Patents by Inventor Jean C. Billy

Jean C. Billy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4589108
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multiplexer, a demultiplexer and to multiplexing-demultiplexing equipment with configurable frames.The reconfigurable frame multiplexer comprises a synchronous multiplexer, means for inserting a frame locking word, transmission management means, monitoring means and a microprocessor for controlling or communicating with the aforementioned means. A time base emits timing and synchronization signal for emitting a frame. This time base comprises a memory containing data, which codes the present frame configuration. During the reading of this memory by a fast time base, another memory is filled by the microprocessor in order to code a new frame configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Inventor: Jean C. Billy