公开(公告)号：US20240073491A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18490022

申请日：2023-10-19

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Rosaiah Jujjuru ,  Vipul Patel ,  David Agranoff ,  Sachin Reddy Kota

IPC: H04N21/8355 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/454

CPC classification number: H04N21/8355 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/454

Abstract: A streaming service updates a manifest to include a location of an encoded version of a program that is available for streaming and a restriction marker indicating that the program is restricted. A request for the manifest is received from a client device. Subsequent to providing the manifest to the client device, a request for authorization to stream the program is received from the client device, the request for authorization including client device metadata. Based on the client device metadata and blackout metadata associated with the program, it is determined that the client device is not authorized to stream the program. The streaming service sends, to the client device, slate information that identifies a slate image to be presented by the client device in lieu of the program.

公开(公告)号：US11910040B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US17203287

申请日：2021-03-16

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Moin Pansare ,  Sachin Reddy Kota ,  David Agranoff ,  Vipul Patel

IPC: H04N1/23 ,  H04N21/236 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04L65/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/23614 ,  H04L65/61 ,  H04N21/2353 ,  H04N21/6125

Abstract: Methods and systems for using packager systems for streaming. The packager system including packagers configured to process packets, each packager having a packet listener, a sequence list generator, and a segment generator; and at least one cluster controller including a manifest generator. The at least one cluster controller configured to configure a packager from the packagers as an active packager by enabling a packet listener, a sequence list generator, and a segment generator, configure a remaining packager from the packagers as a backup packager by disabling a segment generator, receive segments, sequence list, and metadata based on processed packets from the active packager, generate, via the manifest generator, a manifest based on the segments, the sequence list, and the metadata, and send the segments and the manifest to a streaming system component.

公开(公告)号：US20220303598A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17203287

申请日：2021-03-16

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Moin Pansare ,  Sachin Reddy Kota ,  David Agranoff ,  Vipul Patel

IPC: H04N21/236 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/235

Abstract: Methods and systems for using packager systems for streaming. The packager system including packagers configured to process packets, each packager having a packet listener, a sequence list generator, and a segment generator; and at least one cluster controller including a manifest generator. The at least one cluster controller configured to configure a packager from the packagers as an active packager by enabling a packet listener, a sequence list generator, and a segment generator, configure a remaining packager from the packagers as a backup packager by disabling a segment generator, receive segments, sequence list, and metadata based on processed packets from the active packager, generate, via the manifest generator, a manifest based on the segments, the sequence list, and the metadata, and send the segments and the manifest to a streaming system component.

公开(公告)号：US20220150570A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17091715

申请日：2020-11-06

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： SRILAL M. WEERASINGHE ,  Matthew M. Fisher ,  Vipul Patel

IPC: H04N21/43 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N21/478

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a digital ledger-based interactive digital services over a network. In one embodiment, the exemplary apparatus and methods enable, via use of a computer program application (e.g., a synchronization mobile application), user interactivity with digital content and a secure private blockchain-based payment mode. Additional features include, among other, enhancements which enable user participation individually, or with other subscribers, in live or recorded content-based activities (such as e.g., wagering/trivia, voting/surveying, product selling, advertising promotion, auctioning, broadcasting, interactive commentary/gaming, exercising, etc.).

公开(公告)号：US20210021407A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16514837

申请日：2019-07-17

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Srilal M. Weerasinghe ,  Vipul Patel ,  Basil Badawiyeh ,  David Agranoff

IPC: H04L9/06 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F16/78 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06F9/455

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for utilizing a blockchain-based mechanism to verify one or more events within a content distribution network, such as a cable, satellite, of HFC network. In some embodiments, the events relate to a display of alternate or secondary content (e.g., advertising content) distributed across a plurality of content networks carried by the content distribution network. A plurality of data (including records and verification data) are collected based on the occurrence (or failure) of the event, and subsequently processed to produce hash values. The hash values can be implemented to form blocks and chains (i.e., a blockchain), thereby validating the events within each block. The hash values also serve as sufficient proof of the event and hence, the content distributor is relieved of having to report voluminous data to third party entities they are contracted therewith. The hash values also serve to protect the privacy of customers by masking sensitive or propriety information relating thereto.

公开(公告)号：US11934559B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17313344

申请日：2021-05-06

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Srilal M. Weerasinghe ,  Vipul Patel ,  Gabe Zimbelman ,  Duncan Gold

IPC: G06F21/62 ,  H04L9/40

CPC classification number: G06F21/6254 ,  H04L63/1491

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments providing coordinated privacy for targeted communications and reporting. In particular, the embodiments provide a source user querying an information system to generally identify target users for a communication campaign. A privacy controller alters a first dataset of a query response by a first alteration quantity for transmission to the source user. The source user then generally identifies target users within the first dataset for development of a communication campaign of targeted communications directed to the target users. Subsequently, a reporting system generates a report with a second dataset detailing viewership by target users. The privacy controller alters a second dataset of a report by a second alteration quantity for transmission to the source user. The second alteration quantity is based on the first alteration quantity. Accordingly, for targeted communication campaigns, the privacy controller maintains individual privacy while also providing accurate reporting.

公开(公告)号：US20220358245A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17313344

申请日：2021-05-06

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Srilal M. Weerasinghe ,  Vipul Patel ,  Gabe Zimbelman ,  Duncan Gold

IPC: G06F21/62 ,  H04L29/06

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments providing coordinated privacy for targeted communications and reporting. In particular, the embodiments provide a source user querying an information system to generally identify target users for a communication campaign. A privacy controller alters a first dataset of a query response by a first alteration quantity for transmission to the source user. The source user then generally identifies target users within the first dataset for development of a communication campaign of targeted communications directed to the target users. Subsequently, a reporting system generates a report with a second dataset detailing viewership by target users. The privacy controller alters a second dataset of a report by a second alteration quantity for transmission to the source user. The second alteration quantity is based on the first alteration quantity. Accordingly, for targeted communication campaigns, the privacy controller maintains individual privacy while also providing accurate reporting.

公开(公告)号：US20210089782A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-25

申请号：US16582837

申请日：2019-09-25

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Srilal M. Weerasinghe ,  Vipul Patel ,  Basil Badawiyeh ,  Robbie N. Mills, III ,  Michael Terada

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N21/8358 ,  H04N21/84

Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to characterization of digital content, such as in a content delivery and/or service provider network. In one embodiment, a method is provided for identifying characteristics of digital content by a first-pass analysis of the content data, and subsequent adjustment of results of the first-pass data analysis based on a heuristic analysis. In one variant, the first-pass analysis is based on an extant (COTS) or off-the-shelf analytics framework which generates a result; artificial intelligence and/or machine learning techniques are utilized for analyzing the result based on a multi-source or multivariate analytical framework to enable convergence of a final result having suitable level of accuracy, yet with optimized temporal and processing overhead characteristics. In one implementation, the methods and apparatus are adapted for use in a content distribution network advertisement ingestion processing system.