Cecil H Bannister

US Patent:

6430282, Aug 6, 2002

Filed:

May 28, 1996

Appl. No.:

08/652659

Inventors:

Cecil H. Bannister - Colorado Springs CO
Rangaprasad Govindarajan - Dallas TX
Russell A. Edwards - Dallas TX

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - St. Laurent

International Classification:

H04M 164

US Classification:

37921102, 379 8817, 37921201, 379219, 37922001, 379225, 37926501, 37926509, 37926604

Abstract:

In methods and apparatus for originating a voice call between first and second voice terminals, a voice call request is received at a data service node, the voice call request identifying the first voice terminal. A call origination request is transmitted from the data service node to a telecommunication switch, the call origination request identifying the first and second voice terminals. The telecommunications switch originates one call from the telecommunications switch to the second voice terminal and another call front the telecommunications switch to the first voice terminal. The telecommunications switch then connects the one call to the other call to connect the first voice terminal to the second voice terminal. The methods and apparatus are particularly useful in connection with advertising on the World Wide Web and in connection with international calling services.

US Patent:

57873550, Jul 28, 1998

Filed:

Apr 22, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/231710

Inventors:

Cecil Bannister - Plano TX
Raju Iyer - Plano TX
Kishore Raj - Plano TX
Richard Mo - Dallas TX
Paul S. Meche - Richardson TX
Sorin Cohn - Kanata, CA

Assignee:

Northern Telecom Limited - Montreal

International Classification:

H04Q 726

US Classification:

455458

Abstract:

Radio units responsive to a paging signal seize a trunk to connect wireless calls to telephone apparatus serviced by a private branch exchange. The radio units can each respond to a different set of mobile identification numbers, or can be configured in a master-slave arrangement or can employ subaddressing. Wireless trunking to a wireless private branch exchange can also be accomplished and a system with multiple hierarchical layers can also be formed.

US Patent:

62086596, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Dec 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/995639

Inventors:

Rangaprasad Govindarajan - Dallas TX
Russ Edwards - Dallas TX
Cecil Bannister - Colorado Springs CO
Raffi Gostanian - McKinney TX

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - Montreal

International Classification:

H04L12/28

US Classification:

370410

Abstract:

A data processing system and methodology allow subscribers to have web business cards that are accessible by other individuals via communication networks such as the Internet. The data processing system serves as an enhanced paper business card by providing references to available communication devices that may be used to access an individual. The web cards also perform an active feedback operation to provide information about the roles played by and the status of the subscriber's communication devices. Additionally, information about the availability of the communication devices utilized to access the owner of the web card page may also be indicated to another individual.

US Patent:

58320652, Nov 3, 1998

Filed:

Oct 3, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/725551

Inventors:

Cecil Henry Bannister - Plano TX
Russell A. Edwards - Dallas TX
Richard C. S. Mo - Dallas TX

Assignee:

Northern Telecom Limited - Montreal

International Classification:

H04M 1100

US Classification:

379 9308

Abstract:

A synchronous voice/data messaging system allows parties to communicate both voice and graphic information or other data interactively or to retrieve such information synchronously in the exact sequence in which it was created. Voice information and data information are transmitted on a voice channel and a data channel. Time stamps are generated to synchronize the voice and data information. The time stamps can be generated either in a user device or in a multimedia messaging system. In either case, the voice and graphic or other data is played back to the called party in the exact sequence and at a rate corresponding to the rate at which it was received. Such a system can also be used to provide other services such as synchronous voice/data messaging while on hold or as part of a multimedia greeting.

US Patent:

55486363, Aug 20, 1996

Filed:

Jun 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/466189

Inventors:

Cecil H. Bannister - Plano TX
Marco Marchetti - Plano TX
Richard C. Mo - Dallas TX
Tod W. Switzer - Allen TX
Dhawal B. Moghe - Plano TX

Assignee:

Northern Telecom Limited - Montreal, Quebec

International Classification:

H04M 342

US Classification:

379201

Abstract:

A method of providing call screening to a subscriber of personal communication services facilitates the screening of incoming calls by associating the number dialed by a calling party with a function or role of the dialed number. This function or role is then sent to the subscriber when an incoming call is received. This way, the subscriber can decide whether to answer the incoming call based upon knowing the role or context associated with the dialed number. The subscriber is also provided with user controlled features which can be invoked by the use of DTMF codes. The subscriber can place a calling party on hold prior to answering the incoming call. In addition, the subscriber can proceed with a call transfer from a wireless telephone to a wired telephone and vice-versa, while the call is still in progress. Another feature allows the subscriber to implement a real-time call screening, while the calling party is leaving a message on voice mail. Yet another feature provides a wide area virtual extension to several subscribers such that an incoming call will be simultaneously routed to each subscriber in the group, as if their telephones were extensions of each other.

US Patent:

60164255, Jan 18, 2000

Filed:

Sep 3, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/718010

Inventors:

Cecil H. Bannister - Richardson TX

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Corporation - Montreal

International Classification:

H04Q 720

US Classification:

455422

Abstract:

A hybrid multizone call delivery system delivers calls to portables by broadcasting from a central node a portable identification number (PIN) and dial-in number (DN) to all the zones in the system. Portables register their presence in zones as they roam throughout the coverage area. When a zone matches a broadcast PIN to a PIN registered therein, a zone controller pages the portable and initiates a call back to the broadcast DN. Upon receipt of the call back, the central node connects the incoming call to the portable through the call back connection.

US Patent:

60979682, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Jan 17, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/785704

Inventors:

Cecil Bannister - Plano TX
Raju Iyer - Plano TX
Kishore Raj - Plano TX
Richard Mo - Dallas TX
Paul S. Meche - Richardson TX
Sorin Cohn - Kanata, CA

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Corporation - Montreal

International Classification:

H04Q 730

US Classification:

455561

Abstract:

Radio units responsive to a paging signal seize a trunk to connect wireless calls to telephone apparatus serviced by a private branch exchange. The radio units can each respond to a different set of mobile identification numbers, or can be configured in a master-slave arrangement or can employ subaddressing. Wireless trunking to a wireless private branch exchange can also be accomplished and a system with multiple hierarchical layers can also be formed.

US Patent:

59433990, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Sep 25, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/718746

Inventors:

Cecil H. Bannister - Colorado Springs CO
Rangaprasad Govindarajan - Dallas TX
Russell A. Edwards - Dallas TX
Bradley A. Fink - Allen TX

Assignee:

Northern Telecom Limited - Montreal

International Classification:

H04M 157
H04M 165
H04M 350

US Classification:

379 8817

Abstract:

In methods and apparatus for providing communications to a telecommunications terminal, a request for a page of data is received at a data service node, the request specifying at least one particular terminal. A terminal status request is sent from the data service node to a communications system which serves the particular terminal, the terminal status request specifying the particular terminal. The data service node receives from the communications system a terminal status message containing information indicating a current status of the particular terminal. The data service node sends to the data terminal a page of data indicating the current status of the particular terminal. The page of data comprises a communications request icon when the particular terminal is in a state in which it can communications. Upon selection of the communications request icon at the data terminal, the data service node receives a communications request specifying another telecommunications terminal, and sends to the communications system a communications origination request to originate communications between the particular terminal and the other terminal. The particular terminal may be a mobile voice terminal having a display and being served by a wireless communications system.