Patents by Inventor Ethan Wolf
Ethan Wolf 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: 11997360Abstract: A data analyzer engine can be configured to receive feedback indicating different content currently consumed by subscribers in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify most popular consumed content amongst the different content and produces a content guide to include multiple selectable channels from which content is available for retrieval over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. The content guide can include one or more selectable viewing options to view a rendition of content being identified as more or most popular. Each of one or more playback devices or other suitable resources retrieves and initiates display of the content guide on a display screen. Accordingly, a subscriber can view different available content options as well as an identification of content that is currently the most popular consumed content amongst viewers.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Peter Stern, Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Publication number: 20240007517Abstract: An encoder resource receives segments of content on one or more data feeds. The encoder resource receives and/or produces encoder control information specifying multiple different bit rate data streams on which to encode the segments of content. As specified by the encoder control information, in accordance with encoding rules, the encoder resource adaptively encodes the segments of content into a varying number of different bit rate data streams. Clients in a network environment initiate retrieval of the varying number of different bit rate data streams to playback content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: James S. Manchester, Wilfred Jaime Miles, Matthew Zelesko, Ethan Wolf
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Patent number: 11792250Abstract: An encoder resource receives segments of content on one or more data feeds. The encoder resource receives and/or produces encoder control information specifying multiple different bit rate data streams on which to encode the segments of content. As specified by the encoder control information, in accordance with encoding rules, the encoder resource adaptively encodes the segments of content into a varying number of different bit rate data streams. Clients in a network environment initiate retrieval of the varying number of different bit rate data streams to playback content.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: James S. Manchester, Wilfred Jaime Miles, Matthew Zelesko, Ethan Wolf
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Publication number: 20230312000Abstract: A transport system, with first, second, third and fourth I-beams, joined to form a planar rectangular chassis frame having an upper edge, a lower edge, and first, second, third and fourth corners. A first cross-bar having a first end is joined proximate to the upper edge of the chassis frame and the first corner, and a second end is joined proximate to the lower edge of the first chassis frame and the second corner. A second cross-bar having a first end is joined proximate to the upper edge of the chassis frame and the third corner, and a second end joined proximate to the lower edge of the chassis frame and the fourth corner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Paolo Tiramani, Kyle Denman, Cody Loveland, Ethan Wolf, Hunter Davis
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Patent number: 11228814Abstract: A data analyzer engine can be configured to receive feedback indicating different content currently consumed by subscribers in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify most popular consumed content amongst the different content and produces a content guide to include multiple selectable channels from which content is available for retrieval over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. The content guide can include one or more selectable viewing options to view a rendition of content being identified as more or most popular. Each of one or more playback devices or other suitable resources retrieves and initiates display of the content guide on a display screen. Accordingly, a subscriber can view different available content options as well as an identification of content that is currently the most popular consumed content amongst viewers.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Peter Stern, Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Publication number: 20210345006Abstract: A data analyzer engine can be configured to receive feedback indicating different content currently consumed by subscribers in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify most popular consumed content amongst the different content and produces a content guide to include multiple selectable channels from which content is available for retrieval over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. The content guide can include one or more selectable viewing options to view a rendition of content being identified as more or most popular. Each of one or more playback devices or other suitable resources retrieves and initiates display of the content guide on a display screen. Accordingly, a subscriber can view different available content options as well as an identification of content that is currently the most popular consumed content amongst viewers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Peter Stern, Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Publication number: 20200287954Abstract: An encoder resource receives segments of content on one or more data feeds. The encoder resource receives and/or produces encoder control information specifying multiple different bit rate data streams on which to encode the segments of content. As specified by the encoder control information, in accordance with encoding rules, the encoder resource adaptively encodes the segments of content into a varying number of different bit rate data streams. Clients in a network environment initiate retrieval of the varying number of different bit rate data streams to playback content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: James S. Manchester, Wilfred Jaime Miles, Matthew Zelesko, Ethan Wolf
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Patent number: 10764388Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing reduced channel switching delays in a content distribution network. In one embodiment, switching delays are reduced by caching background content at reduced quality and/or resolution. A manager entity is provided which manages which, and how many, background channels are cached. Additionally, the manager entity may classify each device in the network according a status thereof. When a particular device is in one status or mode, background content is cached; however, when the device is in another status or mode, it will no longer require background content caching. The provision of background content and the determination of a status may be based on for example the user or device behavior and patterns, user preferences or favorites, bandwidth availability, time of day, subscription level, type of program, recentness of channel change requests on the device (or associated devices), etc.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: Ethan Wolf, Jason Gaedtke
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Patent number: 10750218Abstract: A data analyzer engine receives feedback associated with delivery of content (such as streaming content) to multiple subscriber domains in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify attributes of current content consumption by playback devices operated in the subscriber domains. Based on the analyzed feedback, the data analyzer engine produces control information specifying data flow control rates in which the playback devices are assigned to retrieve content over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. Accordingly, data flow rates in a network environment (such as a subscriber domain) can be controlled to promote fairness and optimal use of available bandwidth amongst multiple playback devices sharing a respective communication link.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Patent number: 10708335Abstract: An encoder resource receives segments of content on one or more data feeds. The encoder resource receives and/or produces encoder control information specifying multiple different bit rate data streams on which to encode the segments of content. As specified by the encoder control information, in accordance with encoding rules, the encoder resource adaptively encodes the segments of content into a varying number of different bit rate data streams. Clients in a network environment initiate retrieval of the varying number of different bit rate data streams to playback content.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: James S. Manchester, Wilfred Jaime Miles, Matthew Zelesko, Ethan Wolf
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Publication number: 20180359498Abstract: A data analyzer engine receives feedback associated with delivery of content (such as streaming content) to multiple subscriber domains in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify attributes of current content consumption by playback devices operated in the subscriber domains. Based on the analyzed feedback, the data analyzer engine produces control information specifying data flow control rates in which the playback devices are assigned to retrieve content over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. Accordingly, data flow rates in a network environment (such as a subscriber domain) can be controlled to promote fairness and optimal use of available bandwidth amongst multiple playback devices sharing a respective communication link.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Patent number: 10102054Abstract: In furtherance of providing uninterrupted network service, a data analyzer engine in a network environment aggregates real-time feedback from multiple resources that collectively provide delivery of content to multiple subscribers in a network environment. According to one arrangement, the multiple resources are disposed along a network communication path between a content delivery source and the subscriber. Based on analyzing the aggregated real-time feedback from the multiple resources disposed along the network communication path, assume that the data analyzer engine detects occurrence of multiple anomaly conditions at a location in the network communication path. Each of the anomaly condition may or may not be representative of an actual network resource failure. In response to detecting first occurrence of the anomaly conditions, the data analyzer engine initiates generation of a notification to appropriate network management personnel indicating the occurrence of the detected anomaly condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh, Phoenix Kwan
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Patent number: 10057608Abstract: A data analyzer engine receives feedback associated with delivery of content (such as streaming content) to multiple subscriber domains in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify attributes of current content consumption by playback devices operated in the subscriber domains. Based on the analyzed feedback, the data analyzer engine produces control information specifying data flow control rates in which the playback devices are assigned to retrieve content over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. Accordingly, data flow rates in a network environment (such as a subscriber domain) can be controlled to promote fairness and optimal use of available bandwidth amongst multiple playback devices sharing a respective communication link.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Publication number: 20170116059Abstract: In furtherance of providing uninterrupted network service, a data analyzer engine in a network environment aggregates real-time feedback from multiple resources that collectively provide delivery of content to multiple subscribers in a network environment. According to one arrangement, the multiple resources are disposed along a network communication path between a content delivery source and the subscriber. Based on analyzing the aggregated real-time feedback from the multiple resources disposed along the network communication path, assume that the data analyzer engine detects occurrence of multiple anomaly conditions at a location in the network communication path. Each of the anomaly condition may or may not be representative of an actual network resource failure. In response to detecting first occurrence of the anomaly conditions, the data analyzer engine initiates generation of a notification to appropriate network management personnel indicating the occurrence of the detected anomaly condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh, Phoenix Kwan
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Publication number: 20170064394Abstract: A data analyzer engine receives content consumption feedback associated with multiple subscribers in a cable network environment. In accordance with one embodiment, the data analyzer engine provides notification of popularly consumed content. In accordance with another embodiment, the data analyzer engine generates control information to control content consumption by one or more devices in the cable network environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Patent number: 9578357Abstract: A data analyzer engine receives content consumption feedback associated with multiple subscribers in a cable network environment. In accordance with one embodiment, the data analyzer engine provides notification of popularly consumed content. In accordance with another embodiment, the data analyzer engine generates control information to control content consumption by one or more devices in the cable network environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Publication number: 20160248874Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing reduced channel switching delays in a content distribution network. In one embodiment, switching delays are reduced by caching background content at reduced quality and/or resolution. A manager entity is provided which manages which, and how many, background channels are cached. Additionally, the manager entity may classify each device in the network according a status thereof. When a particular device is in one status or mode, background content is cached; however, when the device is in another status or mode, it will no longer require background content caching. The provision of background content and the determination of a status may be based on for example the user or device behavior and patterns, user preferences or favorites, bandwidth availability, time of day, subscription level, type of program, recentness of channel change requests on the device (or associated devices), etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Ethan Wolf, Jason Gaedtke
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Patent number: 9264508Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing reduced channel switching delays in a content distribution network. In one embodiment, switching delays are reduced by caching background content at reduced quality and/or resolution. A manager entity is provided which manages which, and how many, background channels are cached. Additionally, the manager entity may classify each device in the network according a status thereof. When a particular device is in one status or mode, background content is cached; however, when the device is in another status or mode, it will no longer require background content caching. The provision of background content and the determination of a status may be based on for example the user or device behavior and patterns, user preferences or favorites, bandwidth availability, time of day, subscription level, type of program, recentness of channel change requests on the device (or associated devices), etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: Ethan Wolf, Jason Gaedtke
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Publication number: 20150113548Abstract: A data analyzer engine can be configured to receive feedback indicating different content currently consumed by subscribers in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify most popular consumed content amongst the different content and produces a content guide to include multiple selectable channels from which content is available for retrieval over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. The content guide can include one or more selectable viewing options to view a rendition of content being identified as more or most popular. Each of one or more playback devices or other suitable resources retrieves and initiates display of the content guide on a display screen. Accordingly, a subscriber can view different available content options as well as an identification of content that is currently the most popular consumed content amongst viewers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Peter Stern, Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh
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Publication number: 20150113549Abstract: A data analyzer engine receives feedback associated with delivery of content (such as streaming content) to multiple subscriber domains in a cable network environment. The data analyzer engine analyzes the feedback to identify attributes of current content consumption by playback devices operated in the subscriber domains. Based on the analyzed feedback, the data analyzer engine produces control information specifying data flow control rates in which the playback devices are assigned to retrieve content over a shared communication link in the cable network environment. Accordingly, data flow rates in a network environment (such as a subscriber domain) can be controlled to promote fairness and optimal use of available bandwidth amongst multiple playback devices sharing a respective communication link.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Ethan Wolf, Craig Vanderborgh