Angie A Sheha

US Patent:

7256711, Aug 14, 2007

Filed:

Feb 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/781087

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angie Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Mark Goddard - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US

Assignee:

Networks In Motion, Inc. - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

G08G 1/123

US Classification:

3409951, 34053913, 700200

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of summarizing the spatial and non-spatial related information for more effective and intuitive display of the information to the user, including the use of graphical map and calendar of events. Finally, the present invention provides methods and apparatus for sharing the spatial and non-spatial related information with other users, and for planning routes of travel using the spatial and non-spatial related information.

US Patent:

7271742, Sep 18, 2007

Filed:

Mar 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/378980

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angie Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Networks In Motion, Inc. - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

G08G 1/123

US Classification:

34099524, 34099519, 701209

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sending and retrieving location relevant information to a user by selecting and designating a point of interest that is displayed on a graphical user interface and sending the location information associated with that point of interest to a receiver that is also selected using the graphical user interface. The location relevant information may also include mapped routes, waypoints, geo-fenced areas, moving vehicles etc. Updated location relevant information may also be continuously sent to the user while generating updated mapping information on the graphical user interface. The present invention may be practiced by using communication devices such as a personal computer, a personal digital assistance, in-vehicle navigation systems, or a mobile telephone.

US Patent:

7321826, Jan 22, 2008

Filed:

Jun 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/450171

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angie Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Networks In Motion, Inc. - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

G01C 21/34

US Classification:

701209, 701200, 34099524, 34235708

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a system and method for searching and retrieving location information associated with one or more points of interests, whereby the search criteria can be dependent upon the location of a point of interest with respect to the real-time position of the user, and any preferences or search restrictions selected by the user, such as rating information about the point of interest. Upon selecting a point of interest from the search result, the user is then given further information regarding the selected point of interest, including but not limited to directions for traveling to the point of interest. Additionally, the present invention can provide to the user a proximity notification once the user is within a certain distance from the point interest. Finally, while at a point of interest, the user can provide to the system information regarding the point of interest, such as rating of the food of a restaurant, without having to specifically identify the point of interest as the system can self-identify the point of interest by using the position information of the user.

US Patent:

7333820, Feb 19, 2008

Filed:

Jul 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/194518

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Pasadena CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Pasadena CA, US
Angie Sheha - Pasadena CA, US

Assignee:

Networks In Motion, Inc. - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455457, 4554564, 37920107, 37920106, 37920108

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a system and method for providing real-time position information of one party to another party by utilizing a conventional telecommunication network system such as the convention telephone network, a mobile telecommunications network, a computer network, or the Internet. More specifically, the preferred embodiments of the present invention allow a caller and a receiver of a telephone call to provide to and receive from each other position information related to the caller and/or receiver's physical location, including address information, GPS coordinates, nearby fixed locations such as a parking structure, etc. Additionally, the preferred embodiments of the present invention allow a caller and receiver to retrieve routing instructions or maps for traveling to or from each other. In another embodiment of the present invention, a party may locate the position of another party via the entry of the other party's unique identifier such as a phone number of the other party's mobile phone. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the position information of a party may be concurrently delivered to another party's computer terminal whereby the other party can process the information in further detail.

US Patent:

7486958, Feb 3, 2009

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/235963

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angie Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Networks In Motion, Inc. - Aliso Viejo CA

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

4554563, 379 9323, 3791421, 37920712, 707 3, 707 4

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a system and method for collecting and maintaining an up-to-date database of points of interests, whereby agents of the points of interests, such as owners or operators of hotels or restaurants, can register their point of interest onto the database by uploading their contact information and physical address. Subsequently, on a periodic basis, the agents of the points of interests may log into the system and update their information, such as operating hours. The collected data is then made accessible to the general public and can be searched through using a variety of search criteria.

US Patent:

7565155, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Apr 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/410740

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angie Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Arun Yarlagadda - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Networks In Motion - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

4554561, 4554562, 4554563, 4554565, 701201, 701204, 701208, 340992, 340993

Abstract:

The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc. , and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.

US Patent:

7737868, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Jul 3, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/824911

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angie Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Mark Goddard - Rancho Santa Margarita CA, US

Assignee:

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. - Annapolis MD

International Classification:

G08G 1/123

US Classification:

34099513, 34053913, 700200

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing, referencing, retrieving, and graphically displaying spatial and non-spatial related information of a mobile computing device, such as a laptop computer or a cellular telephone. The spatial-related information may be obtained by using positioning tracking systems such as a global positioning system, whereas the non-spatial related information may include communication activities associated with the mobile computing device, such as phone calls, e-mails, text messages, pages, etc. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus of sharing event information between mobile communication devices as well as related navigational information for traveling to an event from a real-time position of a mobile communication device.

US Patent:

7881730, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Jun 12, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/484091

Inventors:

Michael A. Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Angie Sheha - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Stephen Petilli - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Arun Yarlagadda - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. - Annapolis MD

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

4554561, 4554562, 4554563, 4554565, 455457, 701201, 701204, 701208, 701209, 340992, 340993, 340994

Abstract:

The preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and systems for dynamic route estimation and prediction using discrete sampled location updates from various mobile devices for the purpose of providing a graphical representation of a mobile device's route along a known network path of map data. The embodiments also provide supplemental route metrics, such as traveled distance, elapsed time, etc. , and the capability to assign destination points for the purpose of providing the ability to modify location update points in an application, such as a route planner, and/or to store the dynamically generated route based on various preferences for later retrieval.