James F Doherty

US Patent:

8195144, Jun 5, 2012

Filed:

Apr 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/755945

Inventors:

James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US
Michael J. Blanck - Clarkston MI, US

Assignee:

General Motors LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04M 3/00

US Classification:

455419, 455466

Abstract:

A method for resetting a non-responsive mobile unit then-currently occupying a cellular traffic channel of a wireless network is disclosed herein. The method involves recognizing, at an external entity, that the mobile unit is in a non-responsive state that is occupying a voice channel of the cellular traffic channel, and establishing a wireless data connection between the mobile unit and an external entity over the cellular traffic channel. A data message is transmitted to the mobile unit from the external entity, where the data message includes at least a command to reset the mobile unit. In response to receiving the data message, the method further involves resetting the mobile unit via a protocol initiated by a processor associated with the mobile unit.

US Patent:

8335508, Dec 18, 2012

Filed:

Aug 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/188128

Inventors:

James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US
Kevin R. Krause - Plymouth MI, US
Ki Hak Yi - Windsor, CA
Ayaz S. Kassam - Toronto, CA

Assignee:

General Motors LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04W 4/00

US Classification:

455434, 4555692, 4555759, 4554352, 455425, 455 6711

Abstract:

A system and method for monitoring and reporting telematics unit communication network system acquisition and scanning performance is disclosed herein. An example of the method includes monitoring a scan of all cellular networks that are available to a vehicle telematics unit, and during the monitoring, recognizing a predetermined trigger. In response to the predetermined trigger, a memory buffer in the telematics unit stores data associated with at least one of performance or outcome of the scan. At least some of the stored data is transmitted from the telematics unit to a server in selective communication with the telematics unit.

US Patent:

8498676, Jul 30, 2013

Filed:

Jul 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/184462

Inventors:

James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US
Michael J. Blanck - Clarkston MI, US

Assignee:

General Motors LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04M 1/00

US Classification:

455567, 4554141, 455418, 455466, 4555561, 4555691, 4555692, 4555759, 3703102, 701 331, 379 671

Abstract:

A terminated call alert process involves detecting, via a processor, that a voice connection initially established between a vehicle-dedicated communications device disposed inside a vehicle and a facility has been terminated and identifying a method used to terminate the initial voice connection. Via the vehicle-dedicated communications device, the method further involves transmitting a data message to the facility, where the data message includes information pertaining to the method used to terminate the initial voice connection. Also disclosed herein is a system for accomplishing the same.

US Patent:

20110069680, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Sep 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/562698

Inventors:

Kevin R. Krause - Plymouth MI, US
Ayaz S. Kassam - Toronto, CA
James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US
Ki Hak Yi - Windsor, CA

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04W 36/00

US Classification:

370332

Abstract:

A system and method for executing network acquisition employ a triggered scan for network acquisition regardless of the recorded optimal nature of the current network. In general, when one or more predefined conditions occur, a network scan is initiated to identify another network, if any, that is more optimal than the current network. Example trigger conditions include failed registration attempts, exceeding a predetermined distance threshold, entry to or exit from a pre-determined region, excess CDMA Chip delay, and others. Triggers may be used singly or in Boolean combinations. In this way, network scanning occurs when it may be beneficial, but will not be initiated too frequently or in situations where connectivity may not actually be suboptimal. This triggered scan provides improved connectivity, and can allow the device to make and receive calls in locations where it would otherwise not have been possible.

US Patent:

20120087293, Apr 12, 2012

Filed:

Oct 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/901795

Inventors:

James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US
Michael J. Blanck - Clarkston MI, US

Assignee:

General Motors LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04W 4/12
H04H 20/71

US Classification:

370312, 455466

Abstract:

The disclosed invention provides a system and apparatus for deactivating unused telematics units in a cost effective manner, while allowing later contact with the unit by the service provider. The service provider deactivates a device by replacing a valid MIN with an invalid default MIN, deactivating the normal CDMA registration process, and implementing a reduced frequency registration regimen. A regionally broadcast SMS message is subsequently used to reach the deactivated module. The SMS message is configured in such a way as to cause the targeted device to place a cellular call using a non-validating wireless number to a call center of the service provider. Once the telematics provider has a dedicated link call with the module, it executes a desired action, e.g., providing a newly provisioned MIN, shutting down the device entirely, collecting stored data from the device, etc.

US Patent:

20120147863, Jun 14, 2012

Filed:

Dec 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/963940

Inventors:

James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US
Ki Hak Yi - Windsor, CA

Assignee:

GENERAL MOTORS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04W 4/20

US Classification:

370338, 4554221

Abstract:

A method of communicating with a telematics-equipped vehicle includes receiving a circuit-switched telephone call at a central facility from a telematics-equipped vehicle via a wireless carrier system that is in local communication with the telematics-equipped vehicle; determining during the circuit-switched telephone call that a separate packet-data communication session between the telematics-equipped vehicle and the central facility is desired; identifying the wireless carrier system that is in local communication with the telematics-equipped vehicle; querying the identified wireless carrier system from the central facility to determine whether the telematics-equipped vehicle is authorized to establish a packet-data communication session using the identified wireless carrier system; if so, obtaining an Internet protocol (IP) address from the identified wireless carrier system; and commencing the exchange of data between the telematics-equipped vehicle and the central facility using the obtained IP address.

US Patent:

20120244850, Sep 27, 2012

Filed:

Mar 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/070712

Inventors:

James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US
Ki Hak Yi - Windsor, CA

Assignee:

GENERAL MOTORS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04W 4/04

US Classification:

455418

Abstract:

A method of operating a telematics unit includes replacing a mobile identification number (MIN) or a mobile dialed number (MDN) stored in a telematics unit with a temporary geographical mobile identification number (GMIN) that prevents the telematics unit from using all of its features; associating the GMIN with a mobile equipment identification number (MEID) of the vehicle telematics unit; storing the associated GMIN and MEID at a central facility; paging the telematics unit using the associated GMIN and MEID; and instructing the telematics unit via the page to communicate with the central facility over a wireless data connection.

US Patent:

20120320825, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Jun 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/160853

Inventors:

Ki Hak Yi - Windsor, CA
Christopher N. Shamoun - Commerce Township MI, US
James Doherty - Wyandotte MI, US

Assignee:

GENERAL MOTORS LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

H04W 4/00

US Classification:

370328

Abstract:

A system and method for communicating between a vehicle and a central facility includes initiating at a vehicle a request for turn-by-turn directions; establishing a packet-switched call between the vehicle and a central facility using a wireless carrier system and a mobile dialed number (MDN) associated with the vehicle; receiving determined route information at the vehicle from the central facility via the packet-switched call; offering a vehicle occupant a service option that uses a circuit-switched call; and if the vehicle occupant accepts the service option, directing the wireless carrier system to establish the circuit-switched call using the MDN while maintaining the packet-switched call in a dormant state.