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).

  • Patent number: 10178593
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: 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.
  • Publication number: 20180234902
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Talbert, Meaghan Leong, Christina Fyock, Daniel J. O'Callaghan, Edward J. Norris, William E. Garrett, JR., Roland W. Hicks, JR.
  • Patent number: 9463903
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventors: William E. Garrett, Sr., Sarah R. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20150344184
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: William E. Garrett, SR., Sarah R. Garrett
  • Patent number: 9161584
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Inventor: William E. Garrett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9075976
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Alan Weintraub, William E. Garrett
  • Patent number: 8983426
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8930560
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Whitehead, William E. Garrett, Christopher M. Martin
  • Publication number: 20130263253
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Alan Weintraub, William E. Garrett
  • Patent number: 8408456
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Verizon Services Organization Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Alan Weintraub, William E. Garrett
  • Patent number: 7983188
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20100110927
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    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
  • Patent number: 7664083
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20080128495
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Verizon Services Organization Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Weintraub, William E. Garrett
  • Publication number: 20080010380
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Steven D. Whitehead, William E. Garrett, Christopher M. Martin
  • Patent number: D264520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1982
    Assignee: Progressive Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Garrett