Patents by Inventor Brendan Mannix

Brendan Mannix 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).

  • METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM TO DEBUG AN OPTICAL NETWORK TERMINAL USING DIAGNOSTIC OPTICAL NETWORK TERMINAL
    Publication number: 20090016713
    Abstract: A method of detecting a problem in a communication network that supports at least one communication service communication service is provided. The method includes disconnecting a suspect component from the network, and replacing the suspect component with a diagnostic component configured to have the same network identification information as the suspect component. The method also includes determining if the problem still exists, and identifying the suspect component as defective if the problem no longer exists. In addition, the method includes identifying the problem as being caused by another part of the network besides the suspect component, if the problem still exists. An apparatus, system, and computer program are also provided for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Tellabs Vienna Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Liu, Guy M. Merritt, Brendan Mannix