Patents by Inventor D. Mark Jones
D. Mark Jones 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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Patent number: 9203629Abstract: Systems and methods for providing user-centric device-based data communications cost monitoring and controls. In an embodiment, the method operates by sending a registration request associated with a subscriber session, determining current data usage associated with the subscriber, and sending data usage thresholds. The method further comprises sending quotas associated with the subscriber session after collecting data usage information associated with the subscriber session. The method receives a notification at the subscriber's mobile device when a pre-determined quota is exceeded during the subscriber session to control data usage. The system communicates with a usage policy server and a usage policy application. The usage policy application allows a subscriber to alter terms and service tiers of a subscription.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: Parham Momtahan, Russ Freen, D. Mark Jones
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Patent number: 9125055Abstract: Systems and methods system for a user accessing an unsecure Wifi access point are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention requests that the customer perform authentication of the access point to which he is connected. On initial connection to the access point, the customer provides his username/password and chooses a memorable information element (e.g., image or phrase). A site specific cookie is delivered to the customer device after a successful authentication. On subsequent connections, the site specific cookie is validated and the MAC address of the customer device is used to retrieve the memorable information element. If the customer recognizes his memorable image, he confirms that he is on a bona fide access point. In a further embodiment, if the customer connects at a location and/or time of day which breaks a previously observed pattern, MAC authentication is not accepted and a full authentication (e.g., user/password) is required.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Eamonn Garry
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Patent number: 8897747Abstract: The PCRF Selection Function selects the PCRF for an IP-CAN session. In embodiments, the PCRF Selection Function is located in the HSS and/or the 3GPP AAA server. The PCRF Selection Function is only required to be located in the HSS if a Bearer Binding and Event Reporting Function (BBERF) is deployed in the serving gateway. In this case, the PCRF selection takes place at the time that the PDN Gateway is selected and returned by the HSS to the serving gateway over the HSS to MME interface (S6a).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Halim Ben-Hajla
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Patent number: 8676211Abstract: Systems and methods for network congestion management thru selective network access among wireless cells and wireless hotspots are provided. In an embodiment of the present invention, a method to transmit a connection policy decision to a wireless communications device that is connected to a cellular wireless network whether to access a wireless hotspot is provided. The method includes determining a wireless cell location of the wireless communications device, generating a connection policy decision to determine whether the wireless communication device should access a wireless hotspot based on the wireless cell location and wireless hotspot availability, and transmitting the connection policy decision to the wireless communications device.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Russ Freen
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System and methods for carrier-centric mobile device data communications cost monitoring and control
Patent number: 8577329Abstract: Systems and methods for providing carrier-centric data communications cost monitoring and controls are provided. In an embodiment, the method operates by receiving a registration request associated with a subscriber session, determining current data usage associated with the subscriber, and receiving data usage thresholds. The method further comprises receiving quotas associated with the subscriber session and collecting data usage information associated with the subscriber session. The method sends a notification to the subscriber when a pre-determined quota is exceeded during the subscriber session and controls data usage. The cost monitoring and control system comprises a usage policy server and a usage policy application. The usage policy application allows a carrier to offer alterations to terms of a subscription.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: Parham Momtahan, Russ Freen, D. Mark Jones -
Patent number: 8495714Abstract: Systems and methods system for a user accessing an unsecure Wifi access point are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention requests that the customer perform authentication of the access point to which he is connected. On initial connection to the access point, the customer provides his username/password and chooses a memorable information element (e.g., image or phrase). A site specific cookie is delivered to the customer device after a successful authentication. On subsequent connections, the site specific cookie is validated and the MAC address of the customer device is used to retrieve the memorable information element. If the customer recognizes his memorable image, he confirms that he is on a bona fide access point. In a further embodiment, if the customer connects at a location and/or time of day which breaks a previously observed pattern, MAC authentication is not accepted and a full authentication (e.g., user/password) is required.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Eamonn Garry
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Publication number: 20130024915Abstract: Systems and methods system for a user accessing an unsecure Wifi access point are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention requests that the customer perform authentication of the access point to which he is connected. On initial connection to the access point, the customer provides his username/password and chooses a memorable information element (e.g., image or phrase). A site specific cookie is delivered to the customer device after a successful authentication. On subsequent connections, the site specific cookie is validated and the MAC address of the customer device is used to retrieve the memorable information element. If the customer recognizes his memorable image, he confirms that he is on a bona fide access point. In a further embodiment, if the customer connects at a location and/or time of day which breaks a previously observed pattern, MAC authentication is not accepted and a full authentication (e.g., user/password) is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: D. Mark JONES, Eamonn Garry
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System and Methods for Carrier-Centric Mobile Device Data Communications Cost Monitoring and Control
Publication number: 20130023230Abstract: Systems and methods for providing carrier-centric data communications cost monitoring and controls are provided. In an embodiment, the method operates by receiving a registration request associated with a subscriber session, determining current data usage associated with the subscriber, and receiving data usage thresholds. The method further comprises receiving quotas associated with the subscriber session and collecting data usage information associated with the subscriber session. The method sends a notification to the subscriber when a pre-determined quota is exceeded during the subscriber session and controls data usage. The cost monitoring and control system comprises a usage policy server and a usage policy application. The usage policy application allows a carrier to offer alterations to terms of a subscription.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: Parham MOMTAHAN, Russ Freen, D. Mark Jones -
Publication number: 20120287860Abstract: The PCRF Selection Function selects the PCRF for an IP-CAN session. In embodiments, the PCRF Selection Function is located in the HSS and/or the 3GPP AAA server. The PCRF Selection Function is only required to be located in the HSS if a Bearer Binding and Event Reporting Function (BBERF) is deployed in the serving gateway. In this case, the PCRF selection takes place at the time that the PDN Gateway is selected and returned by the HSS to the serving gateway over the HSS to MME interface (S6a).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Amdocs Software Systems LimitedInventors: D. Mark Jones, Halim Ben-Hajla
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Patent number: 8280346Abstract: In a network subscriber system, a method of determining how to monitor whether a subscriber's network usage exceeds a quota for the current billing period. The frequency at which the subscriber's usage data is collected and analyzed during the billing period is based upon the probability the subscriber's network usage exceeds the quota at a given point in time during the billing cycle. Usage data is collected more frequently as the probability increases. Usage analysis is performed if the probability exceeds a threshold.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Martin Labelle, Edwin Gans
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Patent number: 8249551Abstract: The PCRF Selection Function selects the PCRF for an IP-CAN session. In embodiments, the PCRF Selection Function is located in the HSS and/or the 3GPP AAA server. The PCRF Selection Function is only required to be located in the HSS if a Bearer Binding and Event Reporting Function (BBERF) is deployed in the serving gateway. In this case, the PCRF selection takes place at the time that the PDN Gateway is selected and returned by the HSS to the serving gateway over the HSS to MME interface (S6a).Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Halim Ben-Hajla
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Patent number: 8245039Abstract: Systems and methods are described for improved authentication of subscribers wishing to connect to a wireless network using the EAP-AKA protocol. Embodiments exploit the requirement that the client store and transmit the Pseudonym and Fast Re-authentication Identities upon request. By using the Fast Re-authentication Identity to store session state key information, the need for the AAA server to store and replicate the EAP-AKA key information for every session is eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventor: D. Mark Jones
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Patent number: 8201219Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically load-balancing clients across available servers without the need for a load balancer in front of a network are provided. Exemplary methods assign servers to clients in wireless and wireline networks based on server load. Methods and systems for using the authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) protocols to load-balance network servers are provided. The load-balancing systems and methods further include using the Diameter AAA protocol routing attribute value pairs (AVPs) to implement bootstrap functionality and load balancing. Methods and systems using the Diameter protocol to manage client assignments are disclosed. Methods and systems for dynamically load-balancing clients across available servers using an AAA protocol are further described. Methods and systems to redirect clients to available servers with the least load are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventor: D. Mark Jones
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Publication number: 20120034922Abstract: Systems and methods for network congestion management thru selective network access among wireless cells and wireless hotspots are provided. In an embodiment of the present invention, a method to transmit a connection policy decision to a wireless communications device that is connected to a cellular wireless network whether to access a wireless hotspot is provided. The method includes determining a wireless cell location of the wireless communications device, generating a connection policy decision to determine whether the wireless communication device should access a wireless hotspot based on the wireless cell location and wireless hotspot availability, and transmitting the connection policy decision to the wireless communications device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Russ Freen
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Publication number: 20120030017Abstract: In a network subscriber system, a method of determining how to monitor whether a subscriber's network usage exceeds a quota for the current billing period. The frequency at which the subscriber's usage data is collected and analyzed during the billing period is based upon the probability the subscriber's network usage exceeds the quota at a given point in time during the billing cycle. Usage data is collected more frequently as the probability increases. Usage analysis is performed if the probability exceeds a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: BRIDGEWATER SYSTEMS CORP.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Martin Labelle, Edwin Gans
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System and Methods for Carrier-Centric Mobile Device Data Communications Cost Monitoring and Control
Publication number: 20110275344Abstract: Systems and methods for providing carrier-centric data communications cost monitoring and controls are provided. In an embodiment, the method operates by receiving a registration request associated with a subscriber session, determining current data usage associated with the subscriber, and receiving data usage thresholds. The method further comprises receiving quotas associated with the subscriber session and collecting data usage information associated with the subscriber session. The method sends a notification to the subscriber when a pre-determined quota is exceeded during the subscriber session and controls data usage. The cost monitoring and control system comprises a usage policy server and a usage policy application. The usage policy application allows a carrier to offer alterations to terms of a subscription.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: Parham MOMTAHAN, Russ Freen, D. Mark Jones -
Publication number: 20110276442Abstract: Systems and methods for providing user-centric device-based data communications cost monitoring and controls. In an embodiment, the method operates by sending a registration request associated with a subscriber session, determining current data usage associated with the subscriber, and sending data usage thresholds. The method further comprises sending quotas associated with the subscriber session after collecting data usage information associated with the subscriber session. The method receives a notification at the subscriber's mobile device when a pre-determined quota is exceeded during the subscriber session to control data usage. The system communicates with a usage policy server and a usage policy application. The usage policy application allows a subscriber to alter terms and service tiers of a subscription.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: Parham Momtahan, Russ Freen, D. Mark Jones
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Patent number: 8055237Abstract: In a network subscriber system, a method of determining how to monitor whether a subscriber's network usage exceeds a quota for the current billing period. The frequency at which the subscriber's usage data is collected and analyzed during the billing period is based upon the probability the subscriber's network usage exceeds the quota at a given point in time during the billing cycle. Usage data is collected more frequently as the probability increases. Usage analysis is performed if the probability exceeds a threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark Jones, Martin Labelle, Edwin Gans
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Publication number: 20100035576Abstract: In a network subscriber system, a method of determining how to monitor whether a subscriber's network usage exceeds a quota for the current billing period. The frequency at which the subscriber's usage data is collected and analyzed during the billing period is based upon the probability the subscriber's network usage exceeds the quota at a given point in time during the billing cycle. Usage data is collected more frequently as the probability increases. Usage analysis is performed if the probability exceeds a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark JONES, Martin Labelle, Edwin Gans
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Publication number: 20090305684Abstract: The PCRF Selection Function selects the PCRF for an IP-CAN session. In embodiments, the PCRF Selection Function is located in the HSS and/or the 3GPP AAA server. The PCRF Selection Function is only required to be located in the HSS if a Bearer Binding and Event Reporting Function (BBERF) is deployed in the serving gateway. In this case, the PCRF selection takes place at the time that the PDN Gateway is selected and returned by the HSS to the serving gateway over the HSS to MME interface (S6a).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Bridgewater Systems Corp.Inventors: D. Mark JONES, Halim Ben-Hajla