公开(公告)号：US07533403B1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US10227045

申请日：2002-08-23

Applicant: Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

Inventor： Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/104 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are described which allows multimedia signals received from one or more content providers (e.g., cable television providers, Internet content providers, . . . etc) to be received, processed and retransmitted by an originating node to one or more receiving nodes over a local cable network (e.g., the coaxial cable network within a user's home). One impediment to communication between nodes within the local cable network is the fact that most cable splitters are designed to attenuate signals between the split legs of the splitter. Accordingly, in one embodiment of the invention, a reflector device coupled upstream of the root splitter in a local cable network (or in place of the root splitter) is configured to reflect signals transmitted from the originating node back up into the network to the receiving nodes. Signal attenuation is minimized because the signals propagate from the splitter inputs to the splitter legs (rather than between the splitter legs).

Abstract translation: 描述了一种装置，系统和方法，其允许从一个或多个内容提供商（例如，有线电视提供商，因特网内容提供商等）接收的多媒体信号被始发节点接收，处理和重发送到一个或多个 通过本地有线网络（例如，用户家庭内的同轴电缆网络）接收节点。 本地电缆网络内的节点之间的通信的一个障碍是大多数电缆分配器被设计成衰减分离器的分支支路之间的信号。 因此，在本发明的一个实施例中，耦合在本地电缆网络（或代替根分离器）的根分路器的上游的反射器设备被配置为将从始发节点发送的信号反馈到网络中以接收 节点。 信号衰减最小化，因为信号从分路器输入传播到分路器支路（而不是在分路器支路之间）。

公开(公告)号：US09065965B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US12434509

申请日：2009-05-01

Applicant: Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

Inventor： Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N21/436

CPC classification number: H04N7/104 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are described which allows multimedia signals received from one or more content providers (e.g., cable television providers, Internet content providers, . . . etc) to be received, processed and retransmitted by an originating node to one or more receiving nodes over a local cable network (e.g., the coaxial cable network within a user's home). One impediment to communication between nodes within the local cable network is the fact that most cable splitters are designed to attenuate signals between the split legs of the splitter. Accordingly, in one embodiment of the invention, a reflector device coupled upstream of the root splitter in a local cable network (or in place of the root splitter) is configured to reflect signals transmitted from the originating node back up into the network to the receiving nodes. Signal attenuation is minimized because the signals propagate from the splitter inputs to the splitter legs (rather than between the splitter legs).

公开(公告)号：US10469556B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US12156562

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: Andrew Frame ,  Dennis Peng ,  Kelvin Cheung ,  Jeff Peck ,  Toby Farrand

Inventor： Andrew Frame ,  Dennis Peng ,  Kelvin Cheung ,  Jeff Peck ,  Toby Farrand

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M7/12

Abstract: An exemplary VoIP service provides call participants cues to indicate that an enhanced service is being employed. When calling, the standard dial tone may be replaced with a distinctive dial tone or sound that indicates to the call participant that enhanced service is active (e.g., a service active sound). In some embodiments, the person called by the VoIP user hears a viral sound that indicates that an enhanced telephone service is being used. Furthermore, communication audio cues may be provided during the communication to provide further information to the call participants.

公开(公告)号：US20090213999A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12072381

申请日：2008-02-25

Applicant: Toby Farrand ,  Todd Krein ,  Jeff Peck

Inventor： Toby Farrand ,  Todd Krein ,  Jeff Peck

IPC: H04M11/04

CPC classification number: H04M3/53375 ,  H04L65/40 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04M3/5322 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/123 ,  H04M2203/205 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2242/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing personalized reversed 911 services are provided. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a 911 call indication is received. This 911 call indication triggers a review of at least one reverse 911 profile associated with media gateway device initiating the 911 call. One or more call treatments to be performed based on the reverse 911 profiles are determined. Instructions for performing the one or more call treatments may then be generated and forwarded to one or more appropriate components.

Abstract translation: 提供了提供个性化反向911服务的系统和方法。 根据示例性实施例，接收到911呼叫指示。 该911呼叫指示触发检查与启动911呼叫的媒体网关设备相关联的至少一个反向911简档。 确定基于反向911轮廓执行的一个或多个呼叫处理。 然后可以生成用于执行一个或多个呼叫处理的指令并将其转发到一个或多个适当的组件。

公开(公告)号：US09386148B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-05

申请号：US14034457

申请日：2013-09-23

Applicant: Toby Farrand ,  Kevin Snow ,  Dennis Peng

Inventor： Toby Farrand ,  Kevin Snow ,  Dennis Peng

IPC: H04M3/436 ,  H04W4/16 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/663

CPC classification number: H04M3/436 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04M3/42059 ,  H04M3/42102 ,  H04M3/42153 ,  H04M3/4365 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2201/18 ,  H04W4/16

Abstract: A method for filtering a telephone call is provided. The method may comprise receiving from a caller the telephone call directed to a communication device associated with an intended call recipient. The received telephone call may be scored based on predetermined scoring criteria to create a score indicative of a desirability of the telephone call. Furthermore, the method may comprise comparing the score to a predetermined threshold score. Based on the comparison, the method may further comprise selectively classifying the telephone call as an unwanted telephone call. Furthermore, the method may comprise selectively rejecting the unwanted telephone call.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于过滤电话呼叫的方法。 该方法可以包括从呼叫者接收指向与预期呼叫接收者相关联的通信设备的电话呼叫。 接收到的电话呼叫可以基于预定的评分标准来评分，以创建指示电话呼叫的可取性的得分。 此外，该方法可以包括将得分与预定阈值得分进行比较。 基于比较，该方法还可以包括将电话呼叫选择性地分类为不需要的电话呼叫。 此外，该方法可以包括选择性地拒绝不想要的电话呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US07310355B1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-18

申请号：US10227120

申请日：2002-08-23

Applicant: Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

Inventor： Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

IPC: H04J1/10

CPC classification number: H04N7/17309 ,  G06F1/266 ,  H04N7/102 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: A system is described comprising: a first node coupled to a second node by a communications network, the first node and second node communicating digital and/or analog signals over the communications network; the first node comprising a power output selector module to apply a specified voltage to the communications network to power one or more devices communicatively coupled to the communications network; and the second node using the voltage to provide power to one or more electrical components.

Abstract translation: 一种系统被描述为包括：由通信网络耦合到第二节点的第一节点，第一节点和第二节点通过通信网络传送数字和/或模拟信号; 所述第一节点包括功率输出选择器模块，以向所述通信网络施加指定的电压以为通信地耦合到所述通信网络的一个或多个设备供电; 并且第二节点使用该电压为一个或多个电气部件供电。

公开(公告)号：US20150086001A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14034457

申请日：2013-09-23

Applicant: Toby Farrand ,  Kevin Snow ,  Dennis Peng

Inventor： Toby Farrand ,  Kevin Snow ,  Dennis Peng

IPC: H04M3/436

CPC classification number: H04M3/436 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04M3/42059 ,  H04M3/42102 ,  H04M3/42153 ,  H04M3/4365 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2201/18 ,  H04W4/16

Abstract: A method for filtering a telephone call is provided. The method may comprise receiving from a caller the telephone call directed to a communication device associated with an intended call recipient. The received telephone call may be scored based on predetermined scoring criteria to create a score indicative of a desirability of the telephone call. Furthermore, the method may comprise comparing the score to a predetermined threshold score. Based on the comparison, the method may further comprise selectively classifying the telephone call as an unwanted telephone call. Furthermore, the method may comprise selectively rejecting the unwanted telephone call.

公开(公告)号：US08515021B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12072381

申请日：2008-02-25

Applicant: Toby Farrand ,  Todd Krein ,  Jeff Peck

Inventor： Toby Farrand ,  Todd Krein ,  Jeff Peck

IPC: H04M11/04

CPC classification number: H04M3/53375 ,  H04L65/40 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04M3/5322 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/123 ,  H04M2203/205 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2242/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing personalized reversed 911 services are provided. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a 911 call indication is received. This 911 call indication triggers a review of at least one reverse 911 profile associated with media gateway device initiating the 911 call. One or more call treatments to be performed based on the reverse 911 profiles are determined. Instructions for performing the one or more call treatments may then be generated and forwarded to one or more appropriate components.

公开(公告)号：US20090235322A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12434509

申请日：2009-05-01

Applicant: Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

Inventor： Todd Krein ,  Robert Spies ,  Toby Farrand ,  Steve Young ,  Michael Sleator

IPC: H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N7/104 ,  H04N21/43615

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method are described which allows multimedia signals received from one or more content providers (e.g., cable television providers, Internet content providers, . . . etc) to be received, processed and retransmitted by an originating node to one or more receiving nodes over a local cable network (e.g., the coaxial cable network within a user's home). One impediment to communication between nodes within the local cable network is the fact that most cable splitters are designed to attenuate signals between the split legs of the splitter. Accordingly, in one embodiment of the invention, a reflector device coupled upstream of the root splitter in a local cable network (or in place of the root splitter) is configured to reflect signals transmitted from the originating node back up into the network to the receiving nodes. Signal attenuation is minimized because the signals propagate from the splitter inputs to the splitter legs (rather than between the splitter legs).

Abstract translation: 描述了一种装置，系统和方法，其允许从一个或多个内容提供商（例如，有线电视提供商，因特网内容提供商等）接收的多媒体信号被始发节点接收，处理和重发送到一个或多个 通过本地有线网络（例如，用户家庭内的同轴电缆网络）接收节点。 本地电缆网络内的节点之间的通信的一个障碍是大多数电缆分配器被设计成衰减分离器的分支支路之间的信号。 因此，在本发明的一个实施例中，耦合在本地电缆网络（或代替根分离器）的根分路器的上游的反射器设备被配置为将从始发节点发送的信号反馈到网络中以接收 节点。 信号衰减最小化，因为信号从分路器输入传播到分路器支路（而不是在分路器支路之间）。

公开(公告)号：US20090168755A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12006587

申请日：2008-01-02

Applicant: Dennis Peng ,  Jeff Peck ,  Toby Farrand

Inventor： Dennis Peng ,  Jeff Peck ,  Toby Farrand

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04L65/1076 ,  H04L63/0407 ,  H04L63/101 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04M3/436 ,  H04M7/0069

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing privacy in a VoIP system are provided. In exemplary embodiments, an incoming call is received. A caller ID associated with the incoming call is determined. A category based on the caller ID is associated with the incoming call. Based on the category, a call treatment database is accessed to determine at least one call treatment associated with the category. The at least one call treatment is then applied to the incoming call.

Abstract translation: 提供了在VoIP系统中提供隐私的系统和方法。 在示例性实施例中，接收到来电。 确定与来电相关联的呼叫者ID。 基于呼叫者ID的类别与来电相关联。 根据该类别，访问呼叫处理数据库以确定与该类别相关联的至少一个呼叫处理。 然后将至少一个呼叫处理应用于来电。