Abstract: Methods and apparatus for coupling of pump light inside a laser cavity of a fiber laser. The optical elements of the cladding pumped laser are configured such that the pump laser is coupled within the laser cavity. An optical fiber laser includes a laser cavity comprising a lasing medium and first and second reflector devices, a pump source, and a combiner. The combiner has a first side, a second side and an input port that may be associated with one of the first and second sides. An output of the pump source is operatively coupled to the input port of the combiner, and the combiner is coupled at its first and second sides within the laser cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing authentication for a subscriber of a wireless communication system employing one type of authentication technology roaming into a wireless communication system employing a second type of authentication technology. The method and apparatus involves transmitting (or receiving) a first message to a first system comprising a mobile identifier for a subscriber of the first and a second system indicator indicating that the subscriber is attempting to gain access to a second system that uses an authentication process different than an authentication process used by the first system; determining shared secret data for the subscriber using the mobile identifier; receiving (or transmitting) a second message from the first system having shared secret data associated with the subscriber; generating an expected response to a unique challenge using the shared secret data and an encryption algorithm, and transmitting the expected response to the second system.

Abstract: A method wherein an autonomous system that must move off of the current DCCH channel: determines a new DCCH channel; transmits on the current DCCH channel a new PSP/POF list in which the new DCCH replaces the current DCCH, transmitting the new PSP/POF list for a time sufficient for mobile stations camped on the current DCCH to update their PSP/POF lists; and begins broadcasting on the new DCCH channel. Whereby a MS camped on the current DCCH: receives the new PSP/POF list; updates its internal tables; loses communications on the current DCCH; performs the Control Channel Reselection procedure; finds the new DCCH channel; and camps on it.

Abstract: An optical MEMS devices is imaged to a different location at which a second optical MEMS device is located in a manner that effectively combines the tilt angles of at least one micro mirror of each of the first and second optical devices. The imaging system may reproduce the angle of reflection of the light from the first micro mirror. This may be achieved using a telecentric system, also known as a 4 f system, as the imaging system. The physical size of the arrangement may be reduced by compacting the optical path, e.g., using appropriate conventional mirrors, and/or employing folded arrangements, i.e., arrangements in which there is only one MEMS device stage that does double duty for both input and output through the use of at least one conventional mirror.

Abstract: A system and method for providing dynamic call disposition service to a wireless terminal that may be occupied or unoccupied. In response to a call to the wireless terminal in a voice domain, call disposition options are provided to the wireless terminal in a data domain. A call disposition action is then taken according to an option selection made at the wireless terminal as part of a cooperative effort between resources in the voice and data domains.

Abstract: A compact optical resonator that exhibits long TOPLs is fabricated by (a) selecting a 3-dimensional (3D) reflective, essentially closed surface such that the paths of optical rays that reflect from the interior of the surface include chaotic, open paths; (b) determining the phase-space of the reflection points of the rays; (c) within the phase-space identifying at least one forbidden zone where there are no such reflection points and at least one allowed zone where there is a multiplicity of such reflection points; (d) forming the surface inside a rigid body; and (e) forming at least one physical feature that communicates with the interior of the resonator and is located in a region of the surface that is determined by the positions of the forbidden zones, the allowed zones, or both. In a preferred embodiment physical features such as gas ports are located in regions of the surface that, in phase space, correspond to forbidden zones (so that the circulating optical rays cannot escape via the gas ports).

Abstract: A feature server, e.g., a stored program controller, processes calls to a subscriber's main directory number in a packet network by submitting a subscriber-administered questionnaire to callers. The information in the questionnaire, when completed by the calling party, can be used to automatically route the call or to reposition the call in the incoming call queue. Alternatively, the completed, or even partially completed questionnaire may be displayed in a “pop up” window to a subscriber's operator who can then use the information to assist the caller or, without need of answering the call, to reposition the call within the queue or to divert the call to another directory number. In addition, information previously provided in a questionnaire completed by a caller is stored so that when the caller calls again, the stored information may be employed to more efficiently process the call.

Abstract: A method and system for using a computer to gather information of an end user's visits to web pages and the duration and date of each visit, and then pairing this data with the user's demographic data. The method and system include the steps of monitoring the web pages the end user visits; recording the duration and date of each visit to a web page; and saving the recorded information in the end user's computer.

Abstract: The RUSH-DCS system provides a high performance, near real time data collection interface that can decipher, log, and route information for transaction processing. The interface supports dynamically loadable components for defining input data formats and transport mechanisms and protocols, which may be augmented and modified while running to minimize downtime. It supports multiple input types simultaneously, and is independent of the actual downstream services provided, allowing support for multiple, and scalable downstream services as needed by diverse applications. In addition, RUSH-DCS provides priority messaging, both uni- and bi-directional communication between clients and services, and the ability to route transactions to specific services.

Abstract: A system for, and method of, monitoring link delays and faults in an IP network. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a monitoring station identifier that computes a set of monitoring stations that covers links in at least a portion of the network and (2) a probe message identifiers coupled to the monitoring station identifier, that computes a set of probe messages to be transmitted by at least ones of the set of monitoring stations such that the delays and faults can be determined.

Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques and mechanisms for measuring transmission loss of a cable comprising the steps of disabling an antenna connected to a second end of the cable, feeding an input signal having an energy level into a first end of the cable for transmission of the input energy toward the second end of the cable, measuring a reflected energy, reflected back toward the first end of the cable from the second end of the cable, and comparing the reflected energy to a input energy to determine a cable loss. Directional couplers may be used to sample the input and reflected energy to be measured. The information derived from the comparison of input and reflected energy measurements can then be used to calibrate a transmitter thereby optimizing performance.

Abstract: A solid structure includes a substrate and a layer located on a surface of the substrate. The layer includes crystalline or polycrystalline MgB2.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing bifurcated voice and signaling traffic over a cable telephony architecture by segregating signaling traffic and voice traffic and transmitting the respective traffic over two different mediums to a switch to establish a phone call.

Abstract: A wireless communication system and method provide air interface channels using diverse multiframe types on a single frequency carrier. Physical channels for a single frequency carrier are defined as time slots, a series of consecutive time slots define a frame, and a plurality of multiframe types are defined for the single frequency carrier as including different numbers of consecutive frames. By multiplexing a plurality of multiframe types onto a single frequency carrier, diverse channels types such as traffic channels, broadcast control channels, and common control channels can be accommodated on the same frequency carrier to enable efficient utilization of frequency resources. In one exemplary implementation, a first multiframe type is defined as having x consecutive frames, a second multiframe type is defined as having y consecutive frames, and a third multiframe type is defined as having z consecutive frames.

Abstract: A filter circuit, method of configuring the filter circuit, and a bit pump and transceiver employing the circuit and method. In one embodiment, the filter circuit includes a noise prediction equalizer that generates a noise prediction equalizer coefficient during activation of the bit pump to reduce an intersymbol interference associated with a receive signal propagating along a receive path of the bit pump. The filter circuit also includes a decision feedback equalizer that generates a decision feedback equalizer coefficient during the activation of the bit pump to reduce the intersymbol interference associated with the receive signal. The noise prediction equalizer is concatenated with the decision feedback equalizer during showtime of the bit pump to form a precoder associated with a transmit path of the bit pump.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are provided for intelligent tandeming of an incoming call to an application node in telecommunication systems. The various embodiments utilize a new parameter, referred to as a tandem parameter, to designate whether incoming calls to a particular subscriber are to be tandemed to an application node or are to be delivered directly to the subscriber. The preferred system embodiment includes an adjunct network entity, a database, and a switching center. The adjunct network entity, such as a service circuit node or service control point, has one or more application nodes or platforms, supporting various telecommunication services such as prepaid services, calling party pays services, and one number services. The database, such as a home location register or visitor location register, stores information such as subscriber profiles, and includes storing the tandem parameter.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enhanced CMEA, or ECMEA, processing. A forward ECMEA and a reverse ECMEA process are provided. The forward ECMEA process decrypts text encrypted by the reverse ECMEA process and the reverse ECMEA process decrypts text encrypted by the forward ECMEA process. The forward ECMEA process employs a first transformation, an iteration of the CMEA process, and a second transformation. The reverse ECMEA process employs a first inverse transformation, an iteration of the CMEA process, and a second inverse transformation. The transformations and inverse transformations, and the iterations of the CMEA process, employ secret offsets to improve security. The transformations and the iteration of the CMEA process also employ an enhanced tbox function using an involutary lookup table.

Abstract: A system and method that provides seamless mobility through cable and wireless (e.g. cellular) communication networks to allow users to use a single mobile phone everywhere. The system takes advantage of a variety of features of cellular or wireless systems residential systems, cellular or wireless distribution networks, mobile switching centers, and cable networks. Users access services according to the present invention through a combined wireless-wired infrastructure in the residence connected to wireless communication networks.

Abstract: A MEMS device having a deformable segmented mirror. The mirror includes a plurality of movable segments supported on a substrate using spring vertices, each vertex having a fixed plate and one or more springs. In a representative embodiment, three springs support each movable segment, where each spring connects the movable segment to a different spring vertex. The MEMS device also has a plurality of electrodes, each of which can be individually biased. A movable segment moves in response to a voltage applied to an electrode located beneath that segment while the deformed springs attached to the segment provide a restoring force. Due to the fixed plates, motion of each movable segment is substantially decoupled from that of the adjacent segments, which makes the shape of the segmented mirror relatively easy to control.

Abstract: For use with a path vector routing protocol, a system and method for increasing alternative network route convergence speed and a border gateway router incorporating the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a router information base (RIB) data receiver, associated with a network, that receives RIB data including: (1a) an update of an active route to a domain in the network that causes the active route to become a withdrawn route and (1b) indications, based on loopback addresses associated with nodes through which the withdrawn route passed, of a reachability of the each of the nodes and (2) route disqualification logic, associated with the RIB data receiver, that disqualifies alternative routes to the domain based on the indications.