Patents by Inventor Timothy Addington
Timothy Addington 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: 8418172Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Ericsson Television Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Publication number: 20120180097Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Patent number: 8056106Abstract: The present invention provides a method for an interactive media services system to provide media to a user through an interactive media services client device. The client device is coupled to a programmable media services server device. The method includes the step of implementing an interactive media guide. Additionally, the client device is implemented to present the interactive media guide to the user. A system operator is provided an interface to the programmable media services server. Control options are provided within the interface to allow the system operator to configure a plurality of rental options available to the user. Finally the interactive media service system is implemented such that the plurality of rental options can be executed by the user in a requested active media session.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventors: Arturo A. Rodriguez, Dean F. Jerding, Robert O. Banker, Sashi Goel, Timothy A. Addington, Valerie Grew Gutknecht, Bindu Crandall, Robert T. Van Orden
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Patent number: 7958505Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Ericsson Television, IncInventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Patent number: 7934240Abstract: The present invention provides a method for an interactive media services system to provide media to a user through an interactive media services client device. The client device is coupled to a programmable media services server device. The method includes the step of implementing an interactive media guide. Additionally, the client device is implemented to present the interactive media guide to the user. A system operator is provided an interface to the programmable media services server. Control options are provided within the interface to allow the system operator to configure a plurality of rental options available to the user. Finally the interactive media service system is implemented such that the plurality of rental options can be executed by the user in a requested active media session.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Inventors: Arturo A. Rodriguez, Dean F. Jerding, Robert O. Banker, Sashi Goel, Timothy A. Addington, Valerie Grew Gutknecht, Bindu Crandall, Robert T. Van Orden
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Patent number: 7757261Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: N2 Broadband, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Patent number: 7730513Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Tandberg Television Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Publication number: 20100071020Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Patent number: 7627868Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: N2 Broadband, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Publication number: 20080046524Abstract: The present invention comprises customizable, multimedia messaging over a subscriber television system, such as a cable or satellite system, utilizing a service independent framework. The present invention comprises a multimedia messaging (MMM) server generally located at a headend of a cable or satellite system, and an MMM client at a communications terminal located remotely with respect to the MMM server. A service provider or operator defines a message configuration that is utilized to present the message content to one or more subscribers. The message configuration includes parameters that control the presentation of the message content. The MMM server receives an MMM request from a service application, and in response thereto, generates an MMM request which is sent to the communications terminal, and more particularly, to the MMM client. The MMM client processes the MMM request, including the retrieval of any message content or the message configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA, INC.Inventors: Dean Jerding, Robert Banker, Azita Manson, Timothy Addington, Arturo Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20070116048Abstract: An intelligent multiplexer is disclosed for multiplexing various types of traffic on a cable network. The multiplexer receives information regarding the traffic currently provided, or anticipated to be provided, including the associated bandwidth and dynamically allocates bandwidth for the various traffics types as required. A rules database may be consulted to determine how the re-allocation of traffic data is to occur. In this manner, flexibility is provided for accommodate various service demands and more efficiently using network resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: TANDBERG Television AmericasInventor: Timothy Addington
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Publication number: 20070074240Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: TANDBERG TELEVISION INC.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Patent number: 7194756Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: N2 Broadband, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Publication number: 20060206913Abstract: The present invention provides a method for an interactive media services system to provide media to a user through an interactive media services client device. The client device is coupled to a programmable media services server device. The method includes the step of implementing an interactive media guide. Additionally, the client device is implemented to present the interactive media guide to the user. A system operator is provided an interface to the programmable media services server. Control options are provided within the interface to allow the system operator to configure a plurality of rental options available to the user. Finally the interactive media service system is implemented such that the plurality of rental options can be executed by the user in a requested active media session.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2005Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: DEAN JERDING, ROBERT BANKER, SASHI GOEL, ARTURO RODRIGUEZ, TIMOTHY ADDINGTON, VALERIE GUTKNECHT, BINDU CRANDALL, ROBERT VAN ORDEN
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Publication number: 20060112434Abstract: The present invention provides a method for an interactive media services system to provide media to a user through an interactive media services client device. The client device is coupled to a programmable media services server device. The method includes the step of implementing an interactive media guide. Additionally, the client device is implemented to present the interactive media guide to the user. A system operator is provided an interface to the programmable media services server. Control options are provided within the interface to allow the system operator to configure a plurality of rental options available to the user. Finally the interactive media service system is implemented such that the plurality of rental options can be executed by the user in a requested active media session.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: ROBERT BANKER, SASHI GOEL, DEAN JERDING, ARTURO RODRIGUEZ, TIMOTHY ADDINGTON, VALERIE GUTNECHT, BINDU CRANDALL, ROBERT VAN ORDEN
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Publication number: 20060020982Abstract: The present invention provides a method for an interactive media services system to provide media to a user through an interactive media services client device. The client device is coupled to a programmable media services server device. The method includes the step of implementing an interactive media guide. Additionally, the client device is implemented to present the interactive media guide to the user. A system operator is provided an interface to the programmable media services server. Control options are provided within the interface to allow the system operator to configure a plurality of rental options available to the user. Finally the interactive media service system is implemented such that the plurality of rental options can be executed by the user in a requested active media session.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Dean Jerding, Robert Banker, Sashi Goel, Arturo Rodriguez, Timothy Addington, Valerie Gutknecht, Bindu Crandall, Robert Van Orden
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Publication number: 20050177616Abstract: In a system for managing and selecting a service to fulfill a request, a client application can issue a message to execute a function. A service proxy can receive the message from the client application and identify one of a plurality of services to execute the function in accordance with one or more rules. Upon identifying the service to execute the function in accordance with the rules, the service proxy can send a message to the identified service to execute the function. Alternatively, the service proxy can send the identity of the identified service to the client application. The client application can then send the message to execute the function to the identified service upon receiving the identity of the identified service from the service proxy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Stephen Berger, Darryl DeFreese
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Publication number: 20040268420Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Publication number: 20040261092Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman
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Publication number: 20040261126Abstract: Flexible systems and methods are disclosed that may be used for provisioning, configuring, and controlling a host embodied in a cable set top box or other digital device attached to a digital communication network, such as cable distribution network. An enhanced services system maintains various host files for various types of hosts that a cable subscriber may purchase and connect to the cable network. The Enhanced Services Server interacts with the host using the host files. The host files may be downloaded from the host manufacturer into a database that distributes the modules as required to the various enhanced services systems. The host may be purchased by the cable subscriber and provisioning may be initiated by the retailer at the time of purchase using a provisioning network interacting with the appropriate cable system serving the subscriber. This abstract is not intended to limit or construe the scope of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: N2 Broadband, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Addington, Ira Lehrman