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11-04-2017 дата публикации

Interactive television system with audio and video calling

Номер: US0009621849B2
Автор: Thomas P. Benzaia, Bernard Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, BENZAIA THOMAS P, KU BERNARD, NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN, Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT & T IP I LP, AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive an audio call or a video call originating from an IP Multimedia Subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the audio call or video call in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message, and selectively answer one of the audio call or the video call. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the audio call through a speaker of a presentation device when an audio call is answered. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 1
13-04-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXPEDITED DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM QUERY RESOLUTION

Номер: US20170104714A1
Автор: LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN NAIDU, Bernard S. Ku, Thomas P. Benzaia, NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN, KU BERNARD S, BENZAIA THOMAS P, Ku Bernard S., Benzaia Thomas P.
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for resolving domain name system queries using unique top-level domains in a private network space are disclosed. For example, the method determines that a domain name service query specifies a destination residing in a private network space rather than in a public Internet space. The method then routes the domain name service query to a top-level domain name service server associated with the private network space, without routing the domain name service query to a root domain name service server in the public Internet space. The top-level domain name system server resides in the highest level of a hierarchy of domain name system servers belonging to the private network space.

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Номер записи: 2
21-11-2017 дата публикации

Accessory device that provides sensor input to a media device

Номер: US0009826297B2
Автор: Thomas P. Benzaia, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Bernard S. Ku, BENZAIA THOMAS P, NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN, KU BERNARD S, Benzaia Thomas P., Naidu Lakshminarashimhan, Ku Bernard S.
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P., AT & T IP I LP

In some cases, a method may include receiving information at a media device that is associated with movement of an accessory device. The accessory device is communicatively coupled to the media device via a media interface of the media device (e.g., a mini-phone jack of the media device). The method includes determining, at the media device, whether the accessory device satisfies accessory device orientation criteria based on the information. In response to determining that the accessory device does not satisfy the accessory device orientation criteria, the method includes generating a signal. The signal may be communicated from the media device to the accessory device via the media interface. In some cases, the signal may include accessory device re-orientation information.

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Номер записи: 3
27-03-2018 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for expedited domain name system query resolution

Номер: US9930004B2
Автор: NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN, KU BERNARD S, BENZAIA THOMAS P, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan, Ku Bernard S., Benzaia Thomas P.
Принадлежит: AT & T IP I LP, AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for resolving domain name system queries using unique top-level domains in a private network space are disclosed. For example, the method determines that a domain name service query specifies a destination residing in a private network space rather than in a public Internet space. The method then routes the domain name service query to a top-level domain name service server associated with the private network space, without routing the domain name service query to a root domain name service server in the public Internet space. The top-level domain name system server resides in the highest level of a hierarchy of domain name system servers belonging to the private network space.

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Номер записи: 4
27-03-2018 дата публикации

Method and apparatus using an integrated femtocell and residential gateway device

Номер: US9930291B2
Автор: NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN, BENZAIA THOMAS P, KU BERNARD, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan, Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard
Принадлежит: AT & T IP I LP, AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP, AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method at a gateway device that registers at least one mobile phone number with the gateway device via a femtocell integrated with the gateway device when a mobile device associated with the at least one mobile phone number is within range of the femtocell, registers at least one voice over internet protocol phone number with the gateway device, and selectively receives and makes calls using one of a set top box registered with the gateway device, the mobile device registered with the femtocell, a voice over internet protocol phone corresponding to the at least one voice over internet protocol phone number. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 5
30-05-2017 дата публикации

Audio and video calling through multiple terminal devices

Номер: US0009667916B2
Автор: Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia, Bernard Ku, NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN, BENZAIA THOMAS P, KU BERNARD, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan, Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT & T IP I LP, AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive a call originating from an internet protocol multimedia subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the call in accordance with a destination address included in a session initiation protocol header message, and selectively answer the call at any of a plurality of terminal devices including a mobile cellular phone coupled to the media processor via a femtocell. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the call through a speaker of a presentation device operatively coupled to the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 6
15-06-2017 дата публикации

INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING

Номер: US20170171512A1
Автор: Thomas P. Benzaia, Bernard Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, BENZAIA THOMAS P, KU BERNARD, NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMHAN, Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive an audio call or a video call originating from an IP Multimedia Subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the audio call or video call in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message, and selectively answer one of the audio call or the video call. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the audio call through a speaker of a presentation device when an audio call is answered. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a processing system including a processor; and receiving an incoming video call by a soft phone client executed on a set top box while presenting a media program on a media device;', 'selectively answering the incoming video call;', 'presenting the incoming video call on the media device; and', 'storing at least a portion of the media program in a digital video recorder in response to presenting the incoming video call., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise identifying a targeted user for the incoming video call and wherein the presenting the incoming video call comprises selecting the media device according to the targeted user.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise initiating an outgoing video call.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein initiating the outgoing video call comprises:displaying a virtual keypad on the media device; andreceiving user input from a remote controller, wherein the user input includes a recipient identifier for the outgoing ...

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Номер записи: 7
05-04-2012 дата публикации

INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING

Номер: US20120081501A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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 in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive an audio call or a video call originating from an IP Multimedia Subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the audio call or video call in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message, and selectively answer one of the audio call or the video call. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the audio call through a speaker of a presentation device when an audio call is answered. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A set-top box (STB) for use in an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network , comprising a controller to:execute a soft-phone client application in the STB, wherein the soft-phone client application is capable of processing audio or video calls at the STB;cause the soft-phone client application to detect an incoming audio call or an incoming video call originating from an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network and routed through the IPTV network, wherein the audio call or video call is directed to the STB by a Residential Gateway (RG) having a switching element that selectively routes calls to a plurality of terminal devices including the STB in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message;cause the soft-phone client application to present a caller identification (ID) through a presentation device coupled to the STB;cause the soft-phone client application to selectively answer the incoming audio call or the incoming video call;receive the incoming audio call or the video call routed from the RG; andpresent the incoming audio call or video call through the presentation device coupled to the ...

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Номер записи: 8
05-04-2012 дата публикации

AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING THROUGH MULTIPLE TERMINAL DEVICES

Номер: US20120081502A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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 in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive a call originating from an IP Multimedia Subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the call in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message, and selectively answer the call at any of a plurality of terminal devices including a mobile cellular phone coupled to the media processor via a femtocell. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the call through a speaker of a presentation device operatively coupled to the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A set-top box (STB) for use in an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network , comprising a controller to: establish communications with a Residential Gateway (RG) having a switching element capable of selectively routing audio or video calls to a plurality of terminal devices including the STB and a mobile cellular phone communicatively coupled to the RG via a femtocell;', 'receive incoming audio or video calls or initiate outgoing audio or video calls associated with the mobile cellular service responsive to the RG detecting that the mobile cellular phone has established communications with the femtocell and in accordance with routing instructions at the RG; and', 'present a web portal to set routing preferences for the RG for routing the incoming audio or video calls or the outgoing audio or video calls associated with the mobile cellular phone., 'execute a soft-phone client application on the STB, wherein the soft-phone application is capable of processing audio or video calls at the STB, wherein the soft-phone client application is operable to2. The STB of claim 1 , wherein the RG is operable to: ...

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Номер записи: 9
07-02-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS USING AN INTEGRATED FEMTOCELL AND RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY DEVICE

Номер: US20130033562A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, NAIDU LAKSHMINARASHIMAHN
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method at a residential gateway device that registers at least one mobile phone number with the residential gateway device via a femtocell integrated with the residential gateway device when a mobile device associated with the at least one mobile phone number is within range of the femtocell, registers at least one voice over internet protocol phone number with the residential gateway device, and selectively receives and makes calls using one of a set top box registered with the residential gateway device, the mobile device registered with the femtocell, a voice over internet protocol phone corresponding to the at least one voice over internet protocol phone number. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A set top box , comprising a processor adapted to:register at least one cellular phone number with a residential gateway device associated with the set top box, wherein the residential gateway device comprises an integrated femtocell, and wherein the registering is performed when a cellular phone associated with the at least one cellular phone number is within range of the femtocell;register at least one voice over internet protocol phone number with the residential gateway device; andgenerate a user interface providing an option to use a service associated with the at least one cellular phone number or a service associated with the at least one voice over internet protocol phone number when initiating a phone call or when answering a phone call.2. The set top box of claim 1 , comprising a built-in microphone coupled to the processor claim 1 , wherein the processor is adapted to selectively initiate a call through a connection service associated with a registered device associated with the femtocell.3. The set top box of claim 1 , comprising a video camera coupled to the processor claim 1 , wherein the processor is adapted to initiate or receive a video call.4. The set top box of ...

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Номер записи: 10
24-10-2013 дата публикации

MEDIA RECORDER THAT SELECTS WHEN TO RECORD MEDIA CONTENT THAT IS AVAILABLE AT MULTIPLE TIMES

Номер: US20130279886A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard S., Naidu Lakshminarashimhan (Naras)
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A particular method includes receiving program data designating media content to be recorded at a media recorder. An electronic program guide accessible to the media recorder includes multiple scheduled delivery times for the media content. The method includes receiving delay data. The delay data enables delayed recording of the media content and specifies at least one delay recording condition. The method includes determining an onset time to begin recording the media content based on the multiple scheduled delivery times for the media content and based on the at least one delay recording condition. The method also includes scheduling the media content to be recorded at the media recorder beginning at the onset time. 1. A method comprising:receiving program data designating media content to be recorded at a media recorder, wherein an electronic program guide accessible to the media recorder includes multiple scheduled delivery times for the media content;receiving delay data, wherein the delay data enables delayed recording of the media content and specifies at least one delay recording condition;determining an onset time to begin recording the media content based on the multiple scheduled delivery times for the media content and based on the at least one delay recording condition when the delay data enables delayed recording of the media content; andscheduling the media content to be recorded at the media recorder beginning at the onset time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one delay recording condition comprises a preferred time range to record the media content.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one delay recording condition comprises a delay time period.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one delay recording condition comprises a number of scheduled deliveries of the media content that can be skipped.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the onset time to begin recording the media content includes determining a ...

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Номер записи: 11
14-11-2013 дата публикации

AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING THROUGH MULTIPLE TERMINAL DEVICES

Номер: US20130300817A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive a call originating from an internet protoco multimedia subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the call in accordance with a destination address included in a eession initiation protocol header message, and selectively answer the call at any of a plurality of terminal devices including a mobile cellular phone coupled to the media processor via a femtocell. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the call through a speaker of a presentation device operatively coupled to the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A gateway comprising:a memory to store instructions; and receiving a session initiation protocol message corresponding to an audio call or a video call and comprising a called number;', 'routing the audio call or the video call to a set-top box coupled to the gateway in accordance with the called number and responsive to receiving a signal from the set-top box indicating that the audio call or video call has been answered by the set-top box and alternatively routing the audio call or the video call to any of a plurality of terminal devices coupled to the gateway including a mobile cellular phone coupled to the gateway via a femtocell when the mobile cellular phone is selectively chosen;', 'integrating, via the femtocell, a plurality of wireless carrier services used by a plurality of mobile cellular phones and a plurality of phone numbers to enable audio and video calls at the set-top box using any of the plurality of phone numbers; and', 'receiving a notice from the femtocell responsive to the mobile cellular phone establishing communications with the femtocell., 'a processor coupled to the memory ...

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Номер записи: 12
16-01-2020 дата публикации

INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING

Номер: US20200021778A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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 in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive an audio call or a video call originating from an IP Multimedia Subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the audio call or video call in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message, and selectively answer one of the audio call or the video call. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the audio call through a speaker of a presentation device when an audio call is answered. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a terminal adapter;a processing system including a processor; and receiving an incoming video call by a soft phone client executed on the device;', 'converting, by the terminal adapter, voice over internet protocol signals associated with the incoming video call to plain old telephone service signals;', 'processing, by the soft phone client, digital samples of the plain old telephone service signals; and', 'presenting the digital samples through a presentation device coupled to the device., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:identifying a targeted user for the incoming video call; andselecting the presentation device for presenting the incoming video call according to the targeted user.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:initiating an outgoing video call.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the initiating of the outgoing video call comprises:displaying a virtual keypad on the presentation device; andreceiving a user input from a ...

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Номер записи: 13
21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXPEDITED DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM QUERY RESOLUTION

Номер: US20210021566A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard S., Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for resolving domain name system queries using unique top-level domains in a private network space are disclosed. For example, the method determines that a domain name service query specifies a destination residing in a private network space rather than in a public Internet space. The method then routes the domain name service query to a top-level domain name service server associated with the private network space, without routing the domain name service query to a root domain name service server in the public Internet space. The top-level domain name system server resides in the highest level of a hierarchy of domain name system servers belonging to the private network space. 1. A method comprising:receiving, via a processor, a domain name system query that specifies a domain name of a destination residing in a private network space; androuting, via the processor, the domain name system query to a top-level domain name system server associated with the private network space, without routing the domain name system query to a server in a public Internet space, wherein the top-level domain name system server resides in a highest level of a hierarchy of domain name system servers belonging to the private network space.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the private network space is part of an internet protocol multimedia subsystem network.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the destination is an interrogating call session control function element of the internet protocol multimedia subsystem network.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the destination is a serving call session control function element of the internet protocol multimedia subsystem network.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the private network space is a private multiprotocol label switching space.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the destination is part of a subdomain that provides a voice over long term evolution service.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 14
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Accessory Device that Provides Sensor Input to a Media Device

Номер: US20180048950A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard S., Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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A method includes receiving information at a media device from an accessory device. The information includes first image data captured by a camera and second image data captured by the camera subsequent to capture of the first image data. The camera is a component of an earpiece of the accessory device. The method includes identifying, at a processor of the media device, a particular limb movement of a user of the accessory device based on the information. The method also includes performing an action with the processor, the action based on the particular limb movement. 1. A method comprising:receiving information at a media device from an accessory device, wherein the information includes first image data captured by a camera and second image data captured by the camera subsequent to capture of the first image data, and wherein the camera is a component of an earpiece of the accessory device;identifying, at a processor of the media device, a particular limb movement of a user of the accessory device based on the information; andperforming an action with the processor, the action based on the particular limb movement.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving at the media device a location request for a particular location claim 1 , wherein the action includes sending an audio message to the accessory device that informs the user whether a particular limb of the user associated with the particular limb movement is pointing in a direction of the particular location.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , at the media device claim 1 , a specific phrase from the user of the accessory device before identifying the particular limb movement.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising identifying claim 1 , at the processor claim 1 , a first specific movement of the user before identifying the particular limb movement.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , at the processor claim 1 , that the particular ...

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Номер записи: 15
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for targeted advertising

Номер: US20220076293A1
Автор: Bernard S. Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method, operating at a processing system including a processor, can include receiving a reply message from a communication device responsive to a query signal and including audio information collected at a presentation area, determining consumer presence information at the presentation area according to the audio information collected at the presentation area, determining a probability of a consumer advertising experience according to the consumer presence information, selecting first advertising media from a set of advertising media according to the probability of consumer advertising engagement, and presenting the first advertising media to the presentation area via the presentation system. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 16
24-03-2022 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for targeted advertising selection

Номер: US20220092643A1
Автор: Bernard S. Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transmitting a signal during a media presentation, wherein the signal is transmitted prior to an advertising timeslot during the media presentation, receiving a first indication that the signal is detected by a user device, and receiving a second indication of a status of the user device, wherein the status coincides with when the user device detects the signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 17
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Accessory Setting Service

Номер: US20160085566A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard S., Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for providing and using an accessory setting service. Accessory data can be received from a computing device in communication with an accessory. The accessory data can include a unique identifier associated with the accessory. Based upon the unique identifier, a determination can be made as to whether or not the accessory data relates to a new accessory. If the accessory data does not relate to a new accessory, settings data associated with the accessory can be generated and transmitted to a recipient. If the accessory data relates to the new accessory, accessory settings associated with the accessory can be identified and stored with the unique identifier as accessory settings data. 1. A method comprising:detecting, at a processor executing an accessory setting application, a communication with an accessory;identifying, by the processor, a unique identifier associated with the accessory;determining, at the processor, if settings associated with the accessory are stored; obtaining, by the processor, the settings, and', 'applying, by the processor, the settings to the accessory; and, 'if a determination is made that the settings are stored,'} determining, by the processor, accessory settings associated with the accessory, and', 'storing, by the processor, the accessory settings with the unique identifier associated with the accessory., 'if a determination is made that the settings are not stored,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining if the settings are stored comprises:generating accessory data comprising the unique identifier;transmitting the accessory data to an accessory setting service; andreceiving, from the accessory setting service, settings data comprising the settings.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the accessory setting service receives the accessory data claim 2 , identifies the unique identifier claim 2 , determines if the accessory data corresponds to a new accessory claim 2 , and if a ...

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Номер записи: 18
05-05-2016 дата публикации

ACCESSORY DEVICE THAT PROVIDES SENSOR INPUT TO A MEDIA DEVICE

Номер: US20160123758A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard S., Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
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In some cases, a method may include receiving information at a media device that is associated with movement of an accessory device. The accessory device is communicatively coupled to the media device via a media interface of the media device (e.g., a mini-phone jack of the media device). The method includes determining, at the media device, whether the accessory device satisfies accessory device orientation criteria based on the information. In response to determining that the accessory device does not satisfy the accessory device orientation criteria, the method includes generating a signal. The signal may be communicated from the media device to the accessory device via the media interface. In some cases, the signal may include accessory device re-orientation information. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a media device, information associated with movement of an accessory device that is communicatively coupled to the media device via a media interface of the media device;determining, at the media device, whether the accessory device satisfies accessory device orientation criteria based on the information; andin response to determining that the accessory device does not satisfy the accessory device orientation criteria, generating a signal to be communicated from the media device to the accessory device via the media interface, wherein the signal includes accessory device re-orientation information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the accessory device includes an audio headset device claim 1 , and wherein the media device identifies a head movement based on information received from the audio headset device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the information includes:first image data captured by a first camera disposed within a first earpiece of the audio headset device; andsecond image data captured by the first camera disposed within the first earpiece.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the media device identifies the head movement by determining that a ...

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Номер записи: 19
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for determining the accuracy of targeted advertising

Номер: US20200112758A1
Автор: Bernard Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting, by a processing system including a processor, a transmission of a signal that identifies an advertisement, transmitting, by the processing system, a first indication of having detected the signal, and transmitting, by the processing system, a second indication of a status of the processing system when the signal is detected. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 20
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for targeted advertising selection

Номер: US20200118170A1
Автор: Bernard S. Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transmitting a signal during a media presentation, wherein the signal is transmitted prior to an advertising timeslot during the media presentation, receiving a first indication that the signal is detected by a user device, and receiving a second indication of a status of the user device, wherein the status coincides with when the user device detects the signal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TARGETED ADVERTISING

Номер: US20200126119A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard S., Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method, operating at a processing system including a processor, can include receiving a reply message from a communication device responsive to a query signal and including audio information collected at a presentation area, determining consumer presence information at the presentation area according to the audio information collected at the presentation area, determining a probability of a consumer advertising experience according to the consumer presence information, selecting first advertising media from a set of advertising media according to the probability of consumer advertising engagement, and presenting the first advertising media to the presentation area via the presentation system. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a processing system including a processor; and receiving a set of advertising media from a media source;', 'transmitting a query signal to a presentation area proximate to a presentation system, wherein the transmitting of the query signal substantially limits detection of the query signal to within the presentation area;', 'receiving a reply message from a communication device responsive to the query signal, wherein the reply message includes audio information collected at the presentation area;', 'responsive to the receiving of the reply message from the communication device, determining consumer presence information at the presentation area according to the audio information collected at the presentation area;', 'determining a probability of consumer advertising engagement according to the consumer presence information;', 'selecting first advertising media from the set of advertising media according to the probability of a probability of consumer advertising engagement; and', 'presenting the first advertising media to the presentation area via the presentation system., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, ...

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07-08-2014 дата публикации

INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING

Номер: US20140218460A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive an audio call or a video call originating from an IP Multimedia Subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the audio call or video call in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message, and selectively answer one of the audio call or the video call. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the audio call through a speaker of a presentation device when an audio call is answered. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system comprising:a set top box; anda gateway in communication with the set top box, receiving an incoming call,', 'detecting and presenting a caller identifier associated with the call,', 'selectively answering the call, and', 'initiating an outgoing call to a party, using a service discovery message to determine capability and availability of the party to receive a video call, and, 'wherein the set top box includes a controller and a first terminal adapter, wherein the controller, responsive to executing a soft-phone client, performs operations comprisingwherein the first terminal adapter is integrated within the set top box and converts voice over internet protocol signals to plain old telephone service signals,wherein the gateway includes a switching element for directing calls to a select terminal device according to a destination address, and a second terminal adaptor for coupling to a terminal device that is not voice over internet protocol capable.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the set top box is in communication with a presentation device claim 1 , the presentation device comprising:a video display for presenting the video call and for ...

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21-06-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS USING AN INTEGRATED FEMTOCELL AND RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY DEVICE

Номер: US20180176509A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method at a gateway device that registers at least one mobile phone number with the gateway device via a femtocell integrated with the gateway device when a mobile device associated with the at least one mobile phone number is within range of the femtocell, registers at least one voice over internet protocol phone number with the gateway device, and selectively receives and makes calls using one of a set top box registered with the gateway device, the mobile device registered with the femtocell, a voice over internet protocol phone corresponding to the at least one voice over internet protocol phone number. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device , comprising:a processing system including a processor; and determining whether to use a first service associated with a cellular phone number or a second service associated with a voice over internet protocol phone number when initiating an outgoing call or when answering an incoming call as presented options on a user interface, wherein the determining is performed based on an input received through the user interface as a selection from among the presented options, wherein the voice over internet protocol phone number is provided to a femtocell associated with the device;', 'receiving the incoming call or initiating the outgoing call associated with one of the cellular phone number or the voice over internet protocol phone number through the femtocell responsive to receiving the selection from among the presented options;', 'performing an outgoing voice over internet protocol call when receiving a user initiated phone call signal from one of a voice over internet protocol phone or the device by processing the user initiated phone call as a voice over internet protocol phone call; and', 'modifying a presentation of a video program being presented by the device for a duration of the outgoing call or the incoming call., 'a memory ...

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Номер записи: 24
02-08-2018 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for expedited domain name system query resolution

Номер: US20180219831A1
Автор: Bernard S. Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for resolving domain name system queries using unique top-level domains in a private network space are disclosed. For example, the method determines that a domain name service query specifies a destination residing in a private network space rather than in a public Internet space. The method then routes the domain name service query to a top-level domain name service server associated with the private network space, without routing the domain name service query to a root domain name service server in the public Internet space. The top-level domain name system server resides in the highest level of a hierarchy of domain name system servers belonging to the private network space.

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Номер записи: 25
10-08-2017 дата публикации

AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING THROUGH MULTIPLE TERMINAL DEVICES

Номер: US20170230618A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит:

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive a call originating from an internet protocol multimedia subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the call in accordance with a destination address included in a session initiation protocol header message, and selectively answer the call at any of a plurality of terminal devices including a mobile cellular phone coupled to the media processor via a femtocell. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the call through a speaker of a presentation device operatively coupled to the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method comprising:enabling, by a processing system including a processor, a mobile phone to receive incoming calls or initiate outgoing calls in accordance with routing instructions at a gateway device, responsive to the gateway device initiating communications with a femtocell and detecting that the mobile phone has initiated communications with the femtocell, wherein the gateway device selectively routes incoming calls to devices including the mobile phone coupled to the gateway device via the femtocell; andproviding, by the processing system via the femtocell, a plurality of bundled wireless carrier services associated with a plurality of wireless telephone numbers, thereby increasing a number of wireless telephone numbers available to a plurality of the devices.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein an incoming call comprises an incoming audio call or an incoming video call claim 1 , and wherein an outgoing call comprises an outgoing audio call or an outgoing video call.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobile phone comprises equipment of a subscriber claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 26
01-08-2019 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for expedited domain name system query resolution

Номер: US20190238499A1
Автор: Bernard S. Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

In one embodiment, a method and apparatus for resolving domain name system queries using unique top-level domains in a private network space are disclosed. For example, the method determines that a domain name service query specifies a destination residing in a private network space rather than in a public Internet space. The method then routes the domain name service query to a top-level domain name service server associated with the private network space, without routing the domain name service query to a root domain name service server in the public Internet space. The top-level domain name system server resides in the highest level of a hierarchy of domain name system servers belonging to the private network space.

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29-08-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS USING AN INTEGRATED FEMTOCELL AND RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY DEVICE

Номер: US20190268568A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method at a gateway device that registers at least one mobile phone number with the gateway device via a femtocell integrated with the gateway device when a mobile device associated with the at least one mobile phone number is within range of the femtocell, registers at least one voice over internet protocol phone number with the gateway device, and selectively receives and makes calls using one of a set top box registered with the gateway device, the mobile device registered with the femtocell, a voice over internet protocol phone corresponding to the at least one voice over internet protocol phone number. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device , comprising:a processing system including a processor; and sending a cellular phone number to a gateway device associated with the device, wherein the gateway device comprises a femtocell, and wherein the sending is performed when a cellular phone associated with the cellular phone number is within a communication range of the femtocell;', 'determining whether to use a first service associated with the cellular phone number or a second service associated with a voice over internet protocol phone number when initiating an outgoing call or when answering an incoming call; and', 'modifying a presentation of a video program being presented by the device for a duration of the outgoing call or the incoming call., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise recording a presentation of media content at a display device during the incoming call or the outgoing call according to the determining.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a video camera coupled to the processor claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise initiating or receiving a video call as the ...

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03-09-2020 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for supporting internet call sessions in a communication network

Номер: US20200280637A1
Автор: Bernard S. Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, including a processing system for performing operations for determining service requirements of a call session at first user equipment associated with a communication network, determining a first codec to facilitate the call session at the first user equipment according to the service requirements of the call session, searching a session border controller table according to the first codec to obtain a first resource identifier associated with a first session border controller type to facilitate the call session at the user equipment, receiving a first address of a first session border controller associated with the communication network from a domain name server associated with the communication network responsive to a first query including the first resource identifier, and sending a first transport protocol message to the first session border controller according to the first address. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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26-11-2015 дата публикации

AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING THROUGH MULTIPLE TERMINAL DEVICES

Номер: US20150341595A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит:

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive a call originating from an internet protocol multimedia subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the call in accordance with a destination address included in a session initiation protocol header message, and selectively answer the call at any of a plurality of terminal devices including a mobile cellular phone coupled to the media processor via a femtocell. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the call through a speaker of a presentation device operatively coupled to the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A media processor comprising:a processor; and initiating communications with a gateway device, wherein the gateway device selectively routes incoming calls to terminal devices including the media processor and a mobile cellular phone coupled to the gateway device via a femtocell;', 'receiving a notice from the femtocell responsive to the mobile cellular phone initiating communications with the femtocell; and', 'receiving incoming calls or initiating outgoing calls associated with a mobile cellular service used by the mobile cellular phone, responsive to the gateway device detecting that the mobile cellular phone has initiated communications with the femtocell and in accordance with routing instructions at the gateway device,, 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitates performance of operations comprisingwherein the femtocell provides a plurality of bundled wireless carrier services used by a plurality of mobile cellular phones to enable the receiving and initiating of calls at the media processor.2. The media processor of claim 1 , wherein an ...

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17-12-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS USING AN INTEGRATED FEMTOCELL AND RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY DEVICE

Номер: US20150365626A1
Автор: Benzaia Thomas P., Ku Bernard, Naidu Lakshminarashimhan
Принадлежит:

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method at a gateway device that registers at least one mobile phone number with the gateway device via a femtocell integrated with the gateway device when a mobile device associated with the at least one mobile phone number is within range of the femtocell, registers at least one voice over internet protocol phone number with the gateway device, and selectively receives and makes calls using one of a set top box registered with the gateway device, the mobile device registered with the femtocell, a voice over internet protocol phone corresponding to the at least one voice over internet protocol phone number. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A media processor , comprising:a processor; and sending a cellular phone number to a gateway device associated with the media processor, wherein the gateway device comprises an integrated femtocell, and wherein the storing is performed when a cellular phone associated with the cellular phone number is within range of the femtocell;', 'sending a voice over internet protocol phone number to the gateway device;', 'determining whether to use a first service associated with the cellular phone number or a second service associated with the voice over internet protocol phone number when initiating an outgoing call or when answering an incoming call as presented options;', 'receiving an incoming call or initiating the outgoing call associated with one of the cellular phone number or the voice over internet protocol phone number through the femtocell responsive to receiving a selection from the presented options; and', 'modifying a presentation of a video program being presented for a duration of the outgoing call or the incoming call., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising2. The media processor of claim 1 , further comprising a built-in microphone ...

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Номер записи: 31
18-08-2020 дата публикации

Method and apparatus using an integrated femtocell and residential gateway device

Номер: US10750123B2
Автор: Bernard Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method at a gateway device that registers at least one mobile phone number with the gateway device via a femtocell integrated with the gateway device when a mobile device associated with the at least one mobile phone number is within range of the femtocell, registers at least one voice over internet protocol phone number with the gateway device, and selectively receives and makes calls using one of a set top box registered with the gateway device, the mobile device registered with the femtocell, a voice over internet protocol phone corresponding to the at least one voice over internet protocol phone number. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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20-05-2021 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for supporting internet call sessions in a communication network

Номер: US20210152694A1
Автор: Bernard S. Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, including a processing system for performing operations for determining service requirements of a call session at first user equipment associated with a communication network, determining a first codec to facilitate the call session at the first user equipment according to the service requirements of the call session, searching a session border controller table according to the first codec to obtain a first resource identifier associated with a first session border controller type to facilitate the call session at the user equipment, receiving a first address of a first session border controller associated with the communication network from a domain name server associated with the communication network responsive to a first query including the first resource identifier, and sending a first transport protocol message to the first session border controller according to the first address. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 33
25-05-2023 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for determining the accuracy of targeted advertising

Номер: US20230164378A1
Автор: Bernard Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting, by a processing system including a processor, a transmission of a signal that identifies an advertisement, transmitting, by the processing system, a first indication of having detected the signal, and transmitting, by the processing system, a second indication of a status of the processing system when the signal is detected. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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21-10-2021 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for determining the accuracy of targeted advertising

Номер: US20210329321A1
Автор: Bernard Ku, Lakshminarashimhan Naidu, Thomas P. Benzaia
Принадлежит: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I LP

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting, by a processing system including a processor, a transmission of a signal that identifies an advertisement, transmitting, by the processing system, a first indication of having detected the signal, and transmitting, by the processing system, a second indication of a status of the processing system when the signal is detected. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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