Patents by Inventor Geoff Filippi
Geoff Filippi 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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Patent number: 9832508Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein enable automated home security monitoring via a television connected to a set-top box, such as a cable set-top box. Such techniques integrate the television with a home security system. A television viewer can use the television to control, interact, and automatically receive information about home security events in real-time. A television viewer can control lighting, and room temperature, and arm/disarm sensors in the home such as door sensors, motion detectors, cameras, etc, as well as access camera images. Events from such sensors can be monitored or viewed on the television set when they are triggered. For example, when triggered, an icon representing the sensor can be shown on the television screen, or in case of a camera, an image or video can be shown that cause the triggered event.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Jian Yu
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Patent number: 9496983Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Kenneth Gould, Brian Coughlin
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Patent number: 9491623Abstract: Systems and methods for cloning a Wi-Fi access point. A determination is made by a network monitoring device to transition communications between a Wi-Fi device and a first access point (AP) to a second AP. The SSID and the security configuration information, and, optionally, network address translation (NAT) information of the first access point are acquired and provided to a second AP. The second AP instantiates the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information. The networking monitoring device directs the first AP to cease using the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information in response to receipt of confirmation that the second AP has instantiated the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information of the first AP.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: Geoff Filippi, John Anthony Chen
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Publication number: 20160134918Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein enable automated home security monitoring via a television connected to a set-top box, such as a cable set-top box. Such techniques integrate the television with a home security system. A television viewer can use the television to control, interact, and automatically receive information about home security events in real-time. A television viewer can control lighting, and room temperature, and arm/disarm sensors in the home such as door sensors, motion detectors, cameras, etc, as well as access camera images. Events from such sensors can be monitored or viewed on the television set when they are triggered. For example, when triggered, an icon representing the sensor can be shown on the television screen, or in case of a camera, an image or video can be shown that cause the triggered event.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Jian Yu
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Patent number: 9258593Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein enable automated home security monitoring via a television connected to a set-top box, such as a cable set-top box. Such techniques integrate the television with a home security system. A television viewer can use the television to control, interact, and automatically receive information about home security events in real-time. A television viewer can control lighting, and room temperature, and arm/disarm sensors in the home such as door sensors, motion detectors, cameras, etc, as well as access camera images. Events from such sensors can be monitored or viewed on the television set when they are triggered. For example, when triggered, an icon representing the sensor can be shown on the television screen, or in case of a camera, an image or video can be shown that cause the triggered event.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Jian Yu
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Patent number: 9241367Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Dave Hawkins, Geoff Filippi
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Publication number: 20150264571Abstract: Systems and methods for cloning a Wi-Fi access point. A determination is made by a network monitoring device to transition communications between a Wi-Fi device and a first access point (AP) to a second AP. The SSID and the security configuration information, and, optionally, network address translation (NAT) information of the first access point are acquired and provided to a second AP. The second AP instantiates the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information. The networking monitoring device directs the first AP to cease using the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information in response to receipt of confirmation that the second AP has instantiated the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information of the first AP.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Geoff FILIPPI, John Anthony Chen
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Patent number: 9066236Abstract: Systems and methods for cloning a Wi-Fi access point. A determination is made by a network monitoring device to transition communications between a Wi-Fi device and a first access point (AP) to a second AP. The SSID and the security configuration information, and, optionally, network address translation (NAT) information of the first access point are acquired and provided to a second AP. The second AP instantiates the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information. The networking monitoring device directs the first AP to cease using the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information in response to receipt of confirmation that the second AP has instantiated the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information of the first AP.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: Geoff Filippi, John Anthony Chen
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Patent number: 8885571Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi
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Publication number: 20140105144Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: John Anthony CHEN, Brian COUGHLIN, Geoff FILIPPI
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Patent number: 8683038Abstract: A system and method for quarantining IP service devices (ISDs). When an ISD is placed into a quarantined environment, any request from the ISD will be re-directed to a quarantine alert server in a quarantine sub-system. In response to the request, the quarantine alert server may provide the user with information about the quarantine and may redirect, or instruct the user to redirect, the request to a quarantine response server. The quarantine response server may provide additional information that is not in the quarantine video message as to how the user may end the quarantine.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Time Warner Cable Inc.Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Kenneth Gould, Christopher R. Roosenraad, Geoff Filippi
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Patent number: 8638717Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi
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Publication number: 20140010166Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: TIME WARNER CABLE ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: John Anthony CHEN, Geoff Filippi, Kenneth Gould, Brian Coughlin
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Publication number: 20130347065Abstract: Systems and methods for cloning a Wi-Fi access point. A determination is made by a network monitoring device to transition communications between a Wi-Fi device and a first access point (AP) to a second AP. The SSID and the security configuration information, and, optionally, network address translation (NAT) information of the first access point are acquired and provided to a second AP. The second AP instantiates the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information. The networking monitoring device directs the first AP to cease using the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information in response to receipt of confirmation that the second AP has instantiated the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information of the first AP.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Geoff Filippi, John Anthony Chen
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Patent number: 8599700Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Geoff Filippi, Kenneth Gould, Brian Coughlin
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Publication number: 20130301627Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Dave Hawkins, Geoff Filippi
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Patent number: 8555364Abstract: Systems and methods for cloning a Wi-Fi access point. A determination is made by a network monitoring device to transition communications between a Wi-Fi device and a first access point (AP) to a second AP. The SSID and the security configuration information, and, optionally, network address translation (NAT) information of the first access point are acquired and provided to a second AP. The second AP instantiates the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information. The networking monitoring device directs the first AP to cease using the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information in response to receipt of confirmation that the second AP has instantiated the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information of the first AP.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLCInventors: Geoff Filippi, John Anthony Chen
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Patent number: 8553662Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Time Warner Cable Inc.Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi, Dave Hawkins
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Publication number: 20130086665Abstract: Systems and methods for cloning a Wi-Fi access point. A determination is made by a network monitoring device to transition communications between a Wi-Fi device and a first access point (AP) to a second AP. The SSID and the security configuration information, and, optionally, network address translation (NAT) information of the first access point are acquired and provided to a second AP. The second AP instantiates the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information. The networking monitoring device directs the first AP to cease using the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information in response to receipt of confirmation that the second AP has instantiated the SSID and the security configuration information and, optionally, the NAT information of the first AP.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Time Warner Cable Inc.Inventors: Geoff Filippi, John Anthony Chen
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Publication number: 20120044862Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Time Warner Cable Inc.Inventors: John Anthony Chen, Brian Coughlin, Geoff Filippi