Kenneth T Steele

US Patent:

8190140, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Nov 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/267707

Inventors:

Sanjay K. Sharma - Olathe KS, US
Benjamin P. Blinn - Leawood KS, US
Lois E. Fagan - Boonville MO, US
Kenneth R. Steele - Overland Park KS, US

Assignee:

Sprint Communications Company L.P. - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

H04M 1/725

US Classification:

455419, 707202

Abstract:

A method, system, and medium are provided for capturing an image of information on a device. The information is stored on the device. The device is reset, and information from the captured image is restored on the device.

US Patent:

8242917, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Oct 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/574254

Inventors:

Benjamin P. Blinn - Leawood KS, US
Kenneth R. Steele - Overland Park KS, US
Sanjay K. Sharma - Olathe KS, US
Brita A Horton - Olathe KS, US

Assignee:

Sprint Communications Company L.P. - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

G08B 17/00
G02B 7/02

US Classification:

340589, 340588, 3406936, 3404071, 359820

Abstract:

Systems and methods for providing and/or simulating weather related information, including temperature information are provided. Weather related data can be obtained from any convenient source. A temperature indication surface can be used to match a temperature value from the weather related data. Indications can also be provided regarding wind speed and general weather condition corresponding to the weather related data.

US Patent:

8452264, May 28, 2013

Filed:

Oct 6, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/573970

Inventors:

Cesar Perez - Olathe KS, US
Louis Eric Wingo - Liberty MO, US
Sanjay K. Sharma - Olathe KS, US
Kenneth Ray Steele - Overland Park KS, US

Assignee:

Sprint Communications Company L.P. - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

H04L 12/58

US Classification:

4554121, 4554041, 4554141, 455406, 4554143, 4554144, 4554122

Abstract:

Systems, products, and methods are disclosed for enabling a user to receive a message at the time of an incoming call. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a set of dialed digits from a calling device, recognizing a code in the dialed digits, and sending display information (based on the code) to a target device, which presents the display information before the call is answered.

US Patent:

8566183, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Oct 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/899944

Inventors:

Laura M. Bonar - Gardner KS, US
Katrina E. Kruger - Overland Park KS, US
Sanjay K. Sharma - Olathe KS, US
Kenneth R. Steele - Overland Park KS, US

Assignee:

Sprint Communications Company L.P. - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 28, 705 29

Abstract:

A method of auditing electronic device shipments is provided. The method comprises electronically reading a first serial number on an electronic device, a second serial number on a point-of-sale package containing the electronic device, and a third serial number stored in a memory of the electronic device; storing the first serial number, the second serial number, and a third serial number in a non-transitory memory separate from the electronic device; and automatically comparing the first serial number, the second serial number, and the third serial number. The method further comprises automatically reading from the memory of the electronic device a software version identity associated with software installed on the electronic device and automatically comparing the software version identity with an approved software version identity. The method further comprises, when any miscompare occurs, automatically presenting a notification of an error.

US Patent:

20140198054, Jul 17, 2014

Filed:

Jan 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/741969

Inventors:

Sprint Communications Company L.P. - , US
Jessica L. Kemp - Raymore MO, US
Peter S. Syromiatnikov - San Diego CA, US
Kenneth Ray Steele - Overland Park KS, US
John D. Sumler - Bonner Springs KS, US

Assignee:

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P. - Overland Park KS

International Classification:

G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345173

Abstract:

A wireless communication device comprises a touchscreen and a processing system. The touchscreen is configured to display a graphical user interface. The processing system is configured to receive a freeze command from a user of the wireless communication device and, responsive to the freeze command, hold at least a portion of the touchscreen in a frozen state, direct the touchscreen to display a status notification indicating that the at least the portion of the touchscreen is in the frozen state, and unfreeze the at least the portion of the touchscreen responsive to an unfreeze event.