Patents by Inventor Clifton Lowery

Clifton Lowery 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: 20250254089
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a mobile device configured for initiating a communication session with a transceiver interface of a node that comprises a network interface. The node may be queried via the communication session for a status report associated with an error, and an instruction may be communicated to the node via the communication session instructing the node to perform an operation. Communication may be established with the wireless access point via the wireless network after communication of the instruction. The transceiver interface may be configured to communicate via a second network to address issues in the wide area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, David J. Urban, Clifton Lowery
  • Patent number: 12316637
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise transmitting a first identifier associated with a first service. Access to the first service can be provided to a user device using the first identifier. A filter element associated with the user device can be received. Transmission of a second identifier associated with a second service can be filtered based on the filter element, wherein filtering transmission inhibits access of the user device to the second service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery
  • Publication number: 20240048442
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a mobile device configured for initiating a communication session with a transceiver interface of a node that comprises a network interface. The node may be queried via the communication session for a status report associated with an error, and an instruction may be communicated to the node via the communication session instructing the node to perform an operation. Communication may be established with the wireless access point via the wireless network after communication of the instruction. The transceiver interface may be configured to communicate via a second network to address issues in the wide area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, David J. Urban, Clifton Lowery
  • Patent number: 11831499
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a mobile device configured for initiating a communication session with a transceiver interface of a node that comprises a network interface. The node may be queried via the communication session for a status report associated with an error, and an instruction may be communicated to the node via the communication session instructing the node to perform an operation. Communication may be established with the wireless access point via the wireless network after communication of the instruction. The transceiver interface may be configured to communicate via a second network to address issues in the wide area network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, David Urban, Clifton Lowery
  • Publication number: 20230136258
    Abstract: Wireless extension of a wired network through the use of strand-mounted access nodes. In some aspects, private network addresses may be assigned to wireless devices, and corresponding data traffic may be routed to a centralized management/provisioning platform for further network access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery, David J. Urban
  • Publication number: 20230103015
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise transmitting a first identifier associated with a first service. Access to the first service can be provided to a user device using the first identifier. A filter element associated with the user device can be received. Transmission of a second identifier associated with a second service can be filtered based on the filter element, wherein filtering transmission inhibits access of the user device to the second service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery
  • Patent number: 11570136
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for extending a network through the use of access nodes. The access nodes may receive packets from user devices via wireless networks. The packets may be routed to a remote server for further network access. The access nodes may communicate with the user devices using network addresses associated with the wireless networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery, David Urban
  • Publication number: 20220408351
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that enable an operator of a packet switched network to provide mobile telephone services in cooperation with an operator of a cellular network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Vinayaka Poovappa, Clifton Lowery, John B. Hart, Franklyn Athias
  • Patent number: 11489837
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise transmitting a first identifier associated with a first service. Access to the first service can be provided to a user device using the first identifier. A filter element associated with the user device can be received. Transmission of a second identifier associated with a second service can be filtered based on the filter element, wherein filtering transmission inhibits access of the user device to the second service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery
  • Patent number: 11395216
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that enable an operator of a packet switched network to provide mobile telephone services in cooperation with an operator of a cellular network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Vinayaka Poovappa, Clifton Lowery, John B. Hart, Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20210037019
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise transmitting a first identifier associated with a first service. Access to the first service can be provided to a user device using the first identifier. A filter element associated with the user device can be received. Transmission of a second identifier associated with a second service can be filtered based on the filter element, wherein filtering transmission inhibits access of the user device to the second service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery
  • Patent number: 10681142
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise transmitting a first identifier associated with a first service. Access to the first service can be provided to a user device using the first identifier. A filter element associated with the user device can be received. Transmission of a second identifier associated with a second service can be filtered based on the filter element, wherein filtering transmission inhibits access of the user device to the second service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery
  • Publication number: 20200137679
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that enable an operator of a packet switched network to provide mobile telephone services in cooperation with an operator of a cellular network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Vinayaka Poovappa, Clifton Lowery, John B. Hart, Franklyn Athias
  • Publication number: 20190044804
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a mobile device configured for initiating a communication session with a transceiver interface of a node that comprises a network interface. The node may be queried via the communication session for a status report associated with an error, and an instruction may be communicated to the node via the communication session instructing the node to perform an operation. Communication may be established with the wireless access point via the wireless network after communication of the instruction. The transceiver interface may be configured to communicate via a second network to address issues in the wide area network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, David Urban, Clifton Lowery
  • Publication number: 20180227268
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for extending a network through the use of access nodes. The access nodes may receive packets from user devices via wireless networks. The packets may be routed to a remote server for further network access. The access nodes may communicate with the user devices using network addresses associated with the wireless networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery, David Urban
  • Patent number: 9942093
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed including a mobile device configured for initiating a communication session with a transceiver interface of a node that comprises a network interface. The node may be queried via the communication session for a status report associated with an error, and an instruction may be communicated to the node via the communication session instructing the node to perform an operation. Communication may be established with the wireless access point via the wireless network after communication of the instruction. The transceiver interface may be configured to communicate via a second network to address issues in the wide area network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, David Urban, Clifton Lowery
  • Patent number: 9794220
    Abstract: Wireless extension of a wired network through the use of strand-mounted access nodes. In some aspects, private network addresses may be assigned to wireless devices, and corresponding data traffic may be routed to a centralized management/provisioning platform for further network access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery, David Urban
  • Patent number: 9660956
    Abstract: Wireless extension of a wired network through the use of strand-mounted access nodes. In some aspects, private network addresses may be assigned to wireless devices, and corresponding data traffic may be routed to a centralized management/provisioning platform for further network access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Clifton Lowery, David Urban
  • Patent number: 9609614
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to determining and optimizing a location of an access node within a network. In one aspect, a computing device may analyze information related to location, timing delays, and wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi) parameters such as signal strength to confirm and/or optimize the location of an access node. The location information may include global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of the access node and user devices, and the timing delay information may include data associated with delays in transmitting a signal from a provider to a device associated with the access node and nearby devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, David Urban, Clifton Lowery
  • Publication number: 20150244586
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise storing an identifier associated with one or more of a user device and a first network device. The first network device can be at a first location and can be configured to establish a connection between the user device and a first network. A request to connect can be received from the user device via a second network. The identifier can be provided in response to the request, wherein the identifier facilitates data transmission as if the user device was connected to the first network via the first network device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Yiu Leung Lee, Clifton Lowery, Franklyn Athias, Ivan Ong