公开(公告)号：US11374779B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-28

申请号：US16675098

申请日：2019-11-05

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Joshua Sanders ,  Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte Jayawardene

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  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：US20220182338A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17549674

申请日：2021-12-13

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Pratik Das

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

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：US11102560B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16384561

申请日：2019-04-15

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Pratik Das

IPC: H04Q11/02 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L27/00 ,  H04L27/26 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W80/10 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/911 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04W84/04

Abstract: Architectures, methods and apparatus for providing data services (including enhanced ultra-high data rate services and IoT data services) which leverage existing managed network (e.g., cable network) infrastructure, while also providing support and in some cases utilizing the 3GPP requisite NSA functionality. Also disclosed are the ability to control nodes within the network via embedded control channels, some of which “repurpose” requisite 3GPP NSA infrastructure such as LTE anchor channels. In one variant, the premises devices include RF-enabled receivers (enhanced consumer premises equipment, or CPEe) configured to receive (and transmit) OFDM waveforms via a coaxial cable drop to the premises. In another aspect of the disclosure, methods and apparatus for use of one or more required NSA LTE channels for transmission of IoT user data (and control/management data) to one or more premises devices are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20230370315A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US17742863

申请日：2022-05-12

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte Jayawardene

IPC: H04L27/26 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L27/2626 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L27/2605

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms and apparatus for spatially combining a plurality of 5G new radio (NR) carrier signals or channels for transport via a common frequency channel through a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) or other communications medium link or network. To overcome a loss of receiver ability to discriminate/process individual spatial components, each baseband signal and/or carrier signal including a spatial component has imparted to it a respective channel component Øn configured to modify amplitude, phase shift, and/or time delay of the baseband signal and/or carrier signal such that multiple spatial component bearing signals stacked/combined within a HFC frequency channel or slot include channel characteristics sufficiently distinct so as to enable a receiver to identify, discriminate, and otherwise process desired spatial components.

公开(公告)号：US10939142B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-02

申请号：US16058520

申请日：2018-08-08

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：US20250097089A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18959074

申请日：2024-11-25

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte Jayawardene

IPC: H04L27/26 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms and apparatus for spatially combining a plurality of 5G new radio (NR) carrier signals or channels for transport via a common frequency channel through a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) or other communications medium link or network. To overcome a loss of receiver ability to discriminate/process individual spatial components, each baseband signal and/or carrier signal including a spatial component has imparted to it a respective channel component Øn configured to modify amplitude, phase shift, and/or time delay of the baseband signal and/or carrier signal such that multiple spatial component bearing signals stacked/combined within a HFC frequency channel or slot include channel characteristics sufficiently distinct so as to enable a receiver to identify, discriminate, and otherwise process desired spatial components.

公开(公告)号：US12155517B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-26

申请号：US17742863

申请日：2022-05-12

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Diwelawatte Jayawardene

IPC: H04L27/26 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms and apparatus for spatially combining a plurality of 5G new radio (NR) carrier signals or channels for transport via a common frequency channel through a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) or other communications medium link or network. To overcome a loss of receiver ability to discriminate/process individual spatial components, each baseband signal and/or carrier signal including a spatial component has imparted to it a respective channel component Øn configured to modify amplitude, phase shift, and/or time delay of the baseband signal and/or carrier signal such that multiple spatial component bearing signals stacked/combined within a HFC frequency channel or slot include channel characteristics sufficiently distinct so as to enable a receiver to identify, discriminate, and otherwise process desired spatial components.

公开(公告)号：US12081808B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

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

CPC classification number: H04N21/23103 ,  H04N21/23106 ,  H04N21/2347 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  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：US20240284082A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18649755

申请日：2024-04-29

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Pratik Das

IPC: H04Q11/02 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L27/00 ,  H04L27/26 ,  H04L41/5003 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L61/5007 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W80/10 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04Q11/02 ,  H04J3/1652 ,  H04L5/0007 ,  H04L5/0041 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L27/0006 ,  H04L27/2637 ,  H04L41/5003 ,  H04L47/821 ,  H04L61/5007 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W56/001 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W80/10 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04Q2213/13012 ,  H04W84/042

Abstract: Architectures, methods and apparatus for providing data services (including enhanced ultra-high data rate services and IoT data services) which leverage existing managed network (e.g., cable network) infrastructure, while also providing support and in some cases utilizing the 3GPP requisite NSA functionality. Also disclosed are the ability to control nodes within the network via embedded control channels, some of which “repurpose” requisite 3GPP NSA infrastructure such as LTE anchor channels. In one variant, the premises devices include RF-enabled receivers (enhanced consumer premises equipment, or CPEe) configured to receive (and transmit) OFDM waveforms via a coaxial cable drop to the premises. In another aspect of the disclosure, methods and apparatus for use of one or more required NSA LTE channels for transmission of IoT user data (and control/management data) to one or more premises devices are provided.

公开(公告)号：US11974080B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17409579

申请日：2021-08-23

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Elliott Hoole ,  Pratik Das

IPC: H04Q11/02 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L27/00 ,  H04L27/26 ,  H04L41/5003 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L61/5007 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W56/00 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W80/10 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04W84/04

CPC classification number: H04Q11/02 ,  H04J3/1652 ,  H04L5/0007 ,  H04L5/0041 ,  H04L12/2801 ,  H04L27/0006 ,  H04L27/2637 ,  H04L41/5003 ,  H04L47/821 ,  H04L61/5007 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/08 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W56/001 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W80/10 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04Q2213/13012 ,  H04W84/042

Abstract: Architectures, methods and apparatus for providing data services (including enhanced ultra-high data rate services and IoT data services) which leverage existing managed network (e.g., cable network) infrastructure, while also providing support and in 10 some cases utilizing the 3GPP requisite NSA functionality. Also disclosed are the ability to control nodes within the network via embedded control channels, some of which “repurpose” requisite 3GPP NSA infrastructure such as LTE anchor channels. In one variant, the premises devices include RF-enabled receivers (enhanced consumer premises equipment, or CPEe) configured to receive (and transmit) OFDM waveforms via a 15 coaxial cable drop to the premises. In another aspect of the disclosure, methods and apparatus for use of one or more required NSA LTE channels for transmission of IoT user data (and control/management data) to one or more premises devices are provided.