公开(公告)号：US20150334647A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14808973

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04W48/18 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04L12/46

CPC classification number: H04W88/10 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.

Abstract translation: 新的工具和技术可以从单一的多业务提供商无线接入点为多个服务提供商提供无线服务。 在一方面，多业务提供商无线接入点可以与多个无线设备通信，每个无线设备与不同的无线载波相关联，并且将来自每个设备的通信路由到适当的载波（和/或类似地，从每个设备发送通信 运营商到相应的无线设备）。 以这种方式，例如，单个无线接入点可以向多个不同载波的订户的蜂窝电话提供服务。 这样的无线接入点可以提供增强的效率和降低的成本，以及为多个无线运营商提供更高服务的能力。

公开(公告)号：US09125233B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13827163

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04W88/10 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.

公开(公告)号：US09025000B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US14199521

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

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

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04L12/18 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N7/147 ,  H04L12/1827 ,  H04N7/148 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44245 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for initiating by a remote user a video conference through a streaming device of a first user. One embodiment is a computer-implemented method that includes the steps of activating the streaming device; granting the remote user access to a website for controlling the streaming device in response to activating the streaming device; authenticating the remote user; receiving a selection of video conference options from the remote user in response to the remote user being authenticated; generating an invitation for the first user to accept a video conference with the remote user; and initiating the video conference in response to the first user to accepting the invitation.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于由远程用户通过第一用户的流式传输设备发起视频会议的方法，设备和计算机程序产品。 一个实施例是一种计算机实现的方法，其包括激活流传输设备的步骤; 响应于激活流传输设备，授权远程用户访问网站以控制流传输设备; 验证远程用户; 响应于远程用户被认证，从远程用户接收视频会议选项的选择; 生成第一用户接受远程用户的视频会议的邀请; 并响应于第一用户接受邀请发起视频​​会议。

公开(公告)号：US09020124B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US14199239

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

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

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04M1/658 ,  H04M1/65

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：US08868058B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13689892

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04M3/00 ,  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：US20140247318A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14199521

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

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

IPC: H04N7/14

CPC classification number: H04N7/147 ,  H04L12/1827 ,  H04N7/148 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/25875 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/44245 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for initiating by a remote user a video conference through a streaming device of a first user. One embodiment is a computer-implemented method that includes the steps of activating the streaming device; granting the remote user access to a website for controlling the streaming device in response to activating the streaming device; authenticating the remote user; receiving a selection of video conference options from the remote user in response to the remote user being authenticated; generating an invitation for the first user to accept a video conference with the remote user; and initiating the video conference in response to the first user to accepting the invitation

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于由远程用户通过第一用户的流式传输设备发起视频会议的方法，设备和计算机程序产品。 一个实施例是一种计算机实现的方法，其包括激活流传输设备的步骤; 响应于激活流传输设备，授权远程用户访问网站以控制流传输设备; 验证远程用户; 响应于远程用户被认证，从远程用户接收视频会议选项的选择; 生成第一用户接受远程用户的视频会议的邀请; 并响应于第一用户接受邀请发起视频​​会议

公开(公告)号：US08750905B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13872400

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Jamie Christopher Howarter ,  Charles Michael Lesher ,  Jeffrey Sweeney ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  Heather Ann Hull

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W8/24 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/72536 ,  H04M1/72577

Abstract: A method and database management system for controlling the operability of a mobile communications device. A geographic location of a vehicle is determined. A position of the mobile communications device with in the vehicle is determined. Conditional parameters of the mobile communications device are determined. Database records correlating location information with restrictions are accessed. A determination is made whether use of the mobile communications device should be restricted within the vehicle in response to the geographical location, the position of the mobile communications device within the vehicle, the conditional parameters, and the database records The capabilities of the mobile communications device are configured in response to the restrictions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制移动通信设备的可操作性的方法和数据库管理系统。 确定车辆的地理位置。 确定车辆中的移动通信设备的位置。 确定移动通信设备的条件参数。 访问将位置信息与限制相关联的数据库记录。 确定响应于地理位置，车辆内的移动通信设备的位置，条件参数和数据库记录应当在车辆内是否应该限制移动通信设备的使用。移动通信设备的能力 被配置为响应限制。

公开(公告)号：US20140064086A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US14073008

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

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

IPC: H04L12/803 ,  H04L12/721

CPC classification number: H04L47/122 ,  H04L45/70 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/146

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a computer-implemented method for controlling network communications. In one embodiment, the method executes instructions, using a processor, to perform operations comprising: communicating with a first set of network communications devices of a first packet network; receiving and storing in memory network performance information associated with the first set of network communications devices; initiating routines on a second set of network communications devices of a second packet network of a second communications carrier for determining network performance information associated with the second packet network; storing the network performance information associated with the second set of network communications devices; determining an operational status of a network node within the second packet network based on the stored network performance information; and controlling network communications of data packets over node segments of the first packet network and the second packet network based on the stored network performance information.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于控制网络通信的计算机实现的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法使用处理器执行指令以执行操作，包括：与第一分组网络的第一组网络通信设备进行通信; 接收和存储与第一组网络通信设备相关联的存储器网络性能信息; 在第二通信载波的第二分组网络的第二组网络通信设备上发起例程，用于确定与所述第二分组网络相关联的网络性能信息; 存储与第二组网络通信设备相关联的网络性能信息; 基于所存储的网络性能信息确定所述第二分组网络内的网络节点的操作状态; 以及基于所存储的网络性能信息来控制所述第一分组网络和所述第二分组网络的节点分段上的数据分组的网络通信。

公开(公告)号：US20140010171A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13827163

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Charles I. Cook

IPC: H04W88/10

CPC classification number: H04W88/10 ,  H04L12/4633 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04W48/18

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques that can provide wireless service for multiple service providers from a single, multi-service provider wireless access point. In an aspect, a multi-service provider wireless access point might communicate with a plurality of wireless devices, each associated with a different wireless carrier, and route communications from each device to the appropriate carrier (and/or, similarly, transmit communications from each carrier to the appropriate wireless device). In this way, for example, a single wireless access point could provide service to cellphones of subscribers of a number of different carriers. Such a wireless access point can provide enhanced efficiency and reduced cost, along with the ability to provide higher service for a number of wireless carriers.

Abstract translation: 新的工具和技术可以从单一的多业务提供商无线接入点为多个服务提供商提供无线服务。 在一方面，多业务提供商无线接入点可以与多个无线设备通信，每个无线设备与不同的无线载波相关联，并且将来自每个设备的通信路由到适当的载波（和/或类似地，从每个设备发送通信 运营商到相应的无线设备）。 以这种方式，例如，单个无线接入点可以向多个不同载波的订户的蜂窝电话提供服务。 这样的无线接入点可以提供增强的效率和降低的成本，以及为多个无线运营商提供更高服务的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20130237207A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：US13872400

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

Inventor： Jamie Christopher Howarter ,  Charles Michael Lesher ,  Jeffrey Sweeney ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  Heather Hull

IPC: H04W8/24

CPC classification number: H04W8/24 ,  H04M1/6075 ,  H04M1/72536 ,  H04M1/72577

Abstract: A method and database management system for controlling the operability of a mobile communications device. A geographic location of a vehicle is determined. A position of the mobile communications device with in the vehicle is determined. Conditional parameters of the mobile communications device are determined. Database records correlating location information with restrictions are accessed. A determination is made whether use of the mobile communications device should be restricted within the vehicle in response to the geographical location, the position of the mobile communications device within the vehicle, the conditional parameters, and the database records The capabilities of the mobile communications device are configured in response to the restrictions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制移动通信设备的可操作性的方法和数据库管理系统。 确定车辆的地理位置。 确定车辆中的移动通信设备的位置。 确定移动通信设备的条件参数。 访问将位置信息与限制相关联的数据库记录。 确定响应于地理位置，车辆内的移动通信设备的位置，条件参数和数据库记录应当在车辆内是否应该限制移动通信设备的使用。移动通信设备的能力 被配置为响应限制。