Christopher W Rice

US Patent:

8618984, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Mar 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/727901

Inventors:

Lon-Chan Chu - Redmond WA, US
Aravind Krishnamachari Seshadri - Redmond WA, US
Prasanta Ghosal - Bellevue WA, US
Christopher Russell Rice - Monroe WA, US
Anup Kashinath Pachlag - Bothell WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G01S 5/02

US Classification:

342451, 342464

Abstract:

Location inference using selected beacons. Data is received representing a set of beacons observed by a computing device. The beacons are located within a first geographic area. A subset (e. g. , a clique) of the beacons is selected based on a coverage area of each of the beacons, where each of the beacons in the selected subset has a coverage area that overlaps with the coverage area of each of the other beacons in the selected subset. Using known or estimated positions of the beacons, a second geographic area is defined based on the selected subset of beacons and the beacon reference data and the coverage areas associated therewith. The second geographic area, smaller than the first geographic area, represents an approximate location of the computing device. In some embodiments, the computing device is calculated to be within the second geographic area with 95% probability.

US Patent:

20140071895, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Nov 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/081196

Inventors:

Ryan H. Bane - Redmond WA, US
Adam R. Dyba - Redmond WA, US
Brent E. Ford - Sammamish WA, US
Aurelio Navarro Belletti Garcia - Issaquah WA, US
James Christopher Gray - Redmond WA, US
Shai Guday - Redmond WA, US
Tyler E. Hennessy - Woodinville WA, US
Ayman Kaheel - Bellevue WA, US
Triptpal Singh Lamba - Bothell WA, US
Darya Mazandarany - Kirkland WA, US
Michael Hao Mi - Redmond WA, US
Sidharth Uday Nabar - Seattle WA, US
Christopher R. Rice - Redmond WA, US
Peter Schmatz - Sammamish WA, US
Michael Svanholm Thomsen - Redmond WA, US

International Classification:

H04W 48/18

US Classification:

370328

Abstract:

Embodiments select networks for connection based on application-specific quality scores. A request is received from an application for a network connection. Connection quality data for nearby networks is accessed. The connection quality data is derived from crowdsourced data. The connection quality data is adjusted based on a device context to produce an application-specific quality score for each of the networks. One or more of the networks are selected for connection based on the application-specific quality scores. In some embodiments, a single network connection endpoint is provided to the application to abstract connection management details from the application.

US Patent:

20210352461, Nov 11, 2021

Filed:

Jul 16, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/377557

Inventors:

- Marshall TX, US
Christopher R. Rice - Redmond WA, US

International Classification:

H04W 4/90
H04W 76/50
H04W 76/11
H04W 76/15
G01S 19/17
H04W 12/06
H04L 29/08
H04L 29/06
H04W 4/02
H04W 68/00
H04W 12/08
H04W 12/02
H04M 3/56
G06F 3/0482
H04W 64/00
H04L 29/12
H04W 4/021
G06F 3/0484
H04M 7/00
H04W 84/18
H04W 4/14
H04W 4/08
H04W 68/04
H04M 1/27475
H04M 1/724
H04M 1/7243
H04M 1/72418
H04M 1/72457
H04M 1/72469

Abstract:

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.

US Patent:

20210029526, Jan 28, 2021

Filed:

Apr 13, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/847174

Inventors:

- Marshall TX, US
Christopher R. Rice - Redmond WA, US

International Classification:

H04W 4/90
H04W 76/50
H04W 76/11
H04W 76/15
G01S 19/17
H04M 1/725
H04W 12/06
H04L 29/08
H04L 29/06
H04W 4/02
H04W 68/00
H04W 12/08
H04W 12/02
H04M 3/56
G06F 3/0482
H04W 64/00
H04L 29/12
H04W 4/021
G06F 3/0484
H04M 7/00
H04W 84/18
H04W 4/14
H04W 4/08
H04W 68/04
H04M 1/27475

Abstract:

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.

US Patent:

20200245122, Jul 30, 2020

Filed:

Mar 30, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/834439

Inventors:

- Marshall TX, US
Christopher R. Rice - Redmond WA, US

International Classification:

H04W 4/90
H04W 76/50
H04W 76/11
H04W 76/15
G01S 19/17
H04M 1/725
H04W 12/06
H04L 29/08
H04L 29/06
H04W 4/02
H04W 68/00
H04W 12/08
H04W 12/02
H04M 3/56
G06F 3/0482
H04W 64/00
H04L 29/12
H04W 4/021
G06F 3/0484
H04M 7/00
H04W 84/18
H04W 4/14
H04W 4/08
H04W 68/04
H04M 1/27475

Abstract:

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.

US Patent:

20190289452, Sep 19, 2019

Filed:

Jun 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/435203

Inventors:

- Marshall TX, US
Christopher R. Rice - Redmond WA, US

International Classification:

H04W 4/90
H04W 4/02
H04W 76/50
H04W 76/11
H04W 76/15
G01S 19/17
H04M 1/725
H04W 12/06
H04L 29/08
H04L 29/06
H04W 68/00
H04W 12/08
H04W 12/02
H04M 3/56
G06F 3/0482
H04W 64/00
H04L 29/12
H04M 1/2745
H04W 4/021
G06F 3/0484
H04M 7/00
H04W 84/18
H04W 4/14
H04W 4/08
H04W 68/04

Abstract:

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.

US Patent:

20180152556, May 31, 2018

Filed:

Nov 10, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/809102

Inventors:

- Marshall TX, US
Christopher R. Rice - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

AGIS Software Development LLC - Marshall TX

International Classification:

H04M 1/725
H04W 4/02
H04W 76/15
H04W 76/11
H04W 84/18

Abstract:

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.

US Patent:

20180027111, Jan 25, 2018

Filed:

Oct 2, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/722660

Inventors:

- Marshall TX, US
Christopher R. Rice - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

AGIS Software Development LLC - Marshall TX

International Classification:

H04M 1/725

Abstract:

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.