Patents by Inventor Yolius Diroo
Yolius Diroo 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: 10445705Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William R. Hurst, Anil Kumar Doradla
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Publication number: 20170213194Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William R. Hurst, Anil Kumar Doradla
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Patent number: 9647974Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William R. Hurst, Anil Kumar Doradla
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Patent number: 9319528Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for announcing a calling party from a communication device. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a call processing system can have a controller for processing calls in a communication system. The controller can be programmed to detect an incoming call initiated by a third party communication device over a first voice channel, transmit to a communication device over a control channel a notification signal associated with the incoming call, detect a connection made by the communication device to a second voice channel, transmit to the communication device over the second voice channel audio signals that identify a calling party, and link the first and second voice channels upon detecting over the control channel a call acceptance action by the communication device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Steve Wollmershauser
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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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Patent number: 9278283Abstract: A television includes a display, a first network interface to a packet-based network, and a decoder operable to process a multimedia data stream received via the first network interface. The television is operable to display content of the multimedia data stream on the display promptly upon receipt of a user request to power up the television. A method includes receiving a multimedia data stream at a network interface of a television, processing the multimedia data stream to generate content, and providing the video content to a display of the television.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Edward Walter, Yolius Diroo, Steven M. Wollmershauser
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Publication number: 20160014065Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William R. Hurst, Anil Kumar Doradla
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Patent number: 9172801Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus are disclosed for event notification. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a presence services system (PSS) (102) can have a controller (104) that manages operations of a communications interface (110). The controller can be programmed to monitor (302) presence information of a plurality of communication devices of an end user operating in a communications system, and receive (316) a request from a calendar reminder system (CRS) for access to the presence information. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Brian Wilson, William Hurst, Anil Doradla
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Patent number: 8817095Abstract: In an embodiment, a third party video content database is coupled to an IPTV network. The IPTV network includes a plurality of set top boxes (STBs). The third party video content database is mapped to the IPTV network via an IP address of the third party content database, and it is associated with an assigned channel on the IPTV network. One or more STBs of the IPTV network have access to the assigned channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Yolius Diroo, Steven M. Wollmershauser, Edward Walter
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Publication number: 20140196088Abstract: A method includes providing a user interface to a set-top box. The user interface facilitates an association of an audio indicator with a channel selection action. The method includes receiving, via the user interface at the set-top box, a first user input indicating an association of a selected audio indicator with a selected channel selection action. The method also includes providing the selected audio indicator for audible output via the set-top box in response to receiving a second user input corresponding to the selected channel selection action.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Edward Walter, Yolius Diroo
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Patent number: 8751931Abstract: A method includes receiving user input indicating a selection of a first multimedia channel from a set of multimedia channels for display. The method further includes determining a first user-selected audio indicator associated with the first multimedia channel. The method additionally includes providing the first audio indicator for audible output in response to receiving the user input indicating the selection of the first multimedia channel. Another method includes providing a user interface to facilitate an association of one or more audio indicators with one or more corresponding channel selection actions.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Edward Walter, Yolius Diroo
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Patent number: 8699671Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method for providing a signal to a communication system comprising an interface between a communication link and the communication system, like an alarm system, wherein the interface receives a signal from the communication link and provides a signal indicative of the availability of the communication link for use by the communication system. Alarm systems operations may be facilitated so that Residential Gateway components (such as voice terminal adapters) may simulate traditional telephone network systems that run on 48 VDC powered telephone lines. The system also comprises an input port associated with the interface for receiving the signal from the communication link, a transformer or a voltage regulator and an output port associated with the interface for providing the conditioned signal to the communication system. A ring voltage received from the communication link may be passed through to the alarm system.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: David B. Small, Steve Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo
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Patent number: 8661348Abstract: According to a first aspect there is provided a method for associating a file that contains the image with a second file that is identified by input received at a set-top box from a user. According to a second aspect there is provided a method for capturing an image that is displayed on a display device that is associated with the set-top box; and communicating the image over a network. According to a third aspect there is provided a method for adjusting a frame that is displayed on a display device that is associated with the set-top box; capturing an image that is displayed inside the frame on the display device; and processing the image. According to a fourth aspect there is provided a method for capturing an image displayed on a display device associated with the set-top box; associating the image with a rule; and processing the rule to prevent the image from being printed.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Aaron Bangor, Marc Sullivan
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Patent number: 8660242Abstract: A system includes an interface to receive a signal associated with a call from a first communication device to a second communication device. The system also includes a call suspension mechanism to suspend the call. The system further includes a call disposition engine to send an electronic mail message associated with the suspended call to a device identified by a subscriber address.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter, Paul R. McLaughlin, Russell W. White
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Patent number: 8625745Abstract: A portable signal testing system includes a transmitter, a first dynamically tunable receiver, a second dynamically tunable receiver, a first indicator and a second indicator. The transmitter transmits over a wired communications link a first signal having a corresponding first frequency representative of a first frequency range of the wired communications link, and transmits over the wired communications link a second signal having a corresponding second frequency representative of a second frequency range of the wired communications link. Signal losses for the first signal and second signal are measured, and indicators indicate whether the signal losses are acceptable.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward Walter
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Publication number: 20130263175Abstract: In an embodiment, a third party video content database is coupled to an IPTV network. The IPTV network includes a plurality of set top boxes (STBs). The third party video content database is mapped to the IPTV network via an IP address of the third party content database, and it is associated with an assigned channel on the IPTV network. One or more STBs of the IPTV network have access to the assigned channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Yolius Diroo, Steven M. Wollmershauser, Edward Walter
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Patent number: 8471903Abstract: In an embodiment, a third party video content database is coupled to an IPTV network. The IPTV network includes a plurality of set top boxes (STBs). The third party video content database is mapped to the IPTV network via an IP address of the third party content database, and it is associated with an assigned channel on the IPTV network. One or more STBs of the IPTV network have access to the assigned channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Yolius Diroo, Steven M. Wollmershauser, Edward Walter
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Patent number: 8416922Abstract: A signal testing apparatus includes a transmitter, a first receiver, a second receiver, a first indicator and a second indicator. The transmitter transmits over a wired communications link a first signal having a corresponding first frequency representative of a first frequency range of the wired communications link, and that transmits over the wired communications link a second signal having a corresponding second frequency representative of a second frequency range of the wired communications link. Signal losses for the first signal and second signal are measured, and indicators indicate whether the signal losses are acceptable.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Steven M. Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo, Edward A. Walter
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Patent number: 8401153Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method for providing a signal to a communication system comprising an interface between a communication link and the communication system, like an alarm system, wherein the interface receives a signal from the communication link and provides a signal indicative of the availability of the communication link for use by the communication system. Alarm systems operations may be facilitated so that Residential Gateway components (such as voice terminal adapters) may simulate traditional telephone network systems that run on 48 VDC powered telephone lines. The system also comprises an input port associated with the interface for receiving the signal from the communication link, a transformer or a voltage regulator and an output port associated with the interface for providing the conditioned signal to the communication system. A ring voltage received from the communication link may be passed through to the alarm system.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: David B. Small, Steve Wollmershauser, Yolius Diroo
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Patent number: 8365218Abstract: A television and a method thereof are provided. The television includes a display, a first network interface to a packet-based network, and a decoder operable to process a multimedia data stream received via the first network interface, wherein the television is operable to display video content of the multimedia data stream on the display promptly upon receipt of a user request to power up the television. The method includes receiving a multimedia data stream at a network interface of a television, wherein the network interface is coupled to a packet-based network, processing the multimedia data stream at a decoder of the television to generate video content and providing the video content to a display of the television, wherein the television displays video content of the multimedia data stream promptly upon receipt of a request to power up the television.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Edward Walter, Yolius Diroo, Steven M. Wollmershauser