Gregory T Osterhout

US Patent:

6965614, Nov 15, 2005

Filed:

Apr 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/557530

Inventors:

Gregory T. Osterhout - Coppell TX, US
James A. Mcalear - Stittsville, CA
Mark A. Sosebee - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - St. Laurent

International Classification:

H04J003/16

US Classification:

370466

Abstract:

A communications system includes a packet-based data network coupled to various network elements, including a gateway that provides ports to various peripheral devices. One type of peripheral device includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device. A network element coupled to the data network may establish Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) sessions with the gateway. Once a SIP session is established, communications may occur between the network element and the peripheral device. SIP messaging is exchanged between the network element and the gateway. USB commands and data are exchanged between the gateway and the USB device. The gateway converts between the SIP messaging and the USB commands and data.

US Patent:

7024461, Apr 4, 2006

Filed:

Apr 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/561834

Inventors:

William J. Janning - Allen TX, US
Trip Ingle - Allen TX, US
Gregory T. Osterhout - Coppell TX, US

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - St. Laurent

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709207, 709227

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for handling subscriber services from different sources without requiring interaction with different devices. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for receiving multimedia services using session initiation protocol (SIP) messages received from a source, such as a server on a network. In one embodiment, a set-top device is provided in which a SIP control is provided to register a subscriber with a server using SIP messages. A connection to a network, such as the Internet, is provided to communicate with the server. The set-top device is placed in line with the audio and video source to control audio and video streams presented to the subscriber. The set-top device is also configured to receive voice calls from a public switched telephone network (PSTN). Further, the set-top device includes a remote control mechanism, such as an infrared (IR) transmitter and receiver to receive input from the subscriber and to control other devices using IR signals. Also, subscriber services customized for a particular subscriber may be directed to the subscriber at a location when the subscriber registers with the server through a set-top device at that location using SIP.

US Patent:

7123700, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Apr 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/560019

Inventors:

Gregory T. Osterhout - Coppell TX, US
Julie R. Simons - Garland TX, US

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - St. Laurent

International Classification:

H04M 1/64

US Classification:

379 8819, 379 8813, 370312, 709217

Abstract:

A communications system includes call devices that are capable of communicating over a packet-based data network. The packet-based data network may be according to an Internet Protocol (IP), for example. The call devices are capable of performing call communications, such as according to a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) or an H. 323 Recommendation. Each of the call devices includes a user interface that is customizable to one or multiple configurations depending on which user is using the call device. User identification information is communicated from the call device to a proxy or server that has access to a database. The identification information is used to locate configuration information associated with the user. The corresponding user configuration information is then retrieved from the database and communicated back to the call device to configure the call device user interface.

US Patent:

7149506, Dec 12, 2006

Filed:

Jul 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/199797

Inventors:

Gregory T. Osterhout - Coppell TX, US
Kim B. Holmes - Rowlett TX, US
Mark Sosebee - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - St. Laurent

International Classification:

H04M 3/42
H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455417, 4554351, 455436, 455442, 340 35, 340 352

Abstract:

A method of redirecting a call from a data processing system to another address. In a preferred embodiment, a notice of an incoming call received from a server at a data processing system. This notice may include caller identification information as well. The user of the data processing system is prompted for an address to which the user wishes the call to be redirected. The user then identifies and sends to the server a new address to which the incoming call is to be redirected. The server then redirects the call to the new address.

US Patent:

7197029, Mar 27, 2007

Filed:

Sep 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/671736

Inventors:

Gregory T. Osterhout - Coppell TX, US
Jim A. McAlear - Stittsville, CA
Mark Sosebee - Plano TX, US

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - St. Laurent

International Classification:

H04L 12/66
H04Q 7/24
H04J 3/16
H04J 3/22

US Classification:

370353, 370338, 370466

Abstract:

A system for an adaptive network phone includes a SIP-enabled handset or other telephone device to be connected to a host computer, for instance via a USB connection. The host computer may initiate a call event when the user picks up the SIP device and wishes to make a call, in one regard by testing line conditions for a data connection to the Internet or other network to determine if a packet-based call will meet minimum noise, delay or other criteria of the user. If the conditions are satisfactory, the call may proceed as a packet network transmission, otherwise the call may revert to the public switched telephone network for fallback completion. The SIP-enabled handset may also interface to multimedia functions in the host computer, for instance to permit paging, answering machine, cordless operation or other features.

US Patent:

7617298, Nov 10, 2009

Filed:

Mar 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/395929

Inventors:

William J. Janning - Allen TX, US
Trip Ingle - Allen TX, US
Gregory T. Osterhout - Coppell TX, US

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - St. Laurent, Quebec

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709217, 709227

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for handling subscriber services from different sources without requiring interaction with different devices. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for receiving multimedia services using session initiation protocol (SIP) messages received from a source, such as a server on a network. In one embodiment, a set-top device is provided in which a SIP control is provided to register a subscriber with a server using SIP messages. A connection to a network, such as the Internet, is provided to communicate with the server. The set-top device is placed in line with the audio and video source to control audio and video streams presented to the subscriber. The set-top device is also configured to receive voice calls from a public switched telephone network (PSTN). Further, the set-top device includes a remote control mechanism, such as an infrared (IR) transmitter and receiver to receive input from the subscriber and to control other devices using IR signals. Also, subscriber services customized for a particular subscriber may be directed to the subscriber at a location when the subscriber registers with the server through a set-top device at that location using SIP.

US Patent:

7894581, Feb 22, 2011

Filed:

Dec 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/746419

Inventors:

Dany Sylvain - Gatineau, CA
Raheel Yuhanna - Dallas TX, US
R. Alberto Villarica - Dallas TX, US
Gregory Osterhout - Coppell TX, US
Craik R. Pyke - Nepean, CA

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - Mississauga, Ontario

International Classification:

H04M 11/00

US Classification:

379 9317, 370352

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a service node will recognize an attempt to initiate a call from a first terminal to a second terminal, and automatically provide information to media clients associated with the first and second terminals such that a media session can be readily established between the media clients in association with the call. The service node may be configured to interact with telephony switches that support the first or second terminals, directly or indirectly via a signaling adaptor. In a second embodiment, the service node will recognize an attempt to initiate a call and will route the call to a gateway, which is controllable by the service node. Once the call is sent to the gateway, the service node may provide instructions to the gateway for routing or otherwise processing the call.

US Patent:

7899164, Mar 1, 2011

Filed:

Dec 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/746432

Inventors:

Dany Sylvain - Gatineau, CA
Raheel Yuhanna - Dallas TX, US
R. Alberto Villarica - Dallas TX, US
Gregory Osterhout - Coppell TX, US
Craik R. Pyke - Nepean, CA

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - Mississauga, Ontario

International Classification:

H04M 11/00

US Classification:

379 9323, 379 8813

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a service node will recognize an attempt to initiate a call from a first terminal to a second terminal, and automatically provide information to media clients associated with the first and second terminals such that a media session can be readily established between the media clients in association with the call. The service node may be configured to interact with telephony switches that support the first or second terminals, directly or indirectly via a signaling adaptor. In a second embodiment, the service node will recognize an attempt to initiate a call and will route the call to a gateway, which is controllable by the service node. Once the call is sent to the gateway, the service node may provide instructions to the gateway for routing or otherwise processing the call.