Patents by Inventor Stephen Rys

Stephen Rys 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).

  • System and method of authorizing a set top box device in an internet protocol television system
    Publication number: 20070097860
    Abstract: A method of authorizing use of a network device is disclosed and includes receiving an internet protocol (IP) address from the network device and receiving an identification from the network device. The method also includes retrieving information that is associated with an account based on the IP address and determining whether the IP address and the identification are associated with a same account. Further, the method includes allowing service to the network device after determining that the IP address and the identification are associated with the same account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.
    Inventors: Stephen Rys, Adam Klein, Lee Chow