Patents by Inventor William Robbins

William Robbins 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: 11127091
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20210084905
    Abstract: In certain aspects, disclosed herein are novel compositions and methods related to aquaculture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: John Mekalanos, William Robbins
  • Patent number: 10769685
    Abstract: One illustrative method includes receiving a first data set associated with a shipping manifest from a first shipping entity. The method also includes receiving a second data set associated with a user preference. The method additionally includes generating a shipping matrix based on the first data set and the second data set. The method also includes receiving a third data set associated with an invoice and including a first shipping cost. The method additionally includes determining a particular row of the shipping matrix based on the third data set. The method also includes determining a second shipping cost based on data from the particular row of the shipping matrix. The method further includes determining if the first shipping cost is within a predefined tolerance range of the second shipping cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Patent number: 10715562
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20190304031
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Patent number: 10373266
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20190141090
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Patent number: 10212199
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20180131729
    Abstract: An architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network is provided. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Patent number: 9894108
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate initiation of an automatic synchronization operation based upon presence information in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, synchronization between the mobile device and other devices can be automatically initiated, without requiring input or effort by a user, or even that the user remembers to perform the synchronization operation. Moreover, the synchronization operation can be wireless, so connection cables need not be maintained or employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20160300277
    Abstract: One illustrative method includes receiving a first data set associated with a shipping manifest from a first shipping entity. The method also includes receiving a second data set associated with a user preference. The method additionally includes generating a shipping matrix based on the first data set and the second data set. The method also includes receiving a third data set associated with an invoice and including a first shipping cost. The method additionally includes determining a particular row of the shipping matrix based on the third data set. The method also includes determining a second shipping cost based on data from the particular row of the shipping matrix. The method further includes determining if the first shipping cost is within a predefined tolerance range of the second shipping cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Patent number: 9253746
    Abstract: An architecture can facilitate and/or transmit reminders based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, reminders can be configured by custodian devices and delivered to subservient devices if certain predetermined conditions or criteria are satisfied in connection with the presence information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20150242966
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Patent number: 9104426
    Abstract: A LIW processor comprises multiple execution units. The multiple execution units of the processor are divided into groups, and an input instruction word can contain instructions for one execution unit in each of the groups. The processor is optimized for use in signal processing operations, in that the multiple execution units of the processor are divided into groups which do not place significant restrictions on the desirable uses of the processor, because it has been determined that, in signal processing applications, it is not usually necessary for certain execution units to operate simultaneously. These execution units can therefore be grouped together, in such a way that only one of them can operate at a particular time, without significantly impacting on the operation of the device. An array is formed from multiple interconnected processors of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Duller, Gajinder Singh Panesar, Peter Claydon, William Robbins, Andrew Kuligowski, Olfat Younis
  • Patent number: 9060345
    Abstract: An architecture is provided that can facilitate and/or transmit notifications based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, notifications can be delivered to custodian devices that indicate the presence information if certain predetermined conditions or criteria are satisfied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Patent number: 9047580
    Abstract: Embodiments of systems, methods, and computer-readable media for auditing electronic freight bills are disclosed. For example, one embodiment of the present invention is a method including the steps of receiving a first data source comprising a first set of data; receiving a second data source comprising a second set of data; generating a record comprising at least a portion of the first data set and at least a portion of the second data set; and conducting an audit of the record. In another embodiment, a computer-readable media comprises code for carrying out such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventors: Phillip Marlowe, William Robbins
  • Publication number: 20140248875
    Abstract: An architecture can facilitate and/or transmit reminders based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, reminders can be configured by custodian devices and delivered to subservient devices if certain predetermined conditions or criteria are satisfied in connection with the presence information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Patent number: 8768309
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate and/or transmit reminders based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, reminders can be configured by custodian devices and delivered to subservient devices if certain predetermined conditions or criteria are satisfied in connection with the presence information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert
  • Patent number: 8582458
    Abstract: A system and methodology that facilitates automatically determining performance parameters of a broadband network connected to a femto access point (FAP) is provided. In particular, the system automatically performs a broadband test, in the background, to detect the current speed, performance, throughput, etc. of the broadband network. The results of the speed test are then provided to the customer and/or to the femtocell carrier's Customer Care team, to facilitate diagnosing and correcting problems with the femtocell's performance. Specifically, the system notifies the customer of the broadband test results via short message service (SMS) message(s), email and/or posts the results on a femtocell management web page accessed by the customer. In addition, the femtocell automatic broadband test results can also be posted to an online tool that is accessed by authorized entities within the femtocell carrier's Customer Care team to facilitate easy and accurate diagnosis of femtocell performance issues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, William Gordon Mansfield
  • Publication number: 20130244650
    Abstract: An architecture is provided that can facilitate and/or transmit notifications based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, notifications can be delivered to custodian devices that indicate the presence information if certain predetermined conditions or criteria are satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Robbins, Judson Flynn, Randolph Wohlert