公开(公告)号：US20190139178A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US15997583

申请日：2018-06-04

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook ,  Steven M. Casey ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06F21/10

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for signatures and entitlements of entertainment printables are provided. A method might include receiving, at a three-dimensional (“3-D”) printer, a request from a user to print a 3-D model and determining, with the 3-D printer, whether the user is authorized to print the 3-D model. The method might further include printing, with the 3-D printer, the 3-D model based on a determination that the user is authorized to print the 3-D model and embedding, with the 3-D printer, within the 3-D model, a unique identifier. The unique identifier may indicate that the user was authorized to print the 3-D model and identify at least one of an original creator of the 3-D model, the 3-D model itself, a limited edition of the 3-D model, or an owner of the 3-D model.

公开(公告)号：US20190134910A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US15997590

申请日：2018-06-04

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Steven M. Casey ,  James M. Feger ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: B29C64/386 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06F17/50

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for entertainment device communication to printing devices are provided. A system includes a printing device and media player coupled to the printing device. The media device may include a processor, and a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions executable by the processor to obtain a content stream including at least one of an audio stream or a video stream, the content stream further including a data stream including a trigger associated with a printable model. The instructions may further be executable to obtain a 3-D model file associated with the printable model responsive to an occurrence of the trigger, transmit at least one of the 3-D model file or printing instructions based on the 3-D model file to the printing device, and print, via the printing device, the printable model based on the 3-D model file.

公开(公告)号：US10193981B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US15389753

申请日：2016-12-23

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing Internet of Things (“IoT”) functionality. In some embodiments, a first IoT-capable device might receive beacon data from each of one or more other IoT-capable devices in a self-organizing network (“SON”) of IoT devices, might compare the received beacon data with stored beacon data, and might send at least one first data to a computing system to update the computing system of any changes in the SON (indicating, without limitation, new devices, failed devices, disabled devices, devices that have moved out of range, etc.). The computing system might receive and analyze the at least one first data to determine a status of each IoT-capable device in the SON, might generate control instructions, and might autonomously send the control instructions to at least one of the IoT-capable devices in the SON to improve the functionality of the SON.

公开(公告)号：US20190028903A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US15840165

申请日：2017-12-13

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Phil Carpenter ,  Steven M. Casey ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04W16/26

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing self-organizing mobile networks (“SOMNETs”) of drones and platforms. In various embodiments, a computing system might receive first data from each of a plurality of vehicles; might receive second data from each of a plurality of platforms; might analyze the first data to determine a status of each vehicle; and might analyze the second data to determine a status of each platform. Based at least in part on the analyzed first and second data, the computing system might generate at least one of first control instructions to at least one first vehicle of the plurality of vehicles or second control instructions to at least one first platform of the plurality of platforms that respectively cause the at least one first vehicle to perform one or more first actions or cause the at least one first platform to perform one or more second actions.

公开(公告)号：US10181635B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US14459102

申请日：2014-08-13

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H01Q1/08 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  H01Q1/24

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling installation of antennas in a cost effective and efficient manner. The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a hollow pole and an elevating mechanism, wherein the elevating mechanism can be used to position antenna equipment located in one or more capsules attached to the elevating mechanism. The antenna equipment may be attached to a removable power source located in the capsule or to a non-removable power source located at the base of the hollow pole. Additionally, the antenna equipment may also be attached to communications equipment adapted to communicate with one or more communications networks. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the capsules may be adapted to rotate around a one or more axis in response to received commands and/or in accordance with instructions stored on a memory module attached to the capsules.

公开(公告)号：US20180205735A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15925351

申请日：2018-03-19

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael J. Fargano ,  Charles I. Cook ,  Kevin M. McBride ,  John T. Pugaczewski

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/24 ,  G06Q20/12

CPC classification number: H04L63/10 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  H04L41/509 ,  H04L63/0245 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L2209/60 ,  H04L2209/603

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques might provide for implementing application, service, and/or content access control. Based at least in part on a consumer's choice of applications, services, content, and/or content providers—particular in exchange for a subsidy on content and/or network access fees provided to the consumer by chosen content providers—, a computing system may determine whether access to applications, services, and/or content not associated with the chosen content providers (“other content”) should be allowed or restricted. If restricted, the computing system might utilize various network access techniques and/or technologies to block the consumer's access to the other content, to allow access to the other content on a charge per access basis, or to allow access to the other content at reduced network access speeds. In some embodiments, an access provider (e.g., an Internet service provider, etc.) might perform both determination and implementation of content access and restriction.

公开(公告)号：US20180168464A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15385667

申请日：2016-12-20

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Thomas C. Barnett, JR. ,  Kevin M. McBride ,  Charles I. Cook ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: A61B5/0205 ,  H04W4/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A61B5/00

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing Internet of Things (“IoT”) functionality. In some embodiments, an IoT-capable personal tracking device might receive sensor data from each of a plurality of sensors, and might analyze the sensor data to identify one or more external IoT-capable devices with which to interact and to determine one or more tasks to be performed by the identified IoT-capable devices, each based at least in part on the sensor data. In some cases, the plurality of first sensors might comprise at least one of one or more sensors that monitor physical conditions of a user's body and/or one or more sensors that monitor environmental conditions external to the user's body. The personal tracking device might subsequently autonomously send, via machine-to-machine communication, control instructions to each of the identified external IoT-capable devices, based on the determined tasks. Multiple personal tracking devices may also be used.

公开(公告)号：US09929975B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US14631011

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04L12/911 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/801 ,  H04L12/925 ,  H04L12/927 ,  H04L12/14

CPC classification number: H04L47/828 ,  H04L12/1432 ,  H04L12/1489 ,  H04L12/2878 ,  H04L41/32 ,  H04L41/5029 ,  H04L47/12 ,  H04L47/722 ,  H04L47/805

Abstract: Novel solutions to provide enhanced configurability of network access. Such solutions can provide, inter alia, enhanced utilization of network resources (including without limitation network aggregation devices, such as DSLAMs and the like). In an aspect of some solutions, a network aggregation device can divide an aggregate uplink bandwidth into a plurality of time slots. Some or all of the time slots can be reserved for different customers (subscribers). In another aspect of some embodiments, the time slots can be allocated in such a way as to simulate oversubscription of the aggregate uplink bandwidth.

公开(公告)号：US20180076897A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15814173

申请日：2017-11-15

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04B10/2575 ,  H04Q11/00 ,  H04B10/80 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01B9/00

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

Abstract: Tools and techniques for providing robust wireless distribution of communications signals from a provider. Certain embodiments comprise one or more modular communications apparatuses. The modular communications apparatuses feature 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.

公开(公告)号：US20180035518A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15665058

申请日：2017-07-31

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Charles I. Cook

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  F21V23/04 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  F21V23/0442 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing wireless radio functionality in a home or building. In some embodiments, a device may comprise a light socket attachment configured to be inserted into a corresponding light socket, a communications system comprising a non-wired communications device (e.g., a wireless radio, a LiFi device, etc.), a light bulb receptacle configured to receive a light bulb, and/or circuitry configured to receive electric power through the light socket attachment, to direct a specified current to the communications system, and to direct remaining current to the light bulb receptacle. In an additional aspect, the device might be configured to implement a two-terminal or a three-terminal power connection light socket to power the communications system. In some cases, Power-Line Communications (“PLC”) may be used to transmit data over the three-terminal power connection to and from the communications system.