Patents by Inventor Biren Parekh
Biren Parekh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230251789Abstract: In one example, a processing system may identify a type of data contained in a first dataset that is to be stored in a storage array, wherein the storage array comprises a plurality of storage zones, and wherein the plurality of storage zones includes at least two different types of storage technologies. The processing system may generate a metadata file for the first dataset that contains self-describing information for the first dataset, wherein the metadata file is generated based on the type of the data, and wherein the self-describing information defines a manner, a time, and a location for storing the first dataset. The processing system may send the first dataset to a first storage zone of the plurality of storage zones, wherein the self-describing information includes an instruction to send the first dataset to the first storage zone for at least a defined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Biren Parekh, William C. Cottrill
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Patent number: 11635907Abstract: In one example, a processing system may identify a type of data contained in a first dataset that is to be stored in a storage array, wherein the storage array comprises a plurality of storage zones, and wherein the plurality of storage zones includes at least two different types of storage technologies. The processing system may generate a metadata file for the first dataset that contains self-describing information for the first dataset, wherein the metadata file is generated based on the type of the data, and wherein the self-describing information defines a manner, a time, and a location for storing the first dataset. The processing system may send the first dataset to a first storage zone of the plurality of storage zones, wherein the self-describing information includes an instruction to send the first dataset to the first storage zone for at least a defined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Biren Parekh, William C. Cottrill
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Patent number: 11381484Abstract: A mobile communications device may determine whether to report information regarding operation of the mobile device on a mobile network. The determination may be based on a reporting parameter set by a network control device and received via a broadcast message from a radio access node. The mobile device may compare the value of the reporting parameter to a randomly generated number. Based on the comparison, the mobile device may determine whether or not to provide information regarding operation of the mobile device or the radio access node to the network control device. The network control device may adjust the value of the reporting parameter to control the likelihood that a mobile device will report.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh
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Publication number: 20220019368Abstract: In one example, a processing system may identify a type of data contained in a first dataset that is to be stored in a storage array, wherein the storage array comprises a plurality of storage zones, and wherein the plurality of storage zones includes at least two different types of storage technologies. The processing system may generate a metadata file for the first dataset that contains self-describing information for the first dataset, wherein the metadata file is generated based on the type of the data, and wherein the self-describing information defines a manner, a time, and a location for storing the first dataset. The processing system may send the first dataset to a first storage zone of the plurality of storage zones, wherein the self-describing information includes an instruction to send the first dataset to the first storage zone for at least a defined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Biren Parekh, William C. Cottrill
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Patent number: 11106378Abstract: In one example, a processing system may identify a type of data contained in a first dataset that is to be stored in a storage array, wherein the storage array comprises a plurality of storage zones, and wherein the plurality of storage zones includes at least two different types of storage technologies. The processing system may generate a metadata file for the first dataset that contains self-describing information for the first dataset, wherein the metadata file is generated based on the type of the data, and wherein the self-describing information defines a manner, a time, and a location for storing the first dataset. The processing system may send the first dataset to a first storage zone of the plurality of storage zones, wherein the self-describing information includes an instruction to send the first dataset to the first storage zone for at least a defined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Biren Parekh, William C. Cottrill
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Publication number: 20200287809Abstract: A mobile communications device may determine whether to report information regarding operation of the mobile device on a mobile network. The determination may be based on a reporting parameter set by a network control device and received via a broadcast message from a radio access node. The mobile device may compare the value of the reporting parameter to a randomly generated number. Based on the comparison, the mobile device may determine whether or not to provide information regarding operation of the mobile device or the radio access node to the network control device. The network control device may adjust the value of the reporting parameter to control the likelihood that a mobile device will report.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Sheldon Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh
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Patent number: 10708724Abstract: Wanted vehicles (e.g., stolen or the subjects of AMBER alerts) may respond to receipt of broadcast messages identifying the vehicle by vehicle identification number, license plate number, or other identifier (if programmed into the car). The identifier may be broadcast over any public radio station as an embedded digital message, transmitted from police or fire broadcast stations, transmitted from wireless mobility towers, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Francisco Martinez, Biren Parekh, John Pastore
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Patent number: 10693752Abstract: A mobile communications device may determine whether to report information regarding operation of the mobile device on a mobile network. The determination may be based on a reporting parameter set by a network control device and received via a broadcast message from a radio access node. The mobile device may compare the value of the reporting parameter to a randomly generated number. Based on the comparison, the mobile device may determine whether or not to provide information regarding operation of the mobile device or the radio access node to the network control device. The network control device may adjust the value of the reporting parameter to control the likelihood that a mobile device will report.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh
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Patent number: 10694363Abstract: A system can allow users of mobile devices to opt-in to receive emergency notifications based on a source mobile device sending a notification of an emergency situation. The users of the mobile devices can filter reception of the notification based on several factors including, but not limited to location, time, type of event etc. The system can also comprise video devices capable of being activated and/or recording video in response to an indication that the notification as been sent. Additionally, notifications and identification of mobile device users intending to response to the emergency can be sent to emergency personnel to assist the emergency personnel in determining who should be at the scene of the emergency.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignees: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC, AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Meredith, Biren Parekh, Zachary Meredith
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Publication number: 20200178058Abstract: A system can allow users of mobile devices to opt-in to receive emergency notifications based on a source mobile device sending a notification of an emergency situation. The users of the mobile devices can filter reception of the notification based on several factors including, but not limited to location, time, type of event etc. The system can also comprise video devices capable of being activated and/or recording video in response to an indication that the notification as been sent. Additionally, notifications and identification of mobile device users intending to response to the emergency can be sent to emergency personnel to assist the emergency personnel in determining who should be at the scene of the emergency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Sheldon Meredith, Biren Parekh, Zachary Meredith
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Publication number: 20200159438Abstract: In one example, a processing system may identify a type of data contained in a first dataset that is to be stored in a storage array, wherein the storage array comprises a plurality of storage zones, and wherein the plurality of storage zones includes at least two different types of storage technologies. The processing system may generate a metadata file for the first dataset that contains self-describing information for the first dataset, wherein the metadata file is generated based on the type of the data, and wherein the self-describing information defines a manner, a time, and a location for storing the first dataset. The processing system may send the first dataset to a first storage zone of the plurality of storage zones, wherein the self-describing information includes an instruction to send the first dataset to the first storage zone for at least a defined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Biren Parekh, William C. Cottrill
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Patent number: 10535078Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining a coverage area associated with an advertising display device, monitoring presence and motion of a plurality of communication devices with respect to the coverage area to determine a viewing time and a trajectory within the coverage area for each communication device, and associating each device with a user profile that comprises demographic data and preference data. Each user profile is assigned weighting factors based the viewing time and the trajectory for the associated device, thereby generating a weighted user profile for each of a plurality of users. The weighted user profiles are then aggregated to generate a time-dependent audience profile for the coverage area that is associated with an item of advertising content at the advertising display device. The audience profile is analyzed; a new item of advertising content can be selected and displayed. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignees: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT&T MOBILITY II LLCInventors: Biren Parekh, Ravishankar Doejode, Sheldon Kent Meredith
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Publication number: 20190349274Abstract: A mobile communications device may determine whether to report information regarding operation of the mobile device on a mobile network. The determination may be based on a reporting parameter set by a network control device and received via a broadcast message from a radio access node. The mobile device may compare the value of the reporting parameter to a randomly generated number. Based on the comparison, the mobile device may determine whether or not to provide information regarding operation of the mobile device or the radio access node to the network control device. The network control device may adjust the value of the reporting parameter to control the likelihood that a mobile device will report.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh
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Patent number: 10390218Abstract: A mobile communications device may determine whether to report information regarding operation of the mobile device on a mobile network. The determination may be based on a reporting parameter set by a network control device and received via a broadcast message from a radio access node. The mobile device may compare the value of the reporting parameter to a randomly generated number. Based on the comparison, the mobile device may determine whether or not to provide information regarding operation of the mobile device or the radio access node to the network control device. The network control device may adjust the value of the reporting parameter to control the likelihood that a mobile device will report.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh
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Publication number: 20190182634Abstract: Wanted vehicles (e.g., stolen or the subjects of AMBER alerts) may respond to receipt of broadcast messages identifying the vehicle by vehicle identification number, license plate number, or other identifier (if programmed into the car). The identifier may be broadcast over any public radio station as an embedded digital message, transmitted from police or fire broadcast stations, transmitted from wireless mobility towers, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Francisco Martinez, Biren Parekh, John Pastore
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Patent number: 10255796Abstract: A mobile device may be used to discretely transmit an emergency alert based on the handling of the mobile device. A mobile device may detect a particular action associated with the mobile device, such as a sequence of button presses. Based on the action, the mobile device may enter an emergency mode, which may activate an emergency feature on a mobile device that instructs the mobile device to retrieve or distribute information, such as media access control information of nearby mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh
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Patent number: 10244365Abstract: Wanted vehicles (e.g., stolen or the subjects of AMBER alerts) may respond to receipt of broadcast messages identifying the vehicle by vehicle identification number, license plate number, or other identifier (if programmed into the car). The identifier may be broadcast over any public radio station as an embedded digital message, transmitted from police or fire broadcast stations, transmitted from wireless mobility towers, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, Francisco Martinez, Biren Parekh, John Pastore
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Publication number: 20180357652Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining reference amounts of reference data traffic associated with different web pages of a website purchasing process, monitoring encrypted traffic associated with the website resulting in monitored data traffic segments, comparing monitored amounts of the monitored data traffic segments with the reference amounts of the reference data traffic, determining probabilities based on the comparing, and determining a probability that a purchase was made according to the probabilities. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: SHELDON KENT MEREDITH, WILLIAM COTTRILL, BIREN PAREKH
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Publication number: 20180261078Abstract: A mobile device may be used to discretely transmit an emergency alert based on the handling of the mobile device. A mobile device may detect a particular action associated with the mobile device, such as a sequence of button presses. Based on the action, the mobile device may enter an emergency mode, which may activate an emergency feature on a mobile device that instructs the mobile device to retrieve or distribute information, such as media access control information of nearby mobile devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Sheldon Kent Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh
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Publication number: 20180242140Abstract: A mobile communications device may determine whether to report information regarding operation of the mobile device on a mobile network. The determination may be based on a reporting parameter set by a network control device and received via a broadcast message from a radio access node. The mobile device may compare the value of the reporting parameter to a randomly generated number. Based on the comparison, the mobile device may determine whether or not to provide information regarding operation of the mobile device or the radio access node to the network control device. The network control device may adjust the value of the reporting parameter to control the likelihood that a mobile device will report.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Sheldon Meredith, William Cottrill, Biren Parekh