Patents by Inventor Michael John Zinnikas
Michael John Zinnikas 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: 10405272Abstract: A method, computer-readable storage device, and an apparatus for reducing power consumption in a wireless network are disclosed. For example, the method performs an analysis of a usage pattern for a cell site, determines whether a threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption based on the analysis of the usage pattern, and reduces the power consumption when the threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Soumyajit Chakraborty, Shiv Kumar, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 10097427Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a service assurance platform. A service assurance platform can be provided by a computing device comprising a processor. The computing device can obtain a service order comprising a request for functionality. The computing device can initiate determination of service offerings available to provide the functionality and initiate presentation of the service offerings determined to be available. The computing device can obtain a selection of a service offering of the service offerings and initiate orchestration of the service offering to instantiate a service that provides the functionality.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Robert Best, David H. Lu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Publication number: 20180152359Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a service assurance platform. A service assurance platform can be provided by a computing device comprising a processor. The computing device can obtain a service order comprising a request for functionality. The computing device can initiate determination of service offerings available to provide the functionality and initiate presentation of the service offerings determined to be available. The computing device can obtain a selection of a service offering of the service offerings and initiate orchestration of the service offering to instantiate a service that provides the functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Robert Best, David H. Lu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 9882789Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a service assurance platform. A service assurance platform can be provided by a computing device comprising a processor. The computing device can obtain a service order comprising a request for functionality. The computing device can initiate determination of service offerings available to provide the functionality and initiate presentation of the service offerings determined to be available. The computing device can obtain a selection of a service offering of the service offerings and initiate orchestration of the service offering to instantiate a service that provides the functionality.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Robert Best, David H. Lu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Publication number: 20170048794Abstract: A method, computer-readable storage device, and an apparatus for reducing power consumption in a wireless network are disclosed. For example, the method performs an analysis of a usage pattern for a cell site, determines whether a threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption based on the analysis of the usage pattern, and reduces the power consumption when the threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Soumyajit Chakraborty, Shiv Kumar, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 9485723Abstract: A method, computer-readable storage device, and an apparatus for reducing power consumption in a wireless network are disclosed. For example, the method performs an analysis of a usage pattern for a cell site, determines whether a threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption based on the analysis of the usage pattern, and reduces the power consumption when the threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Soumyajit Chakraborty, Shiv Kumar, Michael John Zinnikas
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Publication number: 20160127201Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for a service assurance platform. A service assurance platform can be provided by a computing device comprising a processor. The computing device can obtain a service order comprising a request for functionality. The computing device can initiate determination of service offerings available to provide the functionality and initiate presentation of the service offerings determined to be available. The computing device can obtain a selection of a service offering of the service offerings and initiate orchestration of the service offering to instantiate a service that provides the functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Robert Best, David H. Lu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 9083615Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to diagnosing problems in a dual stack network supporting Internet Protocol Version Six (IPV6). Inventoried information can be retrieved from an inventory system in response to a problem associated the dual stack network. It can be determined whether a mismatch exists between live customer address information associated with a customer edge router and the inventoried information. A notification can be generated in response to determining whether a mismatch exists. The notification includes information representing a cause of the problem and resolution of the problem.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectaul Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqang Qian, Paritosh Bajpay, Jackson K. Liu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Publication number: 20150140955Abstract: A method, computer-readable storage device, and an apparatus for reducing power consumption in a wireless network are disclosed. For example, the method performs an analysis of a usage pattern for a cell site, determines whether a threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption based on the analysis of the usage pattern, and reduces the power consumption when the threshold is reached for reducing the power consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Soumyajit Chakraborty, Shiv Kumar, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 8869173Abstract: A method and system for adaptive processing of alert messages exchanged between applications is disclosed. The system may include a diagnostic engine coupled to a plurality of applications. A plurality of application alert messages may be monitored to determine if the alerts exceed a predetermined threshold. If a threshold number of alert messages is exceeded, an interface status based on a diagnostic code for the interface may be determined. A query value for the interface may be adjusted. Based on the amount of the increase in the alert messages, different actions may be indicated. An administrator for the application interface or for equipment associated with the interface may be notified for servicing the equipment.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Paritosh Bajpay, Jackson Liu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 8804914Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic processing of toll free call service alarms are disclosed. For example, the method receives a trouble ticket by a service provider for a toll free call service alarm, and retrieves a calling to number and a calling from number from the trouble ticket. The method determines if the service provider is a responsible organization for the toll free call service for the calling to number, and determines if a customer network for the toll free call service is active if the service provider is the responsible organization for the toll free call service. The method notifies a work center if the customer network is not active.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Paritosh Bajpay, Mojgan Dardashti, Zhiqiang Qian, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 8660021Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to automatically check lower level layer test results of an IPTV or iTV network, automatically retrieve inventory data from an inventory system, automatically retrieve a Layer 4 data from a live router by executing a show Class of Service (COS) interface command, automatically compare a COS value with a value from the inventory system to determine a mismatch, and automatically create an alert if the mismatch exists. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Paritosh Bajpay, Michael John Zinnikas, Jackson Liu
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Publication number: 20130286857Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to diagnosing problems in a dual stack network supporting Internet Protocol Version Six (IPV6). Inventoried information can be retrieved from an inventory system in response to a problem associated the dual stack network. It can be determined whether a mismatch exists between live customer address information associated with a customer edge router and the inventoried information. A notification can be generated in response to determining whether a mismatch exists. The notification includes information representing a cause of the problem and resolution of the problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Zhiqang Qian, Paritosh Bajpay, Jackson K. Liu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 8504319Abstract: Methods, systems, and products maintain reflective maintenance records for a network. Test results are mirrored from different testing applications to a centralized testing database. The test results are associated to circuit identifiers. A work order is received that identifies trouble associated with a customer. A circuit identifier associated with the customer is retrieved and, prior to performing a test of a circuit to resolve the trouble, the centralized testing database is queried for the circuit identifier. A test result associated with the circuit identifier is retrieved and the work order is updated with the test result.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L. P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Paritosh Bajpay, Jackson Liu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 8363790Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing automated processing of a switched voice alarm on a switched and/or Internet Protocol (IP) network are disclosed. For example, the method receives an alarm associated with a switched voice service, and retrieves a Local Routing Number (LRN) or Primary Inter-exchange Carrier (PIC) information from a switch serving a call associated with a caller's telephone number. The method determines if the alarm is due to one or more service degradations, and notifies a work center responsible for one or more of the service degradations if the alarm is due to the one or more service degradations.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Paritosh Bajpay, Roberta Bienfait, Mojgan Dardashti, Jackson Liu, Timothy Plattner, Zhiqiang Qian, Michael John Zinnikas
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Publication number: 20130010932Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic processing of toll free call service alarms are disclosed. For example, the method receives a trouble ticket by a service provider for a toll free call service alarm, and retrieves a calling to number and a calling from number from the trouble ticket. The method determines if the service provider is a responsible organization for the toll free call service for the calling to number, and determines if a customer network for the toll free call service is active if the service provider is the responsible organization for the toll free call service. The method notifies a work center if the customer network is not active.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Paritosh Bajpay, Mojgan Dardashti, Zhiqiang Qian, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 8306200Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic processing of toll free call service alarms are disclosed. For example, the method receives a trouble ticket by a service provider for a toll free call service alarm, and retrieves a calling to number and a calling from number from the trouble ticket. The method determines if the service provider is a responsible organization for the toll free call service for the calling to number, and determines if a customer network for the toll free call service is active if the service provider is the responsible organization for the toll free call service. The method notifies a work center if the customer network is not active.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Paritosh Bajpay, Mojgan Dardashti, Zhiqiang Qian, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 8281322Abstract: A method and system for adaptive processing of alert messages exchanged between applications is disclosed. The system may include a diagnostic engine coupled to a plurality of applications. A plurality of application alert messages may be monitored to determine if the alerts exceed a predetermined threshold. If a threshold number of alert messages is exceeded, an interface status based on a diagnostic code for the interface may be determined. A query value for the interface may be adjusted. Based on the amount of the increase in the alert messages, different actions may be indicated. An administrator for the application interface or for equipment associated with the interface may be notified for servicing the equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Paritosh Bajpay, Jackson Liu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Publication number: 20120078565Abstract: Methods, systems, and products maintain reflective maintenance records for a network. Test results are mirrored from different testing applications to a centralized testing database. The test results are associated to circuit identifiers. A work order is received that identifies trouble associated with a customer. A circuit identifier associated with the customer is retrieved and, prior to performing a test of a circuit to resolve the trouble, the centralized testing database is queried for the circuit identifier. A test result associated with the circuit identifier is retrieved and the work order is updated with the test result.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Zhiqiang Qian, Paritosh Bajpay, Jackson Liu, Michael John Zinnikas
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Patent number: 7995485Abstract: A method and system for providing automated diagnostics of networks using multiple physical channels are disclosed. For example, the method receives a ticket indicating a problem and attempts to identify at least one physical channel of the network that is a potential cause of the problem. The method runs at least one diagnostic test on the identified physical channel and reports a result of said diagnostic test.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.Inventors: Thomas Anderson, Paritosh Bajpay, Roberta Bienfait, Mojgan Dardashti, Mark Hunt, Jackson Liu, Zhiqiang Qian, Michael John Zinnikas