Patents by Inventor Franklyn Athias

Franklyn Athias 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).

  • Patent number: 11843532
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for managing peering relationships and applying peering policy between service providers and content distribution networks. Aspects discussed herein relate to establishing secure peering connections between service providers to exchange application and/or network information. In some embodiments, an application peering manager may apply peering policy based on token information or other suitable information configured to uniquely identify an application and/or subscriber. In other embodiments, policy enforcement points or other elements residing within a network may be configured to accept and/or apply peering policy to application sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Yiu Leung Lee, Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20230124310
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Corey Farrell, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen
  • Publication number: 20220408351
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that enable an operator of a packet switched network to provide mobile telephone services in cooperation with an operator of a cellular network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Vinayaka Poovappa, Clifton Lowery, John B. Hart, Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20220328048
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems to verify user identity for voice enabled devices. A voice input can instruct a voice enabled device to perform a plurality of functions/services that require user verification. Primary user verification can be performed by associating voice characteristics of the voice input to a profile associated with a user/user device. A signal (e.g., a BLE beacon) can be sent to the user device that causes the user device to perform secondary user verification. The secondary user verification can be based on a biometric input, passcode verification, authenticated message reply, for example. Based on the secondary user verification, an operational command associated with the voice input can be executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventor: Franklyn Athias
  • Patent number: 11412345
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
  • Patent number: 11395216
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that enable an operator of a packet switched network to provide mobile telephone services in cooperation with an operator of a cellular network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Vinayaka Poovappa, Clifton Lowery, John B. Hart, Franklyn Athias
  • Patent number: 11355126
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems to verify user identity for voice enabled devices. A voice input can instruct a voice enabled device to perform a plurality of functions/services that, depending on the function/service, may require additional user verification. Primary user verification can be performed by associating voice characteristics of the voice input to a profile associated with a user/user device. A signal (e.g., a BLE beacon) can be sent to the user device that causes the user device to perform secondary user verification. The secondary user verification can be based on a biometric input, passcode verification, authenticated message reply, for example. Based on the secondary user verification, an operational command associated with the voice input can be executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20210321216
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
  • Publication number: 20210136513
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
  • Patent number: 10880676
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
  • Publication number: 20200328958
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for managing peering relationships and applying peering policy between service providers and content distribution networks. Aspects discussed herein relate to establishing secure peering connections between service providers to exchange application and/or network information. In some embodiments, an application peering manager may apply peering policy based on token information or other suitable information configured to uniquely identify an application and/or subscriber. In other embodiments, policy enforcement points or other elements residing within a network may be configured to accept and/or apply peering policy to application sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Yiu Leung Lee, Franklyn Athias
  • Patent number: 10728696
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
  • Patent number: 10673724
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for managing peering relationships and applying peering policy between service providers and content distribution networks. Aspects discussed herein relate to establishing secure peering connections between service providers to exchange application and/or network information. In some embodiments, an application peering manager may apply peering policy based on token information or other suitable information configured to uniquely identify an application and/or subscriber. In other embodiments, policy enforcement points or other elements residing within a network may be configured to accept and/or apply peering policy to application sessions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Yiu Leung Lee, Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20200137679
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that enable an operator of a packet switched network to provide mobile telephone services in cooperation with an operator of a cellular network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Vinayaka Poovappa, Clifton Lowery, John B. Hart, Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20190394608
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
  • Publication number: 20190313202
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell
  • Publication number: 20190268251
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for managing peering relationships and applying peering policy between service providers and content distribution networks. Aspects discussed herein relate to establishing secure peering connections between service providers to exchange application and/or network information. In some embodiments, an application peering manager may apply peering policy based on token information or other suitable information configured to uniquely identify an application and/or subscriber. In other embodiments, policy enforcement points or other elements residing within a network may be configured to accept and/or apply peering policy to application sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Yiu Leung Lee, Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20190228780
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems to verify user identity for voice enabled devices. A voice input can instruct a voice enabled device to perform a plurality of functions/services that, depending on the function/service, may require additional user verification. Primary user verification can be performed by associating voice characteristics of the voice input to a profile associated with a user/user device. A signal (e.g., a BLE beacon) can be sent to the user device that causes the user device to perform secondary user verification. The secondary user verification can be based on a biometric input, passcode verification, authenticated message reply, for example. Based on the secondary user verification, an operational command associated with the voice input can be executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventor: Franklyn Athias
  • Patent number: 10321185
    Abstract: A verbal request for an action to be performed in connection with a user's set-top box may be received by a Program Content Manager (PCM) from a voice-enabled input/output device such as a VoIP-enabled device or a mobile communication device. Alternatively, the user may request an action via email, text message, and the like. The PCM receiving the action request may execute, or schedule the request for later execution, depending on whether the request is for a real-time or future action. The user may also request to send an alert or a program recording request to others. Recipients may be able to request further alerts or confirm a program recording invitation if certain criteria are met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Franklyn Athias
  • Patent number: 10251022
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed relating to proximity detection of devices and targeted information services, such as information campaigns. Disclosed methods provide targeted campaigns to a user, such as targeted campaigns to presentation devices based on proximity of user devices near the information devices. Other methods provide targeted campaigns across various applications, while other methods provide for scheduling campaigns to premises device identifiers based on an event schedule, and other methods provide a hierarchal system for monitoring different sets of premises device identifiers when a user device can monitor for a limited number of premises device identifiers at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Connelly, Franklyn Athias, Erami Botchway, John Hart, Michael Chen, Corey Farrell