Michael E Connelly

US Patent:

8094800, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Mar 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/688065

Inventors:

Michael Smith - Halifax, CA
Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

AOL Inc. - Dulles VA

International Classification:

H04M 3/42

US Classification:

37921002, 37921101, 455417

Abstract:

A method is described for call treatment based on user association with one or more user groups. The method includes receiving a phone call from a call source that is directed to a call recipient, identifying a user group associated with the call recipient, and determining a number of received indications assigned to the user group. The received indications are assigned to the user group by users associated with the user group, and the received indications reflect a desire by the users for a special treatment of future calls from the call source. The method also includes distinguishing treatment of the phone call from the call source based on the number of received indications.

US Patent:

8175104, May 8, 2012

Filed:

Mar 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/723775

Inventors:

Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US
Michael Cook - Flemington NJ, US
Jim Poder - Cheltenham PA, US
Daniel Herscovici - Princeton NJ, US
Hari Venkatram Pedaprolu - King of Prussia PA, US

Assignee:

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370401, 370338, 370357, 455 412, 726 5, 717173

Abstract:

As described herein, a gateway device may include one or more expansion ports to add functionality. The added functionality can be of any desired type, such as adding telephone call routing capabilities, or high-definition radio capabilities. The added functionality can include new wireless communication abilities, such as adding Bluetooth capability, and the combination may allow greater networked communication.

US Patent:

8406409, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Jan 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/345191

Inventors:

Michael Smith - Halifax, CA
Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

Marathon Solutions, LLC - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

H04M 3/42

US Classification:

37921002, 37921101

Abstract:

A method is described for call treatment based on user association with one or more user groups. The method includes receiving a phone call from a call source that is directed to a call recipient, identifying a user group associated with the call recipient, and determining a number of received indications assigned to the user group. The received indications are assigned to the user group by users associated with the user group, and the received indications reflect a desire by the users for a special treatment of future calls from the call source. The method also includes distinguishing treatment of the phone call from the call source based on the number of received indications.

US Patent:

20110026704, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/511604

Inventors:

Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US
Sharma Kanchinadham - King of Prussia PA, US
Bhagabati Maharana - Bensalem PA, US
Louis Rubin - Ruskin FL, US
Michael J. Cook - Flemington NJ, US
James Tobin - Newtown Square PA, US
Jeffrey Lewis - Wayne PA, US
Bavani Subramaniam - Chennai, IN

Assignee:

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H04M 7/00

US Classification:

379219

Abstract:

A profile-based system is employed to manage user identities and preferences, devices, content and/or other aspects of service delivery. The user profiles may be maintained in one or more servers or other elements located in an external network access via a customer premises equipment (CPE) gateway of a local network. The profiles can be used to map users to identities, devices, services, and other features that affect the manner in which a particular user communicates with (or through) the external network.

US Patent:

20110044304, Feb 24, 2011

Filed:

Aug 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/544188

Inventors:

Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US
Bhagabati Prasad Maharana - Bensalem PA, US
Louis Rubin - Ruskin FL, US

Assignee:

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - Philadephia PA

International Classification:

H04W 40/00

US Classification:

370338

Abstract:

In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, systems and methods are illustrated for an apparatus comprising a modem component, a wireless communications component, at least one processor, and at least one tangible electronic memory storing data and numerous computer-executable modules to enable wireless hotspots with multiple network identifiers. Examples of at least some of the computer-executable modules includes, but is not limited to an input module, network identifier module, session management module, network management module, automatic location management module, authentication module, bandwidth negotiation module, billing interface module, and activity-based location module.

US Patent:

20110044446, Feb 24, 2011

Filed:

Aug 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/544551

Inventors:

Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US
Jeffrey Lewis - Wayne PA, US
Bhagabati Maharana - Bensalem PA, US
Louis Rubin - Ruskin FL, US
Richard Vetter - Landsdowne PA, US

Assignee:

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H04M 7/00

US Classification:

37922001

Abstract:

A local network call handling device is configured to establish multiple concurrent call sessions between local network end devices and an external network. When a prioritized end device attempts to establish a call session, the call handling device may initially determine if a first call session identifier is available. If so, the call session can be established using that first identifier. If the first identifier is in use for a call session of another end device, the call handling device may either use a different call session identifier for the prioritized end device session or may drop a pre-existing call session to free an identifier for use in connection with the prioritized end device.

US Patent:

20110202956, Aug 18, 2011

Filed:

Feb 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/706365

Inventors:

Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US
Hari Venkatram Pedaprolu - King of Prussia PA, US

Assignee:

COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H04N 7/173
H04M 11/00
H04W 4/00
H04N 5/445

US Classification:

725 38, 379 9317, 455 306, 725114

Abstract:

A handset or other end device in a local service domain receives video service notifications. The video service notifications can provide information to a user of the end device about a video service (e.g., a television program or a movie) available within a local network. The video service notification can include a request for a response to the notification, with the request having a corresponding URI or other type of link to cause a desired action (e.g., to commence recording or playing content associated with a particular video service). A mobile device configurable for direct communication in a wide area wireless network can join a local service domain and receive services through a gateway of that local service domain.

US Patent:

20110274029, Nov 10, 2011

Filed:

May 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/777008

Inventors:

Michael Connelly - Philadelphia PA, US
Hari Venkatram Pedaprolu - King of Prussia PA, US

Assignee:

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H04B 7/14

US Classification:

370315

Abstract:

As described herein, Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) is used to connect a range extender to a base Wireless Access Point (WAP). The MoCA based range extender may be outside the wireless range of the base WAP. In an embodiment, the MoCA based range extender may be in a wireless dead zone of the WAP. The MoCA range extender may support at least the same wireless bands as that of the base WAP. The MoCA based range extender may be automatically discovered in the network and may receive the configuration without intervention. Firmware also may be upgraded from the service provider network through the WAP. The MoCA range extender and its clients may communicate with other devices in the local network as well as other devices in the Authorized Service Domain controlled by the service provider.