公开(公告)号：US20230144753A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-11

申请号：US18093585

申请日：2023-01-05

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Diwelawatte Jayawardene ,  Pratik Das ,  Manish Jindal ,  Joshua Sanders ,  Elliott Hoole ,  Ramneek Bali

IPC: H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/845

CPC classification number: H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/8456

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for content fragmentation, distribution, protection, and re-constitution within a content distribution network. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods enable distribution of content fragments to edge nodes (which may include user or subscriber CPE), thereby enabling edge networks or membership groups to be established wherein content can be shared solely at the edge. In one variant, high data bandwidth, symmetric uplink/downlink, low latency PHY links (e.g., 5G NR-compliant wireless interfaces) between the edge nodes participating in the edge networks or membership groups are used such that particular quality of service/experience performance requirements can be met. Distribution of the fragments also advantageously enhances redundancy and security.

公开(公告)号：US20230057469A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-23

申请号：US17404449

申请日：2021-08-17

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte P. Jayawardene ,  Alec Hampton

IPC: H04L29/08

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to methods, apparatus, systems and the like for managing distributed radio access network (RAN) elements within a network associated with a network core, wherein for each of a plurality of distributed RAN elements (DREs) within the network associated with the network core a respective virtualized proxy element is configured to communicate with the DRE and mirror each of a plurality of functional elements (FEs) associated with the DRE.

公开(公告)号：US20220012805A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US16925530

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Alec Hampton ,  Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte P. Jayawardene ,  Ramneek S. Bali

IPC: G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms and apparatus providing a low-latency trading platform and/or communications system wherein one or more remote client devices communicate with a proxy server via a first communications channel, the proxy server being tightly coupled to (co-located and directly communicating with) a programmable hardware platform configured to communicate with an equities exchange system via a second communications channel, the location of the proxy server and hardware platform being proximate that of at least one equities exchange system, wherein the proxy server is updated by client device communications defining trade execution profiles associated with each of a plurality of equities and corresponding trading strategies, and wherein the hardware platform executes equity trades in response to substantially real time data received from the equities exchange. Various embodiments provide a mechanism for automatically provisioning the communications system in accordance with an Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) offering from a provider of network services.

公开(公告)号：US11201839B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-14

申请号：US16656365

申请日：2019-10-17

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Pratik Das

IPC: H04L12/861 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04L12/851 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04W84/04

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for parsing data traffic into queues for efficient routing and prioritization. In one embodiment, methods and apparatus for backhauling small cell data traffic using existing cable network infrastructure using DOCSIS Low Latency queue capabilities are provided. A data traffic classifier may use a two-stages sorting algorithm, including a first stage classification using IP address information and a second stage classification using differentiated services code point (DSCP) value information. In one implementation, the DSCP values of the data traffic are set using QoS Flow Identification (QFI) values.

公开(公告)号：US20210119941A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-22

申请号：US16656365

申请日：2019-10-17

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Pratik Das

IPC: H04L12/861 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04L12/851 ,  H04W28/02

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for parsing data traffic into queues for efficient routing and prioritization. In one embodiment, methods and apparatus for backhauling small cell data traffic using existing cable network infrastructure using DOCSIS Low Latency queue capabilities are provided. A data traffic classifier may use a two-stages sorting algorithm, including a first stage classification using IP address information and a second stage classification using differentiated services code point (DSCP) value information. In one implementation, the DSCP values of the data traffic are set using QoS Flow Identification (QFI) values.

公开(公告)号：US11816730B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US16925530

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Alec Hampton ,  Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte P. Jayawardene ,  Ramneek S. Bali

IPC: G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  H04L41/50 ,  H04L41/5022 ,  H04L67/2895 ,  H04L41/5051 ,  H04L67/5651 ,  H04L67/01

CPC classification number: G06Q40/04 ,  G06Q20/405 ,  H04L41/5022 ,  H04L41/5051 ,  H04L41/5077 ,  H04L67/2895 ,  H04L67/5651 ,  H04L67/01

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms and apparatus providing a low-latency trading platform and/or communications system wherein one or more remote client devices communicate with a proxy server via a first communications channel, the proxy server being tightly coupled to (co-located and directly communicating with) a programmable hardware platform configured to communicate with an equities exchange system via a second communications channel, the location of the proxy server and hardware platform being proximate that of at least one equities exchange system, wherein the proxy server is updated by client device communications defining trade execution profiles associated with each of a plurality of equities and corresponding trading strategies, and wherein the hardware platform executes equity trades in response to substantially real time data received from the equities exchange. Various embodiments provide a mechanism for automatically provisioning the communications system in accordance with an Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) offering from a provider of network services.

公开(公告)号：US20230319798A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US17712385

申请日：2022-04-04

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Ramneek Bali ,  Elliott Hoole ,  Alec Hampton

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04B17/318

CPC classification number: H04W72/0453 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04W16/14

Abstract: Interference on control channels using shared spectrum is managed by a base station without the use of centralized spectrum control device. A base station monitors a plurality of alternative control channels and measures received signal strength energy corresponding to each of the plurality of alternative candidate control channels. A received signal strength indicator (RSSI) is measured for each channel-beam combination. An average RSSI value is determined for each candidate control channel. A candidate control channel can be, and sometimes is, removed from further consideration for selection based on one or more RSSI based exclusion criteria. Among the remaining candidate control channels, a control channel with the lowest average RSSI is selected. The base station uses the selected control channel to transmit control information via wide control channel beams and uses one or more of the other channels to transmit data via narrow data channel beams.

公开(公告)号：US11553217B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-10

申请号：US17189068

申请日：2021-03-01

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Diwelawatte Jayawardene ,  Pratik Das ,  Manish Jindal ,  Joshua Sanders ,  Elliott Hoole ,  Ramneek Bali

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04N21/231 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/845

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for content fragmentation, distribution, protection, and re-constitution within a content distribution network. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods enable distribution of content fragments to edge nodes (which may include user or subscriber CPE), thereby enabling edge networks or membership groups to be established wherein content can be shared solely at the edge. In one variant, high data bandwidth, symmetric uplink/downlink, low latency PHY links (e.g., 5G NR-compliant wireless interfaces) between the edge nodes participating in the edge networks or membership groups are used such that particular quality of service/experience performance requirements can be met. Distribution of the fragments also advantageously enhances redundancy and security.

公开(公告)号：US20220329453A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17850830

申请日：2022-06-27

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Sanders ,  Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte Jayawardene

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04W4/38 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T11/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for displaying data in an immersive environment wherein sensor (e.g., IoT sensor) data is aggregated via a gateway and various different types of air interfaces depending on application and location (e.g., LoRa, Wi-Fi, 5G NR, C-band, 60 GHz, CBRS, etc.), aggregated at a cloud service, processed through an analytics platform, and transmitted to a UI platform for display on a user interface. One implementation of displaying the sensor data comprises overlaying the sensor data in virtual reality in an immersive video wherein the video is a live stream from a 360-degree 8K camera. A user may interact with the overlaid sensor data within the user interface in a virtual environment to change settings to a desired degree. Artificial intelligence and machine learning may automatically suggest actions to the user or change settings based on sensor data.

公开(公告)号：US12081459B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17549674

申请日：2021-12-13

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Pratik Das

IPC: H04L49/90 ,  H04L47/2441 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04L49/90 ,  H04L47/2441 ,  H04W28/0289 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for parsing data traffic into queues for efficient routing and prioritization. In one embodiment, methods and apparatus for backhauling small cell data traffic using existing cable network infrastructure using DOCSIS Low Latency queue capabilities are provided. A data traffic classifier may use a two-stages sorting algorithm, including a first stage classification using IP address information and a second stage classification using differentiated services code point (DSCP) value information. In one implementation, the DSCP values of the data traffic are set using QoS Flow Identification (QFI) values.