Michael Thomas Wilhoite

US Patent:

6560216, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Sep 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/154977

Inventors:

Peter Gerald McNiff - Kirkland WA
Michael Thomas Wilhoite - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Openwave Systems Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

H04J 324

US Classification:

370349, 370352, 370410

Abstract:

A telecommunications service node is connected to a data network using a packet data protocol and a telephone network using a circuit switched protocol. The service node is also connected to a wireless roaming network using the IS-41 signaling protocol. The service node stores status information, including location and registration information, for mobile computing devices connected to the data packet network. The location information includes a temporary data network address for visiting mobile computing devices. The service node manages voice calls to and from the mobile computing devices. If a call is received to a mobile computing device which is not registered, the service node will attempt to connect the call to a wireless telephone associated with the mobile computing device, or a predefined destination established as a preference by the user. In the case of a voice call between a telephone connected to the telephone network and a mobile computing device connected to the data network, the service node acts as a gateway and translates between the data packet protocol and the circuit switched protocol. A personal information manager executing in a mobile computing device may be used for managing call processing functions of the mobile computing device.

US Patent:

7130296, Oct 31, 2006

Filed:

Nov 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/292673

Inventors:

Peter Gerald McNiff - Kirkland WA, US
Michael Thomas Wilhoite - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Openwave Systems Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

H04J 3/24
H04L 12/66
H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370349, 370352, 370410

Abstract:

A system and method for registering and deregistering a mobile computing device with a service node, comprising sending a registration request message upon connection to a network, receiving a temporary IP address for the network, sending a registration notification message to the service node, wherein said registration request message includes the temporary IP address, receiving an acknowledgement message from the service node indicating that the mobile computing device is registered with the service node, monitoring an activity level of the mobile computing device to determine when the mobile computing device has been idle for a predetermined period of time, and sending a deregistration message to the service node to deregister with the service node when said mobile computing device has been idle for said predetermined period of time.

US Patent:

7656864, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Oct 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/582145

Inventors:

Peter Gerald McNiff - Kirkland WA, US
Michael Thomas Wilhoite - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Openwave Systems Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/66
H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370352, 370401

Abstract:

A telecommunications service node is connected to a data network using a packet data protocol and a telephone network using a circuit switched protocol. The service node is also connected to a wireless roaming network using the IS-41 signaling protocol. The service node stores status information, including location and registration information, for mobile computing devices connected to the data packet network. The location information includes a temporary data network address for visiting mobile computing devices. The service node manages voice calls to and from the mobile computing devices. If a call is received to a mobile computing device which is not registered, the service node will attempt to connect the call to a wireless telephone associated with the mobile computing device, or a predefined destination established as a preference by the user. In the case of a voice call between a telephone connected to the telephone network and a mobile computing device connected to the data network, the service node acts as a gateway and translates between the data packet protocol and the circuit switched protocol. A personal information manager executing in a mobile computing device may be used for managing call processing functions of the mobile computing device.

US Patent:

7804821, Sep 28, 2010

Filed:

Jun 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/463111

Inventors:

Michael T. Wilhoite - Sammamish WA, US
Thomas A Carter - Scottsdale AZ, US

Assignee:

Bridgeport Networks, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H04L 12/66

US Classification:

370356, 370352, 370401

Abstract:

A call routing system for use with a wireless telephone systems is disclosed. The system, which monitors the subscriber's current physical location, determines the device to which a call should be terminated, and routes the call. The device can be any IP telephone, including a cable television system adapted to IP telephony. The system routes calls without direct subscriber actions, without a second telephone number, regardless of the time of day and day of week. Various options can also apply to a call, determined by subscriber-established preferences, when specified criteria are met, or calls can be limited to/from specified telephone numbers. The system and method uses signaling techniques that will allow routing of the call, along with any authorization or restrictions, to be done remotely from the actual switching of the call. Call events are transmitted to the call routing system while the communications path of the call is held at the switching system awaiting call routing information. The identity of the subscriber is established using existing means that are used to authenticate the user.

US Patent:

20020111153, Aug 15, 2002

Filed:

Apr 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/122981

Inventors:

Peter Hartmaier - Woodinville WA, US
Michael Wilhoite - Redmond WA, US

International Classification:

H04M011/00

US Classification:

455/406000, 455/405000, 455/407000

Abstract:

A pre-paid subscriber account system for use with wireless telephone systems is disclosed. The system, which monitors a subscriber's call, deducts the cost of the call from the subscriber's pre-paid account in real-time, warns the subscriber during a call when the account is nearing depletion, and terminates the call when the account is depleted. The system can also prevent the initiation of a new call when the account is depleted. The system and method uses signaling techniques that will allow the metering or billing of the call, along with any authorization or restrictions, to be done remotely from the actual switching of the call. Call events or chargeable events are transmitted to the pre-paid control system while the communications path of the call is held at the switching system awaiting control information.

US Patent:

20070070976, Mar 29, 2007

Filed:

Jul 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/492698

Inventors:

Harry Mussman - Bedford MA, US
Wen Han - Lexington MA, US
Michael Wilhoite - Chicago IL, US
Lee Goodman - Tyngsboro MA, US
Tom Joyner - Chicago IL, US
Sanjay Jhawar - Chicago IL, US
Steven Blumenthal - Lexington MA, US

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370351000, 455445000

Abstract:

A telecommunication approach provides telephone service to subscribers on terminals registered on a mobile network that are consistent with the services provided to those subscribers at terminals on a fixed communication network. For instance, the subscriber on the terminals on the mobile network may have access to mid-call features and private dialing plans that are supported using elements on the fixed network, and calls placed to the subscribers at addresses (e.g., wireline numbers or SIP addresses) on the fixed network may be delivered to their terminals on the mobile network.

US Patent:

20070238465, Oct 11, 2007

Filed:

Apr 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/398773

Inventors:

Wen Han - Lexington MA, US
Michael Wilhoite - Chicago IL, US
Steven Blumenthal - Lexington MA, US

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455445000, 455435100, 455428000, 455435200

Abstract:

Telecommunication services are provided to users. User information for a first identity of a user in a first telecommunication network is maintained. An active presence for a mobile device for the user is maintained by means of a second identity in a second telecommunication network. A presence of the user in the first network is emulated using a gateway system that couples the first telecommunication network to the second telecommunication network.

US Patent:

6393269, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Oct 14, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/172934

Inventors:

Peter Hartmaier - Woodinville WA
Michael T. Wilhoite - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Openwave Systems Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

H04M 1500

US Classification:

455406, 455408, 455435, 455445, 455433

Abstract:

A pre-paid subscriber account system for use with wireless telephone systems is disclosed. The system, which monitors a subscribers call, deducts the cost of the call from the subscribers pre-paid account in real-time, warns the subscriber during a call when the account is nearing depletion, and terminates the call when the account is depleted. The system can also prevent the initiation of a new call when the account is depleted. Various options can also apply different charging rates, can charge only when specified criteria are met, or can charge only for calls to/from specified areas or telephone numbers. The system and method uses signaling techniques that will allow the metering or billing of the call, along with any authorization or restrictions, to be done remotely from the actual switching of the call. Call events or chargeable events are transmitted to the pre-paid control system while the communications path of the call is held at the switching system awaiting control information. The identity of the pre-paid service subscriber is established using existing devices that currently are used to authenticate the user.