Patents by Inventor Thomas William Lynn, JR.

Thomas William Lynn, JR. 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: 20240137766
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to, based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240049108
    Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining location information of one or more access points and selecting a routing device based upon the location information. Communication can be established between the one or more access points and the select routing device to define a mobility group comprising the one or more access points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Yash Lachmandas Khemani, Henry Lu, Phillip Andrew Sanderson
  • Patent number: 11843949
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to, based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230379795
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining a first modulation rate associated with a network device. A beacon can be transmitted at a second modulation rate, wherein the second modulation rate is greater than the first modulation rate. A user device can be associated with the network device based on the beacon if the user device is configured to support the second modulation rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Phillip A. Sanderson, Joseph Attansio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani, James H. Davey
  • Publication number: 20230370379
    Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and validating a network are disclosed. One method can comprise providing a first communication tunnel between a network access point and a first tunnel endpoint. Availability of the first tunnel endpoint can be determined. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be available, network traffic can be routed to the first tunnel endpoint. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be unavailable, a second communication tunnel between the network access point and a second tunnel endpoint can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Brad A. Hilgenfeld
  • Publication number: 20230239203
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Publication number: 20230217350
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
  • Patent number: 11659472
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining a first modulation rate associated with a network device. A beacon can be transmitted at a second modulation rate, wherein the second modulation rate is greater than the first modulation rate. A user device can be associated with the network device based on the beacon if the user device is configured to support the second modulation rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Phillip A. Sanderson, Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani, James H. Davey
  • Patent number: 11646934
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Patent number: 11627517
    Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise determining location information of one or more access points and selecting a routing device based upon the location information. Communication can be established between the one or more access points and the select routing device to define a mobility group comprising the one or more access points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Yash Lachmandas Khemani, Henry Lu, Phillip Andrew Sanderson
  • Patent number: 11540201
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11528226
    Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and validating a network are disclosed. One method can comprise providing a first communication tunnel between a network access point and a first tunnel endpoint. Availability of the first tunnel endpoint can be determined. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be available, network traffic can be routed to the first tunnel endpoint. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be unavailable, a second communication tunnel between the network access point and a second tunnel endpoint can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Brad A. Hilgenfeld
  • Publication number: 20220303773
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to, based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
  • Patent number: 11323882
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220070059
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Patent number: 10985976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. For example, systems and methods are disclosed for selectively disabling and/or otherwise configuring devices to avoid interference, overlapping service, and/or the like. Signal information for nearby devices can be detected and analyzed to determine device configuration settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip A. Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr., Joseph Attanasio, Yash Lachmandas Khemani
  • Publication number: 20210076298
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210021519
    Abstract: Systems and methods for provisioning and validating a network are disclosed. One method can comprise providing a first communication tunnel between a network access point and a first tunnel endpoint. Availability of the first tunnel endpoint can be determined. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be available, network traffic can be routed to the first tunnel endpoint. If the first tunnel endpoint is determined to be unavailable, a second communication tunnel between the network access point and a second tunnel endpoint can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas William Lynn, JR., Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Brad A. Hilgenfeld
  • Publication number: 20200396612
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating and utilizing a pattern of association. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates to which of a plurality of network devices one or more mobile devices are likely to connect. The pattern of association can comprise information that indicates an order of association. The pattern of association can be associated with one or more factors which can be any information that provides insight into the pattern of association. The pattern of association can be used to identify a next network device that a mobile device will transition to based on which network device the mobile device is currently connected to. Data, such as authentication information, can be pushed to the identified next network device to reduce network connectivity issues that may occur by transitioning between network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Ivan Ong, Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, JR.
  • Patent number: 10827415
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing a network are disclosed. One method can comprise detecting a triggering event at a node. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a routing device in response to the triggering event. Location information of the node can be transmitted to a management device. The management device can be configured to control an operation of one or more of the node and the routing device in response to the location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip Andrew Sanderson, Thomas William Lynn, Jr.