Patents Assigned to Cox Communications
  • CLOUD-ENABLED NETWORK-BASED DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
    Publication number: 20160066009
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods related to a cloud-enabled network-based digital video recorder. In some embodiments, a request to record an asset may be received from a client device. An asset record associated with the request may be created. A first record event for generation of a manifest file may be created. A second record event for entitlement validation of an asset may be created. A third record event for quality control for the asset may be created based at least in part on the asset record. A manifest file associated with the asset may be generated based at least in part on the asset record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Alan Rothschild, Slavisha Karach
  • Automatic video service actions based on social networking affinity relationships
    Patent number: 9277257
    Abstract: An affinity mapping service system allowing a video service provider to perform one or more automatic actions related to a video content item (e.g., automatically recording the video content item, recommending similar video content, automatically tuning to a channel airing the video content item, providing a notification when the video content item is airing, etc.) based on an affinity selection made by a user for a content object related to the video content item is provided. The user is enabled to selectively pair a social networking service identifier (e.g., username, handle, etc.) with a video service account. An affinity selection made by the user via a social networking service in association with a video content item is communicated to the video service provider and mapped to an automatic action for the video service provider to take based on action preferences selected by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Yousef Wasef Nijim, James Alan Strothmann, Jay Paul Langa, Eric S. Roberts
  • System, method and device for providing a mobile application across smartphone platforms to enable consumer connectivity and control of media
    Patent number: 9277292
    Abstract: A system, method and device for providing a mobile application across smart phone platforms to enable consumer connectivity and control of media. The viewing experience of the individual is improved by the added control and the advertising experience is enhanced by ensuring advertisements are relevant and actionable. A system for providing interactivity between a mobile device and content includes a content provider providing content for presentation on a display device and a mobile device configured with a media management module communicating to provide user interactivity with the content. The media management module enables individualized consumer media services for the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph McCarthy, Keith Alan Rothschild
  • Systems and methods for communicating and validating adcopy instructions
    Patent number: 9271056
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a system and method for validating adcopy instructions. A user selection of an advertising client may be received. One or more advertising orders associated with the advertising client are identified in an order management system. A selection of an advertising order is received from the user. A set of adcopy instructions to be associated with the selected advertising contract is received from the user. The set of adcopy instructions are validated based on one or more rules associated with each of the order management system and a traffic and billing system. When the adcopy instructions are validated, the adcopy instructions are stored in a database associated with the traffic and billing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Garvel, Sandra Ashburn, Ann-Marie Dougherty, Shawn Coffman
  • Systems and Methods of Facilities Location
    Publication number: 20160042010
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods of facilities location, in which a customer activates an application and that application determines, from the GPS device, a location and the locations of the various cables or equipment buried in their yard. The customer may mark the service location using the supplied information on the device application. In an example embodiment, if the customer has further questions, he may call into the center, for example, by pressing a voice button, to talk to a person regarding the questions. In this embodiment, a two way communication is enabled to provide the customer with additional assistance in locating the facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: John Robert Schuler
  • Correlating video quality with video playback view
    Patent number: 9253229
    Abstract: Video streaming is delivered through a communication network to one or more client computing devices/systems. A number of video display or bandwidth control profiles are used in part to control an amount of bandwidth used by each client to stream video at various quality levels or audio-only. Video display profiles can be configured according to a particular device/system being used to stream video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: James Alan Strothmann, Stephen Kent Necessary, Yousef Wasef Nijim, Jay Paul Langa
  • Content notification and delivery
    Patent number: 9247300
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for displaying content recommendations to a television viewer. In one aspect of the invention, when the user changes channel, the system displays content recommendations to the user before going to the next channel. The recommendations are based on user profiles and/or aggregated multi-user content. In a further aspect, the user can decide on one of the recommendations (or answer a yes/no query) to migrate to the corresponding content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Scott Oddo, Albert H. Perdon
  • System, method and device for initiating actions for mobile devices prior to a mobile user entering problem zones
    Patent number: 9247523
    Abstract: Initiating actions for mobile devices prior to a mobile user entering problem zones. A position and a route of a user are identified. A database is accessed to retrieve data identifying problem zones in a communications network. The position and route of the user are compared to the retrieve data identifying problem zones. A determination is made to identify when the user is approaching a problem zones. An action is performed to compensate for unfavorable network conditions of the problem zone when the user enters the problem zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Lalit Tulsidas Bhatia, Michael Lee Poffenberger, Douglas David Gravino, Radhakrishnan Gopinath
  • Policy decision point override for content rating
    Patent number: 9241192
    Abstract: A policy decision point override for content rating. Parental controls may be modified at a decision point. A content rating decision point includes memory configured for maintaining content metadata, wherein the memory includes a first field for storing a content provider assigned rating and a second field for storing a locally generated content rating for each of a plurality of content. A processor is coupled to the memory to receive input from a subscriber defining a locally generated content rating for rating presentation and rating-based control of content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Gonzalez, Muhammad Asif Raza
  • Systems and Methods of Node Splitting
    Publication number: 20160014470
    Abstract: Example embodiments of the systems and methods of node splitting disclosed herein aid designers and engineers in correctly selecting network nodes (such as hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) nodes) for splitting as well as the ability to split those nodes in the field for maximum efficiency. The systems and methods disclosed herein collect data from a variety of sources that are used as part of a criteria-based formula for determining which nodes have reached a maximum level of proper bandwidth usage and which are experiencing network stress, which could degrade the customer experience. Once these nodes are identified to be split, the nodes to be split may be re-designed to maximize network facilities, improve reliability, and reduce future split costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Costner, Denise T. McGhee, Connie Dufford, Andrew Sweet
  • Framework for quantifying a total quality of experience for subscribers in a communications network
    Patent number: 9237339
    Abstract: A framework for quantifying a total quality of experience for subscribers in a communications network is disclosed. A weighted average score representing a quality of experience for at least one application is provided. A set of scores associated with network parameters is provided. A weighted sum using the set of scores and the weighted average score is calculated. A total quality of experience score based on the weighted sum is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Elissa Kahalelauniu Bordner-Babayigit, Andrei Maximenko
  • Geo-Spatial Mapping and Service Provision Analysis
    Publication number: 20160006618
    Abstract: A Geo-spatial Enterprise Mapping System (GEMS) application may be utilized for determining a cost associated with providing a service to a point of interest by utilizing data from a web-based mapping service application in conjunction with data from a service provider database. Maps may be utilized with polylines representing fiber and coax spans, and markers to display device, customer, and prospect information to provide a user with a quick overview of a potential profitability of a particular area or point of interest. A proximity of customers and groups of customers to a service provider network may be displayed and visible to a user in an intuitive manner. A serviceability and profitability of potential customers may be determined, as well as locating prospective customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Cox Communications, INc.
    Inventors: Connie Ann Dufford, Daniel Michael Hoffman, Trip McCabe, Bruce Beeco
  • Enhanced interactive television
    Patent number: 9232269
    Abstract: Interactive programming advertising methods and systems are provided. A selectable menu may be provided with a broadcast programming advertisement. The selectable menu may include one or more selectable functions that may allow for a user to interact with the broadcast programming advertisement. Data regarding the user's interaction or non-interaction with the interactive programming advertisement may be collected and utilized for providing a user with a more customized television viewing experience, for targeted programming advertisements, for measurement of new viewer generation data, as well as for other marketing activities directed to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Samuel Kelter
  • Cloud-enabled network-based digital video recorder
    Patent number: 9226007
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods related to a cloud-enabled network-based digital video recorder. In some embodiments, a request to record an asset may be received from a client device. An asset record associated with the request may be created. A first record event for generation of a manifest file may be created. A second record event for entitlement validation of an asset may be created. A third record event for quality control for the asset may be created based at least in part on the asset record. A manifest file associated with the asset may be generated based at least in part on the asset record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Alan Rothschild, Slavisha Karach
  • Presenting a television services program guide information as a video mosaic
    Patent number: 9225926
    Abstract: Methods and computer-readable media are provided for presenting program guide information using a mosaic of video sources broadcast in a television services system. An application program executed on a television services set-top box generates a matrix of still images representing multiple video sources presently being broadcast in the television services system. The matrix of still images is presented as a video mosaic representing current program guide information in the television services system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Francisco Gonzalez
  • Preloading token buckets for dynamically implementing speed increases
    Patent number: 9219654
    Abstract: Providing a dynamic bandwidth increase using at least one token bucket is disclosed. At least one token bucket is pre-loaded to capacity using PCMM commands to dynamically implement speed increases in the network. By pre-loading the at least one token bucket to capacity, the rate cap assigned to the customer is overridden. When the token bucket is exhausted the customer continues at their provisioned rate cap. Only a configuration file has to be changed to implement the temporary bandwidth increase. The token buckets may be implemented on a per service flow basis. Further, a plurality of token buckets may be provided, wherein a first token bucket is configured to control a total burst size and a second token bucket is configured to control an individual flow burst rate up until the first token bucket is depleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Jeff Finkelstein
  • RING IN RING PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FIBER TO THE HOME WITH REDUCED NUMBER OF FIBERS
    Publication number: 20150358701
    Abstract: A mini-optical line termination (OLT) includes at least one management card for providing control and management functions. A plurality of network cards having a predetermined number of ports are configured to support a predetermined number of subscribers by providing a gigabit passive optical network to the subscribers. At least one network device is coupled to an upstream device and the plurality of network cards. The at least one network device is configured to control the forwarding of data between the upstream device and the subscribers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Kai-Loh Chia
  • System for operating a wireless device in an environment with ambient noise
    Patent number: 9203979
    Abstract: A method of operating a wireless device in an environment with ambient noise is disclosed. The wireless device includes a microphone and is configured to operate in both a voice mode and a non-voice mode such as text mode. In operation, the wireless device receives an indication of an attempted incoming call. Prior to causing the wireless device to generate a user-perceptible indication of the incoming call, the device determines whether an ambient noise parameter exceeds a predetermined threshold based on an ambient noise volume received by the microphone. When the ambient noise parameter exceeds the predetermined threshold, the wireless device switches to text mode and sends an indication that the wireless device is operating in text mode to the wireless service. The wireless device is operated in the voice mode when the ambient noise does not exceed the predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Colin Jaccino
  • Systems and Methods of Single Identity Service Regardless of Network Service Provider
    Publication number: 20150334227
    Abstract: The systems and methods of single identity service regardless of service provider disclosed herein provides an application on a calling device that intercepts the digits dialed by the subscriber and provides the digits to a server controlled by the service provider that provides the one-number service. The call is routed to the one-number service provider controlled server instead of directly to the dialed digits. In an example embodiment, once the one-number service provider controlled server has the dialed digit information and the call has been routed to the one-number service provider controlled server, the one-number service provider controlled server originates a call to the destination device and presents the one-number identity to the destination network as the caller ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Clark Whitten, Compton Wharton, JR.
  • In-network online storage with increased session bandwidth
    Patent number: 9189807
    Abstract: A system includes a private communications network to provide content to a user using a first, base amount of bandwidth, a policy server, coupled to the network, for managing services provided to a user of the communications network and a data center, coupled to the network, for providing online storage to the user by the communications network, wherein the first, base bandwidth of the communication network is increased to a second, increased bandwidth for a data upload made by the user. The use of a private network addresses the security and efficiency issues of transmitting data over a public network and increased bandwidth enables data transmission between a user and a data center to be completed in a timely manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Scott Weiner, Leah P'Simer, Charles Scarborough, Stuart Cassell