Patents by Inventor Terry Durand

Terry Durand 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).

  • Publication number: 20210044944
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for mobile content delivery. A method includes, in a mobile network, maintaining a database of mobile subscriber information for mobile subscribers derived from the mobile network, receiving a request for content from a mobile subscriber, loading the requested content, processing the requested content in conjunction with mobile subscriber information in the database of mobile subscriber information, and delivering the processed requested content to the mobile subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Hassan AHMED, Anand KRISHNAMURTHY, Terry DURAND, Tim MORTSOLF, Paul SHERER
  • Patent number: 9119016
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for multiplexing multiple mobile services on a single mobile access point name (APN). A method includes, in a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network, examining Internet Protocol (IP) packets that traverse a mobile GN link of a Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), and applying a combination of packet protocols coupled with a carrier defined set of work flow rules to route the IP packets to their next destination and earmark billing CDRs for mediation and correlation by back office IT systems residing with a carrier in the mobile network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Affirmed Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Timothy Mortsolf, Deepak Garg
  • Patent number: 9049161
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for linking sounds and emoticons to allow a recipient of a message containing an emoticon to hear audio associated with the emoticon. In one aspect of the invention, a first user or sender establishes a link or association between the emoticon being sent and a sound file to be associated with that particular emoticon. The emoticon is then transmitted from the sender to the recipient along with the link or association such that the recipient can hear the audio when the emoticon is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
  • Patent number: 8787875
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for aggregating multiple functions into a single platform. A communications system includes at least one processor, at least one computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, implement components including a workflow module comprising sets of workflow instructions for processing different types of information packets, and selectable communication function modules, the workflow module coordinating processing of a received packet using selected ones of the selectable communication function modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Affirmed Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Ahmed, Anand Krishnamurthy, Terry Durand, Tim Mortsolf, Paul Sherer, Avnish Sikka
  • Publication number: 20140092848
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for multiplexing multiple mobile services on a single mobile access point name (APN). A method includes, in a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network, examining Internet Protocol (IP) packets that traverse a mobile GN link of a Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), and applying a combination of packet protocols coupled with a carrier defined set of work flow rules to route the IP packets to their next destination and earmark billing CDRs for mediation and correlation by back office IT systems residing with a carrier in the mobile network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: AFFIRMED NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Terry DURAND, Timothy MORTSOLF, Deepak GARG
  • Publication number: 20140052796
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for linking sounds and emoticons to allow a recipient of a message containing an emoticon to hear audio associated with the emoticon. In one aspect of the invention, a first user or sender establishes a link or association between the emoticon being sent and a sound file to be associated with that particular emoticon. The emoticon is then transmitted from the sender to the recipient along with the link or association such that the recipient can hear the audio when the emoticon is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
  • Patent number: 8605672
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for multiplexing multiple mobile services on a single mobile access point name (APN). A method includes, in a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network, examining Internet Protocol (IP) packets that traverse a mobile GN link of a Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), and applying a combination of packet protocols coupled with a carrier defined set of work flow rules to route the IP packets to their next destination and earmark billing CDRs for mediation and correlation by back office IT systems residing with a carrier in the mobile network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Affirmed Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Timothy Mortsolf, Deepak Garg
  • Publication number: 20130085864
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for mobile content delivery. A method includes, in a mobile network, maintaining a database of mobile subscriber information for mobile subscribers derived from the mobile network, receiving a request for content from a mobile subscriber, loading the requested content, processing the requested content in conjunction with mobile subscriber information in the database of mobile subscriber information, and delivering the processed requested content to the mobile subscriber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Hassan Ahmed, Anand Krishnamurthy, Terry Durand, Tim Mortsolf, Paul Sherer
  • Publication number: 20130051313
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for multiplexing multiple mobile services on a single mobile access point name (APN). A method includes, in a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network, examining Internet Protocol (IP) packets that traverse a mobile GN link of a Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN), and applying a combination of packet protocols coupled with a carrier defined set of work flow rules to route the IP packets to their next destination and earmark billing CDRs for mediation and correlation by back office IT systems residing with a carrier in the mobile network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Timothy Mortsolf, Deepak Garg
  • Patent number: 8321518
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for linking sounds and emoticons to allow a recipient of a message containing an emoticon to hear audio associated with the emoticon. In one aspect of the invention, a first user or sender establishes a link or association between the emoticon being sent and a sound file to be associated with that particular emoticon. The emoticon is then transmitted from the sender to the recipient along with the link or association such that the recipient can hear the audio when the emoticon is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
  • Publication number: 20120190331
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for aggregating multiple functions into a single platform. A communications system includes at least one processor, at least one computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, implement components including a workflow module comprising sets of workflow instructions for processing different types of information packets, and selectable communication function modules, the workflow module coordinating processing of a received packet using selected ones of the selectable communication function modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Hassan Ahmed, Anand Krishnamurthy, Terry Durand, Tim Mortsolf, Paul Sherer, Avnish Sikka
  • Patent number: 8140649
    Abstract: Rich multimedia content is provided to a wireless device, particularly in response to a request for directory assistance generated by a client application. The multimedia content is provided as a multimedia message including bundled multimedia elements such as images, sound, text, and video files. The multimedia elements are compiled into a single multimedia presentation or deck that includes multiple screens that are automatically advanced for the convenience of the wireless device user. The user can interact with elements of the multimedia presentation, for example by placing orders, providing payment information, controlling playback, and forwarding or saving the deck to the wireless device. Multiple decks may be retrieved by a single request, and the decks are presented in an order determined by a bidding system or according to user preferences. Elements can be presented visually and/or audibly, and the user can interact using voice commands, manual entries, or stored entries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli
  • Patent number: 8031851
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Scott Crandall Holt, Christopher Bertram Medders, Drina C. Yue, Raymond J. Smets, Thomas Joseph Moquin, Terry Durand, Lawrence R. Berke, Evan Kraus
  • Patent number: 7933394
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Scott Crandall Holt, Christopher Bertram Medders, Drina C. Yue, Raymond J. Smets, Thomas Joseph Moquin, Terry Durand, Lawrence R. Berke, Evan Kraus
  • Publication number: 20110077046
    Abstract: Rich multimedia content is provided to a wireless device, particularly in response to a request for directory assistance generated by a client application. The multimedia content is provided as a multimedia message including bundled multimedia elements such as images, sound, text, and video files. The multimedia elements are compiled into a single multimedia presentation or deck that includes multiple screens that are automatically advanced for the convenience of the wireless device user. The user can interact with elements of the multimedia presentation, for example by placing orders, providing payment information, controlling playback, and forwarding or saving the deck to the wireless device. Multiple decks may be retrieved by a single request, and the decks are presented in an order determined by a bidding system or according to user preferences. Elements can be presented visually and/or audibly, and the user can interact using voice commands, manual entries, or stored entries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli
  • Patent number: 7873708
    Abstract: Rich multimedia content is provided to a wireless device, particularly in response to a request for directory assistance generated by a client application. The multimedia content is provided as a multimedia message including bundled multimedia elements such as images, sound, text, and video files. The multimedia elements are compiled into a single multimedia presentation or deck that includes multiple screens that are automatically advanced for the convenience of the wireless device user. The user can interact with elements of the multimedia presentation, for example by placing orders, providing payment information, controlling playback, and forwarding or saving the deck to the wireless device. Multiple decks may be retrieved by a single request, and the decks are presented in an order determined by a bidding system or according to user preferences. Elements can be presented visually and/or audibly, and the user can interact using voice commands, manual entries, or stored entries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli
  • Publication number: 20100299400
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for linking sounds and emoticons to allow a recipient of a message containing an emoticon to hear audio associated with the emoticon. In one aspect of the invention, a first user or sender establishes a link or association between the emoticon being sent and a sound file to be associated with that particular emoticon. The emoticon is then transmitted from the sender to the recipient along with the link or association such that the recipient can hear the audio when the emoticon is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
  • Patent number: 7752270
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for linking sounds and emoticons to allow a recipient of a message containing an emoticon to hear audio associated with the emoticon. In one aspect of the invention, a first user or sender establishes a link or association between the emoticon being sent and a sound file to be associated with that particular emoticon. The emoticon is then transmitted from the sender to the recipient along with the link or association such that the recipient can hear the audio when the emoticon is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
  • Publication number: 20090067613
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Holt, Christopher Medders, Drina Yue, Raymond Smets, Thomas Moquin, Terry Durand, Lawrence Berke
  • Publication number: 20080095350
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: AT&T Delaware Intellectual Property, Inc., formerly known as BellSouth Intl. Property Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Holt, Christopher Medders, Drina Yue, Raymond Smets, Thomas Moquin, Evan Kraus, Terry Durand, Lawrence Berke