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).
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Patent number: 11616673Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
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Publication number: 20210203533Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
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Patent number: 10951447Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
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Patent number: 10790865Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
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Publication number: 20200280472Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Ronald Brost, Rehan Karim
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Publication number: 20200091948Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
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Patent number: 10491253Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
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Publication number: 20190280723Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter
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Patent number: 9294738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20090252207Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Ronald Brost, Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Stephen M. Aspell, Eugene L. Edmon
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Publication number: 20080181393Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Ronald Brost, Goangshiuan Shawn Ying, Stephen Aspell, Eugene L. Edmon, Renee C. Estes
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Publication number: 20080055423Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, LPInventors: Goangshiuan Ying, Eugene L. Edmon, Kent G. McCammon, Steve Aspell, Ronald Brost, Edward Walter, Steven Michael Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo
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Publication number: 20080007621Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, LPInventors: Goangshiuan Ying, Eugene L. Edmon, Julie D. Lorentzen, Steve M. Aspell, Ronald Brost
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Publication number: 20050061561Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Franco Leonardi, David Berels, John Miller, Ronald Brost, Steven Thomas