Centurylink Intellectual Property LLC

Embarq Holdings Company, LLC

Nortek Security & Control LLC

Linear Corporation

Jeffrey Michael Sweeney

Kelsyn D S Rooks

Michael C Robinson

Robert J Morrill

Kelsyn Donel Rooks

Shekhar Gupta

Jamie Christopher Howarter

Mark Wilmoth

Charles Michael Lesher

Kendra Dwyer

Heather Ann Hull

Jeff Stafford

William T Stelle

Kelsyn Donel Seven Rooks, Sr

Jeffrey Stafford

Charles E Lumbirt

Jennifer D Doyle

Keslyn Rooks

Robert J Morill

A system and method for automating proactive communication. The information for the desired contacts may be accepted from a user. A selection of contact communication frequency preferences may be received from a user. An automatic communication to one of the desired contacts may be initiated. The user may be allowed to cancel the automatic communication, in response to receiving a notification that the communication is about to begin. A response indicative of the communication status may be received. Rules and preferences may be optimized based upon the received response.

System and method for automating proactive communication

Embodiments of the invention include a device and method for extending alerts for a wireless device. In one embodiment, a method for extending alerts for a wireless device includes linking the wireless device through a wireless connection with a wireless ringer module; wherein the wireless ringer module is removably coupled to a device having an interface for receiving and coupling with the wireless ringer module. The method further includes transmitting a signal to the wireless ringer that triggers an alert feature of the wireless ringer for notifying a user of an incoming communication in response to the wireless device receiving an indication of an incoming communication.

Wireless ringer

Embodiments of the disclosed invention include a system and method for providing call gating. For example, in one embodiment, a femto cell is disclosed that includes a processing unit configured to execute instructions to perform operations comprising: enabling a call gating function associated with a cellular device in response to receiving an activation signal from the cellular device, monitoring for an incoming call to the cellular device in response to enabling the call gating function associated with the cellular device; identifying a caller ID associated with an incoming call in response to receiving an incoming call to the cellular device; determining whether the caller ID is on a list of allowed caller IDs associated with the cellular device; and routing the incoming call to the cellular device in response to a determination that the caller ID is on the list of allowed caller IDs associated with the cellular device.

System and method for providing call gating using a femto cell

A motion sensing necklace comprising includes a pendant attached to lower ends of two lanyards. The pendant includes a help button for a user to generate a signal for help, and a battery to power the motion sensing necklace. A neck strap is attached to upper ends of the first and second lanyards. Two motion sensors are located within opposing ends of the neck strap. A microprocessor located within the neck strap processes signals from the motion sensors to determine whether motion has occurred. A transmitter or transceiver located within the neck strap transmits motion detection signals and alerts generated by the microprocessor.

Motion sensing necklace system

The disclosed embodiments provide a system and method for managing events associated with the detection of wireless devices. The disclosed embodiments utilize a residential wireless access point for detecting the signal transmitted by a wireless device. A user configures a wireless device detection program to perform specified events in response to the detection and/or absence of a wireless device. The disclosed embodiments may provide home automation functions, home security functions, and/or provide child monitoring features.

System and method for managing events associated with the detection of wireless devices

Devices and methods of using a personal emergency reporting system device is described. The personal emergency reporting system (PERS) device wakes up based on timing, manual activation or an accelerometer in the PERS device detecting an abnormal condition. The PERS device measures the orientation and correlate and sends statistics to a console. The PERS device determines whether a predetermined threshold has been met to determine whether a fall event has occurred or whether to enter a more active monitoring state. The PERS device also determines whether it is appropriate to transmit an alarm to a central monitoring station via the console and transmits the alarm if desired.

System and method for activity monitoring and fall detection

A system and method of using a combination of portable devices including wearable devices and tags and fixed devices including plug-in readers that are able to communicate using a short range wireless technology is described. The environment in which the fixed devices are disposed include residential, vehicle and commercial/work areas. The environment is able to detect the presence and absence of particular portable devices, determine whether personalized triggers exist and act accordingly based on information stored in a server or cloud-based storage. The actions in the environment include security, environmental controls, and alert transmission.

Automation and personalization platform

An embodiment of a system for transmitting an audio signal over a voice channel of a voice communication session includes a base station. The base station includes an audio player docking station configured for coupling the base station with an audio player device, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to establish a voice communication session between the base station and a communication device. The voice communication session has a voice channel for carrying voice data between the base station and the communication device. The at least one processor is further configured to receive a user input including a request for an audio signal from the audio player device, and send the audio signal request to the audio player device. The at least one processor is further configured to receive the requested audio signal from the audio player device, and mix the audio signal into the voice channel of the voice communication session.

System, method and apparatus for transmitting audio signals over a voice channel

A system and method for providing enhanced event planning capabilities including receiving information regarding an invitee. The invitee information may be stored for later use. The presence of the invitee at an event may be detected. In response to the detected presence, information may be communicated to a communications device associated with the invitee regarding the event, using the stored invitee information.

System and method for utilizing attendee location information with an event planner

System and method for a wireless ringer function

The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to a system, method, and apparatus for signaling a weather condition. In one embodiment, the system may include an optical network terminal. The optical network terminal may include a communication port adapted to be coupled to a fiber optic cable. The communication port may be further adapted to receive data that indicates a weather condition via the fiber optic cable. The optical network terminal may also include an output unit, in communication with the communication port, adapted to send a signal in response to the communication port receiving the data that indicates the weather condition.

System, method, and apparatus for signaling a weather condition

Embodiments of the disclosed invention include an apparatus, method, and computer program product for performing automated events using a multi-wireless detection device service platform. For example, in one embodiment, a method for performing automated events in an office environment is disclosed. The method may include logging, by the office management system, a user onto a network data processing system located within an office within the office environment using an account associated with the user in response to receiving a notification message from a wireless detection device. In one embodiment, the communication between the wireless detection device and the office management system to log the user onto the network data processing system located within the office is performed in response to a user-initiated request that indicates that the wireless device is within the office.

Wireless service platforms

A system and method for playing ringtones on a communication device. User preferences indicating a desired method for selecting a ringtone are received from the number of ringtones. The ringtone is selected from the number of ringtones based on the user preferences indicating the desired method for selecting the ringtone from the number of ringtones. Playback of the ringtone is initiated for playback on the communication device in response to being selected.

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Olathe, KS, United States of America

Jeffrey Michael Sweeney