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).
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Publication number: 20210044944Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Hassan AHMED, Anand KRISHNAMURTHY, Terry DURAND, Tim MORTSOLF, Paul SHERER
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Patent number: 9119016Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Affirmed Networks, Inc.Inventors: Terry Durand, Timothy Mortsolf, Deepak Garg
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Patent number: 9049161Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
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Patent number: 8787875Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Affirmed Networks, Inc.Inventors: Hassan Ahmed, Anand Krishnamurthy, Terry Durand, Tim Mortsolf, Paul Sherer, Avnish Sikka
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Publication number: 20140092848Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: AFFIRMED NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: Terry DURAND, Timothy MORTSOLF, Deepak GARG
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Publication number: 20140052796Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
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Patent number: 8605672Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Affirmed Networks, Inc.Inventors: Terry Durand, Timothy Mortsolf, Deepak Garg
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Publication number: 20130085864Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Hassan Ahmed, Anand Krishnamurthy, Terry Durand, Tim Mortsolf, Paul Sherer
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Publication number: 20130051313Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Terry Durand, Timothy Mortsolf, Deepak Garg
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Patent number: 8321518Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
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Publication number: 20120190331Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Hassan Ahmed, Anand Krishnamurthy, Terry Durand, Tim Mortsolf, Paul Sherer, Avnish Sikka
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Patent number: 8140649Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli
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Patent number: 8031851Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 7933394Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20110077046Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli
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Patent number: 7873708Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli
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Publication number: 20100299400Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
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Patent number: 7752270Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Terry Durand, Fulvio Cenciarelli, Jeffrey Mikan
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Publication number: 20090067613Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: BellSouth Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Scott Holt, Christopher Medders, Drina Yue, Raymond Smets, Thomas Moquin, Terry Durand, Lawrence Berke
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Publication number: 20080095350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: 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