Patents by Inventor Zesen Chen
Zesen Chen 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: 9071874Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to store a policy specifying rules relating to recording, storage or delivery of broadcast programming to a consumer of such programming, and to record, store or deliver broadcast programming in response to a rule. According to an example embodiment, a method and system provide for a subscriber requesting that a broadcast television program be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and that the program offered to the subscriber for saving is determined based on a policy established for the program. According to another example embodiment a system provides a computing device including a computer program to control the recording or delivery of a broadcast television program in accordance with a policy established to control the recording or delivery of the broadcast television program.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves, Donald M Smith
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Patent number: 9038173Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of at least one detected security issue at a network device. The indication is received at a security manager processor from a security agent. The method includes selecting, via the security manager processor, at least one executable security object responsive to the indication. The security manager processor verifies compatibility between the at least one executable security object, the network device, and communication media. The method also includes sending the at least one executable security object to the network device via the security manager processor to provide a protective security measure to the network device against the at least one detected security issue upon execution of the at least one executable security object.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Yongdong Zhao, Peter Chou, Brian A. Gonsalves, Michael Taylor
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Publication number: 20140298372Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to store a policy specifying rules relating to recording, storage or delivery of broadcast programming to a consumer of such programming, and to record, store or deliver broadcast programming in response to a rule. According to an example embodiment, a method and system provide for a subscriber requesting that a broadcast television program be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and that the program offered to the subscriber for saving is determined based on a policy established for the program. According to another example embodiment a system provides a computing device including a computer program to control the recording or delivery of a broadcast television program in accordance with a policy established to control the recording or delivery of the broadcast television program.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves, Donald M. Smith
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Patent number: 8798286Abstract: A method includes receiving input from a remote control device at a set-top box device. The input identifies media content that includes audio content and video content. The input also indicates that the audio content is to be output via an audio output device coupled to the set-top box device without sending the video output from the set-top box device to an external display device coupled to the set-top box device. The method includes determining whether the media content is stored at a local memory device of the set-top box device. When the media content is stored at the local memory device, the method includes retrieving the media content from the local memory, sending a first audio signal corresponding to the audio content of the media content to the audio output device and blocking output of the video content to the external display device.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Steve Aspell
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Patent number: 8789128Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to store a policy specifying at least one rule relating to recording, storage or delivery of broadcast programming to a consumer of such programming, and to record, store or deliver broadcast programming in response to at least one of the rules in the policy. According to another example embodiment, a method and system provide for a subscriber requesting that at least one broadcast television program be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and further that the at least one program offered to the subscriber for saving is determined based on a policy established for the at least program.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves, Donald M. Smith
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Patent number: 8745686Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to record broadcast programming for at least one television channel for a period of time, wherein the recording is performed upstream from subscribers in a television distribution system, and further including after the period of time, keeping recorded programming by request from at least one subscriber. And further wherein the request is for at least one television program contained in the recorded programming or for a time window for a particular channel. According to another embodiment a subscriber requests that broadcast programming be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and wherein the subscriber may request the programming be saved for later viewing by the subscriber between the time the programming was broadcast and a later point in time.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves
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Publication number: 20130263196Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to record broadcast programming for at least one television channel for a period of time, wherein the recording is performed upstream from subscribers in a television distribution system, and further including after the period of time, keeping recorded programming by request from at least one subscriber. And further wherein the request is for at least one television program contained in the recorded programming or for a time window for a particular channel. According to another embodiment a subscriber requests that broadcast programming be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and wherein the subscriber may request the programming be saved for later viewing by the subscriber between the time the programming was broadcast and a later point in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves
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Patent number: 8474003Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to record broadcast programming for at least one television channel for a period of time, wherein the recording is performed upstream from subscribers in a television distribution system, and further including after the period of time, keeping recorded programming by request from at least one subscriber. And further wherein the request is for at least one television program contained in the recorded programming or for a time window for a particular channel. According to another embodiment a subscriber requests that broadcast programming be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and wherein the subscriber may request the programming be saved for later viewing by the subscriber between the time the programming was broadcast and a later point in time.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves
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Publication number: 20130014255Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of at least one detected security issue at a network device. The indication is received at a security manager processor from a security agent. The method includes selecting, via the security manager processor, at least one executable security object responsive to the indication. The security manager processor verifies compatibility between the at least one executable security object, the network device, and communication media. The method also includes sending the at least one executable security object to the network device via the security manager processor to provide a protective security measure to the network device against the at least one detected security issue upon execution of the at least one executable security object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Yongdong Zhao, Peter Chou, Brian A. Gonsalves, Michael Taylor
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Patent number: 8286242Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of at least one detected security issue at a network device. The indication is received from a security agent at a security manager processor. The method includes polling, via the security manager processor, at least one other network device in response to the indication in order to retrieve additional information when the security manager processor determines that the additional information is needed. The method includes selecting, via the security manager processor, at least one executable security object responsive to the indication and the additional information. The method also includes initiating communication of the at least one executable security object to the network device via the security manager processor.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Yongdong Zhao, Peter Chou, Brian A. Gonsalves, Michael Taylor
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Patent number: 8161178Abstract: Network services systems and methods are provided. A particular system includes an information store including connection information to initiate connections to content sources. The connection information includes an address and a connection rule associated with a video content source. The system includes an access engine to receive a request for an information stream output by the video content source from a user device. The system also includes a services engine to retrieve the connection rule from the information store and to initiate establishment of at least a portion of a point to point protocol communication link between the user device and the video content source in accordance with the connection rule. The system includes a metrics engine to track a metric associated with the point to point protocol communication link and to generate a billing record at least partially based upon the metric.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Brian Gonsalves, Kenneth Roger Jones, Zesen Chen
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Publication number: 20120072966Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to record broadcast programming for at least one television channel for a period of time, wherein the recording is performed upstream from subscribers in a television distribution system, and further including after the period of time, keeping recorded programming by request from at least one subscriber. And further wherein the request is for at least one television program contained in the recorded programming or for a time window for a particular channel. According to another embodiment a subscriber requests that broadcast programming be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and wherein the subscriber may request the programming be saved for later viewing by the subscriber between the time the programming was broadcast and a later point in time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves
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Patent number: 8087059Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter provide methods and systems to record broadcast programming for at least one television channel for a period of time, wherein the recording is performed upstream from subscribers in a television distribution system, and further including after the period of time, keeping recorded programming by request from at least one subscriber. And further wherein the request is for at least one television program contained in the recorded programming or for a time window for a particular channel. According to another embodiment a subscriber requests that broadcast programming be saved for the subscriber upstream from the subscriber in a television distribution system, and wherein the subscriber may request the programming be saved for later viewing by the subscriber between the time the programming was broadcast and a later point in time.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Brian Gonsalves
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Publication number: 20110283316Abstract: A method includes receiving input from a remote control device at a set-top box device. The input identifies media content that includes audio content and video content. The input also indicates that the audio content is to be output via an audio output device coupled to the set-top box device without sending the video output from the set-top box device to an external display device coupled to the set-top box device. The method includes determining whether the media content is stored at a local memory device of the set-top box device. When the media content is stored at the local memory device, the method includes retrieving the media content from the local memory, sending a first audio signal corresponding to the audio content of the media content to the audio output device and blocking output of the video content to the external display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I. L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Steve Aspell
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Patent number: 8014542Abstract: A system, set-top box, and method of providing audio content are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the set-top box device includes an audio input device that is configured to receive a voice command. The set-top box device also includes a display disposed on a visible side of a set-top box housing. Additionally, the set-top box device includes a media control logic module to retrieve audio content identified by the voice command and data related to the audio content. The media control logic module transmits an audio signal corresponding to the audio content to an audio output device. The data related to the audio content is displayable on the display.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Steve Aspell
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Patent number: 7983176Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for monitoring communications of an individual in a packet network. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network monitor having a communications interface coupled to a packet network, and a controller. The controller can be programmed to receive a request from a third party to monitor communications associated with an individual, convey to the third party information monitored on a group of one or more permanent virtual circuits (PVCs) of the packet network associated with the individual, detect an update in the group of one or more PVCs, determine new set of one or more PVCs associated with the individual, and convey to the third party information monitored from the new set of one or more PVCs.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Zesen Chen, Peter Chou, Sean Chen, Yongdong Zhao
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Patent number: 7934089Abstract: Systems and methods for processing data and communicating encrypted data are provided. A method of processing data and communicating encrypted data may include receiving input traffic data at a first interface of a channel service unit/data service unit (CSU/DSU). The method may also include encrypting management data associated with the input traffic data at the CSU/DSU to produce encrypted management data. The method may further include sending the encrypted management data via a second interface of the CSU/DSU to a remote terminal of a local area network via a data router coupled to the CSU/DSU.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Brian Gonsalves, Kenneth Roger Jones, Zesen Chen
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Publication number: 20110092197Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed to enable backup wireless devices. An example method disclosed herein includes receiving an activation code associated with a backup wireless device to activate the backup wireless device, and in response to receiving the activation code, transmitting a deactivation instruction to a primary wireless device along with a deactivation message for presentation on a visual display of the primary wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Brian Gonsalves, Kent Perkins, Sheri Pena, Zesen Chen, Peter Chou
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Publication number: 20110078792Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of at least one detected security issue at a network device. The indication is received from a security agent at a security manager processor. The method includes polling, via the security manager processor, at least one other network device in response to the indication in order to retrieve additional information when the security manager processor determines that the additional information is needed. The method includes selecting, via the security manager processor, at least one executable security object responsive to the indication and the additional information. The method also includes initiating communication of the at least one executable security object to the network device via the security manager processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 1,LP.Inventors: Zesen Chen, Yongdong Zhao, Peter Chou, Brian A. Gonsalves, Michael Taylor
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Patent number: 7889744Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic synchronization of monitoring points for a network management system (“NMS”) along a permanent virtual circuit (“PVC”) is disclosed. A NMS in an asynchronous transfer mode (“ATM”) network coupled to a plurality of ATM switches is operative to monitor each of the plurality of ATM switches storied in a monitoring service object corresponding to a PVC. The NMS receives at least one notification from at least one ATM switch of the plurality of ATM switches indicating an ATM switch has been added or removed from the PVC. In response to the at least notification, the NMS adds at least one ATM switch to the monitoring service object or removes at least one ATM switch from the monitoring service object.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sean Chen, Zesen Chen, Yongdong Zhao, Peter Chou