Matthew M Rosenhaft

US Patent:

7865447, Jan 4, 2011

Filed:

Dec 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/320932

Inventors:

Matthew Rosenhaft - Atlanta GA, US
Barry Brager - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Starpound Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

705 64, 455 303

Abstract:

A system for providing a wide range of telecommunications initiated data fulfillment services in which a multi-function code, such as “*#” (star, pound), input into an originating telecommunications device, such as a conventional land-line or wireless telephone, triggers the treatment of the input sequence as a multi-function code service request rather than a dialed directory number. The multi-function code is followed by an input data string to complete the multi-function code service request, which the user typically enters into the telecommunications device just like a conventional telephone call, except that the input string begins with the multi-function code. The telecommunications system recognizes the multi-function code as a trigger, and in response takes one or more actions, such as automatically terminating the call to an announcement and routing a data message to a data fulfillment center, which responds to the message by implementing a response action indicated by the multi-function code service request. For example, the data fulfillment center may respond by transmitting a message over a wireless data network or the Internet to implement a service, such as activation of a vending machine, remote control of device, delivery of a message over the Internet or wireless data network, initiation of an interactive Internet session with the originating device, or a wide range of other services. In addition, a charge for this service may be automatically charged to an account associated with the originating telecommunications device, which may be billed separately or incorporated on the user's conventional monthly telecommunications invoice.

US Patent:

8073784, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Jan 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/983378

Inventors:

Matthew Rosenhaft - Atlanta GA, US
Barry Brager - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Starpound Corporation - Smyrna GA

International Classification:

G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

705 64, 455 303

Abstract:

A system for providing a wide range of telecommunications initiated data fulfillment services in which a multi-function code, such as “*#” (star, pound), input into an originating telecommunications device, such as a conventional land-line or wireless telephone, triggers the treatment of the input sequence as a multi-function code service request rather than a dialed directory number. The multi-function code is followed by an input data string to complete the multi-function code service request, which the user typically enters into the telecommunications device just like a conventional telephone call, except that the input string begins with the multi-function code. The telecommunications system recognizes the multi-function code as a trigger, and in response takes one or more actions, such as automatically terminating the call to an announcement and routing a data message to a data fulfillment center, which responds to the message by implementing a response action indicated by the multi-function code service request. For example, the data fulfillment center may respond by transmitting a message over a wireless data network or the Internet to implement a service, such as activation of a vending machine, remote control of device, delivery of a message over the Internet or wireless data network, initiation of an interactive Internet session with the originating device, or a wide range of other services. In addition, a charge for this service may be automatically charged to an account associated with the originating telecommunications device, which may be billed separately or incorporated on the user's conventional monthly telecommunications invoice.

US Patent:

8296241, Oct 23, 2012

Filed:

Nov 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/299695

Inventors:

Matthew Rosenhaft - Atlanta GA, US
Barry Brager - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Starpound Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

705 64, 455 303

Abstract:

A system for providing text messages in response to telephone initiated service requests that includes a multi-function code, such as “*#” (star, pound), followed by an item code associated with a particular text message. Different item codes correspond to different text messages. The telecommunications switch recognizes the multi-function code as a trigger and responds by sending a data message containing the item code and identification information pertaining to the initiating telephone device to a data fulfillment center, which responds to the data message by sending the text message associated with the item code to the initiating telephone device over a wireless data network. The data fulfillment center may also send an Internet link to the initiating telephone device. A charge for this service may be automatically charged to an account associated with the originating telecommunications device.

US Patent:

8635164, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

Jan 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/353668

Inventors:

Matthew Rosenhaft - Atlanta GA, US
Barry Brager - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Starpound Corporation, Inc. - Smyrna GA

International Classification:

G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

705 64, 455 303

Abstract:

A system for providing a wide range of telecommunications initiated data fulfillment services in which a multi-function code, such as “#” (star, pound), input into an originating telecommunications device, such as a wireless telephone, triggers the treatment of the input sequence as a multi-function code service request rather than a dialed directory number. The multi-function code is followed by an input data string to complete the multi-function code service request, which the user typically enters into the telecommunications device just like a conventional telephone call, except that the input string begins with the multi-function code. The telecommunications system recognizes the multi-function code as a trigger, and in response takes one or more date fulfillment actions, such delivering a response message to the initiating telecommunications device containing one or more Internet links to webpages associated with the dialed input data string.

US Patent:

20020059148, May 16, 2002

Filed:

Oct 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/037378

Inventors:

Matthew Rosenhaft - Atlanta GA, US
Barry Brager - Smyrna GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/077000

Abstract:

A system for providing a wide range of telecommunications initiated data fulfillment services in which a multi-function code, such as “*#” (star, pound), input into an originating telecommunications device, such as a conventional land-line or wireless telephone, triggers the treatment of the input sequence as a multi-function code service request rather than a dialed directory number. The multi-function code is followed by an input data string to complete the multi-function code service request, which the user typically enters into the telecommunications device just like a conventional telephone call, except that the input string begins with the multi-function code. The telecommunications system recognizes the multi-function code as a trigger, and in response takes one or more actions, such as automatically terminating the call to an announcement and routing a data message to a data fulfillment center, which responds to the message by implementing a response action indicated by the multi-function code service request. For example, the data fulfillment center may respond by transmitting a message over a wireless data network or the Internet to implement a service, such as activation of a vending machine, remote control of device, delivery of a message over the Internet or wireless data network, initiation of an interactive Internet session with the originating device, or a wide range of other services. In addition, a charge for this service may be automatically charged to an account associated with the originating telecommunications device, which may be billed separately or incorporated on the user's conventional monthly telecommunications invoice.

US Patent:

20130208879, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Mar 28, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/852155

Inventors:

Matthew Rosenhaft - Atlanta GA, US
Barry Brager - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Starpound Corporation, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04M 15/00

US Classification:

37920711

Abstract:

A system for providing a wide range of telecommunications initiated data fulfillment services in which a multi-function code, such as “*#” (star, pound), input into an originating telecommunications device, such as a wireless telephone, triggers the treatment of the input sequence as a multi-function code service request rather than a dialed directory number. The multi-function code is followed by an input data string to complete the multi-function code service request, which the user typically enters into the telecommunications device just like a conventional telephone call, except that the input string begins with the multi-function code. The telecommunications system recognizes the multi-function code as a trigger, and in response takes one or more date fulfillment actions. For example, *# dialing strings may be used to implement abbreviated dialing (vanity codes) as well as telephone call prioritizing, filtering, screening and routing (one number services).