Patents by Inventor Phillip A. Sanderson

Phillip A. Sanderson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240031919
    Abstract: Systems, methods, or apparatus may comprise a computing device to transmit a first plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a first network identifier, and a second plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a different second network identifier. Further, the computing device may also cause the wireless transceiver to transmit the first plurality of beacon frames using a transmission parameter, and transmit the second plurality of beacon frames using a different transmission parameter—that differs from the transmission parameter of the first plurality of beacon frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20230379795
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining a first modulation rate associated with a network device. A beacon can be transmitted at a second modulation rate, wherein the second modulation rate is greater than the first modulation rate. A user device can be associated with the network device based on the beacon if the user device is configured to support the second modulation rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Phillip A. Sanderson, Joseph Attansio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani, James H. Davey
  • Publication number: 20230239203
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Patent number: 11696216
    Abstract: Systems, methods, or apparatus may comprise a computing device to transmit a first plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a first network identifier, and a second plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a different second network identifier. Further, the computing device may also cause the wireless transceiver to transmit the first plurality of beacon frames using a transmission parameter, and transmit the second plurality of beacon frames using a different transmission parameter—that differs from the transmission parameter of the first plurality of beacon frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20230208703
    Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include receiving a message indicating a loss of connectivity to a network of a distressed device associated with a location. The method may include connecting, via one or more network devices, to the distressed device associated with the location. The method may also include transmitting information between the distressed device and the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 11659472
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining a first modulation rate associated with a network device. A beacon can be transmitted at a second modulation rate, wherein the second modulation rate is greater than the first modulation rate. A user device can be associated with the network device based on the beacon if the user device is configured to support the second modulation rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Phillip A. Sanderson, Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani, James H. Davey
  • Patent number: 11646934
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Patent number: 11438216
    Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include receiving a message indicating a loss of connectivity to a network of a distressed device associated with a location. The method may include connecting, via one or more network devices, to the distressed device associated with the location. The method may also include transmitting information between the distressed device and the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20220070059
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Publication number: 20210194757
    Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include receiving a message indicating a loss of connectivity to a network of a distressed device associated with a location. The method may include connecting, via one or more network devices, to the distressed device associated with the location. The method may also include transmitting information between the distressed device and the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 10985976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Patent number: 10848374
    Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include receiving a message indicating a loss of connectivity to a network of a distressed device associated with a location. The method may include connecting, via one or more network devices, to the distressed device associated with the location. The method may also include transmitting information between the distressed device and the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20200022063
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining a first modulation rate associated with a network device. A beacon can be transmitted at a second modulation rate, wherein the second modulation rate is greater than the first modulation rate. A user device can be associated with the network device based on the beacon if the user device is configured to support the second modulation rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Phillip A. Sanderson, Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani, James H. Davey
  • Publication number: 20190342147
    Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include receiving a message indicating a loss of connectivity to a network of a distressed device associated with a location. The method may include connecting, via one or more network devices, to the distressed device associated with the location. The method may also include transmitting information between the distressed device and the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20180359764
    Abstract: Systems, methods, or apparatus may comprise a computing device to transmit a first plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a first network identifier, and a second plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a different second network identifier. Further, the computing device may also cause the wireless transceiver to transmit the first plurality of beacon frames using a transmission parameter, and transmit the second plurality of beacon frames using a different transmission parameter—that differs from the transmission parameter of the first plurality of beacon frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20180338275
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining a first modulation rate associated with a network device. A beacon can be transmitted at a second modulation rate, wherein the second modulation rate is greater than the first modulation rate. A user device can be associated with the network device based on the beacon if the user device is configured to support the second modulation rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, Phillip A. Sanderson, Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani, James H. Davey
  • Patent number: 10015041
    Abstract: According to some aspects, disclosed methods and systems may include receiving a message indicating a loss of connectivity to a network of a distressed device associated with a location. The method may include connecting, via one or more network devices, to the distressed device associated with the location. The method may also include transmitting information between the distressed device and the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Reirdan, Phillip A. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 9867117
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining a first modulation rate associated with a network device. A beacon can be transmitted at a second modulation rate, wherein the second modulation rate is greater than the first modulation rate. A user device can be associated with the network device based on the beacon if the user device is configured to support the second modulation rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Phillip A. Sanderson, Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani, James H. Davey
  • Publication number: 20180006882
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Publication number: 20170245201
    Abstract: Systems, methods, or apparatus may comprise a computing device to transmit a first plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a first network identifier, and a second plurality of beacon frames, where each beacon frame includes a different second network identifier. Further, the computing device may also cause the wireless transceiver to transmit the first plurality of beacon frames using a transmission parameter, and transmit the second plurality of beacon frames using a different transmission parameter—that differs from the transmission parameter of the first plurality of beacon frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip A. Sanderson