Patents by Inventor Steven Leardi

Steven Leardi 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).

  • Publication number: 20250150459
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Brian James, Bridget Brennan, Steven Leardi
  • Patent number: 12261887
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for monitoring device data and/or gateway data. Devices may be connected to a network via a gateway device. Data transmitted and/or received by one or more of the devices may be captured and monitored to determine various parameters associated with the one or more devices. Data associated with the gateway device may also be captured and monitored. Signal strengths, device statuses, network security, and/or other metrics may be determined based on monitored data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Rhys McCaig, Seetharaman Ramasubramani, Gaurav Khandpur, Paddy Vishnubhatt, Evan Kaverman, Eric Bertrand, Andrea Peiro, Jeffrey Barberio, Remko Vos, Jeremy Clark, Steven Leardi, Albert Ribe Costa, Thomas Fad
  • Patent number: 12218951
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Brian James, Bridget Brennan, Steven Leardi
  • Publication number: 20240348619
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing permission controls are disclosed. A method can comprise receiving a request to perform one or more restricted activities. The request can include at least an identifier of a first user associated with the request and an identification of the one or more restricted activities. The identifier of the first user associated with the request and/or the identification of the one or more restricted activities can be presented to a second user, such as an administrator. A response to the request can be provided by the second user and transmitted comprising information relating to one or more of a grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities. The transmitted response can be configured to be processed by the source to effect grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Robb D'EGIDIO, Steven LEARDI, Peter SIMON, Marcus LOECHNER, Zhe ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11997095
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing permission controls are disclosed. A method can comprise receiving a request to perform one or more restricted activities. The request can include at least an identifier of a first user associated with the request and an identification of the one or more restricted activities. The identifier of the first user associated with the request and/or the identification of the one or more restricted activities can be presented to a second user, such as an administrator. A response to the request can be provided by the second user and transmitted comprising information relating to one or more of a grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities. The transmitted response can be configured to be processed by the source to effect grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Robb D'Egidio, Steven Leardi, Peter Simon, Marcus Loechner, Zhe Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230379338
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Brian James, Bridget Brennan, Steven Leardi
  • Patent number: 11757898
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Brian James, Bridget Brennan, Steven Leardi
  • Publication number: 20220201006
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Brian James, Bridget Brennan, Steven Leardi
  • Patent number: 11303648
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Brian James, Bridget Brennan, Steven Leardi
  • Publication number: 20210144150
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for parental controls based on the location of a wireless computing device. Wireless access points may be located in different locations, e.g., in different rooms of a home. The location of the wireless computing device may be determined based on comparing measured signal strengths to baseline signal strengths associated with the location. Information related to an access level associated with the location may be determined. The access level may, for example, permit access to content in a first location, but prevent access to the content in a second location. Content may be provided to the wireless computing device based on the access level associated with the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Brian James, Bridget Brennan, Steven Leardi
  • Publication number: 20180262533
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for monitoring device data and/or gateway data. Devices may be connected to a network via a gateway device. Data transmitted and/or received by one or more of the devices may be captured and monitored to determine various parameters associated with the one or more devices. Data associated with the gateway device may also be captured and monitored. Signal strengths, device statuses, network security, and/or other metrics may be determined based on monitored data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Rhys McCaig, Seetharaman Ramasubramani, Gaurav Khandpur, Paddy Vishnubhatt, Evan Kaverman, Eric Bertrand, Andrea Peiro, Jeffrey Barberio, Remko Vos, Jeremy Clark, Steven Leardi, Albert Ribe Costa, Thomas Fad
  • Publication number: 20160337368
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing permission controls are disclosed. A method can comprise receiving a request to perform one or more restricted activities. The request can include at least an identifier of a first user associated with the request and an identification of the one or more restricted activities. The identifier of the first user associated with the request and/or the identification of the one or more restricted activities can be presented to a second user, such as an administrator. A response to the request can be provided by the second user and transmitted comprising information relating to one or more of a grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities. The transmitted response can be configured to be processed by the source to effect grant, denial, or modification of the performance of the one or more restricted activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Robb D'Egidio, Steven Leardi, Peter Simon, Marcus Loechner, Zhe Zhang