Patents by Inventor William E. Garrett
William E. Garrett 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: 10178593Abstract: A computer device may include a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to determine a service requirement for a client device connected to a WiFi access point in a customer premises network that includes a plurality of WiFi access points. The processor may be further configured to monitor a service requirement parameter, associated with the determined service requirement, for the client device; detect that the service requirement parameter is within a threshold of the determined service requirement; and perform a self-organizing network (SON) action on the customer premises network, in response to detecting that the service requirement parameter is within the threshold of the determined service requirement.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Michael Talbert, Meaghan Leong, Christina Fyock, Daniel J. O'Callaghan, Edward J. Norris, William E. Garrett, Jr., Roland W. Hicks, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180234902Abstract: A computer device may include a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to determine a service requirement for a client device connected to a WiFi access point in a customer premises network that includes a plurality of WiFi access points. The processor may be further configured to monitor a service requirement parameter, associated with the determined service requirement, for the client device; detect that the service requirement parameter is within a threshold of the determined service requirement; and perform a self-organizing network (SON) action on the customer premises network, in response to detecting that the service requirement parameter is within the threshold of the determined service requirement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Michael Talbert, Meaghan Leong, Christina Fyock, Daniel J. O'Callaghan, Edward J. Norris, William E. Garrett, JR., Roland W. Hicks, JR.
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Patent number: 9463903Abstract: A door mountable storage system hingedly attaches to a door to provide storage space behind the door. The assembly includes a container having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. The front and rear walls are coupled to and extend between the first and second lateral walls. A door is provided. The door has a door hinge attached to a first side edge of the door. A plurality of knuckles is coupled to the container and each is vertically aligned with respect to each other. Each of the knuckles is couplable to the door hinge for supporting the container on the door hinge.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Inventors: William E. Garrett, Sr., Sarah R. Garrett
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Publication number: 20150344184Abstract: A door mountable storage system hingedly attaches to a door to provide storage space behind the door. The assembly includes a container having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. The front and rear walls are coupled to and extend between the first and second lateral walls. A door is provided. The door has a door hinge attached to a first side edge of the door. A plurality of knuckles is coupled to the container and each is vertically aligned with respect to each other. Each of the knuckles is couplable to the door hinge for supporting the container on the door hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: William E. Garrett, SR., Sarah R. Garrett
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Patent number: 9161584Abstract: An illuminated head-gear assembly includes a cap that may be worn on a user's head. A retainer is removably coupled to the cap. A brim is removably coupled to the retainer. A strap is removably coupled to the cap to adjust a size of the cap. A first sleeve is positionable on the brim to alter an appearance of the brim. A front light emitter is coupled to the cap so the front light emitter emits light. A top light emitter is coupled to the cap so the top light emitter emits light. A motion sensor is coupled to the cap. The motion sensor is operationally coupled to the front and top light emitters so the motion sensor selectively actuates the front and top light emitters. An actuator is coupled to the cap. The actuator is operationally coupled to the motion sensor so the actuator actuates the motion sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Inventor: William E. Garrett, Jr.
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Patent number: 9075976Abstract: A system includes a media content processing subsystem and user input device having a plurality of control surfaces each configured to cause the input device to transmit at least one command to the media content processing subsystem. The input device is configured to acquire an image of a fingerprint of a finger touching the control surface and cause the processing subsystem to execute the command in accordance with a user profile that corresponds to the acquired fingerprint image.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Michael Alan Weintraub, William E. Garrett
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Patent number: 8983426Abstract: Groups of consenting users such as families can track where other members of the same group are under agreed upon access arrangements. The locating system can operate in a passive mode. Users do not have to actively sign-in or check-in to the locating system for the locating system to obtain individual location determination estimates. The locating system collects communications device usage information from a plurality of communications networks, e.g., landline, cellular, Wi-Fi, DSL. The locations of communication devices and infrastructure are known. Members of locating groups are associated with various communication devices detected are being used. Approximate locations of an individual member or members of a locating group are inferred from detected device usage information. A location report is generated, e.g., in a map, table, or audio format, indicating the determined location of individuals, and optionally including time tags. The report is provided to authorized members of the locating group.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Gregory Wayne Cermak, Robert Anthony Virzi, Rebecca S. Burd, Edward M. Eggerl, Gregory Keith Evans, William E. Garrett, William D. Goodman, Allison Dana Jaynes, Robert Edward Opaluch, Timothy Wayne Schmidt, James Francis Sorce, Michael A. Weintraub
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Patent number: 8930560Abstract: A client device is registered with a registrar in a network. A graphical user interface that includes a menu for selecting video content is displayed on the client. A request is made via a network according to a standard protocol for video content from a server that is registered with the registrar. Further, video content is received from the server.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Whitehead, William E. Garrett, Christopher M. Martin
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Publication number: 20130263253Abstract: A system includes a media content processing subsystem and user input device having a plurality of control surfaces each configured to cause the input device to transmit at least one command to the media content processing subsystem. The input device is configured to acquire an image of a fingerprint of a finger touching the control surface and cause the processing subsystem to execute the command in accordance with a user profile that corresponds to the acquired fingerprint image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Michael Alan Weintraub, William E. Garrett
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Patent number: 8408456Abstract: A system includes a media content processing subsystem and user input device having a plurality of control surfaces each configured to cause the input device to transmit at least one command to the media content processing subsystem. The input device is configured to acquire an image of a fingerprint of a finger touching the control surface and cause the processing subsystem to execute the command in accordance with a user profile that corresponds to the acquired fingerprint image.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2006Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Verizon Services Organization Inc.Inventors: Michael Alan Weintraub, William E. Garrett
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Patent number: 7983188Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a monitoring portal configured to receive state information descriptive of usage of a plurality of communication services provided on a plurality of communication networks of different types and to make the state information available to a subscriber of the plurality of communication services, in substantially real time.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Verizon Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Gregory Wayne Cermak, Robert Anthony Virzi, Rebecca S. Burd, Edward M. Eggerl, Gregory Keith Evans, Douglas Reynold Jones, William E. Garrett, William David Goodman, Allison Dana Jaynes, Margaret Malagon, Robert Edward Opaluch, Timothy Wayne Schmidt, James Francis Sorce, Michael Alan Weintraub
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Publication number: 20100110927Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a monitoring portal configured to receive state information descriptive of usage of a plurality of communication services provided on a plurality of communication networks of different types and to make the state information available to a subscriber of the plurality of communication services, in substantially real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Gregory W. Cermak, Robert A. Virzi, Rebecca S. Burd, Edward M. Eggerl, Gregory K. Evans, Douglas R. Jones, William E. Garrett, William D. Goodman, Allison D. Jaynes, Margaret Malagon, Robert E. Opaluch, Timothy W. Schmidt, James F. Sorce, Michael A. Weintraub
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Patent number: 7664083Abstract: In one of many possible embodiments, a system includes a monitoring portal configured to receive state information descriptive of usage of a plurality of communication services provided on a plurality of communication networks of different types and to make the state information available to a subscriber of the plurality of communication services, in substantially real time.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Verizon Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Gregory W. Cermak, Robert A. Virzi, Rebecca S. Burd, Edward M. Eggerl, Gregory K. Evans, Douglas R. Jones, William E. Garrett, William D. Goodman, Allison D. Jaynes, Margaret Malagon, Robert E. Opaluch, Timothy W. Schmidt, James F. Sorce, Michael A. Weintraub
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Publication number: 20080128495Abstract: A system includes a media content processing subsystem and user input device having a plurality of control surfaces each configured to cause the input device to transmit at least one command to the media content processing subsystem. The input device is configured to acquire an image of a fingerprint of a finger touching the control surface and cause the processing subsystem to execute the command in accordance with a user profile that corresponds to the acquired fingerprint image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Verizon Services Organization Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Weintraub, William E. Garrett
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Publication number: 20080010380Abstract: A client device is registered with a registrar in a network. A graphical user interface that includes a menu for selecting video content is displayed on the client. A request is made via a network according to a standard protocol for video content from a server that is registered with the registrar. Further, video content is received from the server.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Steven D. Whitehead, William E. Garrett, Christopher M. Martin
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Patent number: D264520Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1980Date of Patent: May 25, 1982Assignee: Progressive Technology, Inc.Inventor: William E. Garrett