公开(公告)号：US20200183479A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-11

申请号：US16793534

申请日：2020-02-18

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Steven M. Casey ,  Katie S. Feiman ,  Zubin Ingah

IPC: G06F1/3231 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N5/268

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing auto-switching and/or auto-playing video content. In various embodiments, a computing system might determine whether a display device that is communicatively coupled to the computing system is in an off-state, and might determine whether a first video content will begin its broadcast from a first content source within a predetermined period after initiating such determination. Based on a determination that the display device is in the off-state and based on a determination that the first video content will be broadcast within the predetermined period, the computing system might automatically switch the display device to an on-state, and might automatically set the display device to display the first video content being broadcast from the first content source.

公开(公告)号：US20200169451A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-28

申请号：US16201881

申请日：2018-11-27

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Steven M. Casey ,  Katie S. Feiman ,  Zubin Ingah

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/06

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing error detection in a network, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing error and/or fault detection in a network and/or media stream and providing options to address the error and/or fault in the network and/or media stream. In various embodiments, a computer might detect an error in a first network and send a notification indicating that the error has occurred. The notification might contain one or more options to address the error in the first network. The computer, a user device, a service provider device, or a content provider device might receive and display the notification containing the one or more options. The computer, the user device, the service provider device, or the content provider device might then select at least one of the one or more options to address the error in the first network.

公开(公告)号：US20200169450A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-28

申请号：US16201859

申请日：2018-11-27

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Steven M. Casey ,  Katie S. Feiman ,  Zubin Ingah

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04N7/14

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing error detection in a network, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing error and/or fault detection in a network and/or media stream and providing options to address the error and/or fault in the network and/or media stream. In various embodiments, a computer might detect an error in a first network and send a notification indicating that the error has occurred. The notification might contain one or more options to address the error in the first network. The computer, a user device, a service provider device, or a content provider device might receive and display the notification containing the one or more options. The computer, the user device, the service provider device, or the content provider device might then select at least one of the one or more options to address the error in the first network.

公开(公告)号：US10341732B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US15477356

申请日：2017-04-03

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Zubin Ingah

IPC: H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/24

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing media content streaming/downloading and playback, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing video quality optimization based on display capabilities. In various embodiments, a computing system might receive user input from a user indicating a user request for media content. The computing system might autonomously determine characteristics or attributes of a playback device (i.e., a display device and/or audio playback device, etc.). The computing system might send, to a media content source over a network, a request for the media content, the request comprising information regarding presentation characteristics that are based at least in part on the determined characteristics of the playback device. The computing system might receive a version of the media content having the one or more presentation characteristics, and might relay the received version of the media content to the playback device for presentation to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20180332328A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-15

申请号：US15840982

申请日：2017-12-13

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Zubin Ingah ,  Aamir Hussain ,  Fernando Prieto-Ochoa ,  Asghar Hussain

IPC: H04N21/262 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/234 ,  H04N21/482

CPC classification number: H04N21/4821 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/23418 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/26283 ,  H04N21/42204 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/47205

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing conflict resolution for electronic program guides. In various embodiments, a computing system might receive a plurality of metadata each from a metadata source among a plurality of metadata sources, each of the metadata corresponding to a video content, might compile the plurality of metadata, might determine whether at least one metadata of the plurality of metadata is inconsistent with other metadata of the plurality of metadata. Based on a determination that at least one metadata is inconsistent with other metadata, the computing system might analyze the plurality of metadata to determine which set of metadata more accurately corresponds to the video content, might modify one or more metadata based on such determination, might generate an EPG that presents the video content, using metadata consistent with the modified one or more metadata, and might display the EPG on a display device.

公开(公告)号：US20180160166A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15785185

申请日：2017-10-16

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Zubin Ingah

IPC: H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: H04N21/4305 ,  H04N21/44004 ,  H04N21/44008 ,  H04N21/4424

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing media content streaming or playback, and, more particularly, for implementing media stream synchronization. In some embodiments, a synchronization system might receive a first signal that is output from a first device, which receives an original video signal from a video source and outputs a first video signal. The synchronization system might analyze the first signal to determine a first frame buffer delay, generate a delay adjustment signal based on such determination, and send the delay adjustment signal to a frame buffer delay device. The frame buffer delay device and the first device might concurrently receive the original video signal from the video source. The first delay adjustment signal causes the frame buffer delay device to apply the first frame buffer delay to the original video signal to produce a second video signal that is synchronized with the first video signal.

公开(公告)号：US20180109837A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15785014

申请日：2017-10-16

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Zubin Ingah

IPC: H04N21/439 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/432 ,  G06F17/30

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing media content streaming or playback, and, in particular, automatic audio optimization. In some embodiments, a computing system might receive user input indicating a request for presentation of media content, initiate database lookup in a database for audio parameter settings associated with the requested media content, and determine whether the database contains audio parameter settings specifically associated with the requested media content. If so, the computing system retrieves the audio parameter settings and automatically reconfigures an audio playback device(s) with the retrieved audio parameter settings. If not, the computing system determines whether the database contains audio parameter settings associated with a content category to which the requested media content belongs. If so, such audio parameter settings are retrieved and the audio playback device(s) are reconfigured with the audio parameter settings. If not, the audio playback device(s) are reconfigured with default audio parameter settings.

公开(公告)号：US20160112120A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14980579

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Mike Fargano ,  Michael D. Sprenger

IPC: H04B10/071

CPC classification number: H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/0791

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can be used to detect network impairment, including but not limited to impairment of optical fiber networks. In an aspect, such tools and techniques can be deployed at relatively low cost, allowing pervasive deployment throughout a network. In another aspect, such tools and techniques can take advantage of a “dying gasp,” in which a network element detects a sudden drop in received optical (or electrical) power, resolution, etc. at short time scales and sends a notification across the network before the connection is completely compromised. In yet another aspect, some tools can include a supervisory function to analyze aspects of the dying gasp with the goal to determine network segments associated with an impairment and an estimate of the location of an impairment within the network.

公开(公告)号：US20140003804A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13928069

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Mike Fargano ,  Michael D. Sprenger

IPC: H04B10/079

CPC classification number: H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/0791

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can be used to detect network impairment, including but not limited to impairment of optical fiber networks. In an aspect, such tools and techniques can be deployed at relatively low cost, allowing pervasive deployment throughout a network. In another aspect, such tools and techniques can take advantage of a “dying gasp,” in which a network element detects a sudden drop in received optical (or electrical) power, resolution, etc. at short time scales and sends a notification across the network before the connection is completely compromised. In yet another aspect, some tools can include a supervisory function to analyze aspects of the dying gasp with the goal to determine network segments associated with an impairment and an estimate of the location of an impairment within the network.

Abstract translation: 可用于检测网络损伤的新型工具和技术，包括但不限于光纤网络的损伤。 在一方面，这样的工具和技术可以以相对低的成本部署，允许在整个网络中的普遍部署。 在另一方面，这样的工具和技术可以利用“垂死喘气”的优点，其中网络元件以短时间尺度检测接收到的光（或电）功率，分辨率等的突然下降，并在 连接之前的网络完全受损。 在另一方面，一些工具可以包括用于分析死亡喘气的方面的监督功能，其目标是确定与损伤相关联的网段以及网络内的损伤位置的估计。

公开(公告)号：US20240064376A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18384221

申请日：2023-10-26

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael D. Sprenger ,  Zubin Ingah

IPC: H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/24

CPC classification number: H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/433 ,  H04N21/44029 ,  H04N21/2402

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing media content streaming/downloading and playback, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for implementing video quality optimization based on display capabilities. In various embodiments, a computing system might receive user input from a user indicating a user request for media content. The computing system might autonomously determine characteristics or attributes of a playback device (i.e., a display device and/or audio playback device, etc.). The computing system might send, to a media content source over a network, a request for the media content, the request comprising information regarding presentation characteristics that are based at least in part on the determined characteristics of the playback device. The computing system might receive a version of the media content having the one or more presentation characteristics, and might relay the received version of the media content to the playback device for presentation to the user.