Patents by Inventor Richard M. Woundy
Richard M. Woundy 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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Publication number: 20200169771Abstract: A method and system of provisioning a set-top box (STB) with a STB provisioning system are provided which include storing STB profile information in a provisioning datastore, receiving a customer order at a service provisioning system, notifying a billing system of the customer order, and notifying a conditional access system of the customer order. The method and system further include storing information from the customer order in a provisioning datastore, notifying a video device manager about the STB, and delivering a cable operator configuration message from the video device manager to the STB, the configuration message being based on information from the provisioning datastore, thereby provisioning the STB without essential involvement of the conditional access system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Kevin Taylor, Richard M. Woundy
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Publication number: 20200036606Abstract: Information from multiple sources can be communicated to a policy server. Based on that information, the policy server can determine allocation of bandwidth, transmission priority and/or other network resources based on preferences and/or service selections provided by a subscriber and communicate information about those determinations to other network elements for policy implementation. The information provided to a policy server for determining network resource allocation can include information about one or more applications executing at a customer equipment device, information about access network bandwidth usage, information about services for which one or more devices is authorized, and/or information about network conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Richard M. Woundy, Chris Bastian
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Patent number: 10193954Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Richard M. Woundy, Manoj K. Chaudhari, Raju Datla, Eugene Lee, Srinivas Bongoni
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Patent number: 10038642Abstract: A method of traffic regulation in a packet communication network involves a token bucket associated with a subscriber. Packets arriving at the regulator are handled in accordance with the token bucket configuration. The method involves measuring a demand placed on the network by the subscriber. The token bucket configuration is dynamically adjusted based on the demand. Another method of traffic regulation handles packets arriving at the regulator in accordance with first and second token bucket configurations. The first token bucket regulates packet rate while the second token bucket regulates data rate. Another method of traffic regulation involves handling packets in accordance with a token bucket configuration, where the amount of tokens to be removed is based on the amount of the flow and is further based on a classification of the flow. Packet-level devices for traffic regulation are also contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Charles L. Compton, Richard M. Woundy, John G. Leddy
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Patent number: 9998383Abstract: A network may provide latency optimization by configuring respective latency values of one or more network components. A latency manager may receive a request indicative of a maximum latency value of a communications path between two devices, and may determine a particular network latency value. The latency manager may then determine respective endpoint latency values for endpoint devices based on the maximum latency value and network latency values. In addition, buffer characteristics, such as buffer depth at particular devices, may be adjusted in view of the latencies.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Maurice Manuel Garcia, Richard M. Woundy
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Publication number: 20180139263Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Richard M. Woundy, Manoj K. Chaudhari, Raju Datla, Eugene Lee, Srinivas Bongoni
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Patent number: 9727323Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Richard M. Woundy, Manoj K. Chaudhari, Raju Datla, Eugene Lee, Srinivas Bongoni
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Publication number: 20170019340Abstract: A method of traffic regulation in a packet communication network involves a token bucket associated with a subscriber. Packets arriving at the regulator are handled in accordance with the token bucket configuration. The method involves measuring a demand placed on the network by the subscriber. The token bucket configuration is dynamically adjusted based on the demand. Another method of traffic regulation handles packets arriving at the regulator in accordance with first and second token bucket configurations. The first token bucket regulates packet rate while the second token bucket regulates data rate. Another method of traffic regulation involves handling packets in accordance with a token bucket configuration, where the amount of tokens to be removed is based on the amount of the flow and is further based on a classification of the flow. Packet-level devices for traffic regulation are also contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Charles L. Compton, Richard M. Woundy, John G. Leddy
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Patent number: 9525595Abstract: Automated booting of a client for a subscriber is provided for clients that are for use in interactive user sessions that involve multimedia. A subscribe message is sent from the client to a proxy server. The proxy server authenticates the subscribe message, and sends the subscribe message to the configuration server. A notify message is sent to the client from the configuration server. The notify message is sent through the proxy server, and contains a location of a profile for the client. The profile is downloaded to the clients. This arrangement allows the persistence of profiles in a centralized place.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Manoj K. Chaudhari, Richard M. Woundy
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Publication number: 20160241477Abstract: A network may provide latency optimization by configuring respective latency values of one or more network components. A latency manager may receive a request indicative of a maximum latency value of a communications path between two devices, and may determine a particular network latency value. The latency manager may then determine respective endpoint latency values for endpoint devices based on the maximum latency value and network latency values. In addition, buffer characteristics, such as buffer depth at particular devices, may be adjusted in view of the latencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Maurice Manuel Garcia, Richard M. Woundy
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Patent number: 9325627Abstract: A method of traffic regulation in a packet communication network involves a token bucket associated with a subscriber. Packets arriving at the regulator are handled in accordance with the token bucket configuration. The method involves measuring a demand placed on the network by the subscriber. The token bucket configuration is dynamically adjusted based on the demand. Another method of traffic regulation handles packets arriving at the regulator in accordance with first and second token bucket configurations. The first token bucket regulates packet rate while the second token bucket regulates data rate. Another method of traffic regulation involves handling packets in accordance with a token bucket configuration, where the amount of tokens to be removed is based on the amount of the flow and is further based on a classification of the flow. Packet-level devices for traffic regulation are also contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Charles L. Compton, Richard M. Woundy, John G. Leddy
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Publication number: 20150026769Abstract: A process for managing usage on a broadband network, said process comprising: (a) monitoring a subscriber's broadband usage; (b) determining if said usage rises to a level indicative of an event; (c) determining if said event is consistent with heavy usage or with a security incident; (d) if said event is consistent with heavy usage, offering said subscriber at least one of a plan for an upgraded subscription, or an incentive to concentrate usage in nonpeak time; and (e) if said event is consistent with a security incident, exercising security measures to minimize unintended usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Richard M. Woundy, John Leddy, Richard Hertz, David I. Casti
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Patent number: 8762517Abstract: A process for managing usage on a broadband network, said process comprising: (a) monitoring a subscriber's broadband usage; (b) determining if said usage rises to a level indicative of an event; (c) determining if said event is consistent with heavy usage or with a security incident; (d) if said event is consistent with heavy usage, offering said subscriber at least one of a plan for an upgraded subscription, or an incentive to concentrate usage in nonpeak time; and (e) if said event is consistent with a security incident, exercising security measures to minimize unintended usage.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: Richard M. Woundy, John Leddy, Richard Hertz, David I. Casti
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Publication number: 20140129647Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLCInventors: Richard M. Woundy, Manoj Chaudhari, Raju Datla, Eugene Lee, Srinivas Bongoni
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Publication number: 20140115129Abstract: Automated booting of a client for a subscriber is provided for clients that are for use in interactive user sessions that involve multimedia. A subscribe message is sent from the client to a proxy server. The proxy server authenticates the subscribe message, and sends the subscribe message to the configuration server. A notify message is sent to the client from the configuration server. The notify message is sent through the proxy server, and contains a location of a profile for the client. The profile is downloaded to the clients. This arrangement allows the persistence of profiles in a centralized place.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLCInventors: Manoj K. Chaudhari, Richard M. Woundy
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Patent number: 8615648Abstract: Automated booting of a client for a subscriber is provided for clients that are for use in interactive user sessions that involve multimedia. A subscribe message is sent from the client to a proxy server. The proxy server authenticates the subscribe message, and sends the subscribe message to the configuration server. A notify message is sent to the client from the configuration server. The notify message is sent through the proxy server, and contains a location of a profile for the client. The profile is downloaded to the clients. This arrangement allows the persistence of profiles in a centralized place.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLCInventors: Manoj K. Chaudhari, Richard M. Woundy
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Patent number: 8572630Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLCInventors: Richard M. Woundy, Manoj Chaudhari, Raju Datla, Eugene Lee, Srinivas Bongoni
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Publication number: 20130018970Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: COMCAST CABLE HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Richard M. Woundy, Manoj Chaudhari, Raju Datla, Eugene Lee, Srinivas Bongoni
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Patent number: 8255924Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing at least one electronic application to at least one device. In one embodiment, the method includes acquiring device information that relates to the device and determining whether the device supports the at least one application based on the device information. The method may further include generating an electronic message for the device wherein the message contains at least one link for acquiring the at least one application when the device supports the application.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Comcast Cable Holdings, LLCInventors: Richard M. Woundy, Manoj Chaudhari, Raju Datla, Eugene Lee, Srinivas Bongoni
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Publication number: 20120176899Abstract: A method of traffic regulation in a packet communication network involves a token bucket associated with a subscriber. Packets arriving at the regulator are handled in accordance with the token bucket configuration. The method involves measuring a demand placed on the network by the subscriber. The token bucket configuration is dynamically adjusted based on the demand. Another method of traffic regulation handles packets arriving at the regulator in accordance with first and second token bucket configurations. The first token bucket regulates packet rate while the second token bucket regulates data rate. Another method of traffic regulation involves handling packets in accordance with a token bucket configuration, where the amount of tokens to be removed is based on the amount of the flow and is further based on a classification of the flow. Packet-level devices for traffic regulation are also contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: COMCAST CABLE HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Charles L. Compton, Richard M. Woundy, John G. Leddy