公开(公告)号：US09661514B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14188078

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Carl M. Coppage ,  Steven E. Kozisek ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04Q7/10 ,  H04W24/08 ,  H04W28/18

CPC classification number: H04W24/08 ,  H04W28/18

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a network management system for managing communications of a wireless device. The network management system includes memory for storing data and executable instructions; and a processing component in communication with the memory. In one embodiment, the processing component configured to execute the executable instructions to perform operations such as, but not limited to, receiving network performance information from a plurality of wireless access points; and sending an instruction to the wireless device that modifies at least one wireless connectivity parameter of the wireless device to improve communications on the wireless device based on the network performance information.

公开(公告)号：US09241277B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13962434

申请日：2013-08-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Steven E. Kozisek ,  Carl M. Coppage ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04W24/02 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W80/06

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  H04L41/0823 ,  H04L41/142 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/0894 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W80/06

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method for monitoring and optimizing network performance to a wireless device that includes determining network performance information of a wireless router and communicating data packets containing the network performance information to a network management device. In one embodiment, the network management device is configured to transmit instructional data packets to the wireless router that include instructions for optimizing network performance associated with the wireless device in response to identify a network performance problem associated with the wireless router.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于监视和优化对无线设备的网络性能的方法，所述方法包括确定无线路由器的网络性能信息并将包含网络性能信息的数据分组传送到网络管理设备。 在一个实施例中，网络管理设备被配置为响应于识别与无线路由器相关联的网络性能问题，向无线路由器发送包括用于优化与无线设备相关联的网络性能的指令的指令数据分组。

公开(公告)号：US20150264187A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14722908

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04M7/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/853 ,  H04M3/22

CPC classification number: H04M7/0072 ,  H04L29/06326 ,  H04L47/2416 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/2227

Abstract: A method for establishing a call over a packet network may include receiving a call request on a packet network from an originating call device. Status one or more segments of a transmission path may be determined. If the status of the segments are within a first range, the call between the originating and terminating call device over the determined transmission path at a first data rate may be established. Otherwise, if the status of one or more segments is within a second range, a determination as to whether the originating trunk and terminating segment can operate at a second data rate may be made, and, if so, the call may be established over the transmission path between the originating call device and terminating call device at the second data rate.

Abstract translation: 用于通过分组网络建立呼叫的方法可以包括：从发起呼叫装置在分组网络上接收呼叫请求。 状态可以确定传输路径的一个或多个段。 如果段的状态在第一范围内，则可以建立起始呼叫和终接呼叫设备之间以所述确定的传输路径以第一数据速率的呼叫。 否则，如果一个或多个段的状态在第二范围内，则可以做出关于始发中继和终止段是否可以以第二数据速率操作的确定，并且如果是，则可以建立呼叫 在第二数据速率下，始发呼叫装置和终端呼叫装置之间的传输路径。

公开(公告)号：US09094261B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13962227

申请日：2013-08-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04M3/22

CPC classification number: H04M7/0072 ,  H04L29/06326 ,  H04L47/2416 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/2227

Abstract: A method for establishing a call over a packet network may include receiving a call request via an originating trunk on a packet network from an originating call device. Status of an originating trunk and terminating segment may be determined. If the status of the originating trunk and terminating segment are within a first range, the call between the originating and terminating call device over the determined transmission path at a first data rate may be established. Otherwise, if the status of the originating trunk or terminating segment is within a second range, a determination as to whether the originating trunk and terminating segment can operate at a lower data rate may be made, and, if so, the call may be established over the transmission path between the originating call device and terminating call device at the lower data rate.

Abstract translation: 用于通过分组网络建立呼叫的方法可以包括经由来自始发呼叫装置的分组网络上的始发中继线接收呼叫请求。 可以确定始发中继线和终接线段的状态。 如果始发中继线和终端分段的状态在第一范围内，则可以建立起始呼叫和终接呼叫设备之间以所述确定的传输路径以第一数据速率的呼叫。 否则，如果始发中继线或终端分段的状态在第二范围内，则可以做出关于始发中继线和终端分段是否可以以较低数据速率操作的确定，如果是，则可以建立呼叫 在较低的数据速率下通过始发呼叫装置与终端呼叫装置之间的传输路径。

公开(公告)号：US09042370B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US14073018

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Carl M. Coppage ,  Amar N. Ray ,  William L. Wiley

IPC: H04L12/721 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L45/123 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for determining a communications path to assign a communications over a packet network. For example, in one embodiment, the method includes determining at least two potential communications paths over a packet network over which a received communications request may be established by accessing network performance information associated with each node segment on the respective at least two potential communications paths. In one embodiment, the network performance information associated with each node segment includes a first set of network performance information for communicating in a first direction on the node segment and a second set of network performance information for communicating in a second direction on the node segment. The method determines a value indicative of communications operations associated with each potential communications path. The method then assigns and establishes a communications path to the communications request based on the determined values.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于确定通过分组网络分配通信的通信路径的系统和方法。 例如，在一个实施例中，该方法包括确定分组网络上的至少两个潜在通信路径，通过该分组网络可以通过访问与相应的至少两个潜在通信路径上的每个节点段相关联的网络性能信息来建立所接收的通信请求。 在一个实施例中，与每个节点段相关联的网络性能信息包括用于在节点段上沿第一方向通信的第一组网络性能信息和用于在节点段上沿第二方向进行通信的第二组网络性能信息。 该方法确定指示与每个潜在通信路径相关联的通信操作的值。 然后，该方法基于确定的值分配并建立到通信请求的通信路径。

公开(公告)号：US20150110097A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14582467

申请日：2014-12-24

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen

IPC: H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  H04L41/0896 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0847 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/087 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/146

Abstract: A system, method and network communications device including a processing unit configured to communicate data packets with one or more network communications devices. The data packets include network performance information generated by the one or more network communications devices in response to receiving a portion of the data packets. The network communications device further includes a memory in communication with the processing unit. The memory is configured to store a table containing network performance information associated with the node segments through which the data packets are communicated with the one or more network communications devices. The processing unit is further configured to process the data packets to store the network performance information in the table. The network performance information is utilized to alter future communications of the data packets through the node segments.

Abstract translation: 一种系统，方法和网络通信设备，包括被配置为与一个或多个网络通信设备通信数据分组的处理单元。 响应于接收到一部分数据分组，数据分组包括由一个或多个网络通信设备生成的网络性能信息。 网络通信设备还包括与处理单元通信的存储器。 存储器被配置为存储包含与数据分组与一个或多个网络通信设备通信的节点相关联的网络性能信息的表。 所述处理单元还被配置为处理所述数据分组以将所述网络性能信息存储在所述表中。 网络性能信息用于通过节点段来改变数据分组的未来通信。

公开(公告)号：US20140247928A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14199239

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Shekhar Gupta ,  Curtis Tucker ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04M1/658

CPC classification number: H04M1/658 ,  H04M1/6505 ,  H04M3/42365

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for implementing do-not-disturb feature during media content. For example, in one embodiment, a determination is made on whether to implement the do-not-disturb feature is implemented on at least one of a plurality of devices associated with a user during the playback of the media content based on user preferences, wherein the user preferences specify a type of media content that triggers the do-not-disturb feature. In response to the do-not-disturb feature being implemented, notification of an incoming communication is suspended during playback of the media content.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于在媒体内容期间实现免打扰特征的系统，方法和计算机程序产品。 例如，在一个实施例中，基于用户偏好确定是否在播放媒体内容期间与用户相关联的多个设备中的至少一个上实现不干扰特征，其中 用户偏好设置指定触发不要干扰功能的媒体内容的类型。 响应于正在实施的不干扰特征，在播放媒体内容期间暂停进入通信的通知。

公开(公告)号：US20140155046A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13689892

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04W88/10

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method for configuring a femtocell. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a cellular device within near-field communication range of the femtocell. The method identifies a carrier network associated with the cellular device and automatically configures the femtocell to operate on the carrier network associated with the cellular device.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括一种用于配置毫微微小区的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括识别毫微微小区的近场通信范围内的蜂窝设备。 该方法识别与蜂窝设备相关联的运营商网络，并自动配置毫微微小区在与蜂窝设备相关联的运营商网络上运行。

公开(公告)号：US20140071977A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14073018

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Carl M. Coppage ,  Amar N. Ray ,  William L. Wiley

IPC: H04L12/721

CPC classification number: H04L45/123 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for determining a communications path to assign a communications over a packet network. For example, in one embodiment, the method includes determining at least two potential communications paths over a packet network over which a received communications request may be established by accessing network performance information associated with each node segment on the respective at least two potential communications paths. In one embodiment, the network performance information associated with each node segment includes a first set of network performance information for communicating in a first direction on the node segment and a second set of network performance information for communicating in a second direction on the node segment. The method determines a value indicative of communications operations associated with each potential communications path. The method then assigns and establishes a communications path to the communications request based on the determined values.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于确定通过分组网络分配通信的通信路径的系统和方法。 例如，在一个实施例中，该方法包括确定分组网络上的至少两个潜在通信路径，通过该分组网络可以通过访问与相应的至少两个潜在通信路径上的每个节点段相关联的网络性能信息来建立所接收的通信请求。 在一个实施例中，与每个节点段相关联的网络性能信息包括用于在节点段上沿第一方向通信的第一组网络性能信息和用于在节点段上沿第二方向进行通信的第二组网络性能信息。 该方法确定指示与每个潜在通信路径相关联的通信操作的值。 然后，该方法基于确定的值分配并建立到通信请求的通信路径。

公开(公告)号：US20130135993A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13746798

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen

IPC: H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L47/122 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L41/0668

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include system and method for routing communications over a communications network. In one embodiment, a determination is made as to whether to establish a communication along a communication path based on network performance information. The disclosed embodiments provide several alternatives for establishing the communication and improving communications along the communication path in response to a determination that at least one network node along the communication path is impaired or congested.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于通过通信网络路由通信的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，基于网络性能信息确定是否建立沿着通信路径的通信。 所公开的实施例响应于确定沿着通信路径的至少一个网络节点受损或拥塞的确定，提供了用于建立通信并改进沿着通信路径的通信的若干替代方案。