Patents by Inventor Robert Michael Payne

Robert Michael Payne 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: 12177035
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the concurrent provision of multiple multi-user band transmissions, each via a single cable, to a media gateway appliance, thereby providing the media gateway appliance with an increased array of user bands for the provision of program content. The multiple multi-user band transmissions can originate from a single multi-output single-cable interface, or from multiple single-output single-cable interface. This enables the switching fabric and internal tuners of a given media gateway appliance to select any one of the provided user bands and demodulate program content therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Christopher John Craven, Robert Michael Payne, Paul Richard Pratt, Lars Andreas Wallstrom
  • Publication number: 20240305497
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the concurrent provision of multiple multi-user band transmissions, each via a single cable, to a media gateway appliance, thereby providing the media gateway appliance with an increased array of user bands for the provision of program content. The multiple multi-user band transmissions can originate from a single multi-output single-cable interface, or from multiple single-output single-cable interface. This enables the switching fabric and internal tuners of a given media gateway appliance to select any one of the provided user bands and demodulate program content therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher John CRAVEN, Robert Michael PAYNE, Paul Richard PRATT, Lars Andreas WALLSTROM
  • Patent number: 11936464
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of satellite system premises device. The system and method provide for tuning, locking and recognizing particular types of satellite system signals, and then responsively configuring and installing a premises device. The disclosed technology is capable of adapting to both one and two cable satellite premises systems, and is compatible with wideband low-noise block signals, as well as universal low-noise block and single-cable second-generation satellite signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Paul Richard Pratt, Robert Michael Payne
  • Publication number: 20240089556
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of universal low noise block satellite system premises devices. The system and method utilize a pre-programmed series of tests to systematically test for and recognize the availability and viability of particular interface connections, and then responsively configure and install a premises device. The system and method are also adapted to provide a consumer and/or satellite service provider with feedback regarding the installation and the connection of interface cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Richard PRATT, Robert Michael PAYNE
  • Publication number: 20240080535
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of satellite system premises device. The system and method utilize stored information indicative of the types of viable interfaces that a premises device should be adapted to mate with, to intelligently recognize a particular subset of satellite system signals, and then responsively configure and install a premises device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Richard PRATT, Robert Michael PAYNE
  • Publication number: 20230131419
    Abstract: A system and method enabling the automated installation and configuration of satellite system premises device. The system and method provide for tuning, locking and recognizing particular types of satellite system signals, and then responsively configuring and installing a premises device. The disclosed technology is capable of adapting to both one and two cable satellite premises systems, and is compatible with wideband low-noise block signals, as well as universal low-noise block and single-cable second-generation satellite signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: ARRIS ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventors: Paul Richard Pratt, Robert Michael Payne