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Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc


Location: Denver, CO
No. of patents: 12

NumberTitleIssue Date
D658616Integrated multi-client communications system
05/01/2012
8099750System and method for bypassing an emergency alert break-in for a recorded event
Embodiments of the disclosed invention include a system and a method for bypassing an emergency alert break-in for a recorded event. For example, in one embodiment, a set top box is disclosed that includes a memory component for storing computer executable instructi...
01/17/2012
8095956Method and system for providing interactive programming
A method for providing interactive programming over a broadband network. A service provider provides a private data packet including the provider's address that is inserted between frames of a transmission that is broadcast over the broadband network. The interactiv...
01/10/2012
8064369System and method for increasing distribution distance of XDSL type signals
An XDSL signal distribution system is provided having a regenerator unit located a predetermined distance from a central office XTU unit for extending the distribution reach of the system. The regenerator is arranged to decode the payload of transmitted XDSL signals...
11/22/2011
8031589Metropolitan area local access service system
A local access fiber optical distribution network is disclosed in which a dedicated pair of diversely routed optical fibers is routed in the distribution network for each customer. In a preferred embodiment, a dual physical overlay ring core topology is used in the ...
10/04/2011
7966388Network management system and graphical user interface
A network management system and graphical user interface for configuring a network connection between first and second service access points utilizes a configuration manager and information manager to provide a generic set of models so that different manufacturer's ...
06/21/2011
7965646Wireless code-passing system for stateful connection monitoring
A stateful connection is monitored between wireless communications devices. A first code packet is generated at a first wireless communications device. The first code packet is transmitted from the first wireless communications device to a second o wireless communic...
06/21/2011
7793337Systems and methods for controlled transmittance in a telecommunication system
Systems and methods for authenticating digital assets in relation to a telecommunications network. In various cases, the systems include a network interface device associated with a customer premises. The network interface device includes a local authentication auth...
09/07/2010
7793003Systems and methods for integrating microservers with a network interface device
A network interface device has an isolation device adapted to isolate a transport medium internal to a customer premises from a transport medium external to the customer premises such that operational changes to one of the internal and external transport media do no...
09/07/2010
7792937Method and system for verifying modem status
A system for verifying modem status for a telecommunications service provider in a broadband network serviced by a central office. The system comprising an internet interface for receiving a modem status request from the telecommunications service provider via a tel...
09/07/2010
7788692System and method for simultaneously displaying video programming and instant messaging
Instant messaging (IM) and TV programming are displayed simultaneously on a TV screen. An instant messaging window on the screen displays posted messages and identifies the TV program (if any) being currently viewed by each user posting messages. An icon accompanyin...
08/31/2010
7467193Management of virtual and physical network inventories
A method for managing a network element inventory for a video and data network is provided. The method includes self-discovering a physical network inventory of the video and data network. Additionally, a logical network inventory of the video and data network is se...
12/16/2008
 
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