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05-01-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DETECT A PREDICTIVE NETWORK SIGNATURE

Номер: US20120005333A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for monitoring a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) includes receiving an indication that a network impairment has been detected at an MCDN node. MCDN clients associated with the MCDN node may be analyzed to detect an impairment signature, representing correlated impairments among the MCDN clients. Subsequent incoming service requests for the MCDN node may be bundled into a master service ticket. Users of the MCDN clients may be notified of the detected network impairment and of a status of ongoing remediation efforts. 1. A method for managing a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , comprising:receiving an indication from an MCDN node that a network impairment has been detected at a first MCDN client port;in response to receiving the indication, analyzing additional MCDN client ports sharing the MCDN node with the first MCDN client port to detect an impairment signature associated with the MCDN node; andwhen the impairment signature has been detected at the MCDN node, bundling, by a server, incoming service requests from users associated with the MCDN node into a master service ticket, wherein impairment information, including the impairment signature, for the MCDN node is collected under an index to the master service ticket.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on the impairment information, dispatching a field service call for the MCDN node to remediate the network impairment.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the impairment information is collected for a specified minimum period of time prior to said dispatching.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the additional MCDN client ports share an MCDN sub-node with the first MCDN client port claim 1 , and wherein the impairment signature is indicative of a network impairment correlated in magnitude between the additional MCDN client ports and the first MCDN port.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:notifying at least one of the users that the network ...

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Номер записи: 1
05-01-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PREVENT CHRONIC NETWORK IMPAIRMENTS

Номер: US20120005536A1
Автор: Beattie, Griesmer Stephen J., JR. James Gordon, Marsh Edward
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for managing performance over a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN), such as a digital subscriber line network, involves accessing a record of historical values of a network service parameter for a plurality of MCDN clients. The historical values may be analyzed to detect network impairment associated with an MCDN node. Network diagnostics may be initiated for MCDN clients associated with the MCDN node. The result of the network diagnostics may result in localizing a source of the network impairment. 1. A method for managing a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , comprising:accessing a record of historical values of a network service parameter for a plurality of MCDN client systems;analyzing, by a server, the record to detect a network impairment associated with an MCDN node, wherein the network impairment is represented by a pattern of historical values among MCDN client systems coupled to the MCDN node;initiating network diagnostics for the MCDN client systems associated with the detected network impairment; andbased on results of the network diagnostics, localizing a source of the network impairment for the MCDN node.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to receiving a service request from a user of an MCDN client system, notifying at least one user of the MCDN client systems coupled to the MCDN node that the network impairment has been identified.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pattern of historical values is correlated in time.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pattern of historical values is correlated in amplitude for at least one network service parameter.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the network service parameter is associated with network equipment between the MCDN node and customer premises equipment of an MCDN client system.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said accessing the record is performed in response to receiving a service request from a user of an MCDN client system.7 ...

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Номер записи: 2
05-01-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SELECTIVE CHANNEL OR ADVERTISING DELIVERY

Номер: US20120005704A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network device having a controller programmed to store a subscriber selectable preference for advertisements and for video channel distribution to send to a set top box (STB) and receive a signal from a broadcast stream indicating the location for insertion of an advertisement based on the subscriber selectable preference. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium operating in a set top box (STB) , comprising computer instructions to:present a graphical user interface (GUI) enabling selectable advertisement preferences and selectable channel distribution service preferences for delivery to the STB, wherein storage of portions of the selectable advertisement preferences and the selectable channel distribution service preferences is initiated responsive to one or more detected selections from the GUI; andenable presentation of the at least one advertisement and the at least one media channel responsive to a detected unicast signal.2. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the storage of the selectable advertisement is performed according to a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) of the STB.3. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the selectable advertisement is presented using a unicast stream server.4. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the method splices the selectable advertisement into a digital video stream before presenting.5. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the GUI presents filters for targeted ad delivery based on one or more of demographics claim 1 , geographic location claim 1 , purchased products claim 1 , or purchased services.6. The storage medium of claim 5 , comprising computer instructions to collect EPG information or channel subscription information from an IPTV network to provide further targeted ad delivery.7. The storage medium of claim 1 , comprising computer instructions to select ads from an ad ...

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Номер записи: 3
05-01-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDES

Номер: US20120005709A1
Автор: Walter Edward
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller to provide a media processor with a description of available channels, receive from the media processor a request for EPG data and a selection of channels from the available channels where the selection of channels is based on a user's input at the media processor in response to a presentation of the description of the available channels at a display device operably connected to the media processor, and provide to the media processor the requested EPG data representing programming for the selection of channels without programming for remaining channels from the available channels that were not selected, where the media processor presents an EPG based on the provided EPG data, and where a portion of the EPG data is obtained by the controller from a first service provider network that is different from a second service provider network in which the server operates. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A server , comprising a controller to:provide a media processor with a description of available channels;receive from the media processor a request for Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) data and a selection of channels from the available channels, the selection of channels being based on a user's input at the media processor in response to a presentation of the description of the available channels at a display device operably connected to the media processor; andprovide to the media processor the requested EPG data representing programming for the selection of channels without programming for remaining channels from the available channels that were not selected, wherein the media processor presents an EPG based on the provided EPG data, and wherein a portion of the EPG data is obtained by the controller from a first service provider network that is different from a second service provider network in which the server operates.2. The server of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 4
05-01-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE PRESENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT

Номер: US20120005717A1
Автор: Ansari Ahmad, Costa Pierre
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set top box having a controller to receive a single video stream comprising two-dimensional image content and a depth map of the two-dimensional image content, generate three-dimensional image content in real-time from the two-dimensional image content and the depth map where the three-dimensional image content is generated when a display device operably coupled with the set top box is determined to be capable of presenting the three-dimensional image content, and provide either the two-dimensional image content or the three-dimensional image content to the display device. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A set top box , comprising a controller to:receive a single video stream comprising two-dimensional image content and a depth map of the two-dimensional image content;generate three-dimensional image content in real-time from the two-dimensional image content and the depth map, the three-dimensional image content being generated when a display device operably coupled with the set top box is determined to be capable of presenting the three-dimensional image content; andprovide either the two-dimensional image content or the three-dimensional image content to the display device.2. The set top box of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable to detect a viewing apparatus that is configured for viewing of the three-dimensional image content claim 1 , and wherein the display device is determined to be capable of presenting the three-dimensional image content when the viewing apparatus is detected.3. The set top box of claim 2 , wherein the controller is operable to detect the viewing apparatus based on a signal emitted by the viewing apparatus.4. The set top box of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable to detect without user intervention a capability of the display device to present three-dimensional content.5. The set top box of claim 1 , wherein the two-dimensional ...

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Номер записи: 5
12-01-2012 дата публикации

MULTI-PASS ECHO RESIDUE DETECTION WITH SPEECH APPLICATION INTELLIGENCE

Номер: US20120008752A1
Автор: Wong Ngai Chiu
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method is provided for multi-pass echo residue detection. The method includes detecting audio data, and determining whether the audio data is recognized as speech. Additionally, the method categorizes the audio data recognized as speech as including an acceptable level of residual echo, and categorizes categorizing unrecognizable audio data as including an unacceptable level of residual echo. Furthermore, the method determines whether the unrecognizable audio data contains a user input, and also determines whether a duration of the user input is at least a predetermined duration, and when the user input is at least the predetermined duration, the method extracts the predetermined duration of the user input from a total duration of the user input. 1. A method for multi-pass echo residue detection , the method comprising:detecting audio data;determining whether the audio data is recognized as speech;categorizing the audio data recognized as speech as including an acceptable level of residual echo,categorizing unrecognizable audio data as including an unacceptable level of residual echo;determining whether the unrecognizable audio data contains a user input;determining whether a duration of the user input is at least a predetermined duration, and when the user input is at least the predetermined duration, extracting the predetermined duration of the user input from a total duration of the user input.2. The method for multi-pass echo residue detection of claim 1 , further comprising:ending a further analysis when the user input is not at least the predetermined duration.3. The method for multi-pass echo residue detection of claim 2 , further comprising:determining whether a duration of the unrecognizable audio data not containing a user input is at least a predetermined duration, and when the unrecognizable audio data not containing a user input is at least the predetermined duration, extracting the predetermined duration of the unrecognizable audio data not ...

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Номер записи: 6
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Mobile Payment Using DTMF Signaling

Номер: US20120011007A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems and methods are disclosed for mobile payment using dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signals. A mobile device equipped with at least a speaker and an input is used to connect to a server on the mobile network. Upon authentication of a user of the mobile device, the server generates the payment key, translates the key to DTMF signals, and plays the DTMF signals over the speaker of the mobile device. The user holds the mobile device speaker close to a microphone of a DTMF scanner at a POS terminal. The DTMF scanner includes logic that extracts the payment key from the DTMF signals, and the POS terminal uses the payment key to bill the user. The POS terminal transmits the bill with the payment key to the server on the network. The server ensures that the key is active, and debits an account for the user based on the amount presented in the bill. The key is de-activated after a specified time period or one use, whichever occurs first. 1. A system for making a payment using a mobile device , the system comprising:a mobile device including a speaker, an input, and a transceiver for communicating across a network;a point-of-sale (POS) terminal including a microphone for receiving a payment key from the speaker of the mobile device and a transceiver for communicating across the network; anda server on the network including authentication logic for authenticating a user of the mobile device, key generation logic for generating the payment key in response to a request from the mobile device, and charging logic for charging a user account upon receipt of a bill from the POS terminal, the bill including the payment key received by the microphone and an amount to be charged to the user account,wherein the payment key comprises dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signals transmitted from the server to the POS terminal via the speaker on the mobile device.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an authentication database claim 1 , wherein the authentication logic ...

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Номер записи: 7
12-01-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MEASUREMENT DATA AND BACK-UP CHANNEL SERVICES

Номер: US20120011527A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set top box (STB) comprising a controller programmed to receive measurement data stored in a first wireless device serving as a portable monitoring gateway that collects subscriber collected data and store and analyze the measurement data at the STB using the received measurement data received from the first wireless device and optionally from a remote server or a local storage space having stored measurement data to provide analyzed results. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium operating in a set top box (STB) , comprising computer instructions to:receive measurement data stored in a first wireless device serving as a portable monitoring gateway that collects subscriber collected data;analyze the measurement data at the STB using the received measurement data received from the first wireless device and optionally from a remote server or a local storage space having stored measurement data to provide analyzed results; andpresent the analyzed results at the STB.2. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless device is a cellular phone claim 1 , a personal digital assistant claim 1 , or a medical data gateway.3. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the measurement data stored in the first wireless device is received by the STB using a Bluetooth connection.4. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the STB presents the analyzed results using a built in display or built-in speaker.5. The storage medium of claim 1 , comprising computer instructions for importing or exporting measurement data and enabling access by an authorized third party health care provider.6. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the STB has a built-in machine-to-machine (M2M) connection for connecting to the portable wireless gateway and a second wireless device.7. The storage medium of claim 6 , wherein the second wireless device is a ...

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Номер записи: 8
12-01-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE VIEWERSHIP

Номер: US20120011529A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, network device having a controller programmed to track a number of times that a particular service channel is distributed to a subscriber device from at least a network device selected from the group of a unicast stream server, a multicast stream router, or a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) which is used in an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network when the subscriber device is initially tuned to the particular service channel and to obtain real time viewership information by polling the network device in the IPTV network to determine how many subscriber devices are tuned to each service channel in the IPTV network. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising computer instructions to:track a number of times that broadcast data associated with a particular television channel is transmitted to a set-top box (STB) by at least one unicast stream server that is used in an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network when the STB is tuned to the particular television channel; andobtain real time viewership information by polling the unicast stream server in the IPTV network to determine how many set top boxes (STBs) are tuned to each television channel in the IPTV network.2. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the polling of the unicast stream server occurs at pre-defined intervals.3. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the polling of the unicast stream server occurs during a pre-determined event.4. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the method polls other network devices to map unicast stream information to the IPTV network's channel and geographic information.5. The storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the method sorts and presents information regarding viewership for a plurality of channels on the IPTV network.6. The storage medium of claim 1 , comprising computer instructions for collecting EPG ...

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Номер записи: 9
12-01-2012 дата публикации

System and Method of Providing Media Content

Номер: US20120011534A1
Автор: Mukerji Ankur, Scott Charles
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes receiving, from a set-top box device, data that indicates selected media content from a list of available media content. The method includes locating one or more content sources for the selected media content. The method includes selecting a particular content source from the one or more content sources. The method includes locating an access rules source for the selected media content. The method includes instructing the particular content source to send the selected media content to the set-top box device. The method also includes instructing the access rules source to send an access rule associated with the selected media content to the set-top box device. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from a set-top box device, data that indicates selected media content from a list of available media content;locating one or more content sources for the selected media content;selecting a particular content source from the one or more content sources;locating an access rules source for the selected media content;instructing the particular content source to send the selected media content to the set-top box device; andinstructing the access rules source to send an access rule associated with the selected media content to the set-top box device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending the list of available media content to the set-top box device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising charging a subscriber account associated with the set-top box device for download of the selected media content.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a credit to a subscriber account associated with the particular content source when the particular content source is another set-top box device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving from the set-top box device a charge authorization associated with the selected media content; andproviding to the set-top box a second access rule in response to the charge authorization.6. The method ...

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Номер записи: 10
12-01-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A PRESENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT

Номер: US20120011546A1
Автор: Bedingfield, Brown William, Meuninck Troy, Morris Nadia, Ng Virginia, SR. James Carlton
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium having computer instructions to present a plurality of unassociated media programs from a single presentation device having overlapping presentation periods, and cause the single presentation device to present a user interface for one of the plurality of unassociated media programs responsive to detecting a request for the user interface. Each of the plurality of unassociated media programs can be viewable only with a viewing apparatus. The viewing apparatus can be configured for viewing one of the unassociated media programs at a time. Other embodiments are disclosed and contemplated. 1. A media processor , comprising a controller to:assign a first viewing apparatus to a first of one or more periodic time slots;assign a second viewing apparatus to a second of one or more periodic time slots;cause a presentation device to present a first image during the first of the one or more periodic time slots;cause the presentation device to present a second image during the second of the one or more periodic time slots; andcause the presentation device to present a user interface to the first viewing apparatus responsive to detecting a request for the user interface;wherein the first image and the user interface are not viewable from the second viewing apparatus, and wherein the second image is not viewable from the first viewing apparatus.2. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable to cause the presentation device to adjust the first image presented to the first viewing apparatus responsive to detecting a selection from the user interface.3. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the user interface corresponds to one of a menu and an electronic programming guide claim 1 , and wherein the controller is operable to customize the user interface according to a user profile.4. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 11
12-01-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING VOICE COMMUNICATION

Номер: US20120011554A1
Автор: Brandt Jeffrey L., Bruce Les, Hubscher Mark B., Sullivan Marc A.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes receiving, at a device, a request to initiate a call with respect to a contact and a communication device associated with a caller. In a particular embodiment, the method may further include initiating presentation, at a display device, of a selectable call placement indicator to initiate the request. In another particular embodiment, the method may further include sending display data to the display device, where the display data indicates that the call has been placed to the contact. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a set-top box, a request to initiate a call with respect to a contact and a communication device associated with a caller.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending display data to a display device coupled to the set-top box claim 1 , the display data indicating that the call has been placed to the contact.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , at the set-top box claim 1 , a selection of the contact.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising initiating presentation claim 1 , at a display device claim 1 , of a selectable call placement indicator to initiate the request.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising prompting to select one of a plurality of communication devices claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication devices includes the communication device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , at the set-top box claim 1 , a selection of the communication device.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication device is a different device than the set-top box.8. An set-top box comprising:a processor; and instructions executable by the processor to:', 'receive a selection of a communication device associated with a caller; and', 'receive a request to initiate a call with respect to a contact and the communication device., 'a memory accessible to the processor, wherein the memory includes'}9. The set-top box of claim 8 , wherein the memory further ...

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Номер записи: 12
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Radio Network Controller With IP Mapping Table

Номер: US20120014316A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for seamlessly routing data to mobile devices that undergo handovers from one access point to another. A controller, such as a RNC or BSC, includes logic to map the locations of mobile devices that are connected to various access points on one or more networks. The access points include base stations, Node Bs, wireless LAN, etc., and incorporate or are coupled to network agents. The network agent reports the location of the mobile device to the controller via a plurality of means such as over an IP network, a powerline network, or a satellite network. Using the database, or IP mapping table, having the most current locations of all the mobile devices under its domain or area, the controller can route data packets to the mobile devices using the most effective routing paths. 1. A controller for routing a data packet to a mobile device on a network , the controller comprising:a processor;a memory in communication with the processor, the memory including a database containing an Internet Protocol (IP) address associated with a corresponding mobile device;a transceiver in communication with the processor; androuting logic on the memory for receiving a network location from a network agent in communication with the mobile device, updating the database with the network location, and routing a data packet to the mobile device via the network location.2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the controller is a radio network controller (RNC) claim 1 , and wherein the network agent is coupled to an access point enabling the mobile device to access the network.3. The controller of claim 2 , wherein the access point is any one of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) router and a Node B.4. The controller of claim 3 , further comprising handover logic enabling a handover between the WLAN router and the Node B.5. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the network is an Internet Protocol (IP) network claim 1 , and wherein the network agent ...

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Номер записи: 13
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Radio Access Network Node With IP Interface

Номер: US20120014317A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed to directly connect a node of a Radio Access Network (RAN) with an Internet Protocol (IP) network. The node is provided with an interface to a broadband local loop network. Access to the local loop network or last mile enables the node to communicate directly with an IP network, including an IP Multimedia System (IMS) core. The node need not access a packet-switched core network via a controller. Embodiments include a Node B with an IP interface in a UMTS system and a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) with an IP interface in a GSM system. 1. A node in a Radio Access Network (RAN) , comprising:a transceiver;an antenna coupled to the transceiver, the antenna receiving signals from a mobile device;a processor in communication with the transceiver;a memory in communication with the processor; andan Internet Protocol (IP) interface in communication with the processor;the IP interface providing the node with access to an IP network.2. The node of claim 1 , further comprising an interface to a controller claim 1 , the controller being in communication with a cellular network.3. The node of claim 2 , wherein the controller is in communication with a Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) on a packet-switched core network.4. The node of claim 2 , wherein the controller is a Radio Network Controller (RNC) claim 2 , and wherein the node is a Node B.5. The node of claim 2 , wherein the controller is a Base Station Controller (BSC) claim 2 , and wherein the node is a Base Transceiver Station (BTS).6. The node of claim 1 , further comprising logic on the memory to receive a packet from the mobile device claim 1 , determine that the packet is destined for the IP network claim 1 , and forwarding the packet to the IP interface.7. The node of claim 6 , wherein the logic further receives a second packet from the mobile device claim 6 , determines that the packet is destined for the cellular network claim 6 , and forwards the packet to the controller. ...

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Номер записи: 14
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Digital Light Path Labeling System with Dual Polarization Quaternary Phase-shift Keying Modulation

Номер: US20120014695A1
Автор: Feuer Mark D., Vaishampayan Vinay Anant
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for encoding and determining labels in a Dual Polarization (DP) Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) signal is provided. A label frame, signature sequence, and data payload are combined using a complementary constant-weight code encoding (CCWC) encoder, the output of which is deinterleaved and differentially precoded to generate a polarized tributary of a DP-QPSK signal. This encoding can be duplicated for a second tributary of the DP-QPSK signal. The label can be determined using one or more polarizers and corresponding low-speed photodetectors, each applied to a copy of the DP-QPSK signal. The strongest output of the photodetectors is then used to determine the label. Alternatively, the DP-QPSK signal can be viewed as having XI, XQ, PH, and PV tributaries. These tributaries can then be translated into XI, XQ, YI, and YQ tributaries are encoded into a standard DP-QPSK signal. 1. A method for encoding a label in a Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) signal comprising:combining a label frame comprising a binary encoding of the label, a binary signature sequence for code-division multiple access, and a first binary data payload into a first composite data stream;deinterleaving the first composite data stream into a first and second data stream; anddifferentially precoding the first data stream and the second data stream to output a respective first and second QPSK tributary.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the QPSK signal is a Dual-Polarization (DP) QPSK signal claim 1 , and the first and second QPSK tributary are a respective first and second tributary of a first polarization of the DP-QPSK signal claim 1 , the method further comprising:combining the label frame, the binary signature sequence, and a second binary data payload into a second composite data stream;deinterleaving the second composite data stream into a third and fourth data stream; anddifferentially precoding the third data stream and the fourth data stream to output a respective ...

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Номер записи: 15
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Characterization of Single-Photon Detectors Using a Source of Photon Pairs

Номер: US20120016634A1
Автор: Antonelli Cristian, Brodsky Michael, Oh Jungmi
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Operational parameters of a single-photon detector are determined with a source of photon pairs. At a fixed trigger, a dark count probability and a series of count probabilities at different optical powers are determined. A particular optical power is selected by adjusting the optical power of the source of photon pairs. The dark count probability and the count probabilities are determined for different trigger rates. The operational parameters include efficiency, afterpulsing constant, and detrap time. The operational parameters are computed by fitting the computed dark count probabilities and count probabilities to a user-defined relationship. 1. A method for characterizing a single-photon detector operating with a plurality of trigger rates , the method comprising: recording dark counts with the single-photon detector and computing a dark count probability; and', 'for each of a plurality of optical powers generated by a source of photon pairs, recording counts with the single-photon detector and computing a count probability; and, 'for each of the plurality of trigger ratescalculating a single-photon detector operational parameter based at least in part on the plurality of computed dark count probabilities and the plurality of computed count probabilities.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating a single-photon detector operational parameter comprises calculating at least one of:an efficiency η;{'sub': '0', 'an afterpulsing constant Q; and'}a detrap time τ.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein calculating at least one of an efficiency η claim 2 , an afterpulsing constant Q claim 2 , and a detrap time τ comprises:fitting the plurality of computed dark count probabilities and the plurality of computed count probabilities to a user-defined relationship.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating each particular optical power in the plurality of optical powers by variably attenuating a constant optical power generated by the source of photon pairs.6. ...

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Номер записи: 16
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Characterization of Single-Photon Detectors Using a Continuous Wave Laser Source

Номер: US20120016635A1
Автор: Antonelli Cristian, Brodsky Michael, Oh Jungmi
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Operational parameters of a single-photon detector are determined with a continuous wave laser source. At a fixed trigger, a dark count probability and a series of count probabilities at different optical powers are determined. A particular optical power is selected by using a wide-range variable attenuator to attenuate the optical power of the continuous wave laser. The dark count probability and the count probabilities are determined for different trigger rates. The operational parameters include efficiency, afterpulsing constant, and detrap time. The operational parameters are computed by fitting the computed dark count probabilities and count probabilities to a user-defined relationship. 1. A method for characterizing a single-photon detector operating with a plurality of trigger rates , the method comprising: recording dark counts with the single-photon detector and computing a dark count probability; and', 'for each of a plurality of optical powers generated by a continuous wave laser, recording counts with the single-photon detector and computing a count probability; and, 'for each of the plurality of trigger ratescalculating a single-photon detector operational parameter based at least in part on the plurality of computed dark count probabilities and the plurality of computed count probabilities.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating a single-photon detector operational parameter comprises calculating at least one of:an efficiency η;{'sub': '0', 'an afterpulsing constant Q; and'}a detrap time τ.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein calculating at least one of an efficiency η claim 2 , an afterpulsing constant Q claim 2 , and a detrap time τ comprises:fitting the plurality of computed dark count probabilities and the plurality of computed count probabilities to a user-defined relationship.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating each particular optical power in the plurality of optical powers by variably attenuating a constant optical ...

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Номер записи: 17
19-01-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SERVICES USING A SERVICES GATEWAY

Номер: US20120017253A1
Автор: Hicks, Huslak Nicholas S., III John Alson
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller operable to provide media content to a gateway for presentation on a plurality of display devices without using a set top box, provide a selection of available services for presentation on the plurality of display devices, receive from the gateway a request for a service chosen from the selection of available services where the service is not a telecommunication service, provide an executable software to the gateway for implementation of the service, and generate a shipping order in response to the request, where the shipping order instructs delivery of equipment associated with the service to a building in which the gateway is located, where the equipment is detected by the gateway when the equipment is connected to a powerline of the building, and where the service is implemented using the gateway. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A server comprising a controller operable to:provide media content to a gateway for presentation on a plurality of display devices without using a set top box;provide a selection of available services for presentation on the plurality of display devices;receive from the gateway a request for a service chosen from the selection of available services, wherein the service is not a telecommunication service;provide an executable software to the gateway for implementation of the service; andgenerate a shipping order in response to the request, the shipping order instructing delivery of equipment associated with the service to a building in which the gateway is located, wherein the equipment is detected by the gateway when the equipment is connected to a powerline of the building, and wherein the service is implemented using the gateway.2. The server of claim 1 , wherein the executable software provides for presentation of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on the plurality of display devices claim 1 , and wherein the GUI ...

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Номер записи: 18
19-01-2012 дата публикации

System and Method of Managing Video Content Streams

Номер: US20120017255A1
Автор: Nadarajah Dinesh
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes buffering a plurality of video streams within a buffer of a video server and generating a unicast video output and a multicast video output at the buffer. 1. A method comprising:buffering a plurality of video streams within a buffer of a video server; andgenerating a unicast video output and a multicast video output at the buffer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the buffer is associated with a requested channel and wherein the unicast video output and the multicast video output are generated based on the plurality of video streams.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sending the unicast video output for the requested channel from the video server to a first set top box of a plurality of set top boxes,wherein the video server continues sending the unicast video output for the requested channel until the first set top box has been joined to a multicast group associated with the requested channel.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:sending the multicast video output to the first set top box after the first set top box has been joined to the multicast group.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending the multicast video output to a plurality of set top boxes.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of video streams is received via multicast from an acquisition server coupled to the video server through a network.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the buffer comprises a fast channel change buffer operative to receive and buffer a video input and wherein the fast channel change buffer is operative to provide the multicast video output.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the fast channel change buffer includes a multicast replication point operative to provide the multicast video output associated with a multicast group to the plurality of set top boxes including the first set top box.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the multicast replication point is distinct from a unicast video output point of the buffer.10. The ...

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Номер записи: 19
26-01-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT UNIFIED MESSAGING SYSTEM SUPPORT FOR SPEECH-TO-TEXT SERVICE

Номер: US20120020577A1
Автор: Jackson James, Lemay John E., Yasrebi Mehrad
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for communicating information about transcription progress from a unified messaging (UM) server to a UM client. In one embodiment, the transcription progress describes speech to text transcription of speech messages such as voicemail. The UM server authenticates and establishes a session with a UM client, then receives a get message list request from a UM client as of a first time, responds to the get message list request with a view of a state of messages and available transcriptions for transcribable messages in a list of messages associated with the get message list call at the first time, and, at a second time subsequent to the first time, transmits to the UM client a notification that provides an indication of progress for at least one transcription not yet complete in the list of messages. The messages can include video. 1. A method of communicating information about transcription progress , the method comprising , at a unified messaging server:receiving an authentication request from a unified messaging client;establishing a session with the unified messaging client based on the authentication request;receiving a get message list request from a unified messaging client as of a first time;responding to the get message list request with a view of a state of messages and available transcriptions for transcribable messages in a list of messages associated with the get message list call; andat a second time subsequent to the first time, transmitting to the unified messaging client a notification that provides an indication of progress for at least one transcription not yet complete in the list of messages.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the messages comprise at least one non-text message.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the messages comprise at least one audio message.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the messages comprise at least one video message.5. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 20
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Auto Sensing Home Base Station for Mobile Telephone with Remote Answering Capabilities

Номер: US20120021739A1
Автор: Frank Scott M., Meadows Vernon
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

The present invention discloses in one embodiment a mobile telephone capable of communicating with a home base station through radio signals. The mobile telephone registers with a home base station before beginning to communicate with the home base station. The home base station is capable of sensing the presence of the mobile telephone in its coverage area and subsequently establishing contact with the mobile telephone, if the mobile telephone is registered with the home base station. The home base station can support a plurality of telephone devices, including corded and cordless telephone devices, and provides call placement and answering services to these telephone devices if there is a registered mobile telephone within its coverage area. 1. A system for providing communication services through a mobile telecommunications network , the system comprising:a home base station having a mobile telephone interface unit for communication with a plurality of mobile telephones and a mobile telephone registration unit, the home base station being capable of detecting presence of the mobile telephones in a home base station coverage area and the mobile telephone registration unit being capable of storing information identifying the mobile telephones, wherein the mobile telephones are in communication with at least one respective mobile telecommunications network;the home base station further having a local telephone interface unit for communication with at least one local telephone device, wherein the home base station is configured to select a mobile telephone from the plurality of mobile telephones to place an outgoing telephone call requested from the at least one local telephone device via the mobile telecommunications network of the mobile telephone, the selection of the mobile telephone being based on the mobile telephone satisfying designated criteria,wherein the designated criteria comprises at least one of strongest radio signal strength amongst the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 21
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Targeted Advertising in Voicemail to Text Systems

Номер: US20120022950A1
Автор: Gilbert Mazin, GUPTA Narendra K., Melamed Dan
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems and methods are provided for a voice message to text system supporting targeted advertisements. Voice messages received from users are converted to raw text messages that are normalized to insert proper punctuation and extract entity information. The normalized text and entity information are processed to extract concepts, such as critical phrases, from the normalized text. Extracted concepts are then matched to advertisements on an advertisement database having user selection criteria. Advertisements having selection criteria matching the extracted concepts are transmitted to the users, and the advertisers that placed the advertisements are charged fees for the advertisements. User profile information and user context information can additionally be used to select advertisements for transmission to users. 1. A method comprising:receiving a voice message from a first user directed to a second user;identifying, using a computing device, the voice message as a message to be converted into text;converting, using the computing device, the voice message to a raw text message;normalizing, using the computing device, the raw text message, producing a normalized text message;extracting, using the computing device, concepts from the normalized text message;selecting, using the computing device, advertisements placed by advertisers having user selection criteria that match the concepts;transmitting the advertisements to the first user; andcharging, using the computing device, the advertisers for the advertisements transmitted to the first user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the concepts comprise critical phrases.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the concepts additionally comprise user context information for the first user.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the concepts additionally comprise user profile information for the first user.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein normalizing the raw text comprises adding punctuation to the raw text.6. The method of claim 5 ...

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Номер записи: 22
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Methods, Systems, And Products For Providing Electronic Media

Номер: US20120023023A1
Автор: Hicks John, Zimler Randy
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for providing electronic media to a customer. One method prompts a customer to license a right to electronic media. If the customer agrees to license the right, then the license is electronically stored on behalf of the customer. The licensed electronic media is communicated to the customer via a communications network. 1. A method of providing electronic media to a customer , comprising:providing the customer a menu of electronic media;receiving a selection of selected electronic media from the customer;retrieving and communicating the selected electronic media via a communications network;establishing a counter that increments as the selected electronic media is communicated to the customer;establishing a threshold value;when the counter equals the threshold value, then pausing retrieving of the selected electronic media;prompting the customer to license a right to the selected electronic media; andwhen the customer agrees to the license, then resuming retrieving of the selected electronic media.2. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising providing the customer a list of electronic media to which the customer has licensed rights.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the license right is a limited right claim 1 , the limited right having a condition that causes the limited right to expire.4. A method according to claim 4 , further comprising providing the customer a list of electronic media to which the customer has licensed limited rights.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein prompting the customer comprises prompting the customer before the counter equals the threshold value.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein prompting the customer comprises prompting the customer after the counter equals the threshold value.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein prompting the customer comprises prompting the customer while continuing to retrieve and communicate the selected electronic media.8. A method ...

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Номер записи: 23
26-01-2012 дата публикации

DOCUMENT TRACKING IN HETEROGENEOUS APPLICATION ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20120023063A1
Автор: Fenton Charles Stanley
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method of naming documents according to a document naming convention (DNC) includes receiving, from any of a plurality of data processing applications (DPAs) within an enterprise, a request for a document name and generating a document name “infix” portion in compliance with the DNC for inclusion in the document name. The prefix may be descriptive of a characteristic of the document and the suffix may indicate a document type, a document format, or both. The infix may include a fixed portion and a modifiable portion. The fixed portion may include a datestamp and a document unification identifier. The infix may include a variable portion that can be modified by a DPA that creates a new or modified document, but the name of the modified document maintains the fixed portion of the original document. 1. A method of naming documents according to a document naming convention (DNC) , comprising:receiving, from any of a plurality of document processing applications (DPAs) within an enterprise, a request for a document name;generating, by a document name generator, a document name infix portion in compliance with the DNC;including the infix portion, a prefix, and a suffix in the document name; andsending the document name to a requesting DPA.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prefix is descriptive of a characteristic of the document.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the suffix indicates at least one of: a document type and a document format.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the infix includes generating a fixed portion and a modifiable portion.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein generating the fixed portion includes generating a datestamp indicative of the time when the fixed portion is generated.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the generating fixed portion includes generating a document unification identifier (DUID).7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the DUID is an N-digit alphanumeric string and wherein N is 5 claim 6 , 6 or 8.8. The method of claim 6 , ...

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Номер записи: 24
26-01-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRIORITIZING MESSAGE TRANSCRIPTIONS

Номер: US20120023173A1
Автор: Cunetto Philip, Jackson James, Yasrebi Mehrad
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing transcription resources. A system practicing the method retrieves a class of service for a subscriber recipient of a message deposited at a first server for transcription by a second server, determines a probability of near-term access of the message by the subscriber, assigns a weight to the message based on the class of service and the probability of the near-term access, and transcribes, at the second server, the message based on the weight. Classes of service can include a real-time class of service and/or one or more non-real-time class of service. The probability of near-term access can be based on subscriber presence, subscriber receipt of a new message notification, historical statistics of subscriber message access times, message urgency, and other message metadata. A channel manager can manage a finite number of channels between the first and second servers. 1. A method of managing transcription resources , the method comprising:retrieving a class of service for a subscriber recipient of a message deposited at a first server for transcription by a second server;determining a probability of near-term access of the message by the subscriber recipient;assigning a weight to the message based on the class of service and the probability of the near-term access; andtranscribing, at the second server, the message based on the weight.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the class of service is one of real-time and non-real time.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the non-real time class of service is one of a preference for short wait time and no preference.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the probability of the near-term access is based on at least one of subscriber presence claim 1 , receipt of a new message notification by the subscriber claim 1 , historical statistics of subscriber message access times claim 1 , message urgency claim 1 , message ...

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Номер записи: 25
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Instant Messaging Private Tags

Номер: US20120023323A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems for instant messaging private tags preferably comprise a parser for parsing an instant message for sensitive data and an encryption engine for encrypting the sensitive data. A modified uuencoder is also preferably included for converting the encrypted sensitive data into a data stream that complies with an XML format. Other systems and methods are also provided. 137-. (canceled)38. A system for decrypting a message comprising:a parser configured to parse a received data stream and identify private tags, the private tags surrounding sensitive data; anda decryption engine configured to decrypt the sensitive data based on information in the private tags.39. The system of wherein the information in the private tags is a name and value pair identifying a decryption method to utilize in decrypting the sensitive data.40. The system of wherein the parser is further configured to remove the private tags from the received data stream.41. The system of wherein each of the private tags includes a start tag and an end tag.42. The system of claim 39 , wherein the decryption engine is further configured to determine if a key associated with the name and vaule pair exists to decrypt the sensitive data.43. The system of claim 42 , wherein the decryption engine is further configured to decrypt the sensitive data using the key.44. The system of further comprising:a uudecoder configured to convert the received data stream into an extensible markup language compliant format.45. A method comprising:parsing a received data stream to identify private tags, the private tags surrounding sensitive data;decrypting the sensitive data based on information in the private tags.46. The method of wherein the information in the private tags identifies a name and value pair to utilize in decrypting the sensitive data.47. The method of further comprising removing the private tags from the received data stream.48. The method of claim 45 , wherein each of the private tags includes a start tag and ...

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Номер записи: 26
26-01-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTING A PRESENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT

Номер: US20120023518A1
Автор: Bedingfield, Brown William A., MEUNINCK TROY C., Morris Nadia, SR. James Carlton
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, identifying a stereoscopic preference from a user profile associated with a user of a viewing apparatus, receiving a stereoscopic media program, generating an adapted media program by adapting one or more presentation aspects of the stereoscopic media program according to the stereoscopic preference, and presenting at a presentation device the adapted media program according to a time-division multiplexing or space-division multiplexing scheme for viewing by way of the viewing apparatus. Other embodiments are disclosed and contemplated. 1. A media processor , comprising a controller to:assign a first viewing apparatus to a first of one or more periodic time slots;assign a second viewing apparatus to a second of one or more periodic time slots;retrieve first user preferences from a first user profile associated with a first user of the first viewing apparatus;retrieve second user preferences from a second user profile associated with a second user of the second viewing apparatus;receive first and second stereoscopic media programs from a multimedia system;generate a first adapted media program by adapting one or more presentation aspects of the first stereoscopic media program to conform to the first user preferences;generate a second adapted media program by adapting one or more presentation aspects of the second stereoscopic media program to conform to the second user preferences;cause a presentation device to present the first adapted media program during the first of the one or more periodic time slots; andcause the presentation device to present the second adapted media program during the second of the one or more periodic time slots.2. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the media processor corresponds to a set-top box (STB) claim 1 , a digital video recorder (DVR) claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable ...

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Номер записи: 27
26-01-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR ADAPTING A PRESENTATION OF MEDIA CONTENT TO A REQUESTING DEVICE

Номер: US20120023531A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor having a controller to record stereoscopic media content supplied by a multimedia system, receive from a communication device a request for the recorded stereoscopic media content, determine rendering capabilities of the communication device, generate transcoded content by transcoding the recorded stereoscopic media content according to the rendering capabilities of the communication device, and transmit to the communication device the transcoded content. Other embodiments are disclosed and contemplated. 1. A media processor , comprising a controller to:record stereoscopic media content supplied by a multimedia system;receive from a communication device a request for the recorded stereoscopic media content;determine rendering capabilities of the communication device;generate transcoded content by transcoding the recorded stereoscopic media content according to the rendering capabilities of the communication device; andtransmit to the communication device the transcoded content.2. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the media processor corresponds to a set-top box (STB) claim 1 , a digital video recorder (DVR) claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , and wherein transcoding the recorded stereoscopic media content represents a transformation of an original format of the recorded stereoscopic media content to a format that conforms to the rendering capabilities of the communication device.3. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable to determine the rendering capabilities of the communication device from a signal transmitted by the communication device.4. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the communication device corresponds to a computer or mobile phone.5. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable to:receive a request from the communication device to transcode the recorded stereoscopic media ...

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Номер записи: 28
02-02-2012 дата публикации

FEMTOCELL SERVICE THROUGH A SECONDARY CONNECTION

Номер: US20120026865A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

System(s), apparatus(es), and method(s) are provided to for providing femtocell service through a secondary connection to a network gateway node that is part of a service provider network. The secondary connection can be established in response to at least one telecommunication performance condition of a primary connection to the network gateway node; the at least one performance condition includes connectivity state of the primary connection or quality of traffic delivery through the primary connection. The secondary connection can be established, in part, via a home gateway node that is alternative to a home gateway node associated with a femtocell access point (AP) that enables, in part, the femtocell wireless service. The main home gateway node or the femtocell AP can initiate establishment of the secondary connection. Home gateway node(s) or femtocell AP(s) that can provide femtocell service through the secondary connection can manage connectivity with the network gateway node. 1. A method , comprising: monitoring at least one performance condition of a primary backhaul link connection, wherein the at least one performance condition includes connectivity state of the primary backhaul link connection or quality of traffic delivery through the primary backhaul link connection; and', 'establishing a telecommunication channel through at least a secondary backhaul link connection in case the at least one performance condition is below a performance threshold., 'employing at least one processor to execute a set of computer-executable code instructions retained in at least one computer-readable storage medium, in response to execution by the at least one processor, the set of computer-executable code instructions performs a group of acts comprising2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the establishing includes:identifying a current home gateway node with an active backhaul link connection; anddetermining if the current home gateway node is available to establish the ...

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Номер записи: 29
02-02-2012 дата публикации

System and Method of Communicating a Media Stream

Номер: US20120026871A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A particular method includes measuring port usage data related to each of a plurality of physical ports associated with a link aggregation group. A bandwidth requirement of a requested media stream is estimated and added to a traffic load at each of the plurality of physical ports to produce an estimated total traffic load of each of the plurality of physical ports. When the requested media stream includes non-video data, the requested media stream is sent to a destination device via a physical port that selected in accordance with a static bandwidth allocation. When the requested media stream includes video data, the requested media stream is sent to the destination device via a least loaded physical port that is dynamically identified based on the estimated traffic loads of each of the plurality of physical ports. 1. A method comprising:measuring port usage data related to each of a plurality of physical ports associated with a link aggregation group;estimating a bandwidth requirement of a requested media stream;adding the estimated bandwidth requirement of the requested media stream to a traffic load at each of the plurality of physical ports to produce an estimated total traffic load of each of the plurality of physical ports; selecting a port of the plurality of physical ports in accordance with a static bandwidth allocation; and', 'sending the requested media stream to a destination device via the selected port; and, 'when the requested media stream comprises non-video data dynamically identifying a least loaded physical port of the link aggregation group based on the estimated traffic loads of each of the plurality of physical ports; and', 'sending the requested media stream to the destination device via the least loaded physical port., 'when the requested media stream comprises video data2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selected port has an estimated traffic load that is less than or equal to a maximum traffic load.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 30
02-02-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE HOME MONITORING

Номер: US20120028589A1
Автор: FAN James W., Kuo Richard, Lam Jennifer K.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for interactive home monitoring includes detecting a visitor arriving at a premises of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) client by an intercom unit installed at the premises. The intercom unit may be coupled to the MCDN client, which may be configured to wirelessly communicate with a user of the MCDN client. A captured image of the visitor may be used to determine if an identity of the visitor is known or unknown. Based on the identity, a communication channel between the visitor and the user may be established at the intercom unit. The intercom unit may further be configured to provide further information to the visitor based on the visitor identity. 1. A method for providing interactive monitoring at a client premises of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , comprising:receiving, by an MCDN multimedia handling device (MHD), an arrival indication from an intercom unit indicating a visitor in proximity to the intercom unit at the client premises;based on a captured image of the visitor, determining an identity of the visitor;based on the identity of the visitor, establishing with a wireless interface of the MHD, a wireless bidirectional audio communication channel between the MHD and a mobile user device associated with an MCDN user of the client premises; andextending the communication channel via the intercom link from the MHD to the intercom unit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobile user device is configured to receive the communication channel at a remote location from the client premises claim 1 , and wherein the mobile user device is at least one of: a cellular telephone claim 1 , a smart phone claim 1 , a portable computer claim 1 , and a personal computer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication channel between the MHD and the mobile user device is a push-to-talk connection claim 1 , and further comprising:recording an audio message from the visitor; andassociating the recorded audio ...

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Номер записи: 31
02-02-2012 дата публикации

IDENTIFYING ABUSIVE MOBILE MESSAGES AND ASSOCIATED MOBILE MESSAGE SENDERS

Номер: US20120028606A1
Автор: Bobotek Alexander
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems, methods, and devices that identify abusive mobile messages and associated abusive mobile communication device users are presented. A core network can comprise a message abuse detector component (MADC) that can selectively or randomly monitor or sample mobile messages communicated in the core network. The MADC can evaluate origination and destination address information and can identify abusive mobile messages and associated abusive mobile message senders based at least in part on the respective address information and predefined message abuse criteria. The MADC also can distinguish between spam mobile messages, subscription mobile messages, harassing mobile messages, and other mobile messages, and can identify and implement a desired response (e.g., automated response) to the abusive mobile message. To facilitate identifying abusive mobile messages, the MADC also can analyze history and reputation associated with the origination address, reputation of the address reporting an abusive message, message content, etc. 1. A system that facilitates identification of an abusive mobile message sender or abusive mobile messages , comprising:a core network that is configured to facilitate communication of mobile messages between mobile communication devices in a communication network environment; anda message abuse detector component (MADC) that is configured to sample a portion of the mobile messages over a predefined period of time and identify the abusive mobile message sender from the portion of the mobile messages based at least in part on evaluation of respective originating addresses and respective termination addresses of respective mobile messages in the sampled portion of the mobile messages, in accordance with predefined message abuse criteria.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the MADC is further configured to count a number of mobile messages claim 1 , in the sampled portion of the mobile messages claim 1 , associated with a respective originating ...

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Номер записи: 32
02-02-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Vendor and Customer Management in a Supply Chain

Номер: US20120030067A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method of managing a supply chain comprises providing at a customer interface module a plurality of order fulfillment options to a customer, and receiving from the customer a selection of a particular order fulfillment option. The method also includes receiving a first order from the customer, and receiving a first inventory status from a first distribution center. A first distribution center sends a first product to the customer in response to determining that the particular order fulfillment option comprises a fill-partial order fulfillment option, and a duration between the time that the first product is directed to be sent and the time when the first product is actually sent is determined. An alert is generated if the duration is greater than a predetermined duration. 1. A method of managing a supply chain , the method comprising:providing at a customer interface module a plurality of order fulfillment options to a customer, the plurality of order fulfillment options comprising a fill-partial order fulfillment option;receiving from the customer a selection of a particular order fulfillment option from among the plurality of order fulfillment options;receiving a first order from the customer, the first order being for a first product and for a second product; a first quantity of the first product that is available at the first distribution center; and', 'a second quantity of the second product that is available at the first distribution center;', 'wherein receiving the first inventory status is in response to receiving the first order;, 'receiving at an ordering module a first inventory status from a first distribution center, the first inventory status includingdetermining at the ordering module that the second quantity is equal to zero;directing from the ordering module that the first distribution center send the first product to the customer in response to determining that the particular order fulfillment option comprises the fill-partial order fulfillment ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-02-2012 дата публикации

EMPLOYING REPORT RATIOS FOR INTELLIGENT MOBILE MESSAGING CLASSIFICATION AND ANTI-SPAM DEFENSE

Номер: US20120030293A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems, methods, and devices that classify mobile messages and associated mobile message senders are presented. A communication network can comprise a message abuse detector component (MADC) that evaluates a mobile message, for example, labeled as abusive in an abuse report. The MADC can evaluate information relating to the abuse report, wherein the evaluations can include an abuse-report-hash-ratio, an abuse-report-sender-ratio, correlation of mobile message content to known spam content or non-spam content, and/or evaluation of reputation of the mobile message sender or abuse report sender, etc. Based at least in part on the evaluation, the MADC can classify mobile message as spam, subscription related, or as another type of mobile message, and can identify, select, and execute (e.g., automatically) a desired abuse management action(s) based at least in part on the evaluation and predefined message abuse criteria. 1. A system that facilitates classification of mobile messages or mobile message senders , comprising:a communication network that is configured to facilitate communication of at least one mobile message from a first communication device to at least one other communication device in a communication network environment; anda message abuse detector component (MADC) that is configured to evaluate information relating to the at least one mobile message or the first communication device, and classify the at least one mobile message or a mobile message sender associated with the first communication device, in accordance with predefined message abuse criteria.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the MADC is further configured to optionally hash the at least one mobile message to identify or generate at least a first hash value that is representative of at least a first portion of content of the at least one mobile message based at least in part on at least one hash technique and the predefined message abuse criteria claim 1 , wherein the at least a first hash ...

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Номер записи: 34
02-02-2012 дата публикации

NETWORK-INTEGRATED REMOTE CONTROL WITH VOICE ACTIVATION

Номер: US20120030712A1
Автор: Chang Hisao
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for network-integrated remote control includes voice activation of a user interface context on a remote control device. A user may utter a voice command, which the remote control device may use to obtain a user interface context from a network server. The user interface context may be used by the remote control device to display a user interface. The voice command may be associated with desired multimedia content, which may be selectable using control elements in the user interface. The remote control device can then be used to select and control desired multimedia programs. 1. A method for providing remote control via a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , the method comprising:receiving, at an MCDN server, a voice command signal indicative of a voice command from an MCDN client, wherein the voice command is indicative of desired multimedia content at the MCDN client;sending, to the MCDN client, a user interface message indicating a user interface usable by the MCDN client to display control elements pertaining to the desired multimedia content;receiving, at the MCDN server, an indication of a selection of a displayed control element; and sending the multimedia content to the MCDN client,', 'recording the multimedia content, and', 'playing back the multimedia content., 'causing multimedia content associated with the selection to be processed, including at least one of2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is usable by the MCDN client to display the control elements on a remote control device display of a remote control device claim 1 , and wherein the indication of the selection is received via the remote control device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the voice command signal is received at the MCDN server as an audio signal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the voice command signal is received at the MCDN server in a textual language format.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the voice command is indicative of at ...

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Номер записи: 35
02-02-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MEDIA CONTENT

Номер: US20120030727A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a set top box having a controller to receive two-dimensional image content comprising a plurality of images, identify an object in a first image of the plurality of images, identify the object in a second image of the plurality of images, determine a perspective angle difference between the first and second images, generate a third image using the first and second images when the perspective angle difference satisfies a three-dimensional angle threshold, generate three-dimensional image content using the first image and the third image, and provide the three-dimensional image content to a display device operably coupled with the set top box. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A set top box , comprising a controller to:receive two-dimensional image content comprising a plurality of images;identify an object in a first image of the plurality of images;identify the object in a second image of the plurality of images;determine a perspective angle difference between the first and second images;generate a third image using the first and second images when the perspective angle difference satisfies a three-dimensional angle threshold;generate three-dimensional image content using the first image and the third image; andprovide the three-dimensional image content to a display device operably coupled with the set top box.2. The set top box of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional angle threshold is adjustable.3. The set top box of claim 1 , wherein the three-dimensional angle threshold is adjusted based on at least one presentation parameter of the display device.4. The set top box of claim 3 , wherein the controller is operable to detect the at least one presentation parameter of the display device without user intervention.5. The set top box of claim 1 , wherein the controller is operable to present an option for adjusting the three-dimensional image content and wherein the three- ...

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Номер записи: 36
09-02-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE VOICEMAIL TRANSCRIPTION

Номер: US20120033794A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for selectively transcribing messages. Five general approaches are disclosed herein. The first approach is directed to checking for a transcription capable client, which transcribes messages when a client device is capable of receiving transcriptions. The second and third approaches are platform-controlled and user-controlled predefined selective transcription. One aspect of this approach is driven by transcription rules. The fourth approach is user-controlled on-demand selective transcription before the message is stored or deposited for transcription. An example of this is a user transferring an incoming caller to voicemail and indicating that the voicemail be transcribed. The fifth approach is user-controlled on-demand selective transcription after the message is stored. In one embodiment of this approach, a user must specifically request that a stored message be transcribed. 1. A method of selectively transcribing messages , the method comprising:receiving, at a messaging server, a message addressed to a subscriber;retrieving a class of service associated with the subscriber;if the class of service indicates that transcription is to be performed, determining whether the subscriber is accessing the messaging server via a transcription capable client; andtranscribing the message if the subscriber is accessing the messaging server via the transcription capable client.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein transcribing the message is performed if the messaging server has received a request for a transcription from the subscriber within a threshold time.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the threshold time is associated with the class of service.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying a current transcription state for the subscriber;storing the current transcription state in a subscriber directory; andnotifying the subscriber when the current transcription state ...

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Номер записи: 37
09-02-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF ABNORMAL STRESS PATTERNS IN UNIT SELECTION SYNTHESIS

Номер: US20120035917A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for detecting and correcting abnormal stress patterns in unit-selection speech synthesis. A system practicing the method detects incorrect stress patterns in selected acoustic units representing speech to be synthesized, and corrects the incorrect stress patterns in the selected acoustic units to yield corrected stress patterns. The system can further synthesize speech based on the corrected stress patterns. In one aspect, the system also classifies the incorrect stress patterns using a machine learning algorithm such as a classification and regression tree, adaptive boosting, support vector machine, and maximum entropy. In this way a text-to-speech unit selection speech synthesizer can produce more natural sounding speech with suitable stress patterns regardless of the stress of units in a unit selection database. 1. A method of detecting abnormal stress patterns in unit-selection speech synthesis , the method comprising:detecting incorrect stress patterns in selected acoustic units representing speech to be synthesized; andcorrecting the incorrect stress patterns in the selected acoustic units to yield corrected stress patterns.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising synthesizing speech based on the corrected stress patterns.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein correcting the incorrect stress patterns occurs before waveform synthesis of the selected acoustic units.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein stress patterns comprise at least one of lexical stress claim 1 , sentential stress claim 1 , primary stress claim 1 , and secondary stress.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting stress patterns is based on at least one of pitch claim 1 , amplitude claim 1 , and duration.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein detecting stress patterns is further based on a comparison of a selected given acoustic unit with neighboring selected acoustic units.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 38
09-02-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM SUBSCRIBERS OF DIRECTORY SERVICES

Номер: US20120035995A1
Автор: Bennett Richard L., Foladare Mark J.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Disclosed are systems, computer-readable medium and a method for delivering advertisements to user devices. The method includes storing first data associated with online and physical activity of plurality of customers, storing second data associated with current status of plurality of advertisers, matching a customer with an advertiser based on analysis of the first data and the second data and delivering an advertisement to a device associated with the matched customers online and physical activity. The on-line and physical activity is captured by a plurality of devices including a mobile device via a plurality of sensors. 1storing first data associated with physical activity of a customer, wherein the physical activity is captured by a device having at least one sensor, and wherein the physical activity is consumer activity that is detected independent of a geographic positioning system;storing second data associated with current status of a plurality of merchants;matching a customer with a merchant based on an analysis of the first data and the second data to yield a matched customer; anddelivering an advertisement to a device associated with the matched customer's physical activity.. A method comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/035,202 filed Feb. 21, 2008, the content of which is included herewith in its entirety.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to advertising a user device, more specifically to a system and method of tracking and mapping customer analytics across multiple screens to match advertisements from subscribers of directory services with customers.2. IntroductionCompanies such as Google® and Yahoo!® have made a business of tracking customer searches and selling advertisements to customers based on that model. It is well known that television stations make money selling target advertising for various shows although they do not know who specifically is watching any particular ...

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Номер записи: 39
09-02-2012 дата публикации

SECURING DATABASE CONTENT

Номер: US20120036136A1
Автор: Chen Su, Dong Xin, Lakshmanan V. S., Srivastava Divesh
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method for securing content in a database includes identifying a challenge column associated with a database column referenced in an update query. A challenge value for the challenge column may be received and resolved for a match with a corresponding value stored in the challenge column. In case of a match, the update query may be certified for execution on the database, otherwise, the update query may be prevented from executing. Challenge columns may be determined by an analysis of the database on the basis of discriminating power, description complexity, and/or diversity. 1. A method for accessing a database , comprising:receiving an update query, wherein the update query specifies an update column of a table included in the database, and further wherein the update query specifies a record in the table;identifying a challenge column associated with the update column;receiving a challenge value associated with the update query, wherein the challenge value is associated with the record; andresponsive to the challenge value matching a corresponding value in the challenge column of the record, allowing the update query to execute on the database.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said identifying the challenge column further comprises:identifying, based on a database interface specification, a challenge column list associated with the challenge column, wherein the challenge column list indicates at least two candidate challenge columns;sending a first indication of the challenge column list to a sender of the update query;in response to sending the first indication, receiving, from the sender of the update query, a second indication of a selected candidate challenge column indicated in the challenge column list; anddesignating the selected challenge column as the challenge column.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the update query and the challenge value are received substantially simultaneously.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:analyzing the database ...

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Номер записи: 40
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Messaging Genealogy Interface

Номер: US20120036197A1
Автор: Bishop Michael L.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A number of related electronic messages can be presented in an organized and intuitive manner by associating each of the messages with a message generation and displaying a set of message nodes, each associated with a particular message, organized by generation. The messages nodes are associated or linked with one another to indicate a portion of the respective message lineage. The messages displayed can be filtered so that the viewer of the interface is only presented with messages to which the viewer is a participant. The interface also displays a list of message thread participants over all related electronic messages or on a generation-by-generation basis. The list of participants can also categorize participants as active or passive. 1. A method of presenting a plurality of related electronic messages comprising:associating each of the plurality of related electronic messages with a respective message generation;displaying a first set of message nodes associated with a first message generation, each message node associated with one of the plurality of related electronic messages;displaying a second set of message nodes associated with a second message generation, the second message generation being immediately subsequent to the first message generation, each message node of the second set of message nodes associated with a particular message node of the first set of message nodes, the association representing at least a portion of a respective message lineage2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying an indication of the associations between each message node of the second set of message nodes and the respective message node of the first set of message nodes.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying a third set of message nodes associated with a third message generation, the third generation being immediately subsequent to the second message generation, and each message node of the third set of message nodes associated with a ...

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Номер записи: 41
09-02-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

Номер: US20120036529A1
Автор: AUGUSTINE ANDREW J., McCarthy Mary, McClenny John
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller operable to monitor for emergency messages over a broadcast network and over the Internet, obtain an emergency message based on the monitoring where the emergency message comprises text data, audio data, schedule data and location data and where the text and audio data correspond to a plurality of languages, generate an alert message comprising the schedule data, the location data and at least a portion of the plurality of languages of the text and audio data, and multicast the alert message over an Internet Protocol Television network to a plurality of set top boxes, wherein each of the set top boxes presents a text alert that is synchronized with an audio alert based on the multicast alert message when the location data corresponds with a location of the set top box. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A server comprising a controller operable to:monitor for emergency messages over a broadcast network and over the Internet;obtain an emergency message based on the monitoring, the emergency message comprising text data, audio data, schedule data and location data, wherein the text and audio data correspond to a plurality of languages;generate an alert message comprising the schedule data, the location data and at least a portion of the plurality of languages of the text and audio data; andmulticast the alert message over an Internet Protocol Television network to a plurality of set top boxes, wherein each of the plurality of set top boxes presents a text alert that is synchronized with an audio alert based on the multicast alert message when the location data corresponds with a location of the set top box, wherein each of the plurality of set top boxes presents the text and audio alerts corresponding to a language selected from the at least a portion of the plurality of languages, and wherein each of the plurality of set top boxes presents the text ...

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Номер записи: 42
09-02-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEFENDING AGAINST INTERNET-BASED ATTACKS

Номер: US20120036576A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system for defending against internet-based attacks is disclosed. The system may include an electronic data processor which may be configured to receive information associated with a device when a web request is transmitted by the device to access a web page monitored by the electronic data processor. The processor may also determine whether traffic associated with the web request from the device is suspected of being used for malicious activity and, if not, enable the device to access the web page. If the traffic is suspected of being used for malicious activity, then the processor may transmit a challenge to the device if the traffic is determined to be suspected. Furthermore, the processor may receive information associated with the web request, which may be provided by a uniform resource locator invoked in response to the traffic being determined to be suspected. The processor may also deny the device access to the web page based on a variety of factors. 2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting an alternate web page to the device based on at least one of an incorrect response being received from the device in response to the challenge claim 1 , no response being received from the device in response to the challenge claim 1 , the information associated with the device claim 1 , and the information associated with the web request.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting an additional challenge to the device if an incorrect response to the challenge is received from the device.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adding an internet protocol address associated with the device to a black list if one of an incorrect response to the challenge is received from the device and no response to the challenge is received from the device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a traffic pattern associated with the traffic based on the information associated with the web request claim 1 , adding an identifier ...

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Номер записи: 43
16-02-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THREE DIMENSIONAL MEDIA CONTENT

Номер: US20120039525A1
Автор: Tian Chao, Vaishampayan Vinay Anant, Zhang Yifu
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the exemplary embodiments may include, for example, means for generating a disparity map based on a depth map, means for determining accuracy of pixels in the depth map where the determining means identifies the pixels as either accurate or inaccurate based on a confidence map and the disparity map, and means for providing an adjusted depth map where the providing means adjusts inaccurate pixels of the depth map using a cost function associated with the inaccurate pixels. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system comprising:means for generating a disparity map based on a depth map;means for determining accuracy of pixels in the depth map, wherein the determining means identifies the pixels as either accurate or inaccurate based on a confidence map and the disparity map; andmeans for providing an adjusted depth map, wherein the providing means adjusts inaccurate pixels of the depth map using a cost function associated with the inaccurate pixels.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the providing means applies one of a graph-cut analysis or a belief-propagation analysis to the cost function to provide the adjusted depth map claim 1 , and wherein the accurate pixels are not adjusted.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising means for rendering three-dimensional media content claim 1 , wherein the rendering means uses the adjusted depth map and images from at least one vision camera to render the three-dimensional media content4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the determining means measures a disparity variance for a pre-determined region surrounding each pixel of the disparity map to identify the pixels as either accurate or inaccurate.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising means for obtaining range data claim 1 , wherein the obtaining means generates the depth map based on the range data.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the obtaining means generates the confidence map.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 44
16-02-2012 дата публикации

REDIRECTING HANDOVERS IN LTE NETWORKS

Номер: US20120040662A1
Автор: Opara Christopher, RAHMAN Moshiur
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

The disclosed subject matter relates to an architecture that can redirect communications upon detection of a handover failure in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. In particular, the architecture can obtain information indicative of a handover failure that is available in a first portion of the LTE network that has no control over the communication path. Furthermore, the architecture can utilize the information to instruct a second portion of the LTE network, one that can control the communication path but conventionally has no access to the information, to reroute the communication path to avoid unresponsive or failing network entities. 1. A system that redirects communications upon detection of a handover failure in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network , comprising:a monitor component operatively coupled to a serving gateway (SGW) of a LTE-access network, wherein the monitor component is configured to identify a failure associated with a LTE handover procedure and to provide a failure notification; anda routing component operatively coupled to a mobility management entity (MME) of the LTE-access network, wherein the routing component is configured to instruct the MME to select an alternative communication path upon receipt of the failure notification.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the routing component is further configured to instruct the MME to select an alternate radio access technology (RAT) for the alternative communication path claim 1 , wherein the alternate RAT differs from a LTE-based evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Terrestrial Radio Access Network (eUTRAN).3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the alternate RAT is associated with at least one of a second generation partnership project (2GPP) communication standard claim 2 , a third generation partnership project (3GPP) communication standard claim 2 , or a satellite-based communication standard.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the MME is configured to redirect the ...

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Номер записи: 45
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Controlled Text-Based Communication on Mobile Devices

Номер: US20120040665A1
Автор: Liu Yali, Savoor Raghvendra G., Sposato Stephen Albert, Tisiker Michael
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for managing text-based services on mobile devices during the operation of a vehicle. Proactive service-controls use a time of day and location based services to determine that a mobile device is in a moving vehicle. Reactive position-awareness techniques use near-field communication (NFC) to determine that the mobile device is being operated by a user in a driver's seat of the vehicle. Upon satisfying both these determinations, specific text-based services such as messaging, browsing, etc. can be disabled by either the mobile device itself or by a network entity. The present invention can also be extended to managing other mobile device's usages in vehicles, including phone calls, online gaming, etc. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a processor;a memory coupled to the processor;a cellular transceiver coupled to the processor to enable communication with a cellular network;a near-field communication (NFC) transceiver coupled to the processor to enable communication with a private network; andlogic on the memory, the logic enabling the mobile device to determine that the mobile device is inside a moving vehicle, determine that the mobile device is positioned near a driver's seat in the moving vehicle, and disable one or more features of the mobile device.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the logic determines that the mobile device is inside a moving vehicle by referring to a time block defined by an authorized user and determining that if a current time is within the time block then the mobile device is inside a moving vehicle.3. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the time block is defined on the memory of the mobile device by the authorized user claim 2 , and wherein the authorized user requires a password to define the time block.4. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the time block is defined on a user database on the cellular network via a user interface claim 2 , and wherein the mobile device connects to ...

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Номер записи: 46
16-02-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for File Format Management

Номер: US20120041964A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for managing access to file system objects enables an application to request access to a file system object via a file system transformer driver, which may extend the capabilities of a file system. The file system transformer driver may be configured to convert a data file format for the file system object to a data format requested by the application. The file system transformer driver may store the file system object in an internal data format using a file system on a storage device. The file system transformer driver may receive requests from applications via an operating system instruction. 1. A method for managing file system objects , the method comprising:receiving a request for a file system object from an application, wherein the request implies a first data format for the file system object;accessing the file system object, wherein the file system object is stored in a second data format on a storage device;converting at least a portion of the file system object from the second data format to the first data format; andsending at least a portion of the converted portion of the file system object in the first data format to the application;wherein the file system object represents at least one of: a storage partition, a file, a directory, a subdirectory, a storage volume, and a randomly addressable storage location.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said accessing the file system object further comprises:determining a file system identifier for the file system object, wherein the file system identifier is usable to access a storage location on the storage device for operations on file system objects, the operations including at least one of: creating, opening, reading, writing, deleting, and closing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said converting further comprises:determining a conversion algorithm based on metadata included in the file system object; andperforming said converting based on the conversion algorithm.4. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 47
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Methods, Systems, and Products for Conducting Electronic Commerce

Номер: US20120041975A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for conducting electronic commerce. Information is received that describes an item sold by a merchant. A database is queried for a category associated with the item sold by the merchant. An inventory database of another merchant is queried for the category, and a description is retrieved of a related item in the same category. A suggestion is then made for the another merchant to promote the related item. 1. A method , comprising:receiving information describing an item sold by a merchant;querying a database stored in memory for a category associated with the item sold by the merchant;querying an inventory database of another merchant for the category;retrieving a description of a related item from the inventory database in the category of the item sold by the merchant; andsuggesting the another merchant promote the related item.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sharing pricing information between the merchant and the another merchant.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sharing a sales price of the item sold by the merchant.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sharing a sales price of the related item sold by the another merchant.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sharing an inventory of the merchant with the another merchant.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sharing an inventory of the another merchant with the merchant.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sharing search results between the merchant and the another merchant.8. A system claim 1 , comprising:a processor executing code stored in memory that causes the processor to:receive information describing an item sold by a merchant;query a database stored in memory for a category associated with the item sold by the merchant;query an inventory database of another merchant for the category;retrieve a description of a related item ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-02-2012 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Processing Media Content Requests

Номер: US20120042350A1
Автор: Ramakrishnan Kadangode
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method for processing media content requests includes receiving, at a multimedia distribution computing device, a request for a media stream to be provided to a media device. The method includes determining, at the multimedia distribution computing device, whether media content of the media stream is for time-shifted viewing. The method includes sending a unicast transmission including at least a portion of the media content to the media device when the media content is not determined to be for time-shifted viewing. The method includes joining the media device to a multicast group associated with the media stream without sending the unicast transmission to the media device when the media content is determined to be for time-shifted viewing. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a media distribution computing device, a request for a media stream to be provided to a media device;determining, at the media distribution computing device, whether media content of the media stream is for time-shifted viewing;when the media content is determined not to be for time-shifted viewing, sending a unicast transmission including at least a portion of the media content to the media device; andwhen the media content is determined to be for time-shifted viewing, joining the media device to a multicast group associated with the media stream without sending the unicast transmission to the media device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising joining the media device to the multicast group associated with the media stream when the media content is not determined to be for time-shifted viewing.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the portion of media content sent to the media device in the unicast transmission enables synchronization of the media content sent via the unicast transmission with media content sent via multicast transmission when the multicast group is joined claim 2 , and further comprising stopping the unicast transmission after synchronization.4. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 49
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Synchronizing Wireless Local Area Network Access Points

Номер: US20120044924A1
Автор: Ji Lusheng, Miller Robert, Worstell Harry
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

In a wireless local area network, a first and second access point in which the RF coverage areas overlap are synchronized by positioning a monitor station within the overlap area. The monitor station receives beacon frames from both access points and records the arrival times. A manager in communication with both access points and the monitor station calculates a retardation interval and issues a control command to the second access point to retard transmission of its beacon frame. The retardation interval is calculated such that the contention-free period of the second access point does not overlap the contention-free period of the first access point. The manager may also issue control commands to the first and second access points to adjust their contention-free periods. 130-. (canceled)31. An apparatus for synchronizing a first wireless access point , a second wireless access point , and a third wireless access point transmitting and receiving data on a common radiofrequency (RF) channel , wherein the RF coverage area of the first wireless access point and the RF coverage area of the second wireless access point overlap in a first overlap area , wherein the RF coverage area of the second wireless access point and the RF coverage area of the third wireless access point overlap in a second overlap area , wherein the first wireless access point transmits a first beacon including a first transmission timestamp and a first contention-free period (CFP) schedule , wherein the second wireless access point transmits a second beacon including a second transmission timestamp and a second CFP schedule , and wherein the third wireless access point transmits a third beacon including a third transmission timestamp and a third CFP schedule , the apparatus comprising:means for receiving first beacon information from a first monitor station positioned in the first overlap area, the first beacon information comprising the first transmission timestamp, the first CFP schedule, a ...

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Номер записи: 50
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Social Media Data Mining

Номер: US20120047219A1
Автор: BARBOSA Luciano De Andrade, Feng Junlan, Torres Valerie
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems and methods are provided to collect, analyze and report social media aggregated from a plurality of social media websites. Social media is retrieved from social media websites, analyzed for sentiment, and categorized by topic and user demographics. The data is then archived in a data warehouse and various interfaces are provided to query and generate reports on the archived data. In some embodiments, the system further recognizes alert conditions and sends alerts to interested users. In some embodiments, the system further recognizes situations where users can be influenced to view a company or its products in a more favorable light, and automatically posts responsive social media to one or more social media websites. 1. A method comprising:collecting, using a computing device, a plurality of social media posts relating to at least one topic;analyzing, using the computing device, a sentiment expressed in each of the plurality of social media posts;categorizing, using the computing device, each of the plurality of social media posts into the at least one topic;categorizing, using the computing device, users associated with each of the plurality of social media posts into at least one demographic category;archiving, using the computing device, each of the plurality of social media posts to a database stored on a computer readable medium;indexing, using the computing device, each of the plurality of social media posts stored on the computer readable medium by the respective sentiment, the at least one topic and the at least one demographic category of each of the social media posts.2. The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising:determining, using the computing device, that an alert condition has occurred in at least one of the plurality of social media posts stored on the computer readable medium; andtransmitting, using the computing device, an alert to at least one user that an alert condition has occurred in the at least one of the plurality of social ...

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Номер записи: 51
23-02-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATIONS WITH A MOBILE DEVICE SERVER

Номер: US20120047549A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium operating in a mobile device server having computer instructions to execute a web server application in the mobile device server. The web server application can be operable to cause a media processor to invoke a software application in the mobile device server. The mobile device server can support voice communications over a cellular communication system. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A portable telephone , comprising a controller to:execute a web server application in the portable telephone, detect a set-top box (STB); and', 'transmit a message to a server by way of a gateway assigned to a first Internet Protocol (IP) address responsive to detecting the STB, wherein the server operates in an interactive television network remote from a location of the STB, and wherein the message comprises an identifier of a software application in the portable telephone and a second IP address associated with the software application;, 'wherein the web server application is operable to identify the STB and media services assigned thereto according to the first IP address of the gateway, and', 'direct the STB to invoke the software application in the portable telephone according to the second IP address,, 'wherein the server is operable to receive a request from the STB to execute the software application according to the second IP address; and', 'execute the software application to establish media communication services between the portable telephone and the STB., 'wherein the web server application is operable to2. The portable telephone of claim 1 , wherein the web server application corresponds to a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) server.3. The portable telephone of claim 1 , wherein media services between the portable telephone and the STB conform in part to a markup language.4. The portable telephone of claim 3 , wherein the markup language ...

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Номер записи: 52
01-03-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LONG TERM MONITORING OF VIDEO ASSETS

Номер: US20120050545A1
Автор: Clark, IV John Clayton, Pham Hung John
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for test monitoring video assets provided by a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) includes an expert test monitoring platform (ETMP) configured to emulate MCDN client systems at a facility of an MCDN service provider. The ETMP may be used to test monitor MCDN performance by acquiring a baseband video signal and performing a test operation. The test operation may involve determining if a video freeze event and/or an audio freeze event has occurred with respect to the baseband video signal. In one example, detection of both an audio and a video freeze event may determine a freeze event for an MHD. After a freeze event is detected, the MHD may be restarted. The freeze event may be logged as a result of the test operation. A predetermined network address may be sent a notification of the freeze alert. 1. A method for monitoring an output channel of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , comprising:acquiring, at a predetermined frame rate, a selected baseband video signal output by a multimedia handling device (MHD) configured as a terminal device of the MCDN, wherein a series of frame images are generated according to the frame rate;selecting a current image and a next image in the series of frame images; andwhen a difference between the next image and the current image is below a given threshold, detecting a video freeze event associated with the MHD.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when the difference is above the given threshold, detecting that the MHD is not associated with a freeze event.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the MHD is one of a plurality of units under test (UUT) at an expert test monitor platform (ETMP) facility claim 1 , and wherein the baseband video signal is routed from the MHD using a video matrix switch coupled to the plurality of UUTs claim 1 , and further comprising:requesting, from an ETMP master controller, access to the MHD as an active UUT;controlling power supplied to the active ...

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Номер записи: 53
01-03-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGION-BASED MONITORING OF VIDEO ASSETS

Номер: US20120050546A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for monitoring video assets provided by a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) includes an expert test monitoring platform (ETMP) configured to emulate MCDN client systems at a facility of an MCDN service provider. The ETMP may be used to test monitor MCDN performance by acquiring a baseband video signal and performing a test operation including at least one check point condition. The check point condition may be associated with a masked region of the video signal and may also involve a test of an audio channel. A plurality of test operations and/or check point conditions may be defined and executed on the baseband video signal, while the results of the test operation may be logged. 1. A method for monitoring an output channel of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , comprising:acquiring, at a predetermined frame rate, a selected baseband video signal output by a multimedia handling device (MHD) configured as a terminal device of the MCDN, wherein a series of frame images are generated according to the frame rate;selecting an image in the series of frame images;applying a predetermined image mask to the selected image, wherein a masked portion of the selected image is isolated; andtesting the masked portion for a given video check point condition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:based on results of said testing the masked portion, executing a first script when the testing passes and executing a second script when the testing fails; andgenerating a video test log of the results and of said executing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the MHD is one of a plurality of units under test (UUT) at a expert test monitor platform (ETMP) facility claim 1 , and further comprising:requesting, from an ETMP master controller, access to the MHD as an active UUT;controlling power supplied to the active UUT by sending a first network command to a network-based power controller; andselecting the baseband video signal by sending ...

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Номер записи: 54
01-03-2012 дата публикации

TRANSPARENT VOICE REGISTRATION AND VERIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20120051525A1
Автор: Gilbert Mazin
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes registering a voice of a party in order to provide voice verification for communications with an entity. A call is received from a party at a voice response system. The party is prompted for information and verbal communication spoken by the party is captured. A voice model associated with the party is created by processing the captured verbal communication spoken by the party and is stored. The identity of the party is verified and a previously stored voice model of the party, registered during a previous call from the party, is updated. The creation of the voice model is imperceptible to the party. 1. A method comprising:receiving a call from a party at a voice response system;capturing verbal communication spoken by the party;creating a voice model associated with the party, the voice model being created by processing the captured verbal communication spoken by the party;storing the created voice model in a memory;verifying the identity of the party; andupdating a previously stored voice model of the party, the previously stored voice model of the party having been registered during a previous call received from the party,wherein the creating of the voice model is imperceptible to the party.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein verifying the identity comprises determining voiceprint distinctions between the previously stored voice model of the party and the created voice model.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising prompting the party for information when the party requests access to account information.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the information comprises identifying information associated with the party.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein verifying the identity comprises comparing the created voice model with the previously stored voice model of the party and identifying a match between the created voice model and the previously stored voice model of the party.6. The method according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-03-2012 дата публикации

TAIL OPTIMIZATION PROTOCOL FOR CELLULAR RADIO RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Номер: US20120052814A1
Автор: Gerber Alexandre, Mao Zhuoqing, Qian Feng, Sen Subhabrata, Spatscheck Oliver, Wang Zhaoguang
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems and methods for increasing the power and resource efficiency of a mobile network device are presented herein. More particularly, described herein is a novel Tail Optimization Protocol (TOP) and/or other mechanisms, systems and methods for enabling cooperation between a mobile device and an associated radio access network to eliminate idle periods (e.g., tails) when possible. Various systems and methods described herein can leverage the ability of applications and/or their associated connections to accurately predict a long tail time, from which a mobile device can notify an associated cellular network on such an imminent tail in order to allow the cellular network to immediately release tail resources. Various other aspects provided herein realize TOP via fast dormancy and/or other similar notification mechanisms, which enable a handset or other device to notify a cellular network for immediate resource release. 1. A method , comprising: identifying at least one connection utilized for communication within a communication system;', 'obtaining information relating to respective predicted data transfer times associated with the at least one connection;', 'calculating an estimated inter-transfer time based on the respective predicted data transfer times; and', 'determining whether to trigger a transition to an idle communicative state independently of timing requirements associated with the transition to the idle communicative state at least in part by comparing the estimated inter-transfer time to a tail threshold., 'utilizing at least one processor to execute acts comprising2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining comprises triggering the transition to the idle communicative state if the estimated inter-transfer time is substantially greater than the tail threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the identifying comprises identifying a plurality of connections utilized for communication within the communication system; and identifying a current ...

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Номер записи: 56
01-03-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING LOSS OF BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY

Номер: US20120052857A1
Автор: BAJPAY Paritosh, Kumar Shiv, Liu Jackson, Ravi Narendra
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

The subject disclosure provides a system and methods for a central network monitoring authority to be automatically alerted upon loss of broadband connectivity at a residential gateway. In connection with detecting a connectivity loss in a residential gateway, traceable alert data is created, a mobile device is located within range of an associated femto cell, the traceable alert data is provided to the mobile device; and the mobile device is then employed to transmit the traceable alert data to a central network monitoring authority. 1. A method , comprising:employing a processor to execute a set of code instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium, the set of code instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, performs a group of acts comprising:detecting a connectivity loss in a residential gateway;creating traceable alert data;locating a mobile device within range of an associated femto cell; andproviding the traceable alert data to the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the traceable alert data is transmitted via Short Messaging Service (SMS).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the traceable alert data is transmitted via Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS).4. The method of claim 1 , the group of acts further comprising:establishing a location of the residential gateway,wherein the location is included in the alert data.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the location of the associated with a unique identifier of the residential gateway.6. The method of claim 1 , the group of acts further comprising:assigning a time stamp to the connectivity loss,wherein the time stamp is included in the alert data.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the connectivity loss is declared after a predetermined time period has elapsed since the initial determination of connectivity loss.8. The method of claim 1 , the group of acts further comprising:establishing a location of the femto cell,wherein the location is included in the alert data.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 57
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Devices, Systems, and Methods for Notification of Events on a Wireless Communication Device

Номер: US20120052922A1
Автор: Li Kevin Ansia
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to a wearable alert device that emits a physical stimulation upon receiving a signal from a wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is in wireless communication with the wearable alert device, and the wireless communication device sends alerts to the wearable alert device each time it receives an incoming call. The alert is received by the wearable alert device, which in turn emits the physical stimulation to the user wearing it. 1. A wearable alert device comprising:a housing worn by a user in proximity to the user's skin;a processor within the housing;a memory in communication with the processor; receiving an alert from a wireless communication device, and', 'emitting a physical stimulation upon the user;, 'a stimulation logic on the memory for'}a transceiver in communication with the processor; anda stimulator in communication with the processor.2. The device in claim 1 , wherein the housing is one of an earring back claim 1 , bracelet claim 1 , ring claim 1 , and necklace pendant.3. The device in claim 1 , wherein the stimulator includes a transformer and electrical contacts.4. The device in claim 1 , further comprising a resistance sensor.5. The device in claim 1 , wherein the stimulation logic is further forsensing the resistance of the user's skin, andadjusting the electrical output accordingly.6. The device in claim 1 , further comprising a battery.7. The device in claim 6 , further comprising an inductive charger.8. The device in claim 7 , wherein the inductive charger charges the battery from a complimentary inductive charger on the wireless communication device.9. The device in claim 1 , wherein the stimulator is an electromagnet.10. The device in claim 9 , wherein the stimulation logic is further for activating the electromagnet to pull an earring and squeeze an ear of the user.11. The device in claim 1 , wherein the transceiver is one of NFC claim 1 , RFID claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Mobile Payment Using Picture Messaging

Номер: US20120054046A1
Автор: Albisu Luis F.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems and methods are disclosed for mobile payment using picture messaging to deliver an image with an encoded payment key. A mobile device equipped with at least a display and an input is used to connect to a server on the mobile network. Upon authentication of a user of the mobile device, the server generates the payment key, encodes the key in an image, such as a bar code, and transmits the image to the mobile device. The user holds the display of the mobile device up to an optical scanner at a POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal extracts the payment key from the image, and uses the payment key to bill the user. The POS terminal transmits the bill with the payment key to the server on the network. The server ensures that the key is active, and debits an account for the user based on the amount presented in the bill. The key is de-activated after a specified time period or one use, whichever occurs first. 1. A system for making a payment using a mobile device , the system comprising:a mobile device including a display, an input, and a transceiver for communicating across a network;a point-of-sale (POS) terminal including a scanner for scanning a payment key displayed on the display of the mobile device, logic for generating a bill including the scanned payment key and an amount to be charged, and a transceiver for transmitting the bill across the network; anda server on the network including logic for authenticating a user of the mobile device, generating the payment key in response to a request from the mobile device, and charging a user account upon receipt of the bill from the POS terminal.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an authentication database claim 1 , wherein the server authenticates the user by comparing a unique identifier of the user with the authentication database.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the unique identifier is one or more of a username claim 2 , a password claim 2 , and a biometric identifier.4. The system of claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 59
01-03-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES

Номер: US20120054689A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, computer-readable storage medium having computer instructions to receive from a media processor one or more scaling characteristics of a three-dimensional (3D) image, present a user interface (UI) for controlling a presentation of the 3D image at a presentation device communicatively coupled to the media processor, wherein the UI is adapted to the scaling characteristics of the 3D image, detect a manipulation of the UI, and transmit to the media processor instructions for adapting the presentation of the 3D image at the presentation device according to the detected manipulation of the UI. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A communication device , comprising:a motion sensor;a touch-screen display; anda controller operable to:communicatively couple to a media processor operable to present a three-dimensional (3D) image by way of a presentation device communicatively coupled to the media processor;receive from the media processor one or more scaling characteristics of the 3D image;present at the touch-screen display a user interface (UI) for controlling a presentation of the 3D image at the presentation device, wherein the UI is adapted to the scaling characteristics of the 3D image;detect by way of the touch-screen display a manipulation of the UI; andtransmit to the media processor instructions for adapting the presentation of the 3D image at the presentation device according to the detected manipulation of the UI.2. The communication device of claim 1 , wherein the UI comprises an x-axis with a slidable first object claim 1 , a y-axis with a slidable second object claim 1 , and a z-axis with a slidable third object claim 1 , and wherein the controller is operable to:detect at least one manipulation of at least one of the first, second and third objects;transmit to the media processor instructions for adapting the presentation of the 3D image according to the detected at least ...

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Номер записи: 60
01-03-2012 дата публикации

System and Method to Troubleshoot a Set Top Box Device

Номер: US20120054785A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a monitoring center of a media distribution network, from a set top box device associated with a customer account, first error data indicating occurrence of a first error at the set top box device at a first time. The set top box device is at least partially functional after occurrence of the first error. The computer-implemented method includes receiving, at the monitoring center, second error data indicating occurrence of a second error at the set top box device at a second time. The set top box device is at least partially functional after occurrence of the second error. The computer-implemented method includes determining an elapsed time between the first time and the second time. The computer-implemented method includes automatically generating a trouble ticket indicating failure of the set top box device when the elapsed time satisfies a first threshold. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving, at a monitoring center of a media distribution network from a set top box device associated with a customer account, first error data indicating occurrence of a first error at the set top box device at a first time, wherein the set top box device is at least partially functional after occurrence of the first error;receiving, at the monitoring center, second error data indicating occurrence of a second error at the set top box device at a second time, wherein the set top box device is at least partially functional after occurrence of the second error;determining an elapsed time between the first time and the second time; andwhen the elapsed time satisfies a first threshold, automatically generating a trouble ticket, the trouble ticket indicating failure of the set top box device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising automatically sending a notification message to a communication address associated with the customer account claim 1 , the notification message indicating that ...

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Номер записи: 61
01-03-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Creating Hierarchical Multimedia Programming Favorites

Номер: US20120054801A1
Автор: Friedman Lee
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A hierarchical indexing system, which includes a plurality of indexing servers and a search agent. The plurality of indexing servers are configured to index electronic programming guide data. The search agent is in communication with the plurality of indexing servers. The search agent is configured to receive a request to display multimedia programs associated with multimedia programs frequently being accessed by a device, to search the indexed electronic programming guide data for multimedia programs associated with the frequently accessed multimedia programs, and to output a favorites list of multimedia programs based on the indexed electronic programming guide data and the frequently accessed multimedia programs. 1. A method comprising:retrieving first data for an electronic programming guide, wherein the first data is retrieved by a server;indexing the first data for the electronic programming guide;storing the indexed first data;receiving a search request for multimedia programming from a device, wherein the search request for the multimedia programming is based on program types and genres;filtering the indexed first data to retrieve a first plurality of multimedia programs that matches the search request from the device;creating a favorites list based on the filtered indexed first data; andoutputting the favorites list to a display device associated with the device.2. The method of further comprising:retrieving second data for video on-demand programming, wherein the second data source is retrieved by the server; andindexing the second data associated with the video on-demand programming.3. The method of further comprising:collecting a collection of user favorites based on most frequently viewed multimedia programs;generating a user favorites list based on a second plurality of multimedia programs that are associated with the collection of user favorites; andoutputting the user favorites list for display on the display device.4. The method of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 62
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Authenticating a User with Picture Messaging

Номер: US20120054833A1
Автор: Albisu Luis F.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems and methods for authenticating a user of a service are disclosed. A host of a service provides a user interface that can be accessed via a display of a terminal. Upon successfully transmitting a first set of credentials, the host requests a random image to be generated by an authentication server. The authentication server transmits the random image to the host, as well as to a mobile device that is associated with the user of the service. The mobile device receives a picture message including the image. The user interface displays a list of images on the display. The user matches the received image with an image among the list of images, wherein a successful match follows in the user being granted access to the service. Consequently, an additional layer of security using a visual identification of a user is provided. 1. A method for authenticating a user of a service offered by a host , the method comprising:receiving from a host server an authentication request, the authentication request including at least a customer ID for the host and a user ID for the user;determining that the user ID exists in a user database stored in a customer account associated with the host;randomly selecting an image from a plurality of images associated with the customer account;informing the host server about the randomly selected image;generating a message, the message identifying the the randomly selected image to the user; andtransmitting the message to a mobile device associated with the user;wherein the user receives the message through the mobile device, and authenticates by selecting the randomly selected image from one of a plurality of images displayed by the host to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: provisioning the user database with a list of user IDs provided by the host claim 1 , the database including at least one address of a mobile device associated with each user ID.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising provisioning the customer ...

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Номер записи: 63
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Cutting tool for a mining machine

Номер: US20120056465A1
Автор: ÅKERMAN JAN, Gerer Roman, GRIEF Ralf
Принадлежит: Sandvik Mining and Construction G.m.b.H.

In a cutting tool for a mining machine, in particular shearer, including a tool base body and a cutting insert () made of a diamond composite material and fixed in a receiving bore () of the tool base body, the diameters of the cutting insert () and the receiving bore () are dimensioned such that the cutting insert () is held in the receiving bore () by a shrink-press fit. 11616. A cutting tool for a mining machine , in particular shearer , including a tool base body and a cutting insert made of a diamond composite material and fixed in a receiving bore of the tool base body , characterized in that the diameters of the cutting insert () and the receiving bore () are dimensioned such that the cutting insert () is held in the receiving bore () by a shrink-press fit.2166. A cutting tool according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cutting insert () is additionally held in the receiving bore () by the aid of a soldered joint claim 1 , preferably by using a solder claim 1 , preferably a metal solder claim 1 , introduced into the receiving bore ().31. A cutting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cutting insert () comprises an electrolytic copper coating whose thickness is preferably between 0.1 and 0.2 mm.4. A cutting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that a copper-silver solder is chosen as said solder.5. A cutting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the diamond composite material is comprised of diamond crystals that are interconnected by a silicon carbide matrix.61. A cutting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cutting tool is designed as a chisel and the tip of the cutting insert () is substantially conically designed claim 1 , with the nose angle being 60-75°.721. A cutting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the tip () of the cutting insert () has a tip radius of 2-5 mm.83232. A cutting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the cutting insert comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 64
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Virtual Presence Via Mobile

Номер: US20120056971A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for connecting a plurality of mobile devices in a videoconference over a cellular network via a videoconferencing server. At least one of the mobile devices includes a camera to capture a video of a participant in the videoconference. The video is transmitted to the videoconferencing server on the cellular network. The videoconferencing server edits the video and sends the edited video to receiving mobile devices in real-time. The receiving mobile devices output the video as a projection by using an internal mobile projector or transmit the video to an external display device. A sending mobile device may also act as a receiving mobile device, such that each of the participants may view video of other participants in his/her own background/environment while communicating with the other participants. In some variations, the videoconferencing server removes the background from the video and may replace the background such that the images of participants are placed in front of a new background or in each other's background. 1. A mobile device for videoconferencing , the mobile device comprising:a processor;a camera in communication with the processor;a cellular transceiver in communication with the processor to enable communication with a cellular network;a memory in communication with the processor; anda videoconferencing logic on the memory, the videoconferencing logic to instruct the mobile device to record a captured video using the camera and stream the captured video to a videoconferencing server on the cellular network via the cellular transceiver,wherein the videoconferencing server receives the captured video, extracts a foreground of the captured video to create an output video including the foreground, and streams the output video to a plurality of projector capable mobile devices which project the output video in real-time.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the videoconferencing logic removes a captured ...

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Номер записи: 65
08-03-2012 дата публикации

INCENTIVIZING PARTICIPATION IN AN INNOVATION PIPELINE

Номер: US20120059690A1
Автор: Asher Patrick J., Danuser Louis W., Koch Robert A., Ruckart John, Tischer Steven Neil
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Detecting and devaluing non-pertinent input in an online social network includes setting triggers for user conduct that includes evaluating a unique content submission submitted to the online social network and detecting, at a tangible host server, when a trigger is activated based on user conduct by a first user. The first user is penalized based on the user conduct. An initial weighting value is assigned to the unique content submission submitted to the online social network based on the first user evaluating the unique content submission. 1. A method for detecting and devaluing non-pertinent input in an online social network , comprising:setting triggers for user conduct that includes evaluating a unique content submission submitted to the online social network;detecting, at a tangible host server, when a trigger is activated based on user conduct by a first user;penalizing the first user based on the user conduct; andadjusting an initial weighting value assigned to the unique content submission submitted to the online social network based on the first user evaluating the unique content submission.2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the triggers are set in the online social network.3. The method according to claim 2 ,wherein the unique content submission is evaluated by at least one of a review, a vote and a comment submitted by the first user via the online social network.4. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the trigger is activated when the user conduct conforms to at least one of evaluating more than a predetermined number of unique content submissions submitted to the online social network within a specified time period, evaluating the unique content submissions using less than a predetermined number of characters and using specified content in evaluating the unique content submissions.5. The method according to claim 3 ,wherein each of the review, the vote and the comment are associated with a different incentive.6. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 66
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Prioritizing Malicious Website Detection

Номер: US20120060221A1
Автор: Dunn Christopher, Gerber Alexandre, Gupta Minaxi, Spatscheck Oliver
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A computer implemented method includes identifying a universal resource locator and characterizing a traffic pattern associated with the universal resource locator. The traffic pattern can include referrer information, referring information, advertising network relationship information, and any combination thereof. The method can further include classifying the universal resource locator into a risk category based on the traffic pattern. 1. A computer implemented method comprising:identifying a universal resource locator;characterizing a traffic pattern associated with the universal resource locator, wherein the traffic pattern can include information selected from the group consisting of referrer information, referring information, advertising network relationship information, and any combination thereof; andclassifying the universal resource locator into a risk category based on characterizing the traffic pattern.2. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the traffic pattern further includes information selected from the group consisting of popularity information claim 1 , connectivity information claim 1 , white list information claim 1 , and any combination thereof.3. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the popularity is based on the activity of a plurality of user systems.4. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , wherein classifying is based on multiple aspects of the traffic pattern.5. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising analyzing the content associated with the universal resource locator to determine if the content is malicious.6. The computer implemented method of claim 5 , further comprising performing an action when the content is malicious claim 5 , the action selected from the group consisting of blocking the universal resource locator claim 5 , providing a warning claim 5 , and any combination thereof.7. The computer implemented method of claim 5 , further comprises performing an action ...

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Номер записи: 67
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Creation of Customized Transactional Cards

Номер: US20120061478A1
Автор: TISCHER Steven N., Wagner Elizabeth, Zellner Samuel
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Methods, systems, and products create credit cards, debit cards, and other transactional cards. An image is received and provided on a transactional card. Account information is retrieved and associated with the transactional card. A machine-readable element is also provided on the transactional card and includes the account information. 1. A method , comprising:receiving an image from a card holder for a transactional card;retrieving account information associated with the transactional card;providing the image on the transactional card; andproviding a machine-readable element including the account information on the transactional card.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising printing the image on a front side of the transactional card.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising printing the image on a back side of the transactional card.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising associating a logo to the account information.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising associating the account information to the card holder.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising associating the image to the card holder.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising printing medical information on the transactional card.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein providing the machine-readable element comprising encoding a magnetic strip.9. A method claim 1 , comprising:electronically sending options for customizing a transactional card to a card holder that is remotely located from a card manufacturing facility;receiving a selection from the card holder of a customized design feature for the transactional card;associating account information to the transactional card;associating the account information to the customized design feature selected by the card holder; andassociating a machine-readable element to the account information.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein associating the machine- ...

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Номер записи: 68
15-03-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE CONTROL

Номер: US20120062796A1
Автор: Chang E-Lee, Roberts Linda A., Tan Tuck Seng
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for remote control at a client of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) enables a user to configure a wireless user device as a remote control device (RCD). The RCD may communicate via a wireless network and an MCDN server to execute remote control commands at the MCDN client. The RCD may implement a remote control interface, including control elements configured for touch operation. The control elements may provide specific interactive functionality for channel selection, volume selection, playback of multimedia content, and other remote control features. The RCD may also receive feedback and status information associated with remote control commands. 1. A method for remote control at a client of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , comprising:establishing, by a remote control device via a wireless network, a connection to a multimedia handling device (MHD) at an MCDN client;displaying, on a display of the remote control device, a remote control interface including control elements for controlling multimedia output from the MHD;receiving user input selecting at least one of the control elements; andsending, based on the user input, a remote control command corresponding to the selected remote control element to the MHD via the wireless link and via an MCDN server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the remote control device includes a touch interface and wherein the user input is received as a touch input via the touch interface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the selected control element is for channel selection at the MHD claim 2 , and further comprising:displaying a channel bar configured for bidirectional incremental input from a zero position;receiving the user input at the channel bar, including receiving an indication of a channel increment magnitude; andresponsive to receiving the user input, displaying, using the remote control interface, channel data that is incrementing according to the channel increment ...

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Номер записи: 69
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Disposable Telephone Numbers

Номер: US20120063579A1
Автор: Bedingfield James C., Droke Terry R., Garrison Odie H., McDonald Randy
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Methods, systems, and products are disclosed that provide disposable numbers for a conference service. A disposable number is assigned to a conference bridge that is only activated for a defined period of time, after which the disposable number is disposed and deactivated. A call is received to the disposable number, and the call is routed to the conference bridge. A database is queried that associates the disposable number to a subscriber's number. Subscriber information is retrieved that describes when a conference bridge subscription is active. If the conference bridge subscription is active, then a caller is connected to the conference bridge. If the conference bridge subscription is inactive, then the caller is prompted to pay for a conference service. 1. A method , comprising:assigning a disposable number to a conference bridge;receiving a call to the disposable number;determining a subscription to the conference bridge is active; androuting the call to the conference bridge.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising querying a database that associates the disposable number to a subscriber number.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising retrieving an announcement associated with the disposable number.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising retrieving a distinctive ring associated with the disposable number.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising retrieving a rule associated with the disposable number.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising receiving payment for the conference bridge.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein when payment is declined claim 6 , then further comprising abandoning the call.8. A method claim 6 , comprising:assigning a number to a conference bridge;defining a period of time that the conference bridge is active;receiving a call to the number;connecting a caller to the conference bridge when the conference bridge is active; andprompting the caller to pay for ...

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Номер записи: 70
15-03-2012 дата публикации

REMOVING SLAMMING PROTECTION TO PERMIT A CHANGE IN SERVICE PROVIDERS

Номер: US20120063581A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A designated service provider of a customer having slamming protection on their account may not be changed without authorization from the customer to remove the slamming protection. When a customer's telephone company receives a request to change the customer's long distance provider and subsequently determines that the customer has slamming protection on their account, the telephone company notifies the requester that the requested change may not be provisioned due to the slamming protection. The customer's authorization to remove the slamming protection is provided by the requester in the form of an audio file that is reviewed by the telephone company. If the telephone company or an agent of the telephone company listens to the audio file and approves the request, then the customer's slamming protection is removed. 1. A system for modifying an account of a customer , the system comprising:a database server that receives and stores a request to modify the account, the request including an electronic address of an audio file comprising a customer's authorization to modify the account; anda web server that stores a web page and provides access to the web page to a computer to allow a user to listen to the audio file and to approve the request to modify the account,wherein the account is modified in response to the user's approval of the request.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the request includes a designation which indicates the language of the customer's authorization.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic address of the audio file is a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) specifying a location of the audio file.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the web page comprises an icon linked to the Uniform Resource Locator claim 3 , and the Uniform Resource Locator is referenced by the user clicking on the icon.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein when the Uniform Resource Locator is referenced claim 4 , the Uniform Resource ...

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Номер записи: 71
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Characterization of an Entangled Photon System

Номер: US20120063596A1
Автор: Antonelli Cristian, Brodsky Michael, Oh Jungmi
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A quantum key distribution system comprises a source of entangled photon pairs and two single-photon detectors. The source is coupled to each of the single-photon detectors by optical fiber. Operational systems parameters include the efficiency of the first single-photon detector, the efficiency of the second single-photon detector, and the maximum average number of photon pairs per unit time generated by the source. To characterize the operational systems parameters, the transmittances between the source and each single-photon detector are determined. The dark count probability of the first single-photon detector and the dark count probability of the second single-photon detector are determined. The count probability at the first single-photon detector, the count probability at the second single-photon detector, and the coincidence count probability are determined as a function of the optical power from the source. By fitting the values to a set of relationships, the operational systems parameters are computed. 1. A method for characterizing an operational systems parameter of a quantum key distribution system comprising a source of entangled photon pairs , a first single-photon detector coupled to the source of entangled photon pairs by a first optical fiber , and a second single-photon detector coupled to the source of entangled photon pairs by a second optical fiber , the method comprising:measuring a first loss between the source of entangled photon pairs and the first single-photon detector and computing a first transmittance based on the first loss;measuring a second loss between the source of entangled photon pairs and the second single-photon detector and computing a second transmittance based on the second loss;recording first dark counts with the first single-photon detector and computing a first dark count probability based on the recorded first dark counts;recording second dark counts with the second single-photon detector and computing a second dark ...

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Номер записи: 72
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Methods, Systems, and Products for Gesture-Activation

Номер: US20120063643A1
Автор: Nguyen Hong Thi, Roberts Linda Ann, Silver Edward Michael
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Methods, systems, and products are disclosed recognizing gestures. A sequence of images is captured by a camera and compared to a stored sequence of images in memory. A gesture is then recognized in the stored sequence of images. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a sequence of images captured by a camera;retrieving a stored sequence of images from memory;comparing the sequence of images to the stored sequence of images; andrecognizing a gesture in an image in the sequence of images.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising associating the gesture to an appliance.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising associating the gesture to an operation.4. The method according to claim 3 , further comprising performing the operation.5. The method according to claim 4 , further comprising indicating the operation is performed.6. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising receiving a video signal representing the sequence of images.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising sampling to form the sequence of images.8. A system claim 1 , comprising:a processor executing code stored in memory that causes the processor to:receive a sequence of images captured by a camera;retrieve a stored sequence of images;compare the sequence of images to the stored sequence of images; andrecognize a gesture in an image in the sequence of images.9. The system according to claim 8 , further comprising code that causes the processor to associate the gesture to an appliance.10. The system according to claim 8 , further comprising code that causes the processor to associate the gesture to an operation.11. The system according to claim 10 , further comprising code that causes the processor to perform the operation.12. The system according to claim 11 , further comprising code that causes the processor to indicate the operation is performed.13. The system according to claim 8 , further comprising code that causes the processor to receive a video signal ...

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Номер записи: 73
15-03-2012 дата публикации

NANO-METALLIC ALLOY DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF INFECTED CELLS AND LEGIONS

Номер: US20120064128A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

A system for delivering nano-metallic alloys to infected cells in a patient is disclosed. The nano-metallic alloy may be formed from binary, triple, or quadruple elemental compositions complexed in predetermined percentages of monosodium phosphate monohydrate and disodium phosphate heptahydrate. The nano-metallic alloy may be capable of eliminating infectious microorganisms within infect cells or legions without harming the cells or tissues. The system may also include a method of administering a predetermined concentration of the nano-metallic alloy in the complexing solution in the vicinity of the infected cells of legions to kill the foreign matter. 1. A method of reducing infected cells in a patient , comprising:administering a nano-metallic alloy formed from a base that is formed from copper complexed with Ag, Li, Zn or Mn in a monosodium phosphate monohydrate and disodium phosphate heptahydrate;wherein the nano-metallic alloy is administered at a concentration of at least one microgram per milliliter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein administering the nano-metallic alloy comprises administering the nano-metallic alloy complexed with one element selected from the group consisting of: Co claim 1 , Ag claim 1 , Zn claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , Gd claim 1 , Ho claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , and Sm.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein administering the nano-metallic alloy comprises administering the nano-metallic alloy complexed with one element used in concentrations between about one percent and about 99 percent.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein administering the nano-metallic alloy comprises administering the nano-metallic alloy formed from 20-30 percent copper and 70-80 percent of one of the group consisting of: Ag claim 2 , Zn claim 2 , Li and Mn.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein administering the nano-metallic alloy comprises administering the nano-metallic alloy formed from 30 percent copper and 70 percent of one of the group consisting of: Ag claim 4 , Zn ...

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Номер записи: 74
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Multiple Access Internet Portal Revenue Sharing

Номер: US20120064860A1
Автор: "ONeil Douglas R.", Rivera Jose F.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Multiple access internet portal billing systems are provided. A representative system, among others, includes a communication facility, a wireless internet server, and a transaction billing system. The communication facility includes a billing platform, and is operable to connect to a plurality of wireless device platforms through a mobile network, and to connect to the wireless internet server. The wireless internet server provides internet access to the wireless devices and communicates at least one billing information record including a usage time to a transaction billing system. The transaction billing system receives the billing information record from the wireless internet server, formats the billing information record, and communicates the formatted record to the communication facility billing platform. Methods and other systems for multiple access internet portals are also provided. 1. A network billing system comprising:an internet server operable to connect to a plurality of client devices on different platforms through a communication network, the plurality of client devices being provided internet content whose usage is being tracked for each of the client devices; andan electronic billing system operable to generate billing reports for a network carrier and an internet content provider, wherein the transaction billing system electronically bills customers of the network carrier based on tracked usage of the internet content and distributes a share of revenue collected from the tracked usage of the internet content provided by the internet content provider to the internet content provider.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of client devices comprises at least one of a wireless access protocol enabled phone claim 1 , a short message service enabled phone claim 1 , an analog phone claim 1 , and a computer with high speed wireless internet access.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic billing system comprises a pre-paid billing ...

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Номер записи: 75
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Systems and Methods to Select Media Content

Номер: US20120066186A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes accessing, at a device, data identifying a plurality of categories of media content. The data includes a first value associated with a first category of the plurality of categories of media content and a second value associated with a second category of the plurality of categories of media content. The method also includes modifying the data to remove the first category in response to determining that the first value does not satisfy a threshold. The method further includes adjusting the second value after modifying the data to remove the first category. 1. A method comprising:accessing, at a device, data identifying a plurality of categories of media content, wherein the data includes a first value associated with a first category of the plurality of categories of media content and a second value associated with a second category of the plurality of categories of media content;modifying the data to remove the first category in response to determining that the first value does not satisfy a threshold; andadjusting the second value after modifying the data to remove the first category.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying the data includes adjusting a third value associated with a third category of the plurality of categories of media content.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether the first value is below the threshold claim 1 , and wherein the second value is adjusted in response to removing the first category.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a media playlist based on the data claim 1 , wherein the media playlist includes a plurality of media content items claim 1 , wherein the second value is associated with a percentage of the plurality of media content items that are associated with the second category.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein a particular media content item of the plurality of media content items includes at least one of an audio file and a video file.6. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 76
15-03-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AGGREGATING DISPARATE STORAGE ON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICES

Номер: US20120066336A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes determining whether a requesting device includes sufficient available memory to store a media file. The method further includes determining whether a best fit memory block is available in a particular device of a plurality of devices in response to a determination that the requesting device includes insufficient available memory. 1. A method comprising:determining, at a server, whether a requesting device includes sufficient available memory to store a media file; anddetermining whether a best fit memory block is available in a particular device of a plurality of devices in response to a determination that the requesting device includes insufficient available memory.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving a request to store the media file from the requesting device claim 1 , wherein the request includes a size associated with the media file.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the best fit memory block is available includes scanning an internal memory allocation table.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the internal memory allocation table identifies available memory blocks of the plurality of devices claim 3 , wherein each of the available memory blocks is adapted to be aggregated with at least one additional memory block of the plurality of devices to store the media file.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the best fit memory block is a smallest available memory block that satisfies a size of the media file.6. The server of claim 1 , wherein the best fit memory block has a block size that is greater than or equal to a size of the media file.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the media file at the best fit memory block.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether the requesting device includes sufficient available memory based at least in part on a scan of an internal memory allocation table claim 1 , wherein the sufficient available memory includes at least one available ...

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Номер записи: 77
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Parametric Analysis of Media Metadata

Номер: US20120066343A1
Автор: Begeja Lee, Van Vleck Paul
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method is disclosed that includes receiving, from a device of a user, a request to transmit a multimedia file. The method also includes automatically generating a generated content descriptor based on an analysis of the multimedia file using at least one analysis parameter. The method includes determining whether the generated content descriptor satisfies filter criteria of a profile associated with the user. The method further includes rejecting the request to transmit the multimedia file when the generated content descriptor does not satisfy the filter criteria of the profile. The method includes transmitting the multimedia file along with the generated content descriptor when the generated content descriptor satisfies the filter criteria of the profile. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from a device of a user, a request to transmit a multimedia file;automatically generating a generated content descriptor based on an analysis of the multimedia file using at least one analysis parameter;determining whether the generated content descriptor satisfies filter criteria of a profile associated with the user;rejecting the request to transmit the multimedia file when the generated content descriptor does not satisfy the filter criteria of the profile; andtransmitting the multimedia file along with the generated content descriptor when the generated content descriptor satisfies the filter criteria of the profile.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generated content descriptor includes a reputation rating of a publisher of the multimedia file claim 1 , wherein the reputation rating is determined based on combining a set of scores associated with the publisher claim 1 , wherein the filter criteria includes a preferred reputation rating claim 1 , and wherein the generated content descriptor satisfies the filter criteria when the reputation rating of the generated content descriptor matches the preferred reputation rating.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reputation ...

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Номер записи: 78
15-03-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR MANAGING RESOURCES ACCESSIBLE TO A MOBILE DEVICE SERVER

Номер: US20120066392A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium operating in a mobile device server having computer instructions to execute a web server application in the mobile device server. The web server application can be operable to detect a resource control manager while roaming in a communication zone of the resource control manager, and to transmit a pairing key to the resource control manager. The web server application can also be operable to receive from the resource control manager authorization to pair with one or more resources selected by the resource control manager according to the pairing key, and to establish communications with the one or more resources selected by the resource control manager. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A portable communication device , comprising a controller to:execute a web server application in the portable communication device, wherein the web server application is operable to:detect a resource control manager while roaming, wherein the resource control manager operates from a computing device, wherein the resource control manager is communicatively coupled to a plurality of resources accessible to the portable communication device, and wherein the resource control manager manages a usage of the plurality of resources;establish communications with the resource control manager;transmit a pairing key to the resource control manager;receive authorization from the resource control manager to pair with one or more resources selected by the resource control manager from the plurality of resources according to the pairing key; andestablish communications with the one or more resources selected by the resource control manager.2. The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the web server application is operable to:transmit a message to a server by way of a gateway assigned to a first Internet Protocol (IP) address responsive to detecting ...

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Номер записи: 79
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Managing Presence in Communications Systems

Номер: US20120066463A1
Автор: Jana Rittwik, Murray John F., Rice Christopher W., Shacham Ron
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Raw presence data from a plurality of presence data sources is collected and processed into unified presence data. Unified presence data over a period of time before a first time is stored in a historical presence data archive. A probability of a presence variable having a specific value is generated based on unified presence data collected and processed at a second time on or after the first time, the historical presence data archive, and user profile data. Presence information is generated based on the probability and the user profile data. Presence data sources include both Session Initiation Protocol based and non Session Initiation Protocol based presence data sources. In an embodiment, non Session Initiation Protocol based unified presence data is transformed into Session Initiation Protocol based unified presence data. 1. A method for processing presence data , the method comprising: collecting first raw presence data from a first plurality of presence data sources;', 'processing the collected first raw presence data into first unified presence data; and', 'storing the first unified presence data in a historical presence data archive; and, 'at each of a plurality of times before a first time collecting second raw presence data from a second plurality of presence data sources;', 'processing the collected second raw presence data into second unified presence data;', 'storing the second unified presence data in the historical presence data archive;', 'generating a probability of a presence variable having a specific value, the probability based on the second unified presence data, the historical presence data archive, and user profile persona rules; and', 'generating presence information based on the generated probability and the user profile persona rules., 'at a second time greater than or equal to the first time2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first unified presence data comprises session initiation protocol based unified presence data.3. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 80
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Creation of a Reference Point to Mark a Media Presentation

Номер: US20120066597A1
Автор: TISCHER Steven N.
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Methods, systems, and products insert markers into recorded media modules. A pair of reference points is received that marks a position and another position in a recorded media module. A copy of the recorded media module is retrieved from memory. Portions of the copy of the recorded media module occurring before the position, and occurring after the another position, are discarded. The copy of the recorded media module occurring between the position and the another position is then presented to a user. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a pair of reference points that marks a position and another position in a recorded media module;retrieving a copy of the recorded media module from memory;discarding a portion of the copy of the recorded media module occurring before the position;discarding another portion of the copy of the recorded media module occurring after the another position; andpresenting the copy of the recorded media module occurring between the position and the another position.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising associating the copy of the recorded media module to a creator of the pair of reference points.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising associating the copy of the recorded media module to a date of creation of the pair of reference points.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein retrieving the copy of the recorded media module comprises retrieving a video.5. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein retrieving the copy of the recorded media module comprises accessing a server storing the copy of the recorded media module.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising displaying a graphical bar indicating the copy of the recorded media module occurring between the position and the another position.7. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising receiving inputs that mark the pair of reference points.8. A system claim 1 , comprising:a processor;computer readable media; andinstructions ...

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Номер записи: 81
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Enhanced Video Sharing

Номер: US20120066722A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for sharing video between devices during a voice call. A sending party and a receiving party can view a video during the voice call, enabling a live discussion of the video. During a connected voice call between a first mobile device and a second mobile device, the first mobile device signals to an application server the desire to share a video with the second mobile device. The application server determines the settings and preferences of each device as well as a location of the video. The application server appropriately instructs a media server to obtain the video and transcode the video for delivery to the second mobile device, the first mobile device, and/or an external display device. The external display device is a device at the same location as the second mobile device which may receive the video instead of or in addition to the second mobile device. The media server communicates with the first mobile device, the second mobile device, and/or the external display device over a network to obtain and deliver the video. The video may be streamed to the media server from the first mobile device or the media server may otherwise locate the video from within the network. The media server streams the video to the second mobile device, the first mobile device, and/or the external display device. 1. A mobile device for receiving a shared video for a recipient having multiple video output devices , the device comprising:a processor;a memory in communication with the processor;a display in communication with the processor;an input in communication with the processor;a transceiver in communication with the processor; receiving a request to share a video with the recipient,', 'determining that the video should be sent to a video output device, and', 'sending a request to send the video to the video output device;, 'a video logic on the memory for'}wherein the mobile device is connected in a voice call and the video is streamed ...

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Номер записи: 82
15-03-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF NETWORK TERMINAL DEVICES

Номер: US20120066735A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method and system for performance monitoring of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) includes a probe device configured to capture input and output data with respect to a network terminal device at an MCDN client premises. The input data, representing network data sent to the MCDN client for display, may be buffered along with the output data, representing audio and video data generated using the input data. When an anomaly event, such as a display error, occurs, the probe device may record the buffered input and output data, including data acquired prior to the anomaly event. The input and output data may be analyzed to determine a source or origin of the anomaly event. The probe device may also certify that the MCDN and/or the network terminal device was operating normally. 1. A method for monitoring performance of a multimedia content distribution network (MCDN) , comprising:buffering, to a first data buffer at an MCDN client premises, input data for an MCDN multimedia handling device (MHD), wherein the MHD input data represent multimedia content for output by the MHD;buffering, to a second data buffer, MHD output data representing a multimedia output signal generated by the MHD in response to the MHD receiving the MHD input data; and 'recording, to non-volatile storage, at least some of the first data buffer and at least some of the second data buffer, wherein said recording includes recording MHD input data and MHD output data buffered prior to said detecting the anomaly event.', 'responsive to detecting an anomaly event in the buffered MHD output data2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when no anomaly event is detected in the buffered MHD output data during a predetermined interval, certifying, based on the buffered MHD output data, that the MHD is operating normally.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:analyzing the recorded MHD input data for an indication of the anomaly event in the MHD input data; andwhen said analyzing ...

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Номер записи: 83
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Association of Multiple Public User Identifiers to Disparate Applications in an End-User's Device

Номер: US20120066745A1
Автор: Erickson Richard R., Rosenberg William, Wuthnow Mark Steven
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to managing multiple public user identifiers (PUIDs) in a database by setting customizable access rules and requiring authorization from applications for access. These PUIDs can be virtually any electronic identifier such as a telephone number, email address, FACEBOOK name, etc. The PUID database is on the memory of a mobile communication device. Applications on the mobile communication device or on the network request access to the PUID database. Access logic on the mobile communication device checks another database of PUID Access Policies and Preferences (PAPP) for authorization. The PAPP database may allow the application immediate access, deny access, or query the user for allowance. The PUID database and PAPP database are on a server on a network. 1. A mobile communication device comprising:a processor;a memory in communication with the processor;a transceiver in communication with the processor;a (Public User Identifier) PUID database on the memory including a plurality of PUIDs;a PUID Access Policies and Preferences (PAPP) database on the memory; and receiving a request for access to a PUID from an application,', 'referencing the PAPP database for permission, and', 'granting the application access to the PUID., 'an access logic on the memory for'}2. The device in claim 1 , wherein the access logic is further for:determining that the application created the PUID, andgranting the application the ability to edit the PUID.3. The device in claim 1 , wherein the PAPP database includes a preference to always grant permission.4. The device in claim 1 , wherein the memory is located on one of a removable and/or non-removable memory.5. The device in claim 1 , wherein the application is on one of the memory and an application server on a network in communication with the transceiver.6. The device in claim 1 , wherein the access logic is further for querying the user for access.7. The device in claim 1 , wherein the access ...

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Номер записи: 84
22-03-2012 дата публикации

SECURITY SYSTEM WITH CALL MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20120069972A1
Автор: Beardsley John Roland, Bennett, III Raymond Walden
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A security system with call management functionality includes a security controller having at least one first interface to at least one user identification device and a second interface to a call management controller. The security controller also includes logic to determine a security status of a user based on identification information received from the at least one user identification device and to communicate the security status of the user to the call management controller. The call management controller enables, disables, or modifies a communication service based on the security status of the user. 1. A system comprising:a call management controller to configure a telephone service based on a security status of a user; and receive first identification information from at least one user identification device located at a first location;', 'receive second identification information from a second security controller located at a second location that is remote from the first location;', 'determine a security status of a user based on the first identification information and the second identification information, wherein the security status of the user indicates whether the user is present at one of the first location and the second location; and', 'communicate the security status of the user to the call management controller,, 'a first security controller configured towherein the call management controller and the first security controller are located at the first location.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the call management controller is further configured to:receive the security status of the user from the first security controller;receive an incoming call associated with the user via an interface to a network; androute the incoming call based on the security status of the user.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the incoming call is routed to a device located at the second location when the security status of the user indicates that the user is present at the ...

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Номер записи: 85
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Multi-Mode IVR

Номер: US20120069976A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Included are embodiments of systems and methods for providing information. At least one embodiment of such a method includes facilitating establishment of a communication between a user on a communications device and an interface server, the interface server being configured to provide data related to an information tree to the user, the information tree being configured with a plurality of options. Some embodiments include facilitating navigation of a user through the information tree and receiving a first version of a marker from the user, the marker being configured to mark at least one position in the information tree. Still some embodiments include associating the received first version of the marker with a position in the information tree. 1. A method , comprising:prompting a user to provide a marker to be associated with a particular position in an information tree;receiving a version of the marker from the user; andassociating the version of the marker received from the user with the particular position in the information tree and storing the particular position in the information tree associated with the version of the marker,wherein a subsequent input of a new version of the marker by the user causes a server to navigate to the particular position in the information tree that has been stored and associated with a prior version of the marker received from the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the marker includes at least one of the following: audio data claim 1 , image data claim 1 , control data claim 1 , and video data.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising directing the user to the particular position in the information tree that is associated with the marker.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the marker that is configured to mark the particular position in the information tree.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining the marker includes at least one of the following: capturing audio data claim 4 , capturing ...

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Номер записи: 86
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Methods, Systems, and Computer-Readable Media for Placing Orders

Номер: US20120072301A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Included are embodiments for customized ordering. At least one embodiment of a method includes receiving an indication to send a previously created customized order to a vendor and retrieving at least one component of the customized order according to the indication. Some embodiments include determining the vendor associated with the customized order and sending the at least one component of the customized order to the vendor in a first manner, the vendor being configured to receive the customized order. 1. A method for customized ordering , comprising:receiving browser captured data corresponding to an order submitted by a user to a vendor and saving order details within the browser captured data as a previously created customized order;sending the previously created customized order to the vendor;determining, by at least one computer, whether the previously created customized order is processed; andin response to determining that the previously created customized order has not been processed, determining, by the at least one computer, a second manner to send the previously created customized order and sending the previously created customized order in the second manner.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether the vendor has established an agreement with a customized order service provider; andin response to determining that the vendor has established the agreement with the customized order service provider, determining a format for sending the previously created customized order to the customized order service provider.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining whether the vendor has established an agreement with a customized order service provider; andin response to determining that the vendor has not established the agreement with the customized order service provider, navigating a website associated with the vendor to place the previously created customized order.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving an ...

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Номер записи: 87
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Real-Time Notification of Presence Availability

Номер: US20120072590A1
Автор: Holt Scott C., Koch Robert A., Patel Navneet, Scott David
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for providing presence status information of a first user to a second user. The system includes a presence server for storing presence status information of the first user. The presence server is configured to detect a change in the presence status of the first user. The presence server also informs a notification server of a change in the presence status of the first user. The notification server sends a notification message to a communication device of the second user. The notification message contains current presence status information of the first user. Other systems and methods are also provided. 1. A system for providing presence status of a first user to a second user , comprising:a notification server configured to generate a voice notification message for the second user, wherein the first user has designated a group of individuals, including the second user, that is eligible to receive the presence status of the first user in voice notification messages, the voice notification message containing current presence status of the first user,wherein the notification server is notified of a change in the presence status of the first user with respect to internet communications and the notification server is configured to send the voice notification message to the second user responsive to the change being detected in the presence status of the first user and not based upon an online status for the second user.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second user elects to receive the presence status of the first user by previously registering with the notification server and providing verification that the first user has authorized the second user to monitor the presence status of the first user.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a presence server for storing presence information of the first user for instant messaging communications, wherein the presence server is configured to detect the ...

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Номер записи: 88
22-03-2012 дата публикации

System and Method to Detect and Mitigate Distributed Denial of Service Attacks using Random Internet Protocol Hopping

Номер: US20120072605A1
Автор: de los Reyes Gustavo, Jayawardena Thusitha, Pan Xiao, Xu Gang
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes sending a first redirect instruction to a first client in response to a first session request received at a service address, and establishing a first session with the first client in response to a second session request received at the first redirect address indicated by the first redirect instruction. Additionally, the method includes determining a first service interval has passed, and sending a second redirect instruction to a second client in response to a third session request received at the service address after the first service interval has passed. The method still further includes establishing a second session with the second client in response to the fourth session request received at the second redirect address indicated by the second redirect instruction after the first service interval has passed, and rejecting the fifth session request received from a third client at the first redirect address after the first service interval has passed. 1. A method comprising:sending a first redirect instruction to a first client in response to a first session request received at a service address, the first redirect instruction indicating a first redirect address;establishing a first session with the first client in response to a second session request received at the first redirect address;determining that a first service interval has passed;sending a second redirect instruction to a second client in response to a third session request received at the service address after the first service interval has passed, the second redirect instruction indicating a second redirect address;establishing a second session with the second client in response to a fourth session request received at the second redirect address after the first service interval has passed; andrejecting a fifth session request received from a third client at the first redirect address after the first service interval has passed.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:selecting, ...

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Номер записи: 89
22-03-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MESSAGE NOTIFICATION AND ACCESS VIA A VIDEO DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Номер: US20120072963A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes receiving, via an internet protocol television network, a broadcast signal comprising video content at a device. The device is associated with a person. The method includes receiving, via the internet protocol television network, a message notification directed to a communication address associated with the person. The message notification includes a visual indication based at least in part on the communication address. The method also includes sending a display signal to a display device. The display signal includes the broadcast signal and the visual indication. 1. A method comprising:receiving, via an internet protocol television network, a broadcast signal comprising video content at a device, wherein the device is associated with a person;receiving, via the internet protocol television network, a message notification directed to a particular communication address associated with the person, wherein the message notification includes a visual indication based at least in part on the particular communication address; andsending a display signal to a display device, wherein the display signal includes the broadcast signal and the visual indication.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending a second signal to a recording device claim 1 , wherein the second signal comprises the broadcast signal without the visual indication.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a control input associated with the visual indication; andsending an interface to the display device, wherein the interface enables retrieval of a message associated with the message notification.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the interface enables retrieval of other messages sent to the particular communication address in addition to the message.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the interface enables retrieval of messages sent to other communication addresses associated with the person.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control input is received via a ...

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Номер записи: 90
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Avatars in Social Interactive Television

Номер: US20120075312A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Virtual environments are presented on displays along with multimedia programs to permit viewers to participate in a social interactive television environment. The virtual environments include avatars that are created and maintained in part using continually updated animation data that may be captured from cameras that monitor viewing areas in a plurality of sites. User input from the viewers may be processed in determining which viewers are presented in instances of the virtual environment. Continually updating the animation data results in avatars accurately depicting a viewer's facial expressions and other characteristics. Presence data may be collected and used to determine when to capture background images from a viewing area that may later be subtracted during the capture of animation data. Speech recognition technology may be employed to provide callouts within a virtual environment. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of presenting avatars with a multimedia program , the method comprising:processing background data indicative of a viewing area and animation input data indicative of a viewer in the viewing area watching the multimedia program to generate viewer data indicative of the viewer watching the multimedia program with the viewing area removed;displaying the multimedia program, a viewer avatar derived from the viewer data, and further avatars corresponding to further viewers andresponsive to detecting the viewer exiting the viewing area, terminating the displaying of the viewer avatar.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the viewer data includes facial expression data claim 25 , indicative of changing facial expressions of the viewer claim 25 , the avatar changes to reflect the changing facial expressions.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the facial expression data indicate laughter by the viewer.28. The method of claim 25 , wherein displaying the viewer avatar and the further avatars includes superimposing the viewer avatar and the further avatars over ...

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Номер записи: 91
29-03-2012 дата публикации

FEMTOCELL AUTOMATIC SPEED TEST

Номер: US20120076016A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system and methodology that facilitates automatically determining performance parameters of a broadband network connected to a femto access point (FAP) is provided. In particular, the system automatically performs a broadband test, in the background, to detect the current speed, performance, throughput, etc. of the broadband network. The results of the speed test are then provided to the customer and/or to the femtocell carrier's Customer Care team, to facilitate diagnosing and correcting problems with the femtocell's performance. Specifically, the system notifies the customer of the broadband test results via short message service (SMS) message(s), email and/or posts the results on a femtocell management web page accessed by the customer. In addition, the femtocell automatic broadband test results can also be posted to an online tool that is accessed by authorized entities within the femtocell carrier's Customer Care team to facilitate easy and accurate diagnosis of femtocell performance issues. 1. A system that facilitates determining performance parameters of a broadband network connected to a femto access point (FAP) , comprising: 'a testing component that dynamically performs a test to measure one or more current performance parameters of the broadband network, wherein the one or more current performance parameters provided to at least one of an authorized user of the FAP or an authorized service provider representative.', 'at least one processor, within the FAP, that is configured to execute at least the following computer executable components stored on at least one non-transitory computer readable medium2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more current performance parameters include at least one of speed claim 1 , performance claim 1 , throughput claim 1 , speed claim 1 , jitter claim 1 , packet loss claim 1 , noise claim 1 , or delay of the broadband network.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the testing component performs a round trip time (RTT) ...

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Номер записи: 92
29-03-2012 дата публикации

ENHANCED CALLER ID WITH RECIPIENT-SELECTED CALLER INFORMATION DISPLAY

Номер: US20120076285A1
Автор: Cansler, JR. James, White Scott
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A method includes receiving an incoming call at a first device. The method includes determining whether second caller identification information is available at the first device based on first caller identification information received with the incoming call. The method further includes retrieving the second caller identification information in response to determining that the second caller identification information is available at the first device. The method further includes presenting a graphical display at a display device. The graphical display includes a plurality of caller information fields. The plurality of caller information fields are populated based on the first caller identification information and based on the second caller identification information. The graphical display also includes a user selectable edit option to edit the second caller identification information during the incoming call. The method further includes modifying the second caller identification information in response to selection of the user selectable edit option. 1. A computer-readable storage device having instructions stored thereon that , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to:receive an incoming call at a first device;determine whether second caller identification information is available at the first device based on first caller identification information received with the incoming call;in response to determining that the second caller identification information is available at the first device, retrieve the second caller identification information; a plurality of caller information fields, wherein the plurality of caller information fields are populated based on the first caller identification information and based on the second caller identification information; and', 'a user selectable edit option to edit the second caller identification information during the incoming call; and, 'present a graphical display at a display device, the graphical display ...

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Номер записи: 93
29-03-2012 дата публикации

REMINDERS BASED ON DEVICE PRESENCE

Номер: US20120077463A1
Автор: Flynn Judson, Robbins William, Wohlert Randolph
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

The disclosed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate and/or transmit reminders based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, reminders can be configured by custodian devices and delivered to subservient devices if certain predetermined conditions or criteria are satisfied in connection with the presence information. 1. A system that facilitates reminders based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network , comprising:a presence component configured to receive and store presence information characterized by network registration of a subservient mobile device to a network entity that services a target location; anda reminder component in a computer-readable storage medium configured to facilitate transmission of a reminder to the subservient mobile device if the presence information satisfies a set of predetermined conditions.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the presence information does not include global positioning satellite (GPS) data.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the network entity is a femtocell.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the network entity is a macro cell or a base station included therein.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reminder component is further configured to receive at least a portion of the reminder from a custodian device.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the reminder component is further configured to store the at least a portion of the reminder to a data store and to retrieve the at least a portion of the reminder in the event the set of predetermined conditions is determined to be satisfied.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reminder is transmitted ...

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Номер записи: 94
29-03-2012 дата публикации

CONDITIONAL MESSAGE FORWARDING FUNCTIONS

Номер: US20120077467A1
Автор: Barrett Thomas, Fan James, Lam Jennifer K
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems, methods, and devices that can conditionally and/or automatically control message forwarding by communication devices are presented. A network message management component and/or handset message management component can monitor messages (e.g., short message service (SMS) messages) communicated between user equipment (UE) in a communication network, identify and/or intercept a message for which one or more forwarding conditions have been specified by the message originator, target, or forward target, and conditionally and/or automatically route the message to the target and/or forward target in accordance with predefined message routing rules based at least in part on the conditions specified by the originator, target, or forward target. The predefined message routing rules can be implemented by the network and/or the UEs, and can relate to the UE identifiers, time, priority, cost, operation state, size, desired automatic response messages, or other desired factors, associated with the message. 1. A system , comprising:a communication network that is configured to facilitate communication of at least one message from an originating communication device to at least a target communication device associated with the communication network; andat least one message management component that is configured to route the at least one message to the target communication device and determine whether to forward a copy of the at least one message to a forward target communication device, based at least in part on one or more predefined message routing rules.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one message management component comprises at least one of a network message management component associated with the communication network or at least one handset message management component associated with at least one of the originating communication device claim 1 , the target communication device claim 1 , or the forward target communication device.3. The system of ...

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Номер записи: 95
29-03-2012 дата публикации

PROVIDING INTEGRATED SERVICE-ENTITY PREMIUM COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Номер: US20120077468A1
Автор: Chen David, Fan James, Kuo Richard
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Systems, methods, and devices that integrate a subscriber's communication services, including home wireline communication services, and a service-entity communication services are presented. User equipment (UE) is associated with a subscription for communication services, comprising wireline and wireless communication services, of a subscriber. The UE communicates with an enhanced service management component (ESMC) associated with a service entity to facilitate integration of at least a portion of the subscriber's communication services with the service entity's communication services while the UE is registered with the ESMC. While registered, the subscriber's UE is used to facilitate controlling a door lock to the subscriber's room associated with the service entity; and accessing the integrated communication services, including at least a portion of the home services, while in a location of the service entity, at least when the home services are provided via the same provider as that serving the service entity. 1. A system , comprising:An entity management system that is configured to control a local communication network to facilitate communication between at least one mobile communication device of at least one subscriber and at least one communication device that is provided to the at least one subscriber by a service entity on a premises of the service entity; andan enhanced services management component (ESMC) that is configured to integrate the at least one mobile communication device with the entity management system and integrate at least a portion of the at least one subscriber's communication services with the service entity's communication services for access of the at least the portion of the at least one subscriber's communication services on the at least one communication device, wherein the at least one subscriber's communication services and the service entity's communication services are respectively provided by at least one service provider.2. ...

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Номер записи: 96
29-03-2012 дата публикации

NOTIFICATIONS BASED ON DEVICE PRESENCE

Номер: US20120077493A1
Автор: Flynn Judson, Robbins William, Wohlert Randolph
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

The disclosed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate and/or transmit notifications based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network. For example, when certain mobile devices register with a particular network entity (e.g., a femtocell) that services a particular target location (e.g., place of residence), then such registration can be leveraged to indicate presence at the target location. Accordingly, notifications can be delivered to custodian devices that indicate the presence information if certain predetermined conditions or criteria are satisfied. 1. A system that facilitates notifications based upon device presence techniques in connection with a wireless communications network , comprising:a presence component configured to receive and store presence information characterized by network registration of a subservient mobile device to a network entity that services a target location; anda notification component in a computer-readable storage medium configured to facilitate transmission of a notification to at least one custodian device if the presence information satisfies a set of predetermined conditions.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the presence information does not include global positioning satellite (GPS) data.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the network entity is a femtocell.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the network entity is a macro cell or a base station included therein.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notification component is configured to facilitate transmission of the notification in real time as the set of predetermined conditions is determined to be satisfied.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notification is transmitted by way of short message service (SMS).7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notification is configured to provide an indication that a user of the subservient mobile device has arrived at the target location based upon network registration of ...

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Номер записи: 97
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Dynamic Text Communication Administration

Номер: US20120077526A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system for administering text communications may be configured to determine if an incoming communication that includes text meets any of various criteria and respond based on that determination. A reply may include information based on the criteria or information related to how other messages with the same or similar criteria have historically been handled by a user. Reply communications may be in a different form than that of the incoming communication. Other actions may be taken in addition or instead of replying, including setting calendar reminders or tasks, and sending delegate notifications. Data used for determinations may be collected over time or gathered from external systems. 1. A method comprising:receiving an electronic communication comprising text at a messaging server;determining a characteristic of the electronic communication;obtaining data comprising information about other electronic communications comprising the characteristic;determining that a criteria is met based on the data;generating a reply electronic communication based on the criteria; andtransmitting the reply electronic communication.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining that the criteria is met based on the data comprises:determining an average response time for the other electronic communications; anddetermining that the average response time exceeds a predetermined threshold.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the average response time comprises determining the average response time over a predetermined time period.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein generating the reply electronic communication based on the criteria comprising creating content of the reply electronic communication comprising the average response time.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the characteristic of the electronic communication comprises determining that content of the electronic communication comprises a key word.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the ...

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Номер записи: 98
29-03-2012 дата публикации

CENTRALIZED BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20120078638A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A communications system includes a receiver and at least one transmitter. The receiver receives, from different intermediate systems, biometric samples from parties attempting to obtain services from the intermediate systems and information characterizing the expected identifies of the parties. The at least one transmitter transmits, to the intermediate systems, verification that the biometric samples match pre-registered biometric information obtained from a storage device such that the expected identities of the parties is verified as the identities of the parties. 1. A communications system for verifying expected identities of parties , the communications system comprising:a receiver of a computer that receives, from a first intermediate system when a first party attempts to obtain a first service using the first intermediate system, a first biometric sample from the first party and information characterizing the expected identity of the first party, and that receives, from a second intermediate system when a second party attempts to obtain a second service using the second intermediate system, a second biometric sample from the second party and information characterizing the expected identity of the second party; andat least one transmitter that transmits, to the first intermediate system, verification that the first biometric sample matches pre-registered biometric information obtained from a storage device such that the expected identity of the first party is verified as the identity of the first party, and that transmits, to the second intermediate system, verification that the second biometric sample matches pre-registered biometric information obtained from the storage device such that the expected identity of the second party is verified as the identity of the second party,wherein the first service is provided contingent on verification of the expected identity of the first party as the identity of the first party, andwherein the second service is provided ...

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Номер записи: 99
29-03-2012 дата публикации

SECURE PAYMENT SERVICE AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR) SYSTEMS

Номер: US20120078799A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A secure payment method includes receiving, at a computer of a payment service, a request from a requester for a one time use transaction identification token for a transaction. The one time use transaction identification token is provided from the payment service computer to the requester. The one time use transaction identification token is received at the payment service from a merchant communications apparatus under the control of a merchant. Electronic payment information for the transaction is issued from the payment service to the merchant upon validating the one time use transaction identification token. 1. A secure payment method , comprising:receiving, at a computer of a payment service, a request from a requester for a one time use transaction identification token for a transaction;providing, from the payment service computer, the one time use transaction identification token to the requester;receiving, at the payment service from a merchant communications apparatus under the control of a merchant, the one time use transaction identification token; andissuing, from the payment service to the merchant, electronic payment information for the transaction upon validating the one time use transaction identification token.2. The secure payment method of claim 1 ,wherein the merchant communications apparatus provides an interactive voice response service for the merchant.3. The secure payment method of claim 2 ,wherein the merchant communications apparatus receives a call from the requester, requests authentication information and a payment from the requester, receives from the requester the one time use transaction identification token, receives from the requester the authentication information, and transmits the one time use transaction identification token back to the payment service.4. The secure payment method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing, from the payment service computer to the requester, a payment service identification number token that ...

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Номер записи: 100