Patents by Inventor Jeff Finkelstein
Jeff Finkelstein 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: 11979316Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include receiving, at a remote PHY device and from a first MAC device located at a headend of a network, a first data packet including a first identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the first identifier included in the first data packet, a first output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the first data packet, the first output including a first group of customer devices. The example method may also include receiving, at the remote PHY device and from a second MAC device located at the headend, a second data packet including a second identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the second identifier included in the second data packet, a second output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the second data packet, the second output including a second group of customer devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20240049209Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include transmitting, via a first device in a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) network, a first block of data within a first time slot and at a first power level. The example method may also include transmitting, via a second device in the DOCSIS network, a second block of data within the first time slot and at a second power level, the second power level being based on an attenuation of the first network tap device associated with the first device, wherein the first power level is different from the second power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20230421493Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include receiving, at a remote PHY device and from a first MAC device located at a headend of a network, a first data packet including a first identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the first identifier included in the first data packet, a first output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the first data packet, the first output including a first group of customer devices. The example method may also include receiving, at the remote PHY device and from a second MAC device located at the headend, a second data packet including a second identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the second identifier included in the second data packet, a second output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the second data packet, the second output including a second group of customer devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: 11849441Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include transmitting, via a first device in a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) network, a first block of data within a first time slot and at a first power level. The example method may also include transmitting, via a second device in the DOCSIS network, a second block of data within the first time slot and at a second power level, the second power level being based on an attenuation of the first network tap device associated with the first device, wherein the first power level is different from the second power level.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: 11711298Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controllers and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include receiving, at a remote PHY device and from a first MAC device located at a headend of a network, a first data packet, including a first identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the first identifier included in the first data packet, a first output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the first data packet, the first output including a first group of customer devices. The example method may also include receiving, at the remote PHY device and from a second MAC device located at the headend, a second data packet, including a second identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the second identifier included in the second data packet, a second output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the second data packet, the second output including a second group of customer devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: 11546198Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include transmitting, via a first device in a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) network, a first block of data within a first time slot and at a first power level, the first power level being based on an attenuation of a first network tap device associated with the first device. The example method may also include transmitting, via a second device in the DOCSIS network, a second block of data within the first time slot and at a second power level, the second power level being based on an attenuation of a second network tap device associated with the second device, the first power level being different than the second power level.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20220264576Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include transmitting, via a first device in a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) network, a first block of data within a first time slot and at a first power level. The example method may also include transmitting, via a second device in the DOCSIS network, a second block of data within the first time slot and at a second power level, the second power level being based on an attenuation of the first network tap device associated with the first device, wherein the first power level is different from the second power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20220239540Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include transmitting, via a first device in a Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) network, a first block of data within a first time slot and at a first power level, the first power level being based on an attenuation of a first network tap device associated with the first device. The example method may also include transmitting, via a second device in the DOCSIS network, a second block of data within the first time slot and at a second power level, the second power level being based on an attenuation of a second network tap device associated with the second device, the first power level being different than the second power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20220124029Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-MAC controller and single PHY systems and methods. An example method may include receiving, at a remote PHY device and from a first MAC device located at a headend of a network, a first data packet including a first identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the first identifier included in the first data packet, a first output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the first data packet, the first output including a first group of customer devices. The example method may also include receiving, at the remote PHY device and from a second MAC device located at the headend, a second data packet including a second identifier. The example method may also include determining, by the remote PHY device and using the second identifier included in the second data packet, a second output of the PHY device onto which to transmit the second data packet, the second output including a second group of customer devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: 10924425Abstract: Virtual element management systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed. A virtual element management system may include an orchestration layer, a control layer, and one or more adapters. The orchestration layer may receive a request formatted in accordance with a device-independent language from customer premises equipment via a first interface and may communicate the request to an appropriate adapter via the control layer. The adapter may translate the request to a device-specific request formatted in accordance with a device-specific language and may communicate the request to a network device via a second interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: 9985836Abstract: A network taxonomy indicating relative locations of network access device within an access network is determined using timing data, performance data such as equalization coefficient data, and/or various other types of data. The timing data may indicate a travel time for a pair of network messages (e.g., network packets) between two network nodes such as two network access devices within the access network. A distance between the two network nodes may then be determined using this time of travel and a propagation velocity of signals transmitted through a transmission media via which the network nodes are connected.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Finkelstein, John Civiletto
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Patent number: 9979564Abstract: Aggregate functionality associated with multiple network communication layers may be decomposed and respective functionality associated with different network communication layers may be implemented on different devices. One or more aspects of respective functionality associated with a particular network communication layer may be virtualized based on the decomposition of the aggregate functionality. Virtual customer networks may be established for providing network-based services to a subscriber of an access network.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20170118127Abstract: The systems and methods of virtualized services disclosed herein use software defined networking (SDN), network functions virtualization (NFV), and tunnels as an encapsulation method to steer user originated and terminating traffic to and from a cloud network (virtual networks and devices) such that the data flows into the correct virtual and physical instances representative of user services. SDN may be used to maintain network topology and tomography which is used to calculate the correct path for data packets to reach the proper cloud or customer destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20160366022Abstract: A network taxonomy indicating relative locations of network access device within an access network is determined using timing data, performance data such as equalization coefficient data, and/or various other types of data. The timing data may indicate a travel time for a pair of network messages (e.g., network packets) between two network nodes such as two network access devices within the access network. A distance between the two network nodes may then be determined using this time of travel and a propagation velocity of signals transmitted through a transmission media via which the network nodes are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Jeff Finkelstein, John Civiletto
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Patent number: 9462320Abstract: A multi-modal digital terminal adapter (DTA), and associated methods and computer-readable media, are disclosed for determining a current mode of operation of the DTA, selectively activating and/or deactivating one or more receiving modules based at least in part on the current mode of operation, and routing an incoming signal to one or more receiving modules based at least in part on one or more characteristics of the signal to initiate processing of the signal in accordance with the current mode of operation for the multi-modal DTA.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Cox CommunicationsInventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: 9355760Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to a hybrid cable that includes a center conductor for distributing electrical signals and one or more optical fibers adjacent to the center conductor for distributing light signals in a service provider network. According to one configuration, materials found in a coaxial cable may be included in the hybrid cable, such as a dielectric material, one or more protective shields, and an outer protective core. Such a hybrid cable may be utilized to replace drop cables in a service provider network, which may connect an access point, such as a tap, to a customer location. Certain embodiments herein may also relate to making and installing the hybrid cable.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20160094402Abstract: Virtual element management systems, methods and computer readable media are disclosed. A virtual element management system may include an orchestration layer, a control layer, and one or more adapters. The orchestration layer may receive a request formatted in accordance with a device-independent language from customer premises equipment via a first interface and may communicate the request to an appropriate adapter via the control layer. The adapter may translate the request to a device-specific request formatted in accordance with a device-specific language and may communicate the request to a network device via a second interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: 9294388Abstract: Systems and methods for routing broadband communications are provided. Downstream data to be communicated from a cable service provider head end system to a customer device may be received by a provider edge routing device. The downstream data may be mapped by the provider edge routing device to a physical address associated with the customer device, and the downstream data may be output by the provider edge routing device for communication to the customer device. A provider edge device separate from the provider edge routing device may receive the output downstream data. Based at least in part upon the physical address, the provider edge device may determine a port for outputting the downstream data, and the provider edge device may output the downstream data on the determined port.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Publication number: 20160057477Abstract: A multi-modal digital terminal adapter (DTA), and associated methods and computer-readable media, are disclosed for determining a current mode of operation of the DTA, selectively activating and/or deactivating one or more receiving modules based at least in part on the current mode of operation, and routing an incoming signal to one or more receiving modules based at least in part on one or more characteristics of the signal to initiate processing of the signal in accordance with the current mode of operation for the multi-modal DTA.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
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Patent number: RE49039Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to techniques to automatically focus a digital camera. In one or more embodiments, a mobile electronics device may comprise a digital camera having a lens component and lens position component. A display may be coupled to the digital camera to reproduce an image with a first focal point. The digital camera may also include a focal point selection module coupled to the display to select a second focal point for the image and a focus control module coupled to the focal point selection module and the lens position component to provide focus control signals to the lens position component to focus the lens component on the second focal point. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Qualcomm IncorporatedInventors: Matthew Crowley, Jeff Finkelstein, Richard Dellinger