公开(公告)号：US20100023993A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12508386

申请日：2009-07-23

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N21/2665 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0246 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  G06Q30/0274 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A set-top box may include a storage unit, input/output (I/O) unit configured to communicate with a network node of a service provider over a communications network, memory unit, and a processing unit in communication with the storage unit, I/O unit, and memory unit. A user control panel module may be executed by the processing unit and configured to cause the processing unit to present a graphical user interface to a user to control access to one or more content stores of a content mall operating on the network node. A service provider control panel module may be executed by the processing unit and be configured to cause the processing unit to enable the communications service provider to control operation of the processing unit. A codec module may be executed by the processing unit and configured to enable the processing unit to display content downloaded from a content store of the content mall.

Abstract translation: 机顶盒可以包括存储单元，配置成通过通信网络与存储单元通信的服务提供商的网络节点和与存储单元通信的处理单元进行通信的输入/输出（I / O）单元， I / O单元和存储单元。 用户控制面板模块可以由处理单元执行并且被配置为使处理单元向用户呈现图形用户界面，以控制对在网络节点上运行的内容商场的一个或多个内容存储的访问。 服务提供商控制面板模块可以由处理单元执行，并且被配置为使处理单元使通信服务提供商能够控制处理单元的操作。 编解码器模块可以由处理单元执行，并且被配置为使得处理单元能够显示从内容购物中心的内容存储下载的内容。

公开(公告)号：US20100023395A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12508390

申请日：2009-07-23

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/2665 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0246 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  G06Q30/0274 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A system and method for a communications service provider and content provider to share revenue may include providing, by the communications service provider, a network node configured to enable the content provider to post content to be available to subscribers of the communications service provider. The content provider may be enabled to set a price for a subscriber to download the content. If there is a cost for the subscribers to download the content, then a revenue share percentage may be established between the content provider and the communications service provider. Otherwise, the communications service provider may be enabled to display an advertisement to the subscribers and collect revenue from advertising. The revenue generated by the content being downloaded may be accounted for. The content provider may be provided with the accounting.

Abstract translation: 用于通信服务提供商和内容提供商以共享收入的系统和方法可以包括由通信服务提供商提供被配置为使得内容提供商能够将内容发布给通信服务提供商的订户可用的网络节点。 内容提供商可以被允许为订阅者设置价格来下载内容。 如果订户有下载内容的费用，则可以在内容提供商和通信服务提供商之间建立收入分成百分比。 否则，可以使通信服务提供商能够向订户显示广告并从广告收集收入。 下载内容产生的收入可能会被计入。 可以向内容提供商提供会计。

公开(公告)号：US20090245291A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12250326

申请日：2008-10-13

Applicant: Gregory A. Wolfe ,  Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Gregory A. Wolfe ,  Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: H04J3/06

CPC classification number: H04L7/0016 ,  H04J3/06 ,  H04J3/0635 ,  H04J3/0641 ,  H04J3/0644 ,  H04J3/0661 ,  H04J3/0682 ,  H04J14/0226 ,  H04J14/0279 ,  H04J14/028 ,  H04J14/0282 ,  H04J14/0283 ,  H04J14/0284 ,  H04J14/0286 ,  H04J14/08 ,  H04L7/0075 ,  H04L12/2852 ,  H04L12/422

Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing a clock for data transmissions. A data packet is received at a remote node. A timing characteristic of the data packet corresponds to a tick of a clock form a reference clock. A tick of the clock is determined based on the timing characteristic of the data packet. A secondary clock is disciplined with the reference clock by adjusting the secondary clock based on a difference between times measured by the reference clock and the secondary clock to generate a clock signal. The clock signal is communicated to one or more interfaces.

Abstract translation: 一种用于同步用于数据传输的时钟的系统和方法。 在远程节点接收数据包。 数据包的定时特性对应于形成参考时钟的时钟的刻度。 基于数据分组的定时特性确定时钟的刻度。 通过基于由参考时钟测量的时间与辅助时钟之间的差异来调节辅助时钟来产生时钟信号，辅助时钟受到参考时钟的约束。 时钟信号被传送到一个或多个接口。

公开(公告)号：US20050163126A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10764910

申请日：2004-01-26

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen ,  Jack Brown ,  Robert Dianda

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen ,  Jack Brown ,  Robert Dianda

IPC: H04L12/56 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L65/1043 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1069

Abstract: A packet communication system is disclosed that includes an end communication device, a call processing system, and a packet network. To setup up a call from an end user, the end communication device transmits a call request message to the call processing system. The call request message has a header that includes priority information for the call. The call processing system processes the priority information in the header of the call request message to determine if the call request message is for a high priority call. If the call request message is not for a high priority call and the call processing system is in a state of congestion, then the call processing system transmits a response message indicating the state of congestion. Responsive to receiving the response message, the end communication device performs call blocking and provides call treatment to the end user.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括终端通信设备，呼叫处理系统和分组网络的分组通信系统。 为了从最终用户建立呼叫，终端通信设备向呼叫处理系统发送呼叫请求消息。 呼叫请求消息具有包括呼叫的优先级信息的报头。 呼叫处理系统处理呼叫请求消息的报头中的优先级信息，以确定呼叫请求消息是否用于高优先级呼叫。 如果呼叫请求消息不是用于高优先级呼叫并且呼叫处理系统处于拥塞状态，则呼叫处理系统发送指示拥塞状态的响应消息。 响应于接收到响应消息，终端通信设备执行呼叫阻塞并向最终用户提供呼叫处理。

公开(公告)号：US09392313B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US12508366

申请日：2009-07-23

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/2665 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  H04N21/254 ,  G06F21/10 ,  H04N21/81

CPC classification number: H04N21/2665 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0246 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  G06Q30/0274 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: A system and method for operating a virtual broadcast network may include using, by a virtual broadcaster, a network server remotely located from the virtual broadcaster and managed by a communications service provider to host a virtual broadcast network. A selection, via a control panel, of at least one broadcast content feed from a plurality of different content service providers may be performed. The selected broadcast content feeds may be broadcast to users who access the virtual broadcast network.

Abstract translation: 用于操作虚拟广播网络的系统和方法可以包括由虚拟广播机构使用远程位于虚拟广播机构并由通信服务提供商管理以主办虚拟广播网络的网络服务器。 可以通过控制面板选择来自多个不同内容服务提供商的至少一个广播内容馈送。 所选择的广播内容馈送可以广播给访问虚拟广播网络的用户。

公开(公告)号：US08879391B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13249550

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H04L43/0888 ,  H04L47/11

Abstract: A method of determining the state of a path in a network. A rate of throughput is observed at a node of the network over an interval for at least a portion of the path. Derivations associated with a characteristic of the frames or traffic flows communicated over at least the portion of the path are determined at the node. A state of congestion of the path is determined in response to the observed rate of throughput as compared to a bandwidth profile of the path and the derivations.

Abstract translation: 一种确定网络中路径状态的方法。 在路径的至少一部分的间隔上，在网络的节点处观察到吞吐速率。 在节点处确定与在路径的至少一部分上传送的帧或业务流的特性相关联的导数。 与路径和导出的带宽简档相比，响应于观察到的吞吐量，确定路径的拥塞状态。

公开(公告)号：US08699321B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US12482957

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G08C15/00 ,  H04J1/16 ,  H04J3/14 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L43/0882 ,  H04L41/06 ,  H04L41/147 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L41/5025 ,  H04L43/062 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/0888 ,  H04L43/14 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L47/122 ,  H04L47/746

Abstract: A system and method for determining a state of a communications system. A determination is made whether a communications path is fully functional, impaired, or non functional. A maximum capacity available to the communications path is determined in response to deterting the communications path is impaired. The communications path is limited to a maximum capacity available in response to determining the maximum capacity of the connection as impaired.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定通信系统的状态的系统和方法。 确定通信路径是完全功能的，受损的还是非功能的。 响应于阻止通信路径受损，确定可用于通信路径的最大容量。 响应于将连接的最大容量确定为受损，通信路径被限制为可用的最大容量。

公开(公告)号：US20120020221A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US13249550

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L43/0888 ,  H04L47/11

Abstract: A method of determining the state of a path in a network. A rate of throughput is observed at a node of the network over an interval for at least a portion of the path. Derivations associated with a characteristic of the frames or traffic flows communicated over at least the portion of the path are determined at the node. A state of congestion of the path is determined in response to the observed rate of throughput as compared to a bandwidth profile of the path and the derivations.

Abstract translation: 一种确定网络中路径状态的方法。 在路径的至少一部分的间隔上，在网络的节点处观察到吞吐速率。 在节点处确定与在路径的至少一部分上传送的帧或业务流的特性相关联的导数。 与路径和导出的带宽简档相比，响应于观察到的吞吐量，确定路径的拥塞状态。

公开(公告)号：US08068425B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12421525

申请日：2009-04-09

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  H04J3/16

CPC classification number: H04L43/0888 ,  H04L47/11

Abstract: A method of determining the state of a path in a network includes measuring at a node of the network a rate of throughput over an interval for at least a portion of the path and determining at the node of the network a derivation associated with a characteristic of the frames communicated over at least the portion of the path. The method also includes determining a state of congestion of the path in response to the measured rate of throughput and the determined associated derivation.

Abstract translation: 确定网络中的路径的状态的方法包括在所述网络的节点处测量所述路径的至少一部分的间隔上的吞吐量速率，并且在所述网络的所述节点处确定与所述网络的特性相关联的导出 帧至少在路径的一部分上传送。 该方法还包括响应于所测量的吞吐速率和所确定的相关联的导出来确定路径的拥塞状态。

公开(公告)号：US20110199912A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13094433

申请日：2011-04-26

Applicant: Michael Bugenhagen

Inventor： Michael Bugenhagen

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L43/0847 ,  H04L41/0677 ,  H04L41/5041

Abstract: A system and method for communicating failures in a metro Ethernet network (MEN). Packets are communicated through multiple maintenance entities. A determination is made that there is a failure between or at one of the multiple maintenance entities. An alarm is generated at a maintenance entity nearest the failure in response to determining there is a failure. The alarm indicates a location of the failure. The alarm is communicated back through one or more of the multiple maintenance entities to a maintenance end point. The alarm is routed at least two a communications service provider determined to be associated with the failure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在城域以太网（MEN）中通信故障的系统和方法。 数据包通过多个维护实体进行通信。 确定在多个维护实体之间或之一处存在故障。 响应于确定存在故障，在最接近故障的维护实体处生成警报。 报警指示故障的位置。 报警通过多个维护实体中的一个或多个传送回维护终端。 该报警器被路由至少两个被确定为与故障相关联的通信服务提供商。