Patents Assigned to ADC
  • Publication number: 20120163397
    Abstract: Systems and methods for point-to-multipoint communications with CAS are provided. In one embodiment, a line unit comprises: an interface to communicate with a node using a first frame structure comprising timeslots, the frame structure transporting signaling bits in an x'th timeslot; the unit coupled another line unit via a communication link, wherein the other unit communicates with another network node using a second frame structure comprising timeslots, the second frame structure transporting signaling bits via its x'th timeslot. Payload timeslots for a first frame received from the other line unit are mapped from the second frame structure to payload timeslots of a second frame using the first frame structure and transmitted via the interface. The x'th timeslot for each of the first and second frame structures are formatted in a multiframe structure comprising a schedule of signaling bit locations allocated to signaling bits corresponding to a designated payload timeslot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: ADC DSL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Joe Polland
  • Patent number: 8208780
    Abstract: The invention relates to a strain relief apparatus (50) for cables, in particular for fiberoptic cables with Kevlar fibers, the strain relief apparatus (50) being designed to have at least two parts and having an outer part (30) and an inner part (10), the inner part (10) having a receptacle for inserting at least part of the cable, in particular the Kevlar fibers, and a winding region (12), the inner part (10) being designed to be capable of rotating with respect to the outer part (30), the strain relief apparatus (50) having a stop (43, 44; 45, 46) for the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Pia Kopf
  • Patent number: 8208496
    Abstract: Systems and methods for point-to-multipoint communications with CAS are provided. In one embodiment, a method for providing CAS for a point-to-multipoint communication network comprises: providing a network having a first network interface adapted to communicate with a first fractional network interface and a second fractional network interface; mapping a first set of user-data timeslots of the first network interface to timeslots of the first fractional network interface and mapping a second set of user-data timeslots of the first network interface to timeslots of the second fractional network interface, the first set including a first N user-data timeslots and the second set including a next M user-data timeslots; mapping a first set of signaling bits associated with the first set of user-data timeslots with the first fractional network interface; and mapping a second set of signaling bits associated with the second set of user-data timeslots with the second fractional network interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: ADC DSL Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Joe Polland
  • Publication number: 20120153069
    Abstract: An assembly for dispensing cable from a spool, including first and second end members separated by one or more cross-members; and an axle extending at least partially between the end members for rotatably coupling the spool to the assembly, wherein end sections of the cross-members are releasably coupled to respective keyed slots of the end members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Brent David Allwood
  • Patent number: 8204077
    Abstract: A method for automatically adapting to statically varying packet sizes at a transmission convergence layer is provided. The method includes determining if an output of calculation logic in boundary detection circuitry is equal to a next value in a data stream being received, providing output indicative of an identified packet boundary to a synchronization circuit and a packet size calculator when the output equals the next value, determining a size of a packet at the packet size calculator based on two consecutive packet boundaries identified by the boundary detection circuitry, receiving output from the boundary detection circuitry and the packet size calculator at the synchronization circuit; and one of entering, remaining, or exiting a synchronous state. The entering the synchronous state is based on a counting of consecutive good packet boundaries. The exiting the synchronous state is based on a counting of consecutive missed boundaries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: ADC DSL Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall L. Powers
  • Patent number: 8202008
    Abstract: A fiber optic connection system includes a ruggedized fiber optic adapter and a ruggedized fiber optic connector and can further include a standard fiber optic connector (e.g., an SC connector), a pre-existing ruggedized fiber optic adapter, a first converter for converting the standard fiber optic connector to be compatible with the ruggedized fiber optic adapter, a second converter for converting the ruggedized fiber optic connector to be compatible with the pre-existing ruggedized fiber optic adapter, and a standard fiber optic adapter (e.g., an SC adapter). The ruggedized fiber optic connector is compatible with the ruggedized fiber optic adapter and with the standard fiber optic adapter. To retain the various connectors within the various adapters, various retention members and features (e.g. threaded retention members and latches) can be included in the fiber optic connection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Randy Reagan, Craig M. Standish
  • Patent number: 8202128
    Abstract: Methods and systems for compensating for crosstalk in a telecommunications jack are disclosed. One method includes manufacturing a circuit board having a zone of crosstalk compensation between a first wire pair and a second wire pair, the zone of crosstalk compensation including a capacitive coupling connected between the first wire pair and the second wire pair and a second capacitive coupling selectively connectable in parallel with the capacitive coupling. The method further includes determining a crosstalk value generated by the jack including the manufactured circuit board. The method also includes, upon determining that the crosstalk value is outside of a crosstalk pass band, adjusting the zone of crosstalk compensation by altering an electrical connection between the second capacitive coupling and the capacitive coupling after the circuit board has been manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Bernard Harold Hammond, Jr., David Patrick Murray, Gordon John White, Ian Robert George
  • Patent number: 8203481
    Abstract: In a frequency-modulated radar system and method for detecting the surroundings, a compensation of interfering effects is achieved by varying one of the following values: a) a time spacing or temporal distance between the transmitted frequency ramps or the time gap between the frequency ramps, b) a time from the start of the respective transmitted frequency ramp to the beginning of the scanning of the received signal, c) a frequency at the start of the transmitted frequency ramp, and d) a sign of the slope of the transmitted frequency ramps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Wintermantel, Hansjerg Goelz
  • Publication number: 20120146660
    Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a single-piece plug nose body defining a cavity in which a storage device is held. A cover for the cavity is attached to the plug nose body by a living hinge. Example storage devices include an EEPROM on a printed circuit board. The storage device is electrically isolated from primary contacts of the connector arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Loren J. Mattson
  • Publication number: 20120148203
    Abstract: A method of terminating a fiber optic cable includes removing a portion of an outer jacket from an end of a fiber optic cable to expose an end portion of an optical fiber so that an end of the optical fiber extends a first axial length from the outer jacket. A portion of the fiber optic cable is coiled about a spool so that the end of the optical fiber extends a second axial length from the outer jacket. The second axial length is greater than the first axial length. A second optical fiber is spliced to the optical fiber of the fiber optic cable. The portion of the fiber optic cable is uncoiled so that the optical fiber retracts into the outer jacket of the fiber optic cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu Lu, Scott Carlson, Andy Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8197266
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surge protection plug (1) for connector or distributor modules in telecommunications and data fields, comprising a housing and a printed circuit board, wherein at least one surge protection element is disposed on the printed circuit board and the printed circuit board comprises a plug-in region on which electric contact pads are disposed that are electrically connected to the surge protection element, wherein the surge protection element is at least connected to a ground line, wherein the housing (3) is designed in an at least partially electrically conductive manner, wherein the housing (3) is electrically connected at an electrically conductive point to the ground line on the printed circuit board (4) or to a ground connection (23) of the surge protection element (19). The invention further related to a ground bus (2) suitable for this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Neumetzler
  • Patent number: 8199513
    Abstract: The invention relates to a line module for telecommunication and data engineering, comprising a housing (10) and at least one mounting means, wherein the mounting means is in the form of at least one lever (19) with a hook-like element (63) which can be swivelled via a pivot bearing (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Adrian Benedetto, Harald Klein
  • Patent number: 8192235
    Abstract: A cable connector (1) for printed circuit boards includes a housing (2, 3) and at least two contact elements (4). Each contact element includes a contact (11) for connecting electrical wires and a fork contact (6, 7) for making contact with a printed circuit board. A surge arrester (17) is arranged within the housing (2, 3) and is arranged electrically between the contact elements (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein
  • Patent number: 8195022
    Abstract: An adapter cassette including a housing and a plurality of fiber optic adapters. The fiber optic adapters being angled relative to a front plane defined by the housing. The fiber optic adapters being interconnected to a multi-fiber cable connecter by fiber optic cables located within an interior of the housing. The adapter cassette further including a quick-release cover that provides access to the interior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Hutch Coburn, Mark Smrha, Chad Sjodin
  • Publication number: 20120135644
    Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal strip (1) for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing and wire connection contacts (50, 60), first wire connection contacts (50) being accessible from the upper side (19) of the housing and second wire connection contacts (60) being accessible from the upper side (19) or from the lower side (29) of the housing, and electrical interfaces being accessible from the upper side (19) of the housing, which interfaces (70, 74) are connected to the first and/or second wire connection contacts (50, 60), the housing having a housing upper part (10), a housing lower part (20) and a housing central part (30, 30?), the housing central part (30, 30?) having receptacles, in which the first and second wire connection contacts (50, 60) and the electrical interfaces (70, 74) are partially guided and mechanically supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Manfred Muller
  • Publication number: 20120135785
    Abstract: A portable wireless telephone which comprises a housing that includes a microphone and a speaker, a wireless communication device capable of wirelessly connecting to a communication channel and capable of conducting transmission or reception through the communication channel; an input pen detachably connected to the housing; and a pen input controller for detecting the movement of the input pen across an input frame and the movement detected is user data; a display, disposed on the housing having first and second portions, and the first portion includes an input frame and the user data is capable of being entered into the input frame using the input pen and the user data is able to be transmitted using the wireless communication device; a control device capable of executing a display process of displaying an image via the second portion of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ADC TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Toshiharu ENMEI
  • Publication number: 20120134629
    Abstract: A loop back connector and methods for testing lines in a fiber optic network are disclosed. The loop back connector includes a ferrule having an interface side constructed for optical connection to a multifiber optical cable. The loop back connector also includes first and second optical loop back paths, each having first and second terminal ends positioned at the interface side. The terminal ends of each loop back path are adapted to be aligned to fibers in the multifiber optical cable. The method includes injecting a signal on a first optical path at a first location, looping back the signal at a second location onto a second optical path, and receiving the signal on the second optical path at the first location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu LU, Randy REAGAN, Michael NOONAN, Jeff GNIADEK
  • Publication number: 20120136705
    Abstract: In a charging fee billing system according to the invention, a preferential card having preferential information stored thereon is issued, the preferential information allowing for an investor having borne costs required for power storage facilities for use in a commercial power system to receive a discount for electricity fees involved in the charging of an electric automobile. When charging is performed for an electric automobile that is equipped with a preferential card, a charging unit set up at a charging stand acquires preferential information from the preferential card. The charging unit bills a charging fee to which a preferential rate has been applied based on the preferential information acquired from the preferential card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ADC TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Toshiharu Enmei, Tsutomu Adachi, Shigeru Hayashi, Takezumi Kondo, Hiroshi Maekawa
  • Publication number: 20120132714
    Abstract: Optical reading system and methods having multiple modes of operation, for example: omnidirectional and single-code picking; fixed and handheld reading; 1D and 2D code reading. In one configuration, an image-based system obtains input data via an area sensor (e.g., a 2D CCD array) with only data corresponding to a pattern of virtual scan lines being stored and processed. A user may implement different operating modes such as a first mode reading codes in any location or orientation and a second mode reading only a code oriented along a particular virtual scan line or group thereof. Alternately, the data reader is operable to switch between handheld mode selecting a first pattern of virtual scan lines to process and/or decode and a fixed mode selecting a second pattern of virtual scan lines to process and/or decode. Virtual scan patterns in either mode can change within or between frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Datalogic ADC, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert W. Rudeen
  • Patent number: 8189984
    Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the housing. A termination module disposed on the cable spool so that the termination module rotates in unison with the cable spool. A method of paying out a fiber optic cable from a fiber optic enclosure includes rotating a cable spool, which has a subscriber cable coiled around a spooling portion of the cable spool, about an axis of a housing of the fiber optic enclosure until a desired length of subscriber cable is paid out. A termination module is disposed on the cable spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Kowalczyk, Jonathan Walter Coan, Jonathan Kaml