Patrick John Melampy

US Patent:

6480591, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Mar 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/516316

Inventors:

Robert F. Penfield - Concord MA
Patrick J. MeLampy - Pepperell MA

Assignee:

Priority Call Management, Inc. - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

H04M 1700

US Classification:

37914401, 37911201, 37911401, 37911403, 37911405, 3791142, 455406

Abstract:

In general, a call rating and debiting system provides a way of rating and debiting complex debit card calls. The system estimates the time when a subscribers balance will expire by using total charges for all calls for a given time period. Estimation is performed by accounting for time already paid for, reserving a minimum continuation time for adding a new call, reserving time for all calls up to a latest paid for time, estimating remaining time before a subscribers balance reaches zero, based upon a remaining balance achieved after the system accounts for time already paid for, reserving a minimum continuation time for adding a new call and reserving time for all calls up to the latest paid for time, and setting a time limit for all calls in accordance with any portion of the aforementioned. An alternative embodiment of the system allows a subscribers account balance to be automatically increased after the balance decreases past a predefined minimum.

US Patent:

6606668, Aug 12, 2003

Filed:

Sep 16, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/154536

Inventors:

Patrick J. MeLampy - Pepperell MA
Robert F. Penfield - Maynard MA

Assignee:

Priority Call Management, Inc. - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

G06F 15173

US Classification:

709241, 37911402

Abstract:

A method and system for managing a large network of switching end-points to route calls by time of day and day of week over a packet switched network (ATM or Voice over IP). The preferred management mechanisms determine circuit and location availability and include means for removal and replacement of circuits from network-wide service, even in a private, packet-switched network. In an automatic call distribution environment, the method is an economical and efficient process for facilitating a callers ability to access users in workgroups wherein the users utilize either wired or wireless communications tools. Users are chosen via a rule-based selection process including access to a database of users, caller-screened information, and circuit and location availability.

US Patent:

6636593, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Nov 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/715301

Inventors:

Patrick J. MeLampy - Pepperell MA
Robert F. Penfield - Concord MA
Jeffrey G. Gibson - Portsmouth NH

Assignee:

Priority Call Management, Inc. - Wilmington MA

International Classification:

H04M 1700

US Classification:

37911415, 37911403, 37911429, 379229, 34082552, 707 10, 707205

Abstract:

A dynamic transaction network having multiple management stations, one or more terminals, and one or more databases is disclosed. The dynamic transaction network is capable of adding and removing network hosts (terminals, databases, and management stations) in real-time while continuing to service transaction requests. In addition, the dynamic transaction network is capable of transferring database fragments from a source database to a target database in real-time. In response to a transaction request from a caller, the terminal accesses information stored in a corresponding database via dynamic transportable logic. The dynamic transportable logic derives the location of relevant information in the database from input characteristic(s) of the transaction request. The transportable logic stored in the one or more terminals may be updated with transportable logic stored in the management station if a host determines that there is a difference between its transportable logic and the management stations transportable logic. A method for initializing a distributed, scalable, dynamic transaction network is disclosed as well.

US Patent:

6697475, Feb 24, 2004

Filed:

Apr 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/557475

Inventors:

Patrick J. MeLampy - Pepperell MA
Todd Sherer - North Andover MA
Biao Ren - Acton MA
Robert Penfield - Concord MA

Assignee:

LHS Group, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04M 342

US Classification:

37920112, 370259, 370352, 370384, 370522, 37922109, 379229, 379230, 379900

Abstract:

An operating system independent distributed self-contained dynamic logic system is disclosed. The dynamic logic system enables EO functionality in small edge routers or programmable switches which serve a small population of users instead of the rather large population typically served by a 5ESS or DSM100 central office switch. A disclosed method provides the capability for EO switch enhanced functionality that is programmable from a remote location The dynamic logic system may be implemented across several elements, including a subscriber database called a Service Control Point (SCP), a computer called a Service Management Point (SMP) for controlling and distributing programmable logic to implement EO features, and an Edge Switching Point (ESP) for interacting with a physical device (telephone/data endpoint). The dynamic logic system may be introduced at the âinterceptâ layer between the physical edge switching point device, typically a telephone interface, and a routing network. The routing network may be a packet switched network, a traditional Class-4 network.

US Patent:

6819933, Nov 16, 2004

Filed:

Feb 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/500606

Inventors:

Karen Tirabassi - Howell NJ
Andrew Goldberg - Bala Cynwyd PA
Greg Butz - Phoenixville PA
Patrick Melampy - Pepperell MA
Mary Stanhope - Arlington MA
Andrew Coppola - Boston MA

Assignee:

SBC Technology Resources, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

H04B 700

US Classification:

455518, 455433

Abstract:

A communications system having a pre-defined calling group with a plurality of members is disclosed. A plurality of personal communication devices (PCDs) each have a system ID and a group ID, and each member of the group is assigned one of the PCDs. The system ID and the group ID both have a predetermined characteristic, where each system ID has a first variation thereof and each group ID has a second variation. A first group member having a first PCD contacts a second member having a second PCD by entering into the first PCD the second PCD group ID. The first PCD transmits the first PCD system ID and the second PCD group ID to a communications switch. Based on the first PCD system ID, the communications switch locates a record for the first PCD in a switch database and determines therefrom that the first PCD can contact the second PCD by way of the second PCD group ID. A group database in switchable communication with the communications switch has the system ID and group ID for each group member PCD. The communications switch forwards the contact and the second PCD group ID to the group database for further processing.

US Patent:

7002973, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Apr 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/844992

Inventors:

Patrick J. MeLampy - Pepperell MA, US
Andrew D. Ory - Cambridge MA, US
Clifford M. Spencer - Lexington MA, US
Robert F. Penfield - Concord MA, US
Peter S. Commerford - Belmont MA, US
Stephen T. Voto - Salem MA, US
Cynthia E. Arens - Arlington MA, US
Rebecca A. Pedersen - West Newbury MA, US

Assignee:

Acme Packet Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370401, 370392, 709230

Abstract:

A system for assisting in controlling real-time transport protocol flow through multiple networks via use of a cluster of session routers is disclosed. The system utilizes a first computer and a cluster of computers, wherein the cluster of computers comprises at least two associated computers that are connected to the first computer. Each of the associated computers comprises a second transceiver, a second memory having logic stored therein defining functions to be performed by the associated computers, and a second processor. The second processor is configured by the second memory to perform the functions of: performing an inbound screen on route information received by an associated computer, from the first computer, to determine if the received route information should be discarded; if the route information is not discarded, comparing the received and screened route information to a local policy defined within the cluster of computers; and performing an outbound screen on the received and screened information prior to transmitting the received and screened information outside the cluster of computers.

US Patent:

7028092, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Apr 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/844964

Inventors:

Patrick J. MeLampy - Pepperell MA, US
Andrew D. Ory - Cambridge MA, US
Clifford M. Spencer - Lexington MA, US
Robert F. Penfield - Concord MA, US
Peter S. Commerford - Belmont MA, US
Stephen T. Voto - Salem MA, US
Cynthia E. Arens - Arlington MA, US
Rebecca A. Pedersen - West Newbury MA, US

Assignee:

Acme Packet, Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709230, 370392, 370401

Abstract:

A system and method for assisting in controlling real-time transport protocol flow through multiple networks via media flow routing is disclosed. The system utilizes a first computer and a second computer connected to the first computer, via a group of associated computers, wherein each of the first computer, second computer, and group of associated computers comprise a transceiver, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured by the memory to perform the functions of: performing an inbound screen on route information received from the first computer, to determine if the received route information should be discarded; if the route information is not discarded, comparing the received and screened route information to a local policy defined within the second computer; performing an outbound screen on the received and screened information prior to transmitting the received and screened route information to the first computer; and selecting a primary route from the received route information and local route information in accordance with the local policy, wherein the primary route is a path from the second computer to the first computer via the group of associated computers.

US Patent:

7031311, Apr 18, 2006

Filed:

Jul 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911304

Inventors:

Patrick J. MeLampy - Pepperell MA, US
Ephraim W. Dobbins - Windham NH, US
Stephen E. Norton - Merrimac MA, US
Robert F. Penfield - Concord MA, US

Assignee:

Acme Packet, Inc. - Burlington MA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370392, 370401

Abstract:

A system and method for providing rapid rerouting of real-time transport protocol (RTP) multi-media flows is disclosed. Generally, a first endpoint is connected to a second endpoint, wherein the first endpoint comprises a transceiver, software stored within the first endpoint defining functions to be performed by the first endpoint, and a processor configured by the software. The processor is configured to perform the steps of, performing flow processing on a data packet received at a first endpoint, from a second endpoint, removing a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) tag from the data packet, translating a source address and destination address of the data packet, and determining a forwarding destination if more than one destination address of the data packet is provided.