公开(公告)号：US20180219749A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15793515

申请日：2017-10-25

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing network application programming interface (“API”), and, more particularly, API to provide network metrics and network resource control to users. In some embodiments, a computing system might receive customer network telemetry data from a first network via a gateway API, might receive service provider network telemetry data from a second network(s) via a network API, might compile the customer network telemetry data and the service provider network telemetry data, might receive a request from a user to access information regarding network services associated with the user, might filter the compiled customer network telemetry data and the compiled service provider network telemetry data to isolate first telemetry data and second telemetry data, respectively, might provide the user with access to at least one of the first telemetry data or the second telemetry data, and might provide the user with options to control network resources.

公开(公告)号：US20180198922A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15915340

申请日：2018-03-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04M7/12 ,  H04M7/00

CPC classification number: H04M7/125 ,  H04M7/0069 ,  H04Q2213/13196

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a multi-network gateway system providing one or more third-party telecommunications service providers access to a third-party network interface across an otherwise proprietary access network maintained by a primary telecommunications service provider. Specifically, one embodiment includes an access network provided by a primary telecommunications service provider in communication with a multi-network access gateway. One subset of telecommunications information conveyed across the access network is provided to a customer of the primary telecommunications service provider. Another subset of telecommunications information conveyed across the access network is provided to a third-party network interface and to a third-party network, for the use of the third-party telecommunications service provider.

公开(公告)号：US09998320B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14678309

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael J. Fargano ,  Charles I. Cook ,  Kevin M. McBride ,  William O'Brien, Jr. ,  John McManus

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/931 ,  G06F9/455 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/46 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L29/06224 ,  G06F9/45558 ,  G06F9/50 ,  G06F9/5077 ,  G06F2009/45595 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04L41/0823 ,  H04L41/0896 ,  H04L41/5054 ,  H04L41/5096 ,  H04L43/08 ,  H04L49/354 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L67/141 ,  Y04S40/162 ,  Y04S40/168

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing interconnection gateway and/or hub functionalities. In some embodiments, a network functions virtualization (“NFV”) interconnection gateway or hub (“NFVIG” or “NFVIH”) might receive a set of network interconnection information from each of one or more sets of NFV entities and/or one or more sets of NFV-based customer devices, each set being located within a network separate from the networks in which the other sets are located. The NFVIG or NFVIH might be located within one of these networks or within a separate external network. The NFVIG or NFVIH might abstract each set of network interconnection information, and might establish one or more links among the sets of NFV entities and/or the sets of NFV-based customer devices based on such abstraction. The NFVIG or NFVIH might provide access to one or more virtualized network functions (“VNFs”) via the one or more links.

公开(公告)号：US20180146508A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15857274

申请日：2017-12-28

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04W88/10 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04L12/46 ,  H04M15/00

CPC classification number: H04W88/10 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.

公开(公告)号：US20160344592A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US14977838

申请日：2015-12-22

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook ,  Paul A. Keator

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/66

Abstract: A system for noise profile generation includes a customer gateway communicatively coupled to one or more end devices over a communication medium, at least one noise information node communicatively coupled to the customer gateway and programmed to extract noise information present on a communication path from the customer gateway to at least one of the one or more end devices, a noise profile database storing one or more noise profiles, and a noise profile generator. The noise profile generator includes at least one processor and non-transitory computer readable media having a set of instructions executable by the at least one processor to retrieve the extracted noise information associated with the communication path, determine whether the at least one noise characteristic of the extracted noise information matches with one or more noise profiles and identify at least one noise source on the communication path.

Abstract translation: 用于噪声分布生成的系统包括通信通信通信介质上耦合到一个或多个终端设备的客户网关，至少一个通信地耦合到客户网关的噪声信息节点，并被编程为提取存在于客户网关的通信路径上的噪声信息 到一个或多个终端设备中的至少一个，存储一个或多个噪声分布的噪声分布数据库和噪声分布生成器。 所述噪声分布生成器包括至少一个处理器和非瞬态计算机可读介质，所述处理器和非瞬态计算机可读介质具有可由所述至少一个处理器执行的指令集，以检索与所述通信路径相关联的所提取的噪声信息，确定所述至少一个噪声特性是否为 提取的噪声信息与一个或多个噪声分布匹配并且识别通信路径上的至少一个噪声源。

公开(公告)号：US20160329965A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15148705

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Kevin M. McBride ,  Andrew V. Cook

IPC: H04B10/27 ,  H04L12/46 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L69/16 ,  H04B10/27 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/2878 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L45/64 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L2012/4629 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/12

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing extension of customer local area networks (“LANs”) and/or implementing isolated service overlays over a network. In some embodiments, a network service point that is located external to a demarcation point at each of a plurality of customer premises might establish a connection between a service provider network and a customer LAN, which has already been established within a customer premises. The system subsequently extends the customer LAN, via this connection, to span between the network service point and the customer premises. Alternatively, or additionally, the system might establish two or more isolated service overlays across the customer LAN between the network service point and the customer premises, each of the two or more isolated service overlays having network traffic that is isolated from network traffic transmitted along another of the two or more isolated service overlays.

Abstract translation: 新的工具和技术可以提供实现客户局域网（“LAN”）的扩展和/或通过网络实现隔离的服务覆盖。 在一些实施例中，位于多个客户驻地中的每一个处的分界点外部的网络服务点可以建立已经在客户驻地内建立的服务提供商网络和客户LAN之间的连接。 该系统随后通过该连接扩展客户LAN，以跨越网络服务点和客户驻地。 或者或另外，系统可以在网络服务点和客户驻地之间跨客户LAN建立两个或多个隔离的服务覆盖，两个或更多隔离的服务覆盖中的每一个具有与沿另一个传输的网络业务隔离的网络流量 的两个或更多隔离的服务重叠。

公开(公告)号：US09438344B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14703022

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/2575 ,  H04Q11/00 ,  H04B10/80

CPC classification number: H04B10/25752 ,  H01B9/005 ,  H01Q1/246 ,  H04B10/25753 ,  H04B10/806 ,  H04Q11/0067

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques providing for the robust wireless distribution of communications signals from a provider to multiple customer premises. Certain embodiments comprise one or more modular communications apparatuses which are located near to customer premises. The modular communications apparatuses features an enclosure which is, at least in part, transparent to radio frequencies. A modular communications apparatus also typically includes one or more communications radios or transmitter/receiver devices within the enclosure. The apparatus also includes at least one and possibly more than one antenna located within the enclosure along with wire or cable-based signal output apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供从供应商到多个客户驻地的通信信号的鲁棒无线分布的新型工具和技术。 某些实施例包括位于客户驻地附近的一个或多个模块化通信设备。 模块化通信设备具有至少部分地对无线电频率透明的外壳。 模块化通信装置还通常包括外壳内的一个或多个通信无线电或发射器/接收器装置。 该装置还包括位于外壳内的至少一个且可能不止一个天线以及基于电缆或电缆的信号输出装置。

公开(公告)号：US09264910B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14149291

申请日：2014-01-07

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W88/06

CPC classification number: H04W16/14 ,  H04W84/105 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for wireless communication over unlicensed spectrum using a femto cell. In an implementation of the system, a dualmode mobile device adapted to communicate over a licensed frequency spectrum and over an unlicensed frequency spectrum is provided. The dual-mode mobile device detects the presence of a femto cell communicating over an unlicensed spectrum and in response, initiates a communication connection with the unlicensed spectrum femto cell. Subsequently, the connection over a license spectrum may be disconnected upon successful establishment of the connection over the unlicensed spectrum. In yet another implementation, a femto cell communicating over an unlicensed spectrum may be adapted to communicate with a mobile switching center and/or with a voice over IP switch.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用毫微微小区通过非许可频谱进行无线通信的方法，系统和设备。 在该系统的实现中，提供了一种适用于通过许可频谱和非许可频谱进行通信的双模式移动设备。 双模式移动设备检测在未许可频谱上通信的毫微微小区的存在，并且作为响应，发起与未许可频谱毫微微小区的通信连接。 随后，在许可频谱上的连接成功建立之后，可以断开许可证频谱上的连接。 在另一个实现中，通过非授权频谱通信的毫微微小区可以适于与移动交换中心和/或与IP交换机上的语音通信。

公开(公告)号：US20150334647A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14808973

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04W48/18 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04L12/46

CPC classification number: H04W88/10 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.

Abstract translation: 新的工具和技术可以从单一的多业务提供商无线接入点为多个服务提供商提供无线服务。 在一方面，多业务提供商无线接入点可以与多个无线设备通信，每个无线设备与不同的无线载波相关联，并且将来自每个设备的通信路由到适当的载波（和/或类似地，从每个设备发送通信 运营商到相应的无线设备）。 以这种方式，例如，单个无线接入点可以向多个不同载波的订户的蜂窝电话提供服务。 这样的无线接入点可以提供增强的效率和降低的成本，以及为多个无线运营商提供更高服务的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20150288825A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14586279

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04M7/12

CPC classification number: H04M7/125 ,  H04M7/0069 ,  H04Q2213/13196

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a multi-network gateway system providing one or more third-party telecommunications service providers access to a third-party network interface across an otherwise proprietary access network maintained by a primary telecommunications service provider. Specifically, one embodiment includes an access network provided by a primary telecommunications service provider in communication with a multi-network access gateway. One subset of telecommunications information conveyed across the access network is provided to a customer of the primary telecommunications service provider. Another subset of telecommunications information conveyed across the access network is provided to a third-party network interface and to a third-party network, for the use of the third-party telecommunications service provider.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例包括多网络网关系统，其提供一个或多个第三方电信服务提供商跨主要电信服务提供商维护的专有接入网络的第三方网络接口。 具体地，一个实施例包括由主要电信服务提供商提供的与多网络接入网关通信的接入网络。 通过接入网络传送的电信信息的一个子集被提供给主要电信服务提供商的客户。 通过接入网传送的电信信息的另一子集被提供给第三方网络接口和第三方网络，以供第三方电信服务提供商使用。