Patents by Inventor Maurice Garcia
Maurice Garcia 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: 11533151Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for determining one or more data modulation profiles for one or more devices. The system and method described herein may measure signal quality, such as a modulation error ratio (MER), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), receive power, transmit power, etc. Based on the signal quality, the system may determine one or more data modulation profile(s) (e.g., quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) profiles) for a subcarrier, a plurality of subcarriers, a device, and/or a grouping of devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Maurice Garcia, Larry Wolcott, Robert Gonsalves, Michael Pettit, John G. Bevilacqua, Jorge Salinger, Saifur Rahman
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Publication number: 20210058201Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for determining one or more data modulation profiles for one or more devices. The system and method described herein may measure signal quality, such as a modulation error ratio (MER), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), receive power, transmit power, etc. Based on the signal quality, the system may determine one or more data modulation profile(s) (e.g., quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) profiles) for a subcarrier, a plurality of subcarriers, a device, and/or a grouping of devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicants: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Maurice Garcia, Larry Wolcott, Robert Gonsalves, Michael Pettit, John G. Bevilacqua, Jorge Salinger, Saifur Rahman
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Patent number: 10785008Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for determining one or more data modulation profiles for one or more devices. The system and method described herein may measure signal quality, such as a modulation error ratio (MER), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), receive power, transmit power, etc. Based on the signal quality, the system may determine one or more data modulation profile(s) (e.g., quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) profiles) for a subcarrier, a plurality of subcarriers, a device, and/or a grouping of devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Maurice Garcia, Larry Wolcott, Robert Gonsalves, Michael Pettit, John Bevilacqua, Jorge Salinger, Saifur Rahman
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Patent number: 10425390Abstract: A content distribution system is disclosed that supports verification of transmission. In some embodiments, a remote probe device captures content and sends the content to a decrypting device so that decryption may be performed. The decrypting device may archive the content and may subsequently send the content to the probe device or to a playback device so that the content may be displayed. Consequently, the content distribution system can verify that specified content (e.g., an advertisement) was correctly distributed according to scheduled information.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 10250439Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to configuration parameters and methods for using configuration parameters to provide enhanced services to users in a network. Updated configuration parameters may be provided in response to a request for temporary alteration of a communication parameter associated with a communication protocol of a network device. The updated communication parameter may cause alteration of a communication parameter associated with the communication protocol while leaving unchanged a second communication protocol of the network device.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20180295113Abstract: A content distribution system is disclosed that supports verification of transmission. In some embodiments, a remote probe device captures content and sends the content to a decrypting device so that decryption may be performed. The decrypting device may archive the content and may subsequently send the content to the probe device or to a playback device so that the content may be displayed. Consequently, the content distribution system can verify that specified content (e.g., an advertisement) was correctly distributed according to scheduled information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9930327Abstract: A probe is configured to monitor one or more communication parameters on one or more downstream frequency channels carried on a communication medium of an access network. Results of repeated monitoring are stored over a predetermined period. At the conclusion of the monitoring period, data reports reflecting the stored results are transmitted in upstream frequency channels carried on the same medium. The probe can also be configured to send immediate messages if a parameter exceeds predefined limits and can store a plurality of monitoring programs and can be reprogrammed remotely. The probe can be contained within a cable tap if the medium is, e.g., a coaxial cable. Numerous probes can be deployed throughout an access network so as to provide monitoring data from each of many locations over a prolonged period.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Jorge Daniel Salinger, Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20180062927Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to configuration parameters and methods for using configuration parameters to provide enhanced services to users in a network. Updated configuration parameters may be provided in response to a request for temporary alteration of a communication parameter associated with a communication protocol of a network device. The updated communication parameter may cause alteration of a communication parameter associated with the communication protocol while leaving unchanged a second communication protocol of the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9843481Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. According to some aspects, a computing device may receive status information regarding network usage by a network device. The computing device may receive an identifier of the network device. A determination may be made to alter a first communication ability of the network device based on the status information. For example, a communication protocol or communication port may have one or more aspects altered. In response, the computing device may select an updated communication parameter based on the status information and/or the identifier of the network device. The updated communication parameter may be selected based on compatibility with the network device. The updated communication parameter may be transmitted to the network device. The updated communication parameter may cause alteration of the first communication ability while leaving unchanged a second communication ability.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9838364Abstract: A content distribution system is disclosed that supports verification of transmission. In some embodiments, a remote probe device captures content and sends the content to a decrypting device so that decryption may be performed. The decrypting device may archive the content and may subsequently send the content to the probe device or to a playback device so that the content may be displayed. Consequently, the content distribution system can verify that specified content (e.g., an advertisement) was correctly distributed according to scheduled information.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20170237615Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. According to some aspects, a computing device may receive status information regarding network usage by a network device. The computing device may receive an identifier of the network device. A determination may be made to alter a first communication ability of the network device based on the status information. For example, a communication protocol or communication port may have one or more aspects altered. In response, the computing device may select an updated communication parameter based on the status information and/or the identifier of the network device. The updated communication parameter may be selected based on compatibility with the network device. The updated communication parameter may be transmitted to the network device. The updated communication parameter may cause alteration of the first communication ability while leaving unchanged a second communication ability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9696897Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, devices, and computer programs enabling the measurement of various objects using imaging. The inventions are adaptable to mobile devices such as smartphones, allowing a range of unique measurements to be conveniently made, including length, area, distance, velocity, and height. The methods, systems, devices, and computer programs include the novel application of image-based measurement in medical, research, and other contexts.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20170141887Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for determining one or more data modulation profiles for one or more devices. The system and method described herein may measure signal quality, such as a modulation error ratio (MER), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), receive power, transmit power, etc. Based on the signal quality, the system may determine one or more data modulation profile(s) (e.g., quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) profiles) for a subcarrier, a plurality of subcarriers, a device, and/or a grouping of devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Maurice Garcia, Larry Wolcott, Robert Gonsalves, Michael Pettit, John Bevilacqua, Jorge Salinger, Saifur Rahman
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Publication number: 20170054698Abstract: A content distribution system is disclosed that supports verification of transmission. In some embodiments, a remote probe device captures content and sends the content to a decrypting device so that decryption may be performed. The decrypting device may archive the content and may subsequently send the content to the probe device or to a playback device so that the content may be displayed. Consequently, the content distribution system can verify that specified content (e.g., an advertisement) was correctly distributed according to scheduled information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9479401Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to configuration parameters and methods for using configuration parameters to provide enhanced services to users in a network. A first computing device may receive a request for temporary alteration of a communication parameter associated with a communication protocol of a network device. The first computing device may communicate with a second computing device to request and retrieve the updated communication parameter. The first computing device may provide the updated communication parameter to the network device. The updated communication parameter may cause alteration of a communication parameter associated with the communication protocol while leaving unchanged a second communication protocol of the network device.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20160241449Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to configuration parameters and methods for using configuration parameters to provide enhanced services to users in a network. A first computing device may receive a request for temporary alteration of a communication parameter associated with a communication protocol of a network device. The first computing device may communicate with a second computing device to request and retrieve the updated communication parameter. The first computing device may provide the updated communication parameter to the network device. The updated communication parameter may cause alteration of a communication parameter associated with the communication protocol while leaving unchanged a second communication protocol of the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9419947Abstract: A content distribution system is disclosed that supports verification of transmission. In some embodiments, a remote probe device captures content and sends the content to a decrypting device so that decryption may be performed. The decrypting device may archive the content and may subsequently send the content to the probe device or to a playback device so that the content may be displayed. Consequently, the content distribution system can verify that specified content (e.g., an advertisement) was correctly distributed according to scheduled information.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9350609Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to Quality of Service (QoS) configuration parameters and methods for using QoS configuration parameters to provide enhanced services to users in a network. A first computing device may receive an indication that a network device requires an updated communication parameter. The indication may be generated, for example, based on traffic on a port of the network device exceeding a threshold level. The first computing device may communicate with a second computing device to request and retrieve the updated communication parameter. The first computing device may provide the updated communication parameter to the network device. The transmission of the updated communication parameter may cause alteration of a first QoS associated with a first communication protocol of the network device. A second QoS associated with a second communication protocol of the network device may be left unchanged.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Publication number: 20150350024Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to Quality of Service (QoS) configuration parameters and methods for using QoS configuration parameters to provide enhanced services to users in a network. A first computing device may receive an indication that a network device requires an updated communication parameter. The indication may be generated, for example, based on traffic on a port of the network device exceeding a threshold level. The first computing device may communicate with a second computing device to request and retrieve the updated communication parameter. The first computing device may provide the updated communication parameter to the network device. The transmission of the updated communication parameter may cause alteration of a first QoS associated with a first communication protocol of the network device. A second QoS associated with a second communication protocol of the network device may be left unchanged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: COMCAST CABLE HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia
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Patent number: 9184993Abstract: Improved systems and methods for configuring network devices are provided. Aspects of the disclosure relate to novel QoS configuration parameters and methods for using QoS configuration parameters to reduce impacts caused by security breach within a network. In one embodiment, a QoS configuration parameter is selected from a plurality of configuration parameters on a central database based upon unique identifying information of a network device and a status signal. In one embodiment, each configuration parameter comprises at least a first parameter for configuring a communication speed of the network device and a second parameter configurable to alter the ability of the network device to communicate with another device in the network. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to providing improved services to an end user. In one embodiment, services may be customized to an end user and allow increased flexibility for both the service provider and the end user.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLCInventor: Maurice Garcia