公开(公告)号：US09141826B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US14482582

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Aaron

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F21/62 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/50

CPC classification number: G06F21/6263 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06F21/50 ,  H04L63/00

Abstract: A method for monitoring a network for information includes repeatedly searching the network for sensitive information about a subscriber. The network is intermittently searched for obscuring information during the repeated searching to thereby disguise the sensitive information that is the target of the repeated searching. Related systems and computer program products are also discussed.

Abstract translation: 用于监视网络的信息的方法包括：重复地搜索网络关于用户的敏感信息。 在重复搜索期间间歇地搜索网络中的模糊信息，从而伪装作为重复搜索的目标的敏感信息。 还讨论了相关系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US08977745B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US13769693

申请日：2013-02-18

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Aaron ,  Edgar Vaughan Shrum, Jr.

IPC: G06F15/173 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L63/1408 ,  H04L63/0263 ,  H04L63/1441 ,  H04L67/1057

Abstract: A communication network is operated by determining whether a network element can be trusted and monitoring traffic associated with the network element based on whether the network element can be trusted. At least some of the monitored traffic may be selected for examination based on the degree of trust for the network element. At least some of the monitored and/or examined traffic is selected to be blocked based on the degree of trust for the network element.

Abstract translation: 通过基于网络元件是否可信来确定是否可以信任网络元件并监视与网络元件相关联的流量来操作通信网络。 可以基于网络元件的信任度来选择至少一些所监视的业务来进行检查。 基于对网络元件的信任度，所选择的被监控和/或检查的业务中的至少一些被选择为被阻止。

公开(公告)号：US20150033358A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14482582

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Aaron

IPC: G06F21/62 ,  G06F21/50 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F21/6263 ,  G06F17/30864 ,  G06F21/50 ,  H04L63/00

Abstract: A method for monitoring a network for information includes repeatedly searching the network for sensitive information about a subscriber. The network is intermittently searched for obscuring information during the repeated searching to thereby disguise the sensitive information that is the target of the repeated searching. Related systems and computer program products are also discussed.

Abstract translation: 用于监视网络的信息的方法包括：重复地搜索网络关于用户的敏感信息。 在重复搜索期间间歇地搜索网络中的模糊信息，从而伪装作为重复搜索的目标的敏感信息。 还讨论了相关系统和计算机程序产品。

公开(公告)号：US10476581B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US16059354

申请日：2018-08-09

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： James W. Fan ,  Venson Shaw ,  Jeffrey A. Aaron

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04B7/26 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: Based on electronic communication received from a wireless device or from an access point, it is determined that a wireless signal relay is needed between the wireless device and the access point. In response to the determination, a drone is deployed between the wireless device and the access point to relay wireless signals between the wireless device and the access point. The deployed drone measures a first strength of a first wireless signal received from the wireless device or measures a second strength of a second wireless signal received from the access point. Based on the measurements, it is determined that the wireless device has moved relative to the access point after the drone has been deployed. In response to the determining that the wireless device has moved, the location of the drone is adjusted to maintain the first strength or the second strength above a predetermined level.

公开(公告)号：US10439867B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-08

申请号：US14986294

申请日：2015-12-31

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Randolph Wohlert ,  Jeffrey A. Aaron ,  Mark Stockert

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: In one example, a method and apparatus for optimizing a software defined network configuration are disclosed. In one example, the method determines a first network relative performance parameter for a current configuration of a network, based on respective weighting profiles associated with services for which the network carries data. The method then determines a second network relative performance parameter for a proposed configuration of the network, based on the respective weighting profiles associated with the services for which the network carries data. The proposed configuration is implemented in the network when the second network relative performance parameter is greater than the first network relative performance parameter.

公开(公告)号：US10277666B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US14675678

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： James W. Fan ,  Jeffrey A. Aaron

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/923 ,  H04L12/911 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F21/55 ,  G06Q90/00 ,  H04L12/26

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to escalation of feedback instances. In one aspect disclosed herein, a feedback instance escalation resolver (“FIER”) system can receive a feedback instance escalation request from an original feedback instance. The feedback instance escalation request can identify a deficiency in the original feedback instance. The FIER system can examine the feedback instance escalation request and an objective of the original feedback instance to identify a new objective of an escalated feedback instance. The FIER system can create a definition for the escalated feedback instance to satisfy the objective and can map the definition for the escalated feedback instance to an existing feedback instance model. The FIER system can generate a feedback instance escalation realization request directed to a feedback instance orchestrator and controller (“FIOC”) system. The feedback instance escalation realization request can instruct the FIOC system to realize the escalated feedback instance.

公开(公告)号：US20180375567A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US16059354

申请日：2018-08-09

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： James W. Fan ,  Venson Shaw ,  Jeffrey A. Aaron

IPC: H04B7/185 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04B7/26

CPC classification number: H04B7/18504 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W64/006

Abstract: Based on electronic communication received from a wireless device or from an access point, it is determined that a wireless signal relay is needed between the wireless device and the access point. In response to the determination, a drone is deployed between the wireless device and the access point to relay wireless signals between the wireless device and the access point. The deployed drone measures a first strength of a first wireless signal received from the wireless device or measures a second strength of a second wireless signal received from the access point. Based on the measurements, it is determined that the wireless device has moved relative to the access point after the drone has been deployed. In response to the determining that the wireless device has moved, the location of the drone is adjusted to maintain the first strength or the second strength above a predetermined level.

公开(公告)号：US10028000B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15242771

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Aaron ,  Thomas Arnold Anschutz

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/6547 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04H60/46 ,  H04N21/25 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/475

Abstract: Automatic rating optimization is described. In an embodiment, ratings of a program can be received from one or more rating sources. Based on these ratings, a representation of a content selection mechanism can be sent to potential consumers of the content. Access events for the content can be counted over a duration of time so a determination can be made regarding how the ratings provided by each of the rating sources affect popularity of the content. A weight accorded to ratings received from each of the rating sources can be adjusted based on the determination. Profiles can be established for consumers and/or rating sources.

公开(公告)号：US20170097729A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15380775

申请日：2016-12-15

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： James W. Fan ,  Venson Shaw ,  Jeffrey A. Aaron

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to a pressure-based input method for user devices. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a user device can receive an output from a pressure sensor. The output can include parameters associated with a pressure applied to the pressure sensor by a user. The user device can analyze the output to determine a command to be executed by the user device. The user device can execute the command.

公开(公告)号：US20170013410A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15276110

申请日：2016-09-26

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Aaron

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04W4/023 ,  H04L63/0414 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72566 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/60 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W12/02

Abstract: Provided are exemplary embodiments including a method for creating and using a personal encounter history using a communication device. The method involves the communication device receiving the transmission of a pseudo identifier from a proximal communication device where the pseudo identifier is associated with the user of the proximal communication device. Once received, the method continues with the wireless communication device requesting and receiving the actual identification of the user of the proximal communication device that is correlated with the pseudo identifier. The communication device includes a transceiver capable of communicating wirelessly with a mobile telecommunications network, a memory device and a processor. To ensure privacy, the processor is capable of receiving a pseudo identifier from a proximate communication device and then requesting an actual identification correlated with the pseudo identifier of the proximate communication device.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括用于使用通信设备创建和使用个人遇到历史的方法的示例性实施例。 该方法涉及通信设备从近端通信设备接收伪标识符的传输，其中伪标识符与近端通信设备的用户相关联。 一旦接收到，该方法继续无线通信设备请求和接收与伪标识符相关联的近端通信设备的用户的实际标识。 通信设备包括能够与移动电信网络，存储设备和处理器无线通信的收发器。 为了确保隐私，处理器能够从邻近通信设备接收伪标识符，然后请求与邻近通信设备的伪标识相关的实际标识。