Michael James Dillon

US Patent:

20120008786, Jan 12, 2012

Filed:

Jul 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/834801

Inventors:

Gary Cronk - Colts Neck NJ, US
Jonathan Putsch - Westminster CO, US
James Boutilier - Denver CO, US
Paul L. Miller - Rochester NY, US
Michael Dillon - Aldie VA, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/30
G06F 15/16
H04L 9/32

US Classification:

380282, 726 28, 726 8, 709228

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a service provider portal (e.g., website), and requests content. The service provider determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and service provider may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and is able to perform a single sign on to request and receive content.

US Patent:

20120011567, Jan 12, 2012

Filed:

Jul 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/834796

Inventors:

Gary Cronk - Colt Neck NJ, US
Jonathan Putsch - Westminster CO, US
James Boutilier - Denver CO, US
Paul L. Miller - Rochester NY, US
Michael Dillon - Aldie VA, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/32
G06F 21/24

US Classification:

726 4, 726 28, 726 5

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference.

US Patent:

20220279227, Sep 1, 2022

Filed:

May 23, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/751394

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Jonathan Putsch - Westminster CO, US
James Boutlier - Denver CO, US
Paul L. Miller - Rochester NY, US
Michael Dillon - Aldie VA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/258
H04L 9/40
H04N 21/472
H04N 21/658
H04N 21/254
H04N 21/475
H04N 21/61

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference.

US Patent:

20210243501, Aug 5, 2021

Filed:

Feb 8, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/170514

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Jonathan Putsch - Westminster CO, US
James Boutilier - Denver CO, US
Paul L. Miller - Rochester NY, US
Michael Dillon - Aldie VA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/472
H04L 9/30
G06F 21/10
H04L 29/06
H04N 21/258
H04N 21/658

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a service provider portal (e.g., website), and requests content. The service provider determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and service provider may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and is able to perform a single sign on to request and receive content.

US Patent:

20200280751, Sep 3, 2020

Filed:

Mar 9, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/813608

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Janathan Putsch - Westminster CO, US
James Boutillier - Denver CO, US
Paul L. Miller - Rocheter NY, US
Michael Dillon - Aldie VA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/258
H04L 29/06
H04N 21/472
H04N 21/658
H04N 21/254
H04N 21/475
H04N 21/61

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference.

US Patent:

20190200062, Jun 27, 2019

Filed:

Nov 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/195408

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Jonathan Putsch - Westminster CO, US
James Boutilier - Denver CO, US
Paul L. Miller - Rochester NY, US
Michael Dillon - Aldie VA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/258
H04N 21/658
H04N 21/472
H04L 29/06
H04N 21/254
H04N 21/475
H04N 21/61

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a programmer website website, and requests content. The programmer determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and programmer may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and/or information regarding subscription level and service details, stored at the programmer. Messages received from the MSO representing permission for the user to access content may also be stored at the programmer site for later reference.

US Patent:

20180262810, Sep 13, 2018

Filed:

Feb 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/905704

Inventors:

- St. Louis MO, US
Jonathan Putsch - Westminster CO, US
James Boutilier - Denver CO, US
Paul L. Miller - Rochester NY, US
Michael Dillon - Aldie VA, US

International Classification:

H04N 21/472
G06F 21/10
H04L 29/06
H04N 21/258
H04N 21/658
H04L 9/30

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for providing protected content to subscribers of a managed (e.g., MSO) network via a content source accessible via an internetwork such as the Internet. In one embodiment, a user accesses a service provider portal (e.g., website), and requests content. The service provider determines whether the requesting user is permitted to access the content, and what rights or restrictions are associated with the user. This includes authenticating the user as a subscriber of the MSO, and determining the subscriber's subscription level. In another embodiment, a user's account with the MSO and service provider may be federated, thus a given user will have MSO-specific information regarding its identity (such as login information, GUID, etc.) and is able to perform a single sign on to request and receive content.