公开(公告)号：US20250126633A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-17

申请号：US18628341

申请日：2024-04-05

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Shane Newberg ,  Donald Sherker ,  Peter Andrew Ericksen

IPC: H04W72/566 ,  H04W76/50

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a clearinghouse AAA server receives, from a network AAA server of a network, a request for a priority UE to access an external data network via the network, accesses a Declared Emergency Location Registry (DELR) database to determine whether a current emergency situation has been declared for the network, determines whether the priority UE is permitted (e.g., authenticated and authorized) to access the external data network via the network, and determines whether the priority UE should receive priority or non-priority access to the external data network via the network. Depending on the situation, the network may be the UE's home network or a visited network having a roaming agreement with the home network. In this way, priority UEs can receive priority access to external data networks via networks during declared emergency situations.

公开(公告)号：US20250126454A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-17

申请号：US18484577

申请日：2023-10-11

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Shane Newberg ,  Donald Sherker ,  Peter Andrew Ericksen

IPC: H04W8/02 ,  H04W12/084 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a clearinghouse AAA server receives, from a WiFi network AAA server of a WiFi network, a request for a priority UE to access an external data network via the WiFi network, accesses a Declared Emergency Location Registry (DELR) database to determine whether a current emergency situation has been declared for the WiFi network, determines whether the priority UE is authenticated and authorized to access the external data network via the WiFi network, and determines whether the priority UE should receive priority or non-priority access to the external data network via the WiFi network. Depending on the situation, the WiFi network may be the UE's home WiFi network or a visited WiFi network having a roaming agreement with the home WiFi network. In this way, priority UEs can receive priority access to external data networks via Wifi networks during declared emergency situations.

公开(公告)号：US12177096B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US18408957

申请日：2024-01-10

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Shane Newberg ,  Christopher Teague ,  William K. Logan

IPC: H04L41/50 ,  H04L41/0896

Abstract: A method for providing a differentiated feature to a first user equipment (UE) connected to a local area network (LAN) implemented by a router connected to a customer premises equipment (CPE) provisioned with a default feature associated with a first service tier of a plurality of service tiers provided by an internet service provider includes obtaining data indicating the first UE has connected to the LAN and determining the first UE is eligible for a second service tier of the different tiers. In response to determining the first UE is eligible for the second service tier, the method includes causing the CPE to be dynamically provisioned for a differentiated service associated with the second service tier. The method includes sending a message to the router to configure the router to provide the differentiated feature to the first UE.

公开(公告)号：US11190232B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-30

申请号：US16459364

申请日：2019-07-01

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Don Gunasekara ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04B1/715

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within a prescribed area or venue, including to users or subscribers of one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs) in data communication with a controller, and the core(s) of the MNO network(s). In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MNO “roaming” users or subscribers to CBRS bands (e.g., via extant LTE-TD technology). In one particular implementation, the managed network comprises a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) network such as a cable or satellite network, and the MSO and MNO coordinate to implement user-specific and/or data-specific policies for the roaming MNO subscribers.

公开(公告)号：US11968543B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-23

申请号：US18131475

申请日：2023-04-06

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/10 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/22

CPC classification number: H04W16/14 ,  H04W16/10 ,  H04W36/0022 ,  H04W36/165 ,  H04W36/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within an area or venue. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs and APs) in data communication with a controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MSO users or subscribers to CBRS bands or WLAN (e.g., public ISM) bands in to manage interference between the coexisting networks, and maximize user experience. In another variant, the controller cooperates with a provisioning server to implement a client device application program or “app” on MSO user or subscriber client devices which enables inter-RAT access.

公开(公告)号：US11700030B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17536875

申请日：2021-11-29

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Don Gunasekara ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04B1/71 ,  H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04B1/715

CPC classification number: H04B1/7136 ,  H04B1/7176 ,  H04W16/14 ,  H04W76/15 ,  H04B2001/7154 ,  H04B2001/71362

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within a prescribed area or venue, including to users or subscribers of one or more Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CBSDs) in data communication with a controller, and the core(s) of the MNO network(s). In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MNO “roaming” users or subscribers to CBRS bands (e.g., via extant LTE-TD technology). In one particular implementation, the managed network comprises a Multiple Systems Operator (MSO) network such as a cable or satellite network, and the MSO and MNO coordinate to implement user-specific and/or data-specific policies for the roaming MNO subscribers.

公开(公告)号：US20210314217A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-07

申请号：US16839998

申请日：2020-04-03

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Tim Bleidorn ,  Cheryl Warne ,  Shane Newberg ,  Christopher Teague

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/12

Abstract: Automatic local gateway router backup of a network gateway router is disclosed. A local gateway router communicatively coupled to a local subnet determines that a network gateway router that serves as a default gateway router for the local subnet has stopped responding. The local gateway router and the network gateway router are configured to communicate with one another via a tunnel implemented by a tunneling protocol. In response to determining that the network gateway router has stopped responding, automatically switching, by the local gateway router, from a tunneling mode to a routing mode, such that the local gateway router becomes the default gateway router for the local subnet.

公开(公告)号：US20200228993A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-16

申请号：US16741626

申请日：2020-01-13

Applicant: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING, LLC

Inventor： Don Gunasekara ,  Umamaheswar Kakinada ,  Ahmed Bencheikh ,  Shane Newberg

IPC: H04W16/14 ,  H04W36/16 ,  H04W36/00 ,  H04W16/10 ,  H04W36/22

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing quasi-licensed spectrum access within an area or venue. In one embodiment, the quasi-licensed spectrum utilizes 3.5 GHz CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum allocated by a Federal or commercial SAS (Spectrum Access System) to a managed content delivery network that includes one or more wireless access nodes (e.g., CSDs and APs) in data communication with a controller. In one variant, the controller dynamically allocates (i) spectrum within the area or venue within CBRS bands, and (ii) MSO users or subscribers to CBRS bands or WLAN (e.g., public ISM) bands in to manage interference between the coexisting networks, and maximize user experience. In another variant, the controller cooperates with a provisioning server to implement a client device application program or “app” on MSO user or subscriber client devices which enables inter-RAT access.

公开(公告)号：US11909605B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US18086042

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Shane Newberg ,  Christopher Teague ,  William K. Logan

IPC: H04L41/50 ,  H04L41/0896

CPC classification number: H04L41/508 ,  H04L41/0896

Abstract: A method for providing a differentiated feature to a first user equipment (UE) connected to a local area network (LAN) implemented by a router connected to a customer premises equipment (CPE) provisioned with a default feature associated with a first service tier of a plurality of service tiers provided by an internet service provider includes obtaining data indicating the first UE has connected to the LAN and determining the first UE is eligible for a second service tier of the different tiers. In response to determining the first UE is eligible for the second service tier, the method includes causing the CPE to be dynamically provisioned for a differentiated service associated with the second service tier. The method includes sending a message to the router to configure the router to provide the differentiated feature to the first UE.

公开(公告)号：US11240098B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-01

申请号：US16839998

申请日：2020-04-03

Applicant: Charter Communications Operating, LLC

Inventor： Tim Bleidorn ,  Cheryl Warne ,  Shane Newberg ,  Christopher Teague

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L12/66

Abstract: Automatic local gateway router backup of a network gateway router is disclosed. A local gateway router communicatively coupled to a local subnet determines that a network gateway router that serves as a default gateway router for the local subnet has stopped responding. The local gateway router and the network gateway router are configured to communicate with one another via a tunnel implemented by a tunneling protocol. In response to determining that the network gateway router has stopped responding, automatically switching, by the local gateway router, from a tunneling mode to a routing mode, such that the local gateway router becomes the default gateway router for the local subnet.