Patents by Inventor Qingmin James Hu

Qingmin James Hu 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: 20170171364
    Abstract: A method, computer readable medium and apparatus for transmitting signaling information within payload traffic. For example, the method parses a certificate received from a service provider to obtain service imprint information associated with a mobile service, inserts a service control parameter derived from the service imprint information into a packet header, and forwards the packet header within payload traffic to a policy charging and enforcing function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: QINGMIN JAMES HU, Gus Bourg, Terry Figurelle, Jie McKnight, Jeffrey Dean Hjort
  • Patent number: 9585051
    Abstract: A new deployment model enables a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core). In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) supports future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized. The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng
  • Publication number: 20160127946
    Abstract: A new deployment model enables a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core). In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) supports future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng
  • Patent number: 9271181
    Abstract: A new deployment model enables a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core). In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) supports future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized. The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng
  • Publication number: 20150138980
    Abstract: A new deployment model enables a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core). In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) supports future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized. The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng
  • Patent number: 8964647
    Abstract: A new deployment model enables a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core). In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) supports future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized. The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng
  • Patent number: 8804511
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method including the steps of: establishing at least one policy in a centralized policy management framework (PMF), wherein the policy includes at least one policy condition; monitoring data traffic; determining if the data traffic at least substantially meets one of the policy conditions; sending a trigger to the PMF, if at least one of the policy conditions is at least substantially met; generating an enforcement decision at the PMF, wherein the enforcement decision includes at least one enforcement action; sending the enforcement decision to an enforcement function; and enforcing the enforcement decision. A system for realizing this method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Megan Klenzak, Paul Smith
  • Patent number: 8799990
    Abstract: System(s) and method(s) that employ deep packet inspection (DPI) of data flow relating to a requested service associated with a communication device to facilitate customizing the service or results provided by the service are presented. A service request can be received by a gateway identification of the service is attempted. If the service is identified, a privacy rule(s), which is contained in a user privacy profile of a user associated with the communication device, is analyzed to determine whether the privacy rule(s) applies to the service. If the privacy rule(s) is applicable, a DPI engine performs DPI on the data flow, in accordance with the privacy rule(s), to obtain information that can be used to customize the service or results provided by the service. The user can specify the level of DPI to be applied. A default rule can specify that no DPI is performed on the data flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Farooq Bari
  • Publication number: 20140022907
    Abstract: A new deployment model enables a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core). In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) supports future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng
  • Patent number: 8565150
    Abstract: A system and methodology that provides a new a deployment model for a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core) is disclosed. In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) that can support future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers is provided. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized. The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng
  • Publication number: 20120304250
    Abstract: System(s) and method(s) that employ deep packet inspection (DPI) of data flow relating to a requested service associated with a communication device to facilitate customizing the service or results provided by the service are presented. A service request can be received by a gateway identification of the service is attempted. If the service is identified, a privacy rule(s), which is contained in a user privacy profile of a user associated with the communication device, is analyzed to determine whether the privacy rule(s) applies to the service. If the privacy rule(s) is applicable, a DPI engine performs DPI on the data flow, in accordance with the privacy rule(s), to obtain information that can be used to customize the service or results provided by the service. The user can specify the level of DPI to be applied. A default rule can specify that no DPI is performed on the data flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Farooq Bari
  • Patent number: 8266673
    Abstract: System(s) and method(s) that employ deep packet inspection (DPI) of data flow relating to a requested service associated with a communication device to facilitate customizing the service or results provided by the service are presented. A service request can be received by a gateway identification of the service is attempted. If the service is identified, a privacy rule(s), which is contained in a user privacy profile of a user associated with the communication device, is analyzed to determine whether the privacy rule(s) applies to the service. If the privacy rule(s) is applicable, a DPI engine performs DPI on the data flow, in accordance with the privacy rule(s), to obtain information that can be used to customize the service or results provided by the service. The user can specify the level of DPI to be applied. A default rule can specify that no DPI is performed on the data flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Farooq Bari
  • Publication number: 20100235877
    Abstract: System(s) and method(s) that employ deep packet inspection (DPI) of data flow relating to a requested service associated with a communication device to facilitate customizing the service or results provided by the service are presented. A service request can be received by a gateway identification of the service is attempted. If the service is identified, a privacy rule(s), which is contained in a user privacy profile of a user associated with the communication device, is analyzed to determine whether the privacy rule(s) applies to the service. If the privacy rule(s) is applicable, a DPI engine performs DPI on the data flow, in accordance with the privacy rule(s), to obtain information that can be used to customize the service or results provided by the service. The user can specify the level of DPI to be applied. A default rule can specify that no DPI is performed on the data flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: AT&T MOBILITY II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Farooq Bari
  • Publication number: 20100232353
    Abstract: A system and methodology that provides a new a deployment model for a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core) is disclosed. In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) that can support future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers is provided. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized. The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: AT&T Mobility II LLC
    Inventors: Qingmin James Hu, Douglas Eng