Patents by Inventor Richard James Bianconi

Richard James Bianconi 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).

  • Patent number: 9559978
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for intelligent optimization of digital signal processor (DSP) resource utilization in a media gateway. In one method, it is determined in a media gateway whether predetermined conditions exist for DSP-less IP-IP switching for a call. In response to determining that the predetermined conditions exist, DSP-less IP-IP switching is implemented for the call in the media gateway. After implementing the DSP-less IP-IP switching for the call, it is determined whether a predetermined event occurs that requires insertion of DSP resources during the call. In response to determining that the predetermined event occurs, the DSP resources are inserted into the call during the call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: GENBAND US LLC
    Inventors: Weisheng Chen, Hao Hou, Richard James Bianconi
  • Publication number: 20150124802
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for intelligent optimization of digital signal processor (DSP) resource utilization in a media gateway. In one method, it is determined in a media gateway whether predetermined conditions exist for DSP-less IP-IP switching for a call. In response to determining that the predetermined conditions exist, DSP-less IP-IP switching is implemented for the call in the media gateway. After implementing the DSP-less IP-IP switching for the call, it is determined whether a predetermined event occurs that requires insertion of DSP resources during the call. In response to determining that the predetermined event occurs, the DSP resources are inserted into the call during the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Weisheng Chen, Hao Hou, Richard James Bianconi
  • Patent number: 8908541
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for intelligent optimization of digital signal processor (DSP) resource utilization in a media gateway. In one method, it is determined in a media gateway whether predetermined conditions exist for DSP-less IP-IP switching for a call. In response to determining that the predetermined conditions exist, DSP-less IP-IP switching is implemented for the call in the media gateway. After implementing the DSP-less IP-IP switching for the call, it is determined whether a predetermined event occurs that requires insertion of DSP resources during the call. In response to determining that the predetermined event occurs, the DSP resources are inserted into the call during the call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Genband US LLC
    Inventors: Weisheng Chen, Hao Hou, Richard James Bianconi
  • Patent number: 8305900
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing a NAS node selection function with CN node bearer circuit availability monitoring and availability-based load sharing. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for providing a NAS node selection function. The method includes performing various steps at a NAS node selection function which may be integrated with or separate from a media gateway. The method includes monitoring bearer circuit availability for each of a plurality of CN nodes. The method further includes storing an indication of bearer circuit availability for each of the CN nodes. The method further includes receiving initial layer 3 messages from radio access nodes in response to mobile station activity. The method further includes, in response to the messages, assigning mobile stations to the MSCs in a load-sharing manner using the stored indications of bearer circuit availabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: GENBAND Inc.
    Inventor: Richard James Bianconi
  • Publication number: 20110280119
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems and computer readable media for automatic, peer node transparent re-homing of time division multiplexed (TDM)-based signaling channels in an X user adaptation (XUA) signaling gateway. One exemplary method includes providing an XUA SG having a plurality of SG cards, a plurality of TDM network interface cards (NICs) and a plurality of packet NICs, and a switching matrix connecting the TDM NICs and the XUA SG cards. The method further includes configuring the switching matrix so that a first XUA SG card terminates a set of TDM-based signaling channels. The method further includes switching the set of TDM-based signaling channels from one of the TDM NICs to the first XUA SG card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Richard James Bianconi, Jilin Huang
  • Publication number: 20110228672
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing a NAS node selection function with CN node bearer circuit availability monitoring and availability-based load sharing. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for providing a NAS node selection function. The method includes performing various steps at a NAS node selection function which may be integrated with or separate from a media gateway. The method includes monitoring bearer circuit availability for each of a plurality of CN nodes. The method further includes storing an indication of bearer circuit availability for each of the CN nodes. The method further includes receiving initial layer 3 messages from radio access nodes in response to mobile station activity. The method further includes, in response to the messages, assigning mobile stations to the MSCs in a load-sharing manner using the stored indications of bearer circuit availabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Richard James Bianconi
  • Publication number: 20110032927
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for intelligent optimization of digital signal processor (DSP) resource utilization in a media gateway. In one method, it is determined in a media gateway whether predetermined conditions exist for DSP-less IP-IP switching for a call. In response to determining that the predetermined conditions exist, DSP-less IP-IP switching is implemented for the call in the media gateway. After implementing the DSP-less IP-IP switching for the call, it is determined whether a predetermined event occurs that requires insertion of DSP resources during the call. In response to determining that the predetermined event occurs, the DSP resources are inserted into the call during the call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Weisheng Chen, Hao Hou, Richard James Bianconi