公开(公告)号：US09880369B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15352869

申请日：2016-11-16

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael L. Elford ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  Michael Paul Winterrowd ,  Thomas Charles Barnett, Jr.

IPC: G02B6/44 ,  H02G3/04 ,  E01C11/00 ,  E01C23/02 ,  E01C23/09 ,  G02B6/50

CPC classification number: G02B6/4459 ,  E01C11/00 ,  E01C23/025 ,  E01C23/0933 ,  G02B6/504 ,  H02G3/0437 ,  Y10T29/49815 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/51 ,  Y10T29/53

Abstract: This document discloses novel conduits for telecommunications lines, such as optical fibers. In an aspect, a conduit might have a body defining one or more channels into which optical fibers can be inserted. In another aspect, the body might have a first face that is substantially planar and a second face opposing the first face. The second face might a low-rise arc profile and/or might be configured to be installed into a depression in a material. Also disclosed are methods and tools for installing, using, and/or removing such conduit.

公开(公告)号：US09712445B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14327794

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

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

IPC: H04J1/16 ,  H04L12/803 ,  H04L12/64 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US09054986B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US14075031

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Stephen K. Edwards ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen

IPC: H04J1/00 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04L12/853 ,  H04L12/725

CPC classification number: H04L47/2416 ,  H04L45/3065 ,  H04M15/00

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a computer implemented method for routing data packets. In one embodiment, the method includes storing network usage information of a packet network managed by a communications carrier including network usage information associated with communications by subscribers of other communications carrier that communicate data packets over the packet network, the network usage information distinguishing between data packets associated with a first service and data packets associated with a second service; determining pricing information for communicating the data packets via a plurality of networks, wherein each network is associated with a different communications carrier; and selecting one of the plurality of networks for routing the data packets based on cost, wherein the cost includes a first cost for communicating the data packets that are associated with the first service and a second cost for communicating the data packets that are associated with the second service.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于路由数据分组的计算机实现的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括存储由通信载波管理的分组网络的网络使用信息，该通信载波包括通过分组网络传送数据分组的其他通信运营商的用户与通信相关联的网络使用信息，所述网络使用信息区分数据分组 与第一服务和与第二服务相关联的数据分组相关联; 确定用于经由多个网络传送数据分组的定价信息，其中每个网络与不同的通信载体相关联; 以及基于成本选择所述多个网络之一来路由所述数据分组，其中所述成本包括用于传送与所述第一服务相关联的数据分组的第一成本和用于传送与所述第一服务相关联的数据分组的第二成本 第二服务。

公开(公告)号：US09014204B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

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: H04L29/08 ,  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：US20150011201A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14492141

申请日：2014-09-22

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：US20140247932A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14199026

申请日：2014-03-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

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

IPC: H04M3/42

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, the do-not-disturb feature is implemented on an electronic device during the playback of the media content based on user preferences, where the user preferences specify the media content that triggers the do-not-disturb feature on the electronic device. 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，根据用户偏好在播放媒体内容期间在电子设备上实现不干扰特征，其中用户偏好指定触发不干扰特征的媒体内容 电子设备。 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：US20140194068A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

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: 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.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于管理无线设备的通信的网络管理系统。 网络管理系统包括用于存储数据和可执行指令的存储器; 以及与存储器通信的处理组件。 在一个实施例中，处理组件被配置为执行可执行指令以执行诸如但不限于从多个无线接入点接收网络性能信息的操作; 以及向所述无线设备发送修改所述无线设备的至少一个无线连接参数的指令，以基于所述网络性能信息改善所述无线设备上的通信。

公开(公告)号：US08670313B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US13714048

申请日：2012-12-13

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Amar N. Ray ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  Cadathur V. Chakravarthy

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L47/27 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/245 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L69/16 ,  H04L69/163

Abstract: A system for adjusting the window size of a TCP packet on a packet network including a sending network element in communication with a receiving network element for transmitting and receiving data packets between the sending network element and the receiving network element on the packet network, wherein at least one of the sending network element and the receiving network element is configured to determine network performance information of the packet network; and adjust the window size of the TCP packet based on the network performance information. A method for adjusting the window size of a TCP packet on a packet network is also included.

Abstract translation: 一种用于调整分组网络上的TCP分组的窗口大小的系统，包括与接收网络单元进行通信的发送网络单元，用于在分组网络上的发送网络单元和接收网络单元之间发送和接收数据分组，其中， 所述发送网元和所述接收网元中的至少一个被配置为确定所述分组网的网络性能信息; 并根据网络性能信息调整TCP包的窗口大小。 还包括用于调整分组网络上的TCP分组的窗口大小的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130322432A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

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: H04L29/06

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。