Patents by Inventor Joseph Polland
Joseph Polland 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).
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Publication number: 20230358635Abstract: An optical power detection system comprises a sensor and a reader. The sensor is configured to detect light in the cladding of an optical fiber. The sensor is positioned both within a ferrule of the optical fiber and proximate the cladding. The sensor is additionally configured to produce an output signal representative of the detected light. The reader is electrically coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive the sensor output signal. The reader is additionally configured to operation on the output signal to produce a corresponding visual and/or audible indication of the optical power in the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Joseph Christopher COFFEY, Steven C. ZIMMEL, Joseph POLLAND, Morgan C. KURK, Trevor D. SMITH
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Patent number: 11747876Abstract: Systems and methods for network port monitoring using low energy wireless communications are provided. In one embodiment, a device comprises: at least one port module, the at least one port module comprising one or more connector ports each configured to receive a connector of a network data cable; and a port state sensor that includes a port sensing circuit coupled to a sensor controller, wherein the port sensing circuit is configured to sense a port state for the one or more connector ports; wherein the sensor controller is configured to input the port state from the port sensing circuit, wherein in response to detecting a change in the port state from the port sensing circuit, the sensor controller wirelessly transmits port state information to a port state monitor.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph Polland, Joseph C. Coffey
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Patent number: 11641402Abstract: A system providing connectivity management is provided. The system comprises: a content management server configured to manage connectivity for a network; one or more central controllers configured to collect connectivity information for at least a portion of the network for use by the content management server; and at least one outlet having one or more ports for receiving one or more plugs, wherein connectivity information is communicated between the outlet and the central controller through one or more wireless communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland, Jason Bautista
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Publication number: 20220272155Abstract: A system providing connectivity management is provided. The system comprises: a content management server configured to manage connectivity for a network; one or more central controllers configured to collect connectivity information for at least a portion of the network for use by the content management server; and at least one outlet having one or more ports for receiving one or more plugs, wherein connectivity information is communicated between the outlet and the central controller through one or more wireless communication interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland, Jason Bautista
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Patent number: 11388240Abstract: A system providing connectivity management is provided. The system comprises: a content management server configured to manage connectivity for a network; one or more central controllers configured to collect connectivity information for at least a portion of the network for use by the content management server; and at least one outlet having one or more ports for receiving one or more plugs, wherein connectivity information is communicated between the outlet and the central controller through one or more wireless communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland, Jason Bautista
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Publication number: 20220163424Abstract: An optical power detection system comprises a sensor and a reader. The sensor is configured to detect light in the cladding of an optical fiber. The sensor is positioned both within a ferrule of the optical fiber and proximate the cladding. The sensor is additionally configured to produce an output signal representative of the detected light. The reader is electrically coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive the sensor output signal. The reader is additionally configured to operation on the output signal to produce a corresponding visual and/or audible indication of the optical power in the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Joseph Christopher COFFEY, Steven C. ZIMMEL, Joseph POLLAND, Morgan C. KURK, Trevor D. SMITH
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Publication number: 20210382538Abstract: Systems and methods for network port monitoring using low energy wireless communications are provided. In one embodiment, a device comprises: at least one port module, the at least one port module comprising one or more connector ports each configured to receive a connector of a network data cable; and a port state sensor that includes a port sensing circuit coupled to a sensor controller, wherein the port sensing circuit is configured to sense a port state for the one or more connector ports; wherein the sensor controller is configured to input the port state from the port sensing circuit, wherein in response to detecting a change in the port state from the port sensing circuit, the sensor controller wirelessly transmits port state information to a port state monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph Polland, Joseph C. Coffey
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Patent number: 11187616Abstract: An optical power detection system comprises a sensor and a reader. The sensor is configured to detect light in the cladding of an optical fiber. The sensor is positioned both within a ferrule of the optical fiber and proximate the cladding. The sensor is additionally configured to produce an output signal representative of the detected light. The reader is electrically coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive the sensor output signal. The reader is additionally configured to operation on the output signal to produce a corresponding visual and/or audible indication of the optical power in the optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: COMMSCOPE TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Joseph Christopher Coffey, Steven C. Zimmel, Joseph Polland, Morgan C. Kurk, Trevor D. Smith
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Patent number: 11126239Abstract: Systems and methods for network port monitoring using low energy wireless communications are provided. In one embodiment, a device comprises: at least one port module, the at least one port module comprising one or more connector ports each configured to receive a connector of a network data cable; and a port state sensor that includes a port sensing circuit coupled to a sensor controller, wherein the port sensing circuit is configured to sense a port state for the one or more connector ports; wherein the sensor controller is configured to input the port state from the port sensing circuit, wherein in response to detecting a change in the port state from the port sensing circuit, the sensor controller wirelessly transmits port state information to a port state monitor.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph Polland, Joseph C. Coffey
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Patent number: 10897282Abstract: A system for identifying a cable end is provided. The system comprises: a near end for the cable, wherein the near end is visible; a far end for the cable, wherein the far end is in a hidden location; a cover assembly connected to the far end of the cable, wherein the cover assembly includes a near field communication device and a transponder, wherein the near field communication device transmits a signal through the transponder; and a device configured to communicate with the near field communication device, and further configured to facilitate a user to find the location of the cap connected to the far end.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland, Jason Bautista
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Patent number: 10887676Abstract: Systems and methods for optically initiated information collection for network connected devices are provided. In one embodiment, a device comprises: at least one service port to connect a cable to the device; an optical information interface comprising: an optical information interface management function executed by a processor coupled to a memory; an optical information interface database that stores information associated with the device; and an optical emitter controller in communication with the optical information interface management function; wherein the optical information interface management function receives from the optical information interface database a set of information selected for optical broadcast; and wherein the optical emitter controller varies an optical output of at least one optical emitter to modulate the set of information selected for optical broadcast onto an optical signal generated by the at least one optical emitter.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph Polland, Joseph C. Coffey
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Patent number: 10779061Abstract: Systems and methods for managed connectivity using local area wireless networks are provided. In certain embodiments, patching equipment in the system includes a plurality of ports configured to receive a plurality of connectors; a processing unit configured to execute instructions thereon; and a wireless communication interface, wherein the processing unit communicates connectivity information with a collection device through the wireless communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland
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Patent number: 10700778Abstract: A pluggable active optical module includes: electrical connector to communicate electrical signals; optical adapter(s) to communicate optical signals over optical fiber(s); storage device interface configured to contact corresponding storage device interface on optical fiber(s); transmitter optical assembly to convert electrical signals received from electrical connector into optical signals for communication by optical adapter(s) over optical fiber(s); a receiver optical assembly to convert optical signals received from optical adapter(s) to electrical signals for communication by electrical connector; controller to control transmitter optical assembly and receiver optical assembly; programmable processor coupled to storage device interface and first contact(s) of electrical connector and that accesses physical layer management information from storage device in optical fiber(s) through storage device interface and provides physical layer management information to host device connected to electrical connectoType: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Paul John Pepe, Joseph Polland
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Publication number: 20200145495Abstract: A system providing connectivity management is provided. The system comprises: a content management server configured to manage connectivity for a network; one or more central controllers configured to collect connectivity information for at least a portion of the network for use by the content management server; and at least one outlet having one or more ports for receiving one or more plugs, wherein connectivity information is communicated between the outlet and the central controller through one or more wireless communication interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland, Jason Bautista
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Publication number: 20200067567Abstract: A system for identifying a cable end is provided. The system comprises: a near end for the cable, wherein the near end is visible; a far end for the cable, wherein the far end is in a hidden location; a cover assembly connected to the far end of the cable, wherein the cover assembly includes a near field communication device and a transponder, wherein the near field communication device transmits a signal through the transponder; and a device configured to communicate with the near field communication device, and further configured to facilitate a user to find the location of the cap connected to the far end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland, Jason Bautista
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Publication number: 20190387294Abstract: Systems and methods for optically initiated information collection for network connected devices are provided. In one embodiment, a device comprises: at least one service port to connect a cable to the device; an optical information interface comprising: an optical information interface management function executed by a processor coupled to a memory; an optical information interface database that stores information associated with the device; and an optical emitter controller in communication with the optical information interface management function; wherein the optical information interface management function receives from the optical information interface database a set of information selected for optical broadcast; and wherein the optical emitter controller varies an optical output of at least one optical emitter to modulate the set of information selected for optical broadcast onto an optical signal generated by the at least one optical emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph Polland, Joseph C. Coffey
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Publication number: 20190342635Abstract: Systems and methods for managed connectivity using local area wireless networks are provided. In certain embodiments, patching equipment in the system includes a plurality of ports configured to receive a plurality of connectors; a processing unit configured to execute instructions thereon; and a wireless communication interface, wherein the processing unit communicates connectivity information with a collection device through the wireless communication interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Joseph Polland
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Publication number: 20190286211Abstract: Systems and methods for network port monitoring using low energy wireless communications are provided. In one embodiment, a device comprises: at least one port module, the at least one port module comprising one or more connector ports each configured to receive a connector of a network data cable; and a port state sensor that includes a port sensing circuit coupled to a sensor controller, wherein the port sensing circuit is configured to sense a port state for the one or more connector ports; wherein the sensor controller is configured to input the port state from the port sensing circuit, wherein in response to detecting a change in the port state from the port sensing circuit, the sensor controller wirelessly transmits port state information to a port state monitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph Polland, Joseph C. Coffey
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Publication number: 20190173577Abstract: A pluggable active optical module includes: electrical connector to communicate electrical signals; optical adapter(s) to communicate optical signals over optical fiber(s); storage device interface configured to contact corresponding storage device interface on optical fiber(s); transmitter optical assembly to convert electrical signals received from electrical connector into optical signals for communication by optical adapter(s) over optical fiber(s); a receiver optical assembly to convert optical signals received from optical adapter(s) to electrical signals for communication by electrical connector; controller to control transmitter optical assembly and receiver optical assembly; programmable processor coupled to storage device interface and first contact(s) of electrical connector and that accesses physical layer management information from storage device in optical fiber(s) through storage device interface and provides physical layer management information to host device connected to electrical connectoType: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joseph C. Coffey, Paul John Pepe, Joseph Polland
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Publication number: 20190049337Abstract: An optical power detection system comprises a sensor and a reader. The sensor is configured to detect light in the cladding of an optical fiber. The sensor is positioned both within a ferrule of the optical fiber and proximate the cladding. The sensor is additionally configured to produce an output signal representative of the detected light. The reader is electrically coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive the sensor output signal. The reader is additionally configured to operation on the output signal to produce a corresponding visual and/or audible indication of the optical power in the optical fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Joseph Christopher COFFEY, Steven C. ZIMMEL, Joseph POLLAND, Morgan C. KURK, Trevor D. SMITH