Christopher C Baldwin

US Patent:

8515865, Aug 20, 2013

Filed:

May 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/481785

Inventors:

Nikhil S. Marathe - Roselle IL, US
Christopher F. Baldwin - Crystal Lake IL, US
Bruce Barnes - Pingree Grove IL, US
Patrick John Kenny - Barrington IL, US
Shadi Khoshaba - Skokie IL, US
Charles Stahulak - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 39, 705 40

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and products charge a battery in a vehicle. A charging station selects charging parameters based on a vehicle identification number associated with the vehicle.

US Patent:

20130022192, Jan 24, 2013

Filed:

Jul 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/187589

Inventors:

James Douglas Free - Thornton CO, US
Christopher D. Baldwin - Princeton NJ, US
Chandra Mouli Ravipati - Thornton CO, US
Gordon R. Brunson - Broomfield CO, US

Assignee:

AVAYA INC. - Basking Ridge NJ

International Classification:

H04M 7/00

US Classification:

37922107

Abstract:

A distributed call control system is provided that can allot bandwidth amongst several call controllers. The distributed call control system includes one or more access elements that interface with a cloud that execute two or more instances of call processing servers that administer call control. The cloud members negotiate and determine bandwidth allocation amongst the members and the access elements. If an access element requires more bandwidth, the access element assesses its own needs and requests more bandwidth from the cloud. The negotiation and requests for bandwidth are accomplished with a set of dynamic and static bandwidth data that regiment the control of the bandwidth.

US Patent:

20130124189, May 16, 2013

Filed:

Nov 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/293417

Inventors:

CHRISTOPHER BALDWIN - CRYSTAL LAKE IL, US

Assignee:

AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP - ATLANTA GA

International Classification:

G06F 17/27
G10L 15/26
G06N 5/04

US Classification:

704 9, 706 45, 704235, 704E15043

Abstract:

A system and methodology that provides a network-based, e.g., cloud-based, background expert for predicting and/or accomplishing a user's goals is disclosed herein. Moreover, the system monitors, in the background, user generated data and/or publicly available data to determine and/or infer a user's goal, with or without an active indication/request from the user. Typically, the user-generated data can include user conversations, such as, but not limited to, speech data in a voice call, text messages, chat dialogues, etc. Further, the system identifies an action or task that facilitates accomplishment of the user goal in real-time. Moreover, the system can automatically perform the action/task and/or request user authorization prior to performing the action/task.

US Patent:

20130124346, May 16, 2013

Filed:

Nov 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/295455

Inventors:

Christopher F. Baldwin - Crystal Lake IL, US
Bruce Barnes - Pingree Grove IL, US
Patrick Kenny - Barrington IL, US
Shadi I. Khoshaba - Skokie IL, US
Dolores J. Mallian - St. Charles IL, US
Nikhil S. Marathe - Roselle IL, US
Charles M. Stahulak - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06

US Classification:

705 16

Abstract:

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.

US Patent:

20130141516, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Dec 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/312875

Inventors:

Christopher Baldwin - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP - ATLANTA GA

International Classification:

G10L 21/00
H04N 7/14

US Classification:

348 1403, 704275, 704E21001, 348E07077

Abstract:

Systems and methods are described that provide both a network-based, e.g., cloud-based, and apparatus based in-call command control for dynamically performing user commands such as voice commands or gesture commands. The result allows for hands free operation of a calling system including one where the user is located separate from a base station. The systems and methods provide for recognizing both voice and gestural commands. The systems and methods further provide for dynamically filtering commands so that commands are not perceived by those participating in the call. Further, the systems and methods provide for notifying the user, who has given the command, regarding the performance of the requested command.

US Patent:

20130144731, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Dec 1, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/309057

Inventors:

Christopher F. Baldwin - Crystal Lake IL, US
Bruce Barnes - Pingree Grove IL, US
Wayne Heinmiller - Elgin IL, US
Patrick Kenny - Barrington IL, US
Shadi I. Khoshaba - Skokie IL, US
Dolores J. Mallian - St. Charles IL, US
Nikhil S. Marathe - Roselle IL, US
Charles M. Stahulak - Chicago IL, US

Assignee:

AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 20/32
G06Q 20/20

US Classification:

705 17

Abstract:

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.

US Patent:

20130254097, Sep 26, 2013

Filed:

Mar 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/425242

Inventors:

NIKHIL S. MARATHE - ROSELLE IL, US
CHRISTOPHER F. BALDWIN - CRYSTAL LAKE IL, US
BRUCE BARNES, I - PINGREE GROVE IL, US
PATRICK JOHN KENNY - BARRINGTON IL, US
SHADI KHOSHABA - SKOKIE IL, US
CHARLES STAHULAK - CHICAGO IL, US

Assignee:

AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 20/22

US Classification:

705 39, 705 35

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and products describe payment for charging a battery. A battery identification number is received that uniquely identifies the battery. The battery is charged with electrical power, and the electrical power consumed is metered. The battery identification number is associated to the electrical power consumed during charging the battery. A query is made for payment for the electrical power.

US Patent:

20130317979, Nov 28, 2013

Filed:

Jul 19, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/945970

Inventors:

CHRISTOPHER F. BALDWIN - Crystal Lake IL, US
BRUCE BARNES - PINGREE GROVE IL, US
PATRICK JOHN KENNY - Barrington IL, US
SHADI KHOSHABA - Skokie IL, US
CHARLES STAHULAK - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

B60L 11/18

US Classification:

705 39, 320162

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and products charge a battery in a vehicle. A charging station selects charging parameters based on a vehicle identification number associated with the vehicle.