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Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2025

Filed:

Oct. 03, 2022
Applicant:

Comcast Cable Communications, Llc, Philadelphia, PA (US);

Inventor:

Edward Grauch, Philadelphia, PA (US);

Assignee:

Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Philadelphia, PA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04L 43/08 (2022.01); H04L 41/0681 (2022.01); H04L 43/10 (2022.01); H04L 67/141 (2022.01); H04L 67/145 (2022.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04L 43/08 (2013.01); H04L 41/0681 (2013.01); H04L 43/10 (2013.01); H04L 67/141 (2013.01); H04L 67/145 (2013.01);
Abstract

Systems and methods are described for monitoring, maintaining, and selecting one or more network connections. One or more network connections may be selected based on preferences. A connection manager may create a consistent access point for connecting devices. The connection manager may manage transmissions between the devices and the one or more network connections, such that the devices maintain consistent connectivity. The connection manager may detect erratic behavior in one or more of the connections, and may take action to enhance performance, consistency, and quality of the connection. The connection manager may respond to heartbeat or keep-alive type requests on behalf of a temporarily unavailable network connection, thereby maintaining a data state or preventing data loss by the connected device. The connection manager may also provide for secure VPN tunnels over the one or more networks.


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