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Joseph Herbert McIntyre

This inventor holds 73 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Telephony Services (CPC class H04M). Top assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Ebay, Incorporated, Nuance Communications, Inc.. Active years: 2001-2017.

USPTO Granted Patents = 73

% Patents Active = 46.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 24

Forward Citations = 2,153(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,891(Dec 10, 2025)

Inventors with similar research interests:

Company Filing History:

67 out of 166,264

International Business Machines Corporation

Nuance Communications, Inc.

Years Active: 2001-2017

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Areas of Expertise:

Telephony Services

Caller Identification

Call Billing

Hold Queue Management

Sound Processing

Web Services

Service Provisioning

Fraud Protection

Contextual Conversations

Data Mining

Wireless Collaboration

Expert Management

73 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9769324 - Destination device billing according to call recipient (2017-09-19),

2. 9270832 - Destination device billing according to call recipient (2016-02-23),

3. 9088645 - Intermediary device initiated caller identification (2015-07-21),

4. 8903063 - Destination device billing according to call recipient (2014-12-02),

5. 8873738 - Controlling hold queue position adjustment (2014-10-28),

6. 8630403 - Controlling hold queue position adjustment (2014-01-14),

7. 8588384 - Destination device billing according to call recipient (2013-11-19),

8. 8160235 - Controlling hold queue position adjustment (2012-04-17),

9. 8144850 - Logging calls according to call context (2012-03-27),

10. 8139736 - Destination device billing according to call recipient (2012-03-20),

11. 8085919 - Method and system for temporarily provisioning a telephone service feature for a subscriber (2011-12-27),

12. 8054957 - Origin device billing according to caller (2011-11-08),

13. 7839989 - Intermediary device based callee identification (2010-11-23),

14. 7788097 - Multiple sound fragments processing and load balancing (2010-08-31),

15. 7747444 - Multiple sound fragments processing and load balancing (2010-06-29),

Title: Joseph Herbert McIntyre: Innovator in Telecommunication Patents

Introduction

Joseph Herbert McIntyre, based in Austin, Texas, is a prolific inventor with a remarkable portfolio of 73 patents. His contributions to the field of telecommunications have significantly influenced how services are billed and accessed across various devices.

Latest Patents

Among McIntyre's notable patents is a groundbreaking invention titled "Destination device billing according to call recipient." This innovative method, system, and program address the billing of services provided to a destination device based on the calling plan of the individual receiving the call. In this process, an authenticated identity of a callee answering the call is received at an intermediary device. This device then accesses the billing plan associated with the callee's identity and specifies the charges for the call, ensuring that telephone services billed to the callee are accessible across multiple destination devices.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Joseph has had the opportunity to work with prominent companies, including International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and eBay, Incorporated. His time in these leading organizations has allowed him to refine his expertise in telecommunications and patent development.

Collaborations

Joseph has collaborated with esteemed colleagues in the industry, such as Michael Wayne Brown and Scott Lee Winters. Their joint efforts have led to numerous advancements in their respective fields, contributing to innovative solutions in technology and telecommunications.

Conclusion

Joseph Herbert McIntyre stands out as a significant figure in the realm of telecommunications innovation. His extensive patent portfolio demonstrates his commitment to enhancing how communication services are utilized and billed. Through his collaborations and career experiences, he continues to influence the industry, paving the way for future advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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