Patents by Inventor Dolores J. Mallian
Dolores J. Mallian 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: 20160323345Abstract: Disclosed example methods to distribute communication of a data stream include assigning, at a first device, a group code to identify a group of devices to be included in a stream splitting session to distribute the communication of the data stream, the group of devices including the first device. Disclosed example methods also include transmitting the group code from the first device to a second device included in the group of devices. Disclosed example methods further include transmitting a first request including the group code and an identifier of a source of the data stream to a distribution system to establish the stream splitting session, and receiving, at the first device, a first portion of the data stream in response to the first request.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Christopher Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Dolores J. Mallian
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Patent number: 9451434Abstract: A mechanism is provided for direct interaction between an individual and a communication network. Captured data is received of the individual in an environment to be analyzed by a network management computer. The data is captured by network sensors. The network management computer determines that the individual is a subscriber to services of the communication network by identifying the subscriber from the data that has been captured. The subscriber is registered with a network carrier that operates and provides the services on the communication network. The data is obtained without assistance from a subscriber owned device providing the data. The data is analyzed to interpret commands when presented by the subscriber via the network sensors. The commands include gesture commands from the subscriber. An action is performed for the subscriber based on the commands.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne R. Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak, Michael Towster
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Publication number: 20160248826Abstract: Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for distributing communication of a data stream among multiple devices are disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein include receiving a request from a first one of a plurality of devices to establish a shared connection to distribute communication of a first data stream among the plurality of devices. Such example methods also include establishing, in response to the request, respective data connections with the plurality of devices based on device capability information obtained from a system providing service for the plurality of devices. Such example methods further include splitting the first data stream into a plurality of partial data streams to be communicated to the plurality of devices via the respective data connections, the partial data streams, when aggregated, forming the first data stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: CHRISTOPHER F. BALDWIN, BRUCE BARNES, WAYNE R. HEINMILLER, PATRICK KENNY, DOLORES J. MALLIAN
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Patent number: 9420026Abstract: Disclosed example methods to distribute communication of a data stream include, in response to a request received from a first device, assigning a number of communication ports to a stream splitting session via which communication of the data stream is to be distributed among a plurality of devices. Such example methods also include determining a type of the request from among a plurality of possible types. Such example methods further include, when the request corresponds to a first type, providing information to the first device for distribution among the plurality of devices, the information to be used to establish respective data connections via which respective portions of the data stream are to be received by the plurality of devices during the stream splitting session.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Dolores J. Mallian
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Patent number: 9385946Abstract: Network-based content filtering utilizing user-specified parameters is disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein to perform network-based content filtering include receiving, at an incoming edge router of a provider network, incoming data to be routed in the provider network to a destination device, and before routing the incoming data in the provider network, determining whether to restrict the routing of the incoming data in the provider network to the destination device based on a parameter associated with the destination device, the parameter being related to a content classification of the incoming data.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil Shreerang Marathe
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Patent number: 9356980Abstract: Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for distributing communication of a data stream among multiple devices are disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein include receiving a request from a first one of a plurality of devices to establish a shared connection to distribute communication of a first data stream among the plurality of devices. Such example methods also include establishing, in response to the request, respective data connections with the plurality of devices based on device capability information obtained from a system providing service for the plurality of devices. Such example methods further include splitting the first data stream into a plurality of partial data streams to be communicated to the plurality of devices via the respective data connections, the partial data streams, when aggregated, forming the first data stream.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Dolores J. Mallian
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Patent number: 9317846Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Patent number: 9280772Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self-destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick J. Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20150379498Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20150326929Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a computing device, input indicating a request to view a list. The list includes multiple elements, each of the elements corresponding to respective video content. The method also includes sending the list to a display device in response to the request, where the elements of the list are ordered based on a display order of the respective video content.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Charles Stahulak, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil Marathe
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Patent number: 9129273Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Patent number: 9118956Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a computing device, a first selection of first video content. The method also includes adding a first element corresponding to the first video content to a list. Each element of the list corresponds to respective previously displayed video content. The method includes receiving, at the computing device, input indicating a request to view the list and sending the list to the display device in response to the request. The elements of the list are ordered based on display times of the corresponding video content.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Charles Stahulak, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil Marathe
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Publication number: 20150148013Abstract: A mechanism is provided for direct interaction between an individual and a communication network. Captured data is received of the individual in an environment to be analyzed by a network management computer. The data is captured by network sensors. The network management computer determines that the individual is a subscriber to services of the communication network by identifying the subscriber from the data that has been captured. The subscriber is registered with a network carrier that operates and provides the services on the communication network. The data is obtained without assistance from a subscriber owned device providing the data. The data is analyzed to interpret commands when presented by the subscriber via the network sensors. The commands include gesture commands from the subscriber. An action is performed for the subscriber based on the commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne R. Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak, Michael Towster
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Publication number: 20150142686Abstract: Transparent collection and profiling of personal data builds trust. A central database aggregates personal data reported by source devices. Users may view their individual personal data. Users may approve the personal data for sharing with approved entities, such as trusted retailers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20150087258Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a remotely activated monitoring service. The monitoring service can be executed by a server computer. The server computer can detect an event associated with a user device. The server computer can determine that monitoring of a proximity of the user device is to be initiated based upon the event. The server computer can determine a geographic location of the user device and identify monitoring hardware that is to monitor the proximity of the user device. The server device also can issue a command to the monitoring hardware to initiate monitoring of the proximity of the user device by the monitoring hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Bruce Barnes, Christopher Baldwin, Wayne Robert Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Susan Kenny, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Michael Towster
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Publication number: 20150074723Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a computing device, a first selection of first video content. The method also includes adding a first element corresponding to the first video content to a list. Each element of the list corresponds to respective previously displayed video content. The method includes receiving, at the computing device, input indicating a request to view the list and sending the list to the display device in response to the request. The elements of the list are ordered based on display times of the corresponding video content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Charles Stahulak, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil Marathe
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Patent number: 8913199Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a computing device, a first selection of first video content. The method also includes sending the first video content to a display device. The method further includes adding a first element corresponding to the first video content to a list. The list includes multiple elements and each element of the list corresponds to respective previously displayed video content. The method includes sending the list to the display device. The elements of the list are ordered based on display times of the corresponding video content.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Charles Stahulak, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil Marathe
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Publication number: 20140365374Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self-destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick J. Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Patent number: 8818867Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick J. Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20140165109Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a computing device, a first selection of first video content. The method also includes sending the first video content to a display device. The method further includes adding a first element corresponding to the first video content to a list. The list includes multiple elements and each element of the list corresponds to respective previously displayed video content. The method includes sending the list to the display device. The elements of the list are ordered based on display times of the corresponding video content.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Charles Stahulak, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil Marathe