Patents by Inventor Ronald Brost

Ronald Brost 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: 11616673
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies for dynamic cyclic extension (“CE”) for Fast Access to Subscriber Terminals (“G.Fast”) are described. According to one aspect described herein, a system can synchronize a G.Fast modem with the default CE value, measure an upstream signal attenuation of a G.Fast cable in a G.Fast circuit to obtain an upstream signal attenuation value, determine a new CE value based upon the upstream signal attenuation value, and determine if the new CE value is not equal to a default CE value. In response to determining that the new CE value is not equal to the default CE value, the system can update and apply a CE value for the G.Fast cable in the G.Fast circuit to the new CE value. If, however, the new CE value is equal to the default CE value, the system can instead apply the default CE value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
  • Publication number: 20210203533
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies for dynamic cyclic extension (“CE”) for Fast Access to Subscriber Terminals (“G.Fast”) are described. According to one aspect described herein, a system can synchronize a G.Fast modem with the default CE value, measure an upstream signal attenuation of a G.Fast cable in a G.Fast circuit to obtain an upstream signal attenuation value, determine a new CE value based upon the upstream signal attenuation value, and determine if the new CE value is not equal to a default CE value. In response to determining that the new CE value is not equal to the default CE value, the system can update and apply a CE value for the G.Fast cable in the G.Fast circuit to the new CE value. If, however, the new CE value is equal to the default CE value, the system can instead apply the default CE value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
  • Patent number: 10951447
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies for dynamic cyclic extension (“CE”) for Fast Access to Subscriber Terminals (“G.Fast”) are described. According to one aspect described herein, a system can synchronize a G.Fast modem with the default CE value, measure an upstream signal attenuation of a G.Fast cable in a G.Fast circuit to obtain an upstream signal attenuation value, determine a new CE value based upon the upstream signal attenuation value, and determine if the new CE value is not equal to a default CE value. In response to determining that the new CE value is not equal to the default CE value, the system can update and apply a CE value for the G.Fast cable in the G.Fast circuit to the new CE value. If, however, the new CE value is equal to the default CE value, the system can instead apply the default CE value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
  • Patent number: 10790865
    Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for reducing interference on the frequency modulation (FM) radio broadcast band from the G.fast protocol standard spectrum. For instance, in one example, a method includes delivering broadband service to a customer over a spectrum that overlaps with a frequency modulation radio broadcast band, and applying a notch filter to a target frequency of the frequency modulation radio broadcast band based on a profile that is customized for the customer, wherein the notch filter prevents the broadband service from using the target frequency during the delivering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
  • Publication number: 20200280472
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies for dynamic cyclic extension (“CE”) for Fast Access to Subscriber Terminals (“G.Fast”) are described. According to one aspect described herein, a system can synchronize a G.Fast modem with the default CE value, measure an upstream signal attenuation of a G.Fast cable in a G.Fast circuit to obtain an upstream signal attenuation value, determine a new CE value based upon the upstream signal attenuation value, and determine if the new CE value is not equal to a default CE value. In response to determining that the new CE value is not equal to the default CE value, the system can update and apply a CE value for the G.Fast cable in the G.Fast circuit to the new CE value. If, however, the new CE value is equal to the default CE value, the system can instead apply the default CE value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
  • Publication number: 20200091948
    Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for reducing interference on the frequency modulation (FM) radio broadcast band from the G.fast protocol standard spectrum. For instance, in one example, a method includes delivering broadband service to a customer over a spectrum that overlaps with a frequency modulation radio broadcast band, and applying a notch filter to a target frequency of the frequency modulation radio broadcast band based on a profile that is customized for the customer, wherein the notch filter prevents the broadband service from using the target frequency during the delivering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
  • Patent number: 10491253
    Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for reducing interference on the frequency modulation (FM) radio broadcast band from the G.fast protocol standard spectrum. For instance, in one example, a method includes delivering broadband service to a customer over a spectrum that overlaps with a frequency modulation radio broadcast band, and applying a notch filter to a target frequency of the frequency modulation radio broadcast band based on a profile that is customized for the customer, wherein the notch filter prevents the broadband service from using the target frequency during the delivering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
  • Publication number: 20190280723
    Abstract: In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for reducing interference on the frequency modulation (FM) radio broadcast band from the G.fast protocol standard spectrum. For instance, in one example, a method includes delivering broadband service to a customer over a spectrum that overlaps with a frequency modulation radio broadcast band, and applying a notch filter to a target frequency of the frequency modulation radio broadcast band based on a profile that is customized for the customer, wherein the notch filter prevents the broadband service from using the target frequency during the delivering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
  • Patent number: 9294738
    Abstract: A system and method of security monitoring is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining a channel of a television system associated with video content from a security camera. In a particular embodiment, a method includes sending a first alert to a display device and sending a second alert to a remote control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Goangshiuan Ying, Eugene L. Edmon, Kent G. McCammon, Steve Aspell, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter, Steven Michael Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo
  • Publication number: 20090252207
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to test a central office (CO) digital subscriber line (DSL) modem are disclosed. An example line termination module for a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM) comprises a printed circuit board, a plurality of DSL terminal unit-central (DTU-C) modems implemented on the printed circuit board, a DSL terminal unit-remote (DTU-R) modem implemented on the printed circuit board to test the DTU-C modems, and a switch implemented on the printed circuit board to selectively couple the DTU-R modem to a tested one of the DTU-C modems or to a subscriber line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald Brost, Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Stephen M. Aspell, Eugene L. Edmon
  • Publication number: 20080181393
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to maintain communication services during a power failure are disclosed. An example method comprises detecting a loss of power at a digital subscriber line (DSL) modem and detecting a power status of the DSL modem. The example method also includes, when the power status is in an on state, transmitting a message indicative of the on state of the power status along a subscriber line to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Brost, Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Stephen Aspell, Eugene L. Edmon, Renee C. Estes
  • Publication number: 20080055423
    Abstract: A system and method of security monitoring is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining a channel of a television system associated with video content from a security camera. In a particular embodiment, a method includes sending a first alert to a display device and sending a second alert to a remote control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, LP
    Inventors: Goangshiuan Ying, Eugene L. Edmon, Kent G. McCammon, Steve Aspell, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter, Steven Michael Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo
  • Publication number: 20080007621
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of controlling access to an entrance. In a particular embodiment, the method includes receiving a first signal, first data, or any combination thereof, at an audio video transport system indicating that a request to access an entrance has been received via a security system. The method also includes determining a set-top box device associated with the request. Further, the method includes sending a second signal, second data, or any combination thereof, to a network terminal indicating that the request has been received, wherein the network terminal communicates video content of an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system to the set-top box device. The network terminal communicates an alert to the set-top box device indicating that the request has been received, the alert overlaying the video content at a display device coupled to the set-top box device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, LP
    Inventors: Goangshiuan Ying, Eugene L. Edmon, Julie D. Lorentzen, Steve M. Aspell, Ronald Brost
  • Publication number: 20050061561
    Abstract: A stabilized electric distribution system for use in a vehicle having electric assist. The system electrically couples an electric assist bus to an accessory load bus while protecting the first electrical bus from electric assist and regenerative braking induced voltage variations. An energy management controller selectively controls each of a electric motor/generator, a DC/DC converter, and an alternator to affect electric energy distribution within the system. Preferably, the electric energy distribution is controlled to maintain the first electrical bus voltage within a predefined voltage range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Franco Leonardi, David Berels, John Miller, Ronald Brost, Steven Thomas