Patents by Inventor John Paclik

John Paclik 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).

  • Publication number: 20240031628
    Abstract: A device, system and method are provided that may allot and manage bandwidth, such as bandwidth associated with broadcast and narrowcast distribution models for content item transmission, for example, in a content distribution network. The device, system and method may manage transmission based on the output information of the content items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 11785269
    Abstract: A device, system and method are provided that may allot and manage bandwidth, such as bandwidth associated with broadcast and narrowcast distribution models for content item transmission, for example, in a content distribution network. The device, system and method may manage transmission based on the output information of the content items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Publication number: 20200252661
    Abstract: A device, system and method are provided that may allot and manage bandwidth, such as bandwidth associated with broadcast and narrowcast distribution models, in a content distribution network. The device, system and method may include qualification of content or channels for distribution as broadcast content or narrowcast content. In some embodiments, the qualification may be with regard to selection orthogonality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 10666994
    Abstract: A device, system and method are provided that may allot and manage bandwidth, such as bandwidth associated with broadcast and narrowcast distribution models, in a content distribution network. The device, system and method may include qualification of content or channels for distribution as broadcast content or narrowcast content. In some embodiments, the qualification may be with regard to selection orthogonality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Publication number: 20190268630
    Abstract: A device, system and method are provided that may allot and manage bandwidth, such as bandwidth associated with broadcast and narrowcast distribution models, in a content distribution network. The device, system and method may include qualification of content or channels for distribution as broadcast content or narrowcast content. In some embodiments, the qualification may be with regard to selection orthogonality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 10187250
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and system for monitoring the bandwidth utilization on a high speed data network port over time. According to the method described herein, measurements of the bandwidth utilization on the port may be taken over a predetermined time interval and analyzed to determine whether the utilization measurement equals or exceeds a predetermined upper threshold. If the port exhibits high bandwidth utilization within the time interval, an alert may be set for further monitoring of the port or for port augmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Nishant Agarwal, Tom Brown, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 10116974
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are described for managing distribution of content via broadcast and narrowcast transmissions in a content distribution network. Content may be assigned to broadcast or narrowcast delivery based on viewership information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Publication number: 20180070112
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are described for managing distribution of content via broadcast and narrowcast transmissions in a content distribution network. Content may be assigned to broadcast or narrowcast delivery based on viewership information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 9668006
    Abstract: A device, system and method are provided that may allot and manage bandwidth, such as bandwidth associated with broadcast and narrowcast distribution models, in a content distribution network. The device, system and method may include qualification of content or channels for distribution as broadcast content or narrowcast content. In some embodiments, the qualification may be with regard to selection orthogonality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 9608895
    Abstract: A forecast model processes performance data from a site, e.g., a cable modem termination system (CMTS), to obtain a set of concurrency equations for existing speed tiers that is based on an observed subscriber bandwidth for the site. A new set of concurrency equations is obtained for new speed tiers so that a new subscriber bandwidth can be predicted for the new speed tiers. Based on the new subscriber bandwidth, expected subscriber growth, and changes in data consumption, the site is reconfigured with additional ports based on the forecast. This process can be repeated for the other sites. Sites may be grouped together based on the observed subscriber bandwidth. A new subscriber bandwidth may be predicted for the group with the new speed tiers so that additional ports can be configured for each of the sites in the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: John Paclik, Amit Garg, Saifur Rahman
  • Publication number: 20160036685
    Abstract: A forecast model processes performance data from a site, e.g., a cable modem termination system (CMTS), to obtain a set of concurrency equations for existing speed tiers that is based on an observed subscriber bandwidth for the site. A new set of concurrency equations is obtained for new speed tiers so that a new subscriber bandwidth can be predicted for the new speed tiers. Based on the new subscriber bandwidth, expected subscriber growth, and changes in data consumption, the site is reconfigured with additional ports based on the forecast. This process can be repeated for the other sites. Sites may be grouped together based on the observed subscriber bandwidth. A new subscriber bandwidth may be predicted for the group with the new speed tiers so that additional ports can be configured for each of the sites in the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: John Paclik, Amit Garg, Saifur Rahman
  • Patent number: 9106582
    Abstract: A forecast model processes performance data from a site, e.g., a cable modem termination system (CMTS), to obtain a set of concurrency equations for existing speed tiers that is based on an observed subscriber bandwidth for the site. A new set of concurrency equations is obtained for new speed tiers so that a new subscriber bandwidth can be predicted for the new speed tiers. Based on the new subscriber bandwidth, expected subscriber growth, and changes in data consumption, the site is reconfigured with additional ports based on the forecast. This process can be repeated for the other sites. Sites may be grouped together based on the observed subscriber bandwidth. A new subscriber bandwidth may be predicted for the group with the new speed tiers so that additional ports can be configured for each of the sites in the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: John Paclik, Amit Garg, Saifur Rahman
  • Publication number: 20150078181
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and system for monitoring the bandwidth utilization on a high speed data network port over time. According to the method described herein, measurements of the bandwidth utilization on the port may be taken over a predetermined time interval and analyzed to determine whether the utilization measurement equals or exceeds a predetermined upper threshold. If the port exhibits high bandwidth utilization within the time interval, an alert may be set for further monitoring of the port or for port augmentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Nishant Agarwal, Tom Brown, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 8797891
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and system for monitoring the bandwidth utilization on a high speed data network port over time. According to the method described herein, measurements of the bandwidth utilization on the port may be taken over a predetermined time interval and analyzed to determine whether the utilization measurement equals or exceeds a predetermined upper threshold. If the port exhibits high bandwidth utilization within the time interval, an alert may be set for further monitoring of the port or for port augmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Nishant Agarwal, Tom Brown, John Paclik
  • Patent number: 8451746
    Abstract: A forecast model processes performance data from a site, e.g., a cable modem termination system (CMTS), to obtain a set of concurrency equations for existing speed tiers that is based on an observed subscriber bandwidth for the site. A new set of concurrency equations is obtained for new speed tiers so that a new subscriber bandwidth can be predicted for the new speed tiers. Based on the new subscriber bandwidth, expected subscriber growth, and changes in data consumption, the site is reconfigured with additional ports based on the forecast. This process can be repeated for the other sites. Sites may be grouped together based on the observed subscriber bandwidth. A new subscriber bandwidth may be predicted for the group with the new speed tiers so that additional ports can be configured for each of the sites in the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: John Paclik, Amit Garg, Saifur Rahman
  • Publication number: 20120311652
    Abstract: A device, system and method are provided that may allot and manage bandwidth, such as bandwidth associated with broadcast and narrowcast distribution models, in a content distribution network. The device, system and method may include qualification of content or channels for distribution as broadcast content or narrowcast content. In some embodiments, the qualification may be with regard to selection orthogonality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Amit Garg, Jude Ferreira, John Paclik
  • Publication number: 20110310772
    Abstract: A forecast model processes performance data from a site, e.g., a cable modem termination system (CMTS), to obtain a set of concurrency equations for existing speed tiers that is based on an observed subscriber bandwidth for the site. A new set of concurrency equations is obtained for new speed tiers so that a new subscriber bandwidth can be predicted for the new speed tiers. Based on the new subscriber bandwidth, expected subscriber growth, and changes in data consumption, the site is reconfigured with additional ports based on the forecast. This process can be repeated for the other sites. Sites may be grouped together based on the observed subscriber bandwidth. A new subscriber bandwidth may be predicted for the group with the new speed tiers so that additional ports can be configured for each of the sites in the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: John Paclik, Amit Garg, Saifur Rahman
  • Patent number: 8018869
    Abstract: A forecast model processes performance data from a site, e.g., a cable modem termination system (CMTS), to obtain a set of concurrency equations for existing speed tiers that is based on an observed subscriber bandwidth for the site. A new set of concurrency equations is obtained for new speed tiers so that a new subscriber bandwidth can be predicted for the new speed tiers. Based on the new subscriber bandwidth, expected subscriber growth, and changes in data consumption, the site is reconfigured with additional ports based on the forecast. This process can be repeated for the other sites. Sites may be grouped together based on the observed subscriber bandwidth. A new subscriber bandwidth may be predicted for the group with the new speed tiers so that additional ports can be configured for each of the sites in the group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: John Paclik, Amit Garg, Saifur Rahman
  • Publication number: 20110199914
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method and system for monitoring the bandwidth utilization on a high speed data network port over time. According to the method described herein, measurements of the bandwidth utilization on the port may be taken over a predetermined time interval and analyzed to determine whether the utilization measurement equals or exceeds a predetermined upper threshold. If the port exhibits high bandwidth utilization within the time interval, an alert may be set for further monitoring of the port or for port augmentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Nishant Agarwal, Tom Brown, John Paclik
  • Publication number: 20110013537
    Abstract: A forecast model processes performance data from a site, e.g., a cable modem termination system (CMTS), to obtain a set of concurrency equations for existing speed tiers that is based on an observed subscriber bandwidth for the site. A new set of concurrency equations is obtained for new speed tiers so that a new subscriber bandwidth can be predicted for the new speed tiers. Based on the new subscriber bandwidth, expected subscriber growth, and changes in data consumption, the site is reconfigured with additional ports based on the forecast. This process can be repeated for the other sites. Sites may be grouped together based on the observed subscriber bandwidth. A new subscriber bandwidth may be predicted for the group with the new speed tiers so that additional ports can be configured for each of the sites in the group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: John Paclik, Amit Garg, Saifur Rahman