and computer program for processing wireless communication device identification numbers such as MEID numbers 10 in any standard representation (such as decimal or hexadecimal) and converting the wireless communication device identification number 140 to all commonly used forms and representations. This capability ensures older systems and wireless networks are compatible with the latest standards in wireless communication device identification numbers. Additionally, the system can validate the wireless communication device identification numbers 70 and verify/calculate any check digits 100.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Brightpoint, Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Overby
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Patent number: 8503971Abstract: A system, method, computer readable medium, and computer program for processing wireless communication device identification numbers such as MEID numbers 10 in any standard representation (such as decimal or hexadecimal) and converting the wireless communication device identification number 140 to all commonly used forms and representations. This capability ensures older systems and wireless networks are compatible with the latest standards in wireless communication device identification numbers. Additionally, the system can validate the wireless communication device identification numbers 70 and verify/calculate any check digits 100.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Overby
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Patent number: 8423007Abstract: Automated provisioning of radiotelephone handsets 20 at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance uses a computer database of specifications 16 for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system 10 is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Overby
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Publication number: 20080194223Abstract: A system, method, computer readable medium, and computer program for processing wireless communication device identification numbers such as MEID numbers 10 in any standard representation (such as decimal or hexadecimal) and converting the wireless communication device identification number 140 to all commonly used forms and representations. This capability ensures older systems and wireless networks are compatible with the latest standards in wireless communication device identification numbers. Additionally, the system can validate the wireless communication device identification numbers 70 and verify/calculate any check digits 100.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: CELLSTAR, LTD.Inventor: Terry A. Overby
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Publication number: 20060293081Abstract: Automated provisioning of radiotelephone handsets 20 at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance uses a computer database of specifications 16 for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system 10 is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: CellStar, Ltd.Inventor: Terry Overby
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Patent number: 7110751Abstract: Automated Provisioning of radiotelephone handsets at a fulfillment center and automated quality assurance are disclosed. The provisioning uses a computer database of specifications for authentication and activation from multiple handset manufacturing vendors, radiotelephone service providers, and distributors. A universal interface system is provided to efficiently access diverse makes and models of handsets. The handsets are attached to the interface system in accordance with a build request, checked to see if the attached handset matches the build request, and automatically provisioned via the interface in accordance with the build request.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: CellStar, Ltd.Inventor: Terry A. Overby