Patents by Inventor Haifeng Bi
Haifeng Bi 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: 9445394Abstract: Automatic response to localized input is provided. Where a first user equipment enters a service area, the presence of the first user equipment can be determined from an identification information. The identification information can be employed to access information relating to the identification information. Where either the identification information or the information associated with the identification information satisfy one or more predetermined rules, a response can be determined. The determined response can be made accessible. As such, a second user equipment can receive the response based, at least in part, on the first user equipment entering the service area.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventor: Haifeng Bi
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Patent number: 9432619Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set-top-box (STB) having a controller to operate the STB coupled to an interactive television network as an audio visual answering machine using a digital video recorder forming a part of the STB, use at least one camera coupled to the STB to capture video, use at least one microphone coupled to the STB to capture audio, present video from at least a calling party on a television set coupled to the STB, and present audio from at least the calling party on speakers coupled to the STB. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Haifeng Bi
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Publication number: 20160037219Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to receive a call request from a set top box that is remote from the server where the call request identifies a telephone number that is presented from video content presented by the set top box where the telephone number is detected based on a combination of image pattern recognition and speech recognition and where the telephone number is associated with a marketing entity, establish a voice communication with a first telephone device associated with the set top box, and establish the voice communication with a second telephone device associated with the telephone number and the marketing entity if the first telephone device accepts the voice communication. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: HAIFENG BI, XIAOLIAN BI
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Publication number: 20160012706Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products determine a battery needs replacement. A power supply utilizes a backup battery to provide backup electrical power. At some point, though, the backup battery becomes inadequate. When the backup battery cannot provide a desired duration of backup operation, an indicator is activated to recommend replacing the backup battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventor: Haifeng Bi
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Patent number: 9191712Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to receive a call request from a set top box that is remote from the server where the call request identifies a telephone number that is presented from video content presented by the set top box where the telephone number is detected based on a combination of image pattern recognition and speech recognition and where the telephone number is associated with a marketing entity, establish a voice communication with a first telephone device associated with the set top box, and establish the voice communication with a second telephone device associated with the telephone number and the marketing entity if the first telephone device accepts the voice communication. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LPInventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Patent number: 9160200Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product are disclosed for providing end-of-life indicators for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. User input is received regarding designated conditions for activating the end-of-life indicator. The UPS system monitors itself to determine whether monitored conditions correspond to the designating conditions. Upon the monitored conditions corresponding to the designating conditions, an audible or visible end-of-life indicator is activated. For critical systems, a user may specify conservative settings for the designated conditions. For other systems, a user may provide a designated condition (i.e., user input) that results in maximizing service life for the UPS system or associated batteries and reducing costs of ownership and operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventor: Haifeng Bi
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Publication number: 20150095959Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to receive a call request from a set top box that is remote from the server where the call request identifies a telephone number that is presented from video content presented by the set top box where the telephone number is detected based on a combination of image pattern recognition and speech recognition and where the telephone number is associated with a marketing entity, establish a voice communication with a first telephone device associated with the set top box, and establish the voice communication with a second telephone device associated with the telephone number and the marketing entity if the first telephone device accepts the voice communication. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Publication number: 20150052558Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that receives, from a particular user, identification of selected users from which recommendations are sought. Those users that have made recommendations are determined, and a recommendation graphical user interface is provided to equipment of the particular user. The graphical user interface item is associated with a recommending user and a television program. A selection of the recommendation graphical user interface item is received, and information is provided for presentation, responsive to a determination that viewing of the information has been authorized. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Publication number: 20150038176Abstract: Automatic response to localized input is provided. Where a first user equipment enters a service area, the presence of the first user equipment can be determined from an identification information. The identification information can be employed to access information relating to the identification information. Where either the identification information or the information associated with the identification information satisfy one or more predetermined rules, a response can be determined. The determined response can be made accessible. As such, a second user equipment can receive the response based, at least in part, on the first user equipment entering the service area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Haifeng Bi
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Patent number: 8935737Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to receive a call request from a set top box that is remote from the server where the call request identifies a telephone number that is presented from video content presented by the set top box where the telephone number is detected based on a combination of image pattern recognition and speech recognition and where the telephone number is associated with a marketing entity, establish a voice communication with a first telephone device associated with the set top box, and establish the voice communication with a second telephone device associated with the telephone number and the marketing entity if the first telephone device accepts the voice communication. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Patent number: 8925014Abstract: A method for providing recommendation icons associated with a television program on an electronic program guide is disclosed. A selection is received of a television program listed in the electronic programming guide. A recommendation graphical user interface associated with the selected television program is provided. A selection is received of a recommendation soft button displayed on the recommendation graphical user interface. The electronic programming guide is displayed with the recommendation icons. A selection is received of one of the recommendation icons in the electronic programming guide. Information associated with the selected one of the recommendation icons is displayed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Patent number: 8892082Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides automatic response to localized input. Where a first user equipment enters a service area, the presence of the first user equipment can be determined from an identification information. The identification information can be employed to access information relating to the identification information. Where either the identification information or the information associated with the identification information satisfy one or more predetermined rules, a response can be determined. The determined response can be made accessible. As such, a second user equipment can receive the response based, at least in part, on the first user equipment entering the service area.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Haifeng Bi
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Publication number: 20140331177Abstract: A communications system and method is provided for facilitating access to a service center resource. A request is received from a mobile device of a user to access a service center associated with a destination specific application on the mobile device. The request includes information entered by the user and associated with the request. An identification of a service center resource of the service center that matches needs of the user based upon the information entered by the user and a determination of an availability of the service center resource is made. A first communication is launched to a communications address associated with the mobile device and a second communication is launched to a communications address associated with the service center resource. The first communication and the second communication are bridged.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Haifeng BI, Xiaolian BI
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Patent number: 8869195Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to receive a call request from a set top box that is remote from the server where the call request identifies a telephone number that is displayed in video content presented by the set top box where the telephone number was detected based on at least one of image pattern recognition and voice recognition and where the telephone number is associated with a marketing entity of the video content, establish a voice communication with a first telephone device associated with the set top box, and establish the voice communication with a second telephone device associated with the telephone number and the marketing entity if the first telephone device accepts the voice communication. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Patent number: 8825762Abstract: A graphical interactive visual response system and method is provided in which a graphical user interface provides such interactivity and visual response. A user can initiate contact with a representative using an application residing on a personal device, such as a mobile telephone or computer. The application (graphical interface) allows the user to interactively select options on a displayed menu, arrive at the appropriate service and initiate a connection with the representative. The connection is established when the user and representative are available, thereby avoiding hold and wait times typically associated with conventional interactive voice response system.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Patent number: 8813108Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, identifying a first user initiating control of a media processor device, determining a startup media program according to one or more startup media preferences associated with the identified first user and one or more characteristics corresponding to the first user initiating control, and transmitting to a display device the startup media program derived from a media stream. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi
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Publication number: 20140208376Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set-top-box (STB) having a controller to operate the STB coupled to an interactive television network as an audio visual answering machine using a digital video recorder forming a part of the STB, use at least one camera coupled to the STB to capture video, use at least one microphone coupled to the STB to capture audio, present video from at least a calling party on a television set coupled to the STB, and present audio from at least the calling party on speakers coupled to the STB. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventor: Haifeng Bi
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Patent number: 8752096Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) communication system having at least one network element to receive from an Set-Top Box (STB) a communication identifier of a targeted communication device (TCD) to conduct a communication session utilizing a real-time Text over Internet Protocol (ToIP), determine whether the TCD operates according to one of a circuit-switched protocol (CSP) or ToIP, responsive to detecting that the TCD operates according to the CSP, establish the communication session between the STB and the TCD, transcode for the TCD ToIP communications initiated by the STB to CSP communications, and transcode for the STB CSP communications initiated by the TCD to ToIP communications. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Haifeng Bi, Jeffrey Multach
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Patent number: 8711199Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set-top-box (STB) having a controller to operate the STB coupled to an interactive television network as an audio visual answering machine using a digital video recorder forming a part of the STB, use at least one camera coupled to the STB to capture video, use at least one microphone coupled to the STB to capture audio, present video from at least a calling party on a television set coupled to the STB, and present audio from at least the calling party on speakers coupled to the STB. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Haifeng Bi
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Patent number: 8612456Abstract: Users provide preferred multimedia programs types and receive electronic messages with recommendations for recording upcoming broadcasts. In response to receiving reply messages to the recommendations, the recommended multimedia programs may be scheduled for transport to the user. Example multimedia programs that may be recommended include without limitation television shows, sporting events, and pay-per-view events.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Haifeng Bi, Xiaolian Bi