Charter Communications Operating, LLC (20240292199). APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PREMISES DEVICE EXISTENCE AND CAPABILITY DETERMINATION simplified abstract
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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PREMISES DEVICE EXISTENCE AND CAPABILITY DETERMINATION
Organization Name
Charter Communications Operating, LLC
Inventor(s)
Matthew Petersen of Highlands Ranch CO (US)
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PREMISES DEVICE EXISTENCE AND CAPABILITY DETERMINATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240292199 titled 'APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PREMISES DEVICE EXISTENCE AND CAPABILITY DETERMINATION
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes apparatus and methods for identifying and characterizing premises devices, particularly IoT devices, using a software-defined radio device integrated into a host device at the premises.
- The apparatus and methods passively scan the RF environment within the premises to gather information about IoT devices.
- The collected data is transmitted to a network-side management process for various uses, such as populating the user's cloud-based EPG or targeting advertising to the premises.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Use of a software-defined radio device to scan the RF environment for IoT devices.
- Passive canvassing of premises to identify and characterize IoT devices.
- Integration of the software-defined radio device into a host device at the premises.
Potential Applications:
- Home automation systems
- Smart building management
- IoT device security and monitoring
Problems Solved:
- Efficient identification and characterization of IoT devices in premises.
- Enhanced user experience through targeted advertising and content delivery.
- Improved network management and security.
Benefits:
- Streamlined IoT device identification process.
- Personalized advertising and content delivery.
- Enhanced network security and management.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as smart home systems, building automation, and targeted advertising platforms, offering improved efficiency and user experience.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on IoT device identification and characterization methods using software-defined radio devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in IoT device identification and characterization methods using software-defined radio devices for improved premises device management.
Questions about Premises Device Identification and Characterization: 1. How does the integration of a software-defined radio device into a host device improve IoT device identification in premises? 2. What are the potential security implications of using this technology for premises device identification and characterization?
Original Abstract Submitted
apparatus and methods for premises device identification and characterization. in one embodiment, the premises devices are iot (“internet of things”) devices having wireless interfaces, and the disclosed apparatus and methods “passively” canvass or assess a given premises as to its iot profile, including both transparent and proxy-managed installations via a software-defined radio (sdr) device incorporated into a host device at the premises (e.g., docsis modem, dstb, wireless ap/router, or gateway). the sdr is controlled by logic operative to run on the host device (and optionally a network-side process), enabling the sdr to scan the rf environment within the premises in particular frequency bands typically associated with iot devices and protocols. information regarding each particular device is transmit to a network-side management process for use in populating the user's cloud-based epg, selectively targeting advertising or other content to the premises, or yet other functions.
