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).

  • Patent number: 9648442
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Patent number: 9509824
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Publication number: 20140309957
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Publication number: 20130244638
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Brightpoint, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Patent number: 8503971
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Patent number: 8423007
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Brightpoint, Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Publication number: 20080194223
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: CELLSTAR, LTD.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby
  • Publication number: 20060293081
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: CellStar, Ltd.
    Inventor: Terry Overby
  • Patent number: 7110751
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: CellStar, Ltd.
    Inventor: Terry A. Overby