Patents by Inventor Benjamin K. Peterson
Benjamin K. Peterson 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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Publication number: 20230261949Abstract: An optical network including a plurality of gateway nodes interconnected with a plurality of intermediate nodes with segments of fiber. The network includes a plurality of devices, such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers, optimally placed at various nodes throughout the network. The device placement is optimized with an integer linear programming analysis considering span definition such that any given span involves some number of segments not exceeding a number of segments that would require wavelength regeneration, cost of placement of a device at a given node, cost of wavelength regeneration, and various parameters and constraints.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Laurel Clark
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Patent number: 11637757Abstract: An optical network including a plurality of gateway nodes interconnected with a plurality of intermediate nodes with segments of fiber. The network includes a plurality of devices, such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers, optimally placed at various nodes throughout the network. The device placement is optimized with an integer linear programming analysis considering span definition such that any given span involves some number of segments not exceeding a number of segments that would require wavelength regeneration, cost of placement of a device at a given node, cost of wavelength regeneration, and various parameters and constraints.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Laurel Clark
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Patent number: 10659972Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Publication number: 20190319857Abstract: An optical network including a plurality of gateway nodes interconnected with a plurality of intermediate nodes with segments of fiber. The network includes a plurality of devices, such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers, optimally placed at various nodes throughout the network. The device placement is optimized with an integer linear programming analysis considering span definition such that any given span involves some number of segments not exceeding a number of segments that would require wavelength regeneration, cost of placement of a device at a given node, cost of wavelength regeneration, and various parameters and constraints.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Laurel Clark
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Publication number: 20190253898Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Patent number: 10333796Abstract: An optical network including a plurality of gateway nodes interconnected with a plurality of intermediate nodes with segments of fiber. The network includes a plurality of devices, such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers, optimally placed at various nodes throughout the network. The device placement is optimized with an integer linear programming analysis considering span definition such that any given span involves some number of segments not exceeding a number of segments that would require wavelength regeneration, cost of placement of a device at a given node, cost of wavelength regeneration, and various parameters and constraints.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Laurel Clark
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Patent number: 10271219Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Publication number: 20180014206Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Patent number: 9762473Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a method for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to one or more new customers. The method considers the location of existing network nodes as well as a metropolitan environment where the new customer is located (e.g., the geographical location of streets where fiber may be routed to a customer). Aspects of the present disclosure further employ one of various linear programming models, such as a 1-Layer Model, a 3-Layer Model, a 5-Layer Model and a Dual Path Model to generate cost effective solutions to extend the existing optical network to provide service to the new customers.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventor: Benjamin K. Peterson
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Patent number: 9756507Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Systems and methods for calculating pricing adjustments for capital equipment based on gamma factors
Patent number: 9635189Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems and methods for calculating fractional capital equipment costs. Various factors are identified for a customer currently being provided with a service from a telecommunication service provider. Subsequently, the factors are processed to generate gamma, which quantifies the amount of capital equipment cost a telecommunication provider should apply to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: William Gray, Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda -
Publication number: 20160323752Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Publication number: 20160234096Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a method for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to one or more new customers. The method considers the location of existing network nodes as well as a metropolitan environment where the new customer is located (e.g., the geographical location of streets where fiber may be routed to a customer). Aspects of the present disclosure further employ one of various linear programming models, such as a 1-Layer Model, a 3-Layer Model, a 5-Layer Model and a Dual Path Model to generate cost effective solutions to extend the existing optical network to provide service to the new customers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventor: Benjamin K. Peterson
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Patent number: 9392466Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Patent number: 9124483Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a method for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to one or more new customers. The method considers the location of existing network nodes as well as a metropolitan environment where the new customer is located (e.g., the geographical location of streets where fiber may be routed to a customer). Aspects of the present disclosure further employ one of various linear programming models, such as a 1-Layer Model, a 3-Layer Model, a 5-Layer Model and a Dual Path Model to generate cost effective solutions to extend the existing optical network to provide service to the new customers.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventor: Benjamin K. Peterson
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Publication number: 20150229535Abstract: An optical network including a plurality of gateway nodes interconnected with a plurality of intermediate nodes with segments of fiber. The network includes a plurality of devices, such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers, optimally placed at various nodes throughout the network. The device placement is optimized with an integer linear programming analysis considering span definition such that any given span involves some number of segments not exceeding a number of segments that would require wavelength regeneration, cost of placement of a device at a given node, cost of wavelength regeneration, and various parameters and constraints.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Laurel Clark
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Patent number: 9014022Abstract: An optical network including a plurality of gateway nodes interconnected with a plurality of intermediate nodes with segments of fiber. The network includes a plurality of devices, such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexors, optimally placed at various nodes throughout the network. The device placement is optimized with an integer linear programming analysis considering span definition such that any given span involves some number of segments not exceeding a number of segments that would require wavelength regeneration, cost of placement of a device at a given node, cost of wavelength regeneration, and various parameters and constraints.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Laurel Clark
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Publication number: 20140161465Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system and methods for determining a minimum number of communication nodes to substantially cover a particular geographical area and for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to the communication nodes. In one implementation, at least one parameter for one or more forces configured to control interactions of a plurality of nodes is received. Each of the nodes has a node range corresponding to an effective operational limit of the node. Boundary information defining a geographical area to which coverage by a network may be provided is received. The one or more forces are simulated to distribute the plurality of nodes. The simulation of the one or more forces causes the plurality of nodes to become positioned in an overall layout such that the defined geographical area is substantially covered by the node ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda
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Publication number: 20130003605Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a method for optimizing an extension of an optical network to provide service to one or more new customers. The method considers the location of existing network nodes as well as a metropolitan environment where the new customer is located (e.g., the geographical location of streets where fiber may be routed to a customer). Aspects of the present disclosure further employ one of various linear programming models, such as a 1-Layer Model, a 3-Layer Model, a 5-Layer Model and a Dual Path Model to generate cost effective solutions to extend the existing optical network to provide service to the new customers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventor: Benjamin K. Peterson
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Patent number: D706812Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Level 3 Communications, LLCInventors: Benjamin K. Peterson, Samid Ameer Hoda