Patents by Inventor Brian Coughlin

Brian Coughlin 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: 10659962
    Abstract: A wireless access point employs a wireless configuration database for retrieving a stored wireless profile corresponding to a subscriber device from a remote location that enables the user to establish an Internet connection using their subscriber device with the same network identifiers and settings employed from the home wireless profile. The network identifier is typically an SSID (Service Set Identification), and labels the wireless configuration using a mnemonic name familiar to the user. The wireless configuration also denotes authentication and security (passphrase) tokens required for access, and would therefore enable the user to sign on at the remote wireless access point using the passphrase already known from their home WiFi arrangement. Subsequent attempts automatically establishing a connection to the subscriber device upon detection and authentication using the retrieved wireless profile without broadcasting an open SSID receivable by other wireless devices within range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Brian Coughlin, John A. Chen
  • Publication number: 20180152843
    Abstract: A wireless access point employs a wireless configuration database for retrieving a stored wireless profile corresponding to a subscriber device from a remote location that enables the user to establish an Internet connection using their subscriber device with the same network identifiers and settings employed from the home wireless profile. The network identifier is typically an SSID (Service Set Identification), and labels the wireless configuration using a mnemonic name familiar to the user. The wireless configuration also denotes authentication and security (passphrase) tokens required for access, and would therefore enable the user to sign on at the remote wireless access point using the passphrase already known from their home WiFi arrangement. Subsequent attempts automatically establishing a connection to the subscriber device upon detection and authentication using the retrieved wireless profile without broadcasting an open SSID receivable by other wireless devices within range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Coughlin, John A. Chen
  • Patent number: 9883391
    Abstract: A wireless access point employs a wireless configuration database for retrieving a stored wireless profile corresponding to a subscriber device from a remote location that enables the user to establish an Internet connection using their subscriber device with the same network identifiers and settings employed from the home wireless profile. The network identifier is typically an SSID (Service Set Identification), and labels the wireless configuration using a mnemonic name familiar to the user. The wireless configuration also denotes authentication and security (passphrase) tokens required for access, and would therefore enable the user to sign on at the remote wireless access point using the passphrase already known from their home WiFi arrangement. Subsequent attempts automatically establishing a connection to the subscriber device upon detection and authentication using the retrieved wireless profile without broadcasting an open SSID receivable by other wireless devices within range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Brian Coughlin, John A. Chen
  • Patent number: 9496983
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using ad hoc networks in cooperation with service provider networks. Multi-network devices communicate with each other as peers in an ad hoc network while each accessing a service provider network. The multi-network devices may each receive the same real-time multimedia stream, be it broadcast or unicast, while sharing stream parity information. The peers may take corrective action to maintain uninterrupted playback of the real-time multimedia stream with no or minimal loss in perceived quality. The peers may further cooperate to facilitate bandwidth and power optimization, fast channel switching, and real-time mobile traffic and network analysis, displays and alerts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Kenneth Gould, Brian Coughlin
  • Patent number: 9241367
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Wi-Fi roaming. A gateway supports both a local access point (AP) and a virtual AP. The local AP is accessible only to an “owner” of the gateway. The virtual AP (VAP) is accessible to devices associated with the owner of the gateway and to roaming Wi-Fi devices. A datastore conveys information about the roaming Wi-Fi devices to the VAP to permit them to access the VAP without the need for manual configuration of the VAP. A roaming Wi-Fi device may communicate with a gateway via a tunnel to maintain session connectivity during roaming. A session may be initiated on one network, such as a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, handed off to another network, such as a cellular network or a Wi-Fi network, and then returned to the network on which the session was initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Dave Hawkins, Geoff Filippi
  • Publication number: 20150121505
    Abstract: A wireless access point employs a wireless configuration database for retrieving a stored wireless profile corresponding to a subscriber device from a remote location that enables the user to establish an Internet connection using their subscriber device with the same network identifiers and settings employed from the home wireless profile. The network identifier is typically an SSID (Service Set Identification), and labels the wireless configuration using a mnemonic name familiar to the user. The wireless configuration also denotes authentication and security (passphrase) tokens required for access, and would therefore enable the user to sign on at the remote wireless access point using the passphrase already known from their home WiFi arrangement. Subsequent attempts automatically establishing a connection to the subscriber device upon detection and authentication using the retrieved wireless profile without broadcasting an open SSID receivable by other wireless devices within range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Brian Coughlin, John A. Chen
  • Patent number: 8938785
    Abstract: A wireless access point employs a wireless configuration database for retrieving a stored wireless profile corresponding to a subscriber device from a remote location that enables the user to establish an Internet connection using their subscriber device with the same network identifiers and settings employed from the home wireless profile. The network identifier is typically an SSID (Service Set Identification), and labels the wireless configuration using a mnemonic name familiar to the user. The wireless configuration also denotes authentication and security (passphrase) tokens required for access, and would therefore enable the user to sign on at the remote wireless access point using the passphrase already known from their home WiFi arrangement. Subsequent attempts automatically establishing a connection to the subscriber device upon detection and authentication using the retrieved wireless profile without broadcasting an open SSID receivable by other wireless devices within range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Brian Coughlin, John A. Chen
  • Patent number: 8885571
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining a communication session. A home gateway communicates with a foreign access point (AP) located in a foreign gateway via a first tunnel operating over a network between the home gateway and the foreign gateway. The foreign gateway communicates with a hybrid device via the foreign wireless AP. A second tunnel is established from the hybrid device to the home gateway over the network via a cellular data network. An Ethernet bond is formed between the first tunnel and the second tunnel. A virtual IP address is assigned by the home gateway to the hybrid device and assigned by the hybrid device to a wireless transceiver and to a cellular transceiver. Packets are sent to the home gateway via at least one of the first and second tunnels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi
  • Publication number: 20140105144
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining a communication session. A home gateway communicates with a foreign access point (AP) located in a foreign gateway via a first tunnel operating over a network between the home gateway and the foreign gateway. The foreign gateway communicates with a hybrid device via the foreign wireless AP. A second tunnel is established from the hybrid device to the home gateway over the network via a cellular data network. An Ethernet bond is formed between the first tunnel and the second tunnel. A virtual IP address is assigned by the home gateway to the hybrid device and assigned by the hybrid device to a wireless transceiver and to a cellular transceiver. Packets are sent to the home gateway via at least one of the first and second tunnels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony CHEN, Brian COUGHLIN, Geoff FILIPPI
  • Patent number: 8638717
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining a communication session. A gateway supports both a local access point (AP) and a virtual AP. The local AP is accessible only to an “owner” of the gateway. The virtual AP (VAP) is accessible to devices associated with the owner of the gateway and to roaming Wi-Fi devices. A datastore conveys information about the roaming Wi-Fi devices to the VAP to permit them to access the VAP without the need for manual configuration of the VAP. A roaming Wi-Fi/cellular device may communicate with a gateway via a tunnel to maintain session connectivity during roaming. A session may be initiated on one network, such as a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, handed off to another network, such as a cellular network or a Wi-Fi network, and then returned to network on which the session was initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi
  • Publication number: 20140010166
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using ad hoc networks in cooperation with service provider networks. Multi-network devices communicate with each other as peers in an ad hoc network while each accessing a service provider network. The multi-network devices may each receive the same real-time multimedia stream, be it broadcast or unicast, while sharing stream parity information. The peers may take corrective action to maintain uninterrupted playback of the real-time multimedia stream with no or minimal loss in perceived quality. The peers may further cooperate to facilitate bandwidth and power optimization, fast channel switching, and real-time mobile traffic and network analysis, displays and alerts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony CHEN, Geoff Filippi, Kenneth Gould, Brian Coughlin
  • Publication number: 20130333016
    Abstract: A wireless access point employs a wireless configuration database for retrieving a stored wireless profile corresponding to a subscriber device from a remote location that enables the user to establish an Internet connection using their subscriber device with the same network identifiers and settings employed from the home wireless profile. The network identifier is typically an SSID (Service Set Identification), and labels the wireless configuration using a mnemonic name familiar to the user. The wireless configuration also denotes authentication and security (pas sphrase) tokens required for access, and would therefore enable the user to sign on at the remote wireless access point using the passphrase already known from their home WiFi arrangement. Subsequent attempts automatically establishing a connection to the subscriber device upon detection and authentication using the retrieved wireless profile without broadcasting an open SSID receivable by other wireless devices within range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Coughlin, John A. Chen
  • Patent number: 8599700
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using ad hoc networks in cooperation with service provider networks. Multi-network devices communicate with each other as peers in an ad hoc network while each accessing a service provider network. The multi-network devices may each receive the same real-time multimedia stream, be it broadcast or unicast, while sharing stream parity information. The peers may take corrective action to maintain uninterrupted playback of the real-time multimedia stream with no or minimal loss in perceived quality. The peers may further cooperate to facilitate bandwidth and power optimization, fast channel switching, and real-time mobile traffic and network analysis, displays and alerts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Kenneth Gould, Brian Coughlin
  • Publication number: 20130301627
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Wi-Fi roaming. A gateway supports both a local access point (AP) and a virtual AP. The local AP is accessible only to an “owner” of the gateway. The virtual AP (VAP) is accessible to devices associated with the owner of the gateway and to roaming Wi-Fi devices. A datastore conveys information about the roaming Wi-Fi devices to the VAP to permit them to access the VAP without the need for manual configuration of the VAP. A roaming Wi-Fi device may communicate with a gateway via a tunnel to maintain session connectivity during roaming. A session may be initiated on one network, such as a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, handed off to another network, such as a cellular network or a Wi-Fi network, and then returned to the network on which the session was initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Dave Hawkins, Geoff Filippi
  • Patent number: 8553662
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Wi-Fi roaming. A gateway supports both a local access point (AP) and a virtual AP. The local AP is accessible only to an “owner” of the gateway. The virtual AP (VAP) is accessible to devices associated with the owner of the gateway and to roaming Wi-Fi devices. A datastore conveys information about the roaming Wi-Fi devices to the VAP to permit them to access the VAP without the need for manual configuration of the VAP. A roaming Wi-Fi device may communicate with a gateway via a tunnel to maintain session connectivity during roaming. A session may be initiated on one network, such as a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, handed off to another network, such as a cellular network or a Wi-Fi network, and then returned to network on which the session was initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi, Dave Hawkins
  • Patent number: 8407599
    Abstract: Methods, media, and systems are provided for presenting potential matches for address book entries across multiple online applications. Interaction between a web site provider, telecommunications network provider, and third-party data sources enable presentation of an input form that can be utilized across applications for a number of different types of information. Potential matches are automatically displayed based on the information provided in an application-independent user-input form. The retrieval of data is for any type of information that may be applicable to the particular software application for which the retrieval is taking place. Computer-readable media and systems are provided for performing methods of presenting potential matches in address book information across a plurality of internet software applications. Computer-readable media for performing methods of facilitating requests for information from one or more user address book databases are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: David Evan Klein, Brian Coughlin
  • Publication number: 20120044914
    Abstract: Systems and methods for Wi-Fi roaming. A gateway supports both a local access point (AP) and a virtual AP. The local AP is accessible only to an “owner” of the gateway. The virtual AP (VAP) is accessible to devices associated with the owner of the gateway and to roaming Wi-Fi devices. A datastore conveys information about the roaming Wi-Fi devices to the VAP to permit them to access the VAP without the need for manual configuration of the VAP. A roaming Wi-Fi device may communicate with a gateway via a tunnel to maintain session connectivity during roaming. A session may be initiated on one network, such as a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, handed off to another network, such as a cellular network or a Wi-Fi network, and then returned to network on which the session was initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Time Warner Cable Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi, Dave Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20120044862
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining a communication session. A gateway supports both a local access point (AP) and a virtual AP. The local AP is accessible only to an “owner” of the gateway. The virtual AP (VAP) is accessible to devices associated with the owner of the gateway and to roaming Wi-Fi devices. A datastore conveys information about the roaming Wi-Fi devices to the VAP to permit them to access the VAP without the need for manual configuration of the VAP. A roaming Wi-Fi/cellular device may communicate with a gateway via a tunnel to maintain session connectivity during roaming. A session may be initiated on one network, such as a Wi-Fi network or a cellular network, handed off to another network, such as a cellular network or a Wi-Fi network, and then returned to network on which the session was initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Time Warner Cable Inc.
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi
  • Publication number: 20110216655
    Abstract: Systems and methods for using ad hoc networks in cooperation with service provider networks. Multi-network devices communicate with each other as peers in an ad hoc network while each accessing a service provider network. The multi-network devices may each receive the same real-time multimedia stream, be it broadcast or unicast, while sharing stream parity information. The peers may take corrective action to maintain uninterrupted playback of the real-time multimedia stream with no or minimal loss in perceived quality. The peers may further cooperate to facilitate bandwidth and power optimization, fast channel switching, and real-time mobile traffic and network analysis, displays and alerts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Kenneth Gould, Brian Coughlin