Patents by Inventor Ming-Ju Ho
Ming-Ju Ho 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: 10820033Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system receives a signal transmitted from a first media presentation device presenting media content; the signal includes a request to discontinue providing the media content to the first media presentation device and begin providing the media content to a second media presentation device. The method also includes transmitting a link to a destination associated with the second device, and transmitting a portion of the media content to the second device; this portion corresponds to a predetermined time period commencing with transmission of the signal. In response to selection of the link, the media content portion is presented at the second device, and the media content is provided to the second device corresponding to a time period commencing with expiration of the predetermined time period. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10798625Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising receiving first media content from first equipment of a first source, transmitting the first media content to a first base station having a first coverage area for transmission from the first base station to a user device through multi-cast while the user device is within the first coverage area, and transmitting the first media content to a second base station having a second coverage area for transmission from the second base station to the user device through unicast while the user device is within the second coverage area. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Alexander Viox, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Publication number: 20200280754Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system receives a signal transmitted from a first media presentation device presenting media content; the signal includes a request to discontinue providing the media content to the first media presentation device and begin providing the media content to a second media presentation device. The method also includes transmitting a link to a destination associated with the second device, and transmitting a portion of the media content to the second device; this portion corresponds to a predetermined time period commencing with transmission of the signal. In response to selection of the link, the media content portion is presented at the second device, and the media content is provided to the second device corresponding to a time period commencing with expiration of the predetermined time period. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10701428Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system receives a signal transmitted from a first media presentation device presenting media content; the signal includes a request to discontinue providing the media content to the first media presentation device and begin providing the media content to a second media presentation device. The method also includes transmitting a link to a destination associated with the second device, and transmitting a portion of the media content to the second device; this portion corresponds to a predetermined time period commencing with transmission of the signal. In response to selection of the link, the media content portion is presented at the second device, and the media content is provided to the second device corresponding to a time period commencing with expiration of the predetermined time period. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10491505Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses may dynamically enhance a first network bandwidth with bandwidth available in one or more other networks based on user bandwidth needs and network bandwidth availability. A gateway apparatus may monitor the user desired bandwidth, determine that the desired bandwidth is greater than a first threshold bandwidth (e.g., a first network digital subscriber line (DSL) service bandwidth), activate a connection to a second network (e.g., a Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobility network), derive the second network available bandwidth, and use at least a portion of the second network available bandwidth with the first network bandwidth to provide at least a portion of the desired bandwidth (e.g., improve user Internet speed). Thus, the gateway apparatus may enhance the first network bandwidth when needed and may avoid negatively impacting the second network by using the second network connection to transfer data if the second network has bandwidth available.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Alexander Viox, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10470085Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a processor which when executing computer instructions performs the operations including receiving network operator-approved credentials associated with a first communications device. Pre-assigned network resources are accessible by the first communications device by way of the network operator-approved credentials. The processor also performs operations including replicating the network operator-approved credentials, and receiving a request from a second communications device for access to the pre-assigned network resources of the first communications device. A copy of the replicated network operator-approved credentials is forwarded to enable the second mobile device to access the pre-assigned network resources. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Patrick Mascarenhas, Ming-Ju Ho
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Publication number: 20190281516Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising receiving first media content from first equipment of a first source, transmitting the first media content to a first base station having a first coverage area for transmission from the first base station to a user device through multi-cast while the user device is within the first coverage area, and transmitting the first media content to a second base station having a second coverage area for transmission from the second base station to the user device through unicast while the user device is within the second coverage area. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Alexander Viox, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Publication number: 20190260880Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method including detecting, by a processing system comprising a processor, wireless communication servers that are available for providing content via first wireless communication links to a wireless communication system, receiving unused data capacity information from the wireless communication servers, aggregating comprising a processor, the unused data capacity information from the wireless communication servers to identify broadband bandwidth, receiving, by the processing system, a request for first content from a customer premises device, assigning a first portion of the broadband bandwidth for receiving the first content from the wireless communication servers, requesting the first content from the wireless communication servers according to the assigning, receiving the first content from the wireless communication servers, and transmitting the first content to the customer premises device. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Stalin Albanes, Allenn Han, Ming-Ju Ho
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Publication number: 20190260662Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses may dynamically enhance a first network bandwidth with bandwidth available in one or more other networks based on user bandwidth needs and network bandwidth availability. A gateway apparatus may monitor the user desired bandwidth, determine that the desired bandwidth is greater than a first threshold bandwidth (e.g., a first network digital subscriber line (DSL) service bandwidth), activate a connection to a second network (e.g., a Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobility network), derive the second network available bandwidth, and use at least a portion of the second network available bandwidth with the first network bandwidth to provide at least a portion of the desired bandwidth (e.g., improve user Internet speed). Thus, the gateway apparatus may enhance the first network bandwidth when needed and may avoid negatively impacting the second network by using the second network connection to transfer data if the second network has bandwidth available.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Alexander Viox, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10326889Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method including detecting, by a processing system comprising a processor, wireless communication servers that are available for providing content via first wireless communication links to a wireless communication system, receiving unused data capacity information from the wireless communication servers, aggregating comprising a processor, the unused data capacity information from the wireless communication servers to identify broadband bandwidth, receiving, by the processing system, a request for first content from a customer premises device, assigning a first portion of the broadband bandwidth for receiving the first content from the wireless communication servers, requesting the first content from the wireless communication servers according to the assigning, receiving the first content from the wireless communication servers, and transmitting the first content to the customer premises device. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Stalin Albanes, Allenn Han, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10305774Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatuses for dynamically enhancing a first network bandwidth with bandwidth available in one or more other networks based on user bandwidth needs and network bandwidth availability. A gateway apparatus is disclosed that may monitor the user desired bandwidth, determine that the desired bandwidth is greater than a first threshold bandwidth (e.g., a first network digital subscriber line (DSL) service bandwidth), activate a connection to a second network (e.g., a Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobility network), derive the second network available bandwidth, and use at least a portion of the second network available bandwidth with the first network bandwidth to provide at least a portion of the desired bandwidth (e.g., improve user Internet speed).Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Alexander Viox, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10164780Abstract: A cell site includes a tower and a power over Ethernet system to power devices on the tower. The power over Ethernet system includes a power over Ethernet switch and a multiplexing box. Ethernet cables connect output ports of the power over Ethernet switch to input ports of the multiplexing box. A power plant is connected to the input of the power over Ethernet switch. Devices are connected to the output ports of the multiplexing box. The power over Ethernet system also includes a power management control.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Patrick Mascarenhas, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Publication number: 20180351844Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatuses for dynamically enhancing a first network bandwidth with bandwidth available in one or more other networks based on user bandwidth needs and network bandwidth availability. A gateway apparatus is disclosed that may monitor the user desired bandwidth, determine that the desired bandwidth is greater than a first threshold bandwidth (e.g., a first network digital subscriber line (DSL) service bandwidth), activate a connection to a second network (e.g., a Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobility network), derive the second network available bandwidth, and use at least a portion of the second network available bandwidth with the first network bandwidth to provide at least a portion of the desired bandwidth (e.g., improve user Internet speed).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Alexander Viox, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 10143030Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to improve a network connection of a cellular-enabled device via a connected vehicle. An example method disclosed herein includes establishing a first connection between the cellular-enabled vehicle and the first cellular-enabled device using a short distance radio frequency protocol. The first connection is based on a first connection relationship. The example method also includes sending a registration message to the cellular-enabled vehicle from the cellular-enabled device. The example method also includes detaching the cellular-enabled device from the cellular network. The example method also includes routing first cellular data associated with the first cellular-enable device to the cellular network via the cellular-enabled vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Iftekhar Alam, Patrick Mascarenhas, Ming-Ju Ho
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Publication number: 20180249197Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system receives a signal transmitted from a first media presentation device presenting media content; the signal includes a request to discontinue providing the media content to the first media presentation device and begin providing the media content to a second media presentation device. The method also includes transmitting a link to a destination associated with the second device, and transmitting a portion of the media content to the second device; this portion corresponds to a predetermined time period commencing with transmission of the signal. In response to selection of the link, the media content portion is presented at the second device, and the media content is provided to the second device corresponding to a time period commencing with expiration of the predetermined time period. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: IFTEKHAR ALAM, MING-JU HO
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Publication number: 20180167225Abstract: A cell site includes a tower and a power over Ethernet system to power devices on the tower. The power over Ethernet system includes a power over Ethernet switch and a multiplexing box. Ethernet cables connect output ports of the power over Ethernet switch to input ports of the multiplexing box. A power plant is connected to the input of the power over Ethernet switch. Devices are connected to the output ports of the multiplexing box. The power over Ethernet system also includes a power management control.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Patrick Mascarenhas, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Publication number: 20180139658Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a processor which when executing computer instructions performs the operations including receiving network operator-approved credentials associated with a first communications device. Pre-assigned network resources are accessible by the first communications device by way of the network operator-approved credentials. The processor also performs operations including replicating the network operator-approved credentials, and receiving a request from a second communications device for access to the pre-assigned network resources of the first communications device. A copy of the replicated network operator-approved credentials is forwarded to enable the second mobile device to access the pre-assigned network resources. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Patrick Mascarenhas, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 9961706Abstract: Methods are apparatus are disclosed to improve a network connection of a cellular-enabled device via a connected vehicle. An example method disclosed herein include receiving an indication that a first cellular-enabled device is within range of a cellular-enabled vehicle to which the first cellular-enabled device has a connection relationship. When a first signal strength between the cellular-enabled vehicle and a cellular network is greater than a second signal strength between the first cellular-enabled device and the cellular network, the cellular-enabled vehicle is instructed to establish a first connection between the cellular-enabled vehicle and the cellular network using a first subscriber identifier stored in the first cellular-enabled device.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Ming-Ju Ho, Patrick Mascarenhas, Iftekhar Alam
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Patent number: 9929867Abstract: A cell site includes a tower and a power over Ethernet system to power devices on the tower. The power over Ethernet system includes a power over Ethernet switch and a multiplexing box. Ethernet cables connect output ports of the power over Ethernet switch to input ports of the multiplexing box. A power plant is connected to the input of the power over Ethernet switch. Devices are connected to the output ports of the multiplexing box. The power over Ethernet system also includes a power management control.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Patrick Mascarenhas, Iftekhar Alam, Ming-Ju Ho
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Patent number: 9906988Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a processor which when executing computer instructions performs the operations including receiving network operator-approved credentials associated with a first communications device. Pre-assigned network resources are accessible by the first communications device by way of the network operator-approved credentials. The processor also performs operations including replicating the network operator-approved credentials, and receiving a request from a second communications device for access to the pre-assigned network resources of the first communications device. A copy of the replicated network operator-approved credentials is forwarded to enable the second mobile device to access the pre-assigned network resources. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLCInventors: Patrick Mascarenhas, Ming-Ju Ho