Patents by Inventor Erdogan Alkan
Erdogan Alkan 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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Patent number: 10750120Abstract: This invention disclosure relates to a community access television (CATV) signal distribution system which improves signal isolation issues for systems which are distributing both CATV signals and in-home entertainment (IHE) signals. The signal distribution system includes a signal input port, a first multi-port signal splitter and a second multi-port signal splitter. The first multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a first diplexer, and the second multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a second diplexer. In some embodiments the first diplexer high-pass node and the second diplexer high-pass node are coupled together. In some embodiment the signal distribution system includes a signal output port coupled to the signal input port through a third diplexer. The high-pass node of the third diplexer is coupled to the high-pass node of the first diplexer.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20200195883Abstract: A cable television (CATV) entry adapter includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes an input port configured to connect to a CATV network. The first housing also includes a first output port and a second output port. The second housing includes a first splitter positioned at least partially within the second housing and configured to connect to the first output port. The second housing also includes a second splitter positioned at least partially within the second housing and configured to connect to the second output port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, André Martineau
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Patent number: 10680674Abstract: A cord for suppressing noise from a modem includes a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a signal balancing device. The hot wire is configured to connect to a hot power port of a modem. The neutral wire is configured to connect to a neutral power port of the modem. The signal balancing device is configured to connect to an outer conductor of a coaxial radiofrequency (RF) port of the modem and to the neutral wire or a ground wire. The signal balancing device is configured to balance RF signals transmitted through the coaxial RF port.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Patent number: 10616527Abstract: A cable television (CATV) entry adapter includes an input port configured to connect to a CATV network, a first output port, a second output port, a first splitter connected to the first output port, and a second splitter connected to the second output port. The first splitter and the second splitter are configured to connect to subscriber devices at a subscriber premises. The entry adapter is configured to transmit signals in a multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA) bandwidth but not signals in a CATV bandwidth to the subscriber devices that are configured to be connected to the first splitter. The entry adapter is configured to transmit the signals in the MoCA bandwidth and the signals in the CATV bandwidth to the subscriber devices that are configured to be connected to the second splitter.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, André Martineau
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Patent number: 10530072Abstract: A coaxial radio frequency (RF) isolator is disclosed. The isolator can include an input connector, an output connector, and a conductive body. The isolator can also include an outer shield surrounding a portion of the body. The isolator can further include a coupler within the outer shield and forming a cavity between an inner surface of the body and the coupling member. The coupler can be configured to electrically couple with the outer shield. Additionally, the isolator can include a coaxial circuit surrounding a portion of the coupler within the cavity. Further, the isolator can include a toroid surrounding a portion of the coupler and positioned within the cavity. Moreover, the isolator can include a signal conditioning circuit electrically configured to condition signals communicated between the input connector and the output connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20190393906Abstract: A noise mitigation device includes a signal processing unit positioned within a signal path. The signal processing unit is configured to determine a power level of the signal path at a first time and a second time. The signal processing unit is also configured to determine a dynamic noise threshold based on the power level at the first time and at the second time. The signal processing unit is also configured to store the dynamic noise threshold for a predetermined time period that is longer than a time between the first time and the second time. The signal processing unit is also configured to actuate a switch in the signal path into a first state when the power level exceeds the dynamic noise threshold. The signal processing unit is also configured to actuate a switch in the signal path into a second state when the power level does not exceed the dynamic noise threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, Raymond W. Palinkas, Amos McKinnon
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Publication number: 20190363915Abstract: A system for suppressing radiofrequency noise includes a modem and an energy transfer device. The modem includes a coaxial radiofrequency port that is configured to connect to a first ground. The energy transfer device includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to connect to the coaxial radiofrequency port and the first ground. The second portion is configured to connect to a second ground that is isolated from the first ground. The first and second portions are configured to transfer electrical energy therebetween via electromagnetic coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, André Martineau
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Publication number: 20190363753Abstract: A cord for suppressing noise from a modem includes a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a signal balancing device. The hot wire is configured to connect to a hot power port of a modem. The neutral wire is configured to connect to a neutral power port of the modem. The signal balancing device is configured to connect to an outer conductor of a coaxial radiofrequency (RF) port of the modem and to the neutral wire or a ground wire. The signal balancing device is configured to balance RF signals transmitted through the coaxial RF port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20190348736Abstract: An isolator includes a body including an input connector and an output connector. The isolator also includes an outer shield positioned at least partially around a portion of the body. The isolator also includes a coupling member electrically coupled to the outer shield and positioned at least partially within the outer shield. The isolator also includes a coaxial circuit positioned at least partially around a first portion of the coupling member. The isolator also includes a toroid positioned at least partially around a second portion of the coupling member. The toroid is configured to filter radio frequency (RF) signals. The first portion and the second portion are axially-adjacent to one another. The isolator also includes a conditioning circuit in communication with the input connector and the output connector. The conditioning circuit is configured to condition the RF signals communicated between the input connector and the output connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20190348775Abstract: An isolator includes an input connector configured to connect the isolator to a first device. The isolator also includes an output connector configured to connect the isolator to a second device. The isolator also includes a body including an outer shield. The isolator also includes a coupling member positioned at least partially within the outer shield. The coupling member is configured to electrically couple with the outer shield. The isolator also includes a coaxial circuit positioned at least partially around a first portion of the coupling member. The isolator also includes a toroid positioned at least partially around a second portion of the coupling member The isolator also includes a compression material configured to apply a force to the coaxial circuit and the toroid. The isolator also includes a signal conditioning circuit configured to condition signals communicated between the input connector and the output connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Patent number: 10419037Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for mitigating signal noise. In implementations, the systems and methods perform operations including continuously determining an instantaneous power of a signal path. The operations also include determining a dynamic noise threshold by sampling the instantaneous power at different times and selecting a minimum of the instantaneous power sampled during the different times. The operations further include determining that the instantaneous power is less than the dynamic noise threshold. Additionally, the operations include blocking communication from the signal path. Further, the operations include iteratively updating the dynamic noise threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, Raymond W. Palinkas, Amos McKinnon
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Patent number: 10381702Abstract: A coaxial radio frequency (RF) isolator is disclosed. The isolator includes a first connector that conducts an RF signal received from a first device connected to the isolator. The isolator also includes a conductive body including a second connector and a conductive outer shield that form a first internal cavity. The isolator further includes a dielectric sleeve between the outer shield and the conductive body. In addition, the isolator includes a conductive coupling/filtering member inside the outer shield and the dielectric sleeve. The conductive coupling/filtering member has a cylindrical shape forming a second internal cavity. Moreover, the isolator includes a thru-RF signal transmission path through the first internal cavity and the second internal cavity. The thru-RF signal transmission path receives the RF signal from the first device, conditions the RF signal, and outputs the RF signal to a second device.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20190222190Abstract: A filter circuit includes a pass band filter and a multipath interference mitigation leg. The pass band filter is disposed along a signal path between a provider-side port and a user-side port. The pass band filter is configured to pass a provider bandwidth signal received at the provider-side port and block at least a portion of a home network bandwidth signal received at the user-side port. A frequency spectrum of the home network bandwidth signal is distinct from, and higher than, a frequency spectrum of the provider bandwidth signal. The multipath interference mitigation leg is operatively branched to ground from the signal path. The multipath interference mitigation leg is configured to increase a return loss in the home network bandwidth signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, Raymond W. Palinkas
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Patent number: 10284162Abstract: A filter circuit is provided having multipath interference mitigation. The filter includes a signal path extending from an input to an output. The signal path includes a conductive path and a ground. A pass band filter is disposed along the signal path between the input and the output. The pass band filter passes a first frequency spectrum in a provider bandwidth, and attenuates a second frequency spectrum in a home network bandwidth. The filter circuit further includes a multipath interference mitigation leg operatively branched from the signal path. The multipath interference mitigation leg increases a return loss of the home network bandwidth. A frequency response of the filter circuit is characterized by an insertion loss characteristic between the input and the output being less than 3 dB in the provider bandwidth, and more than 20 dB in the home network bandwidth.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, Raymond W. Palinkas
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Publication number: 20190014286Abstract: A cable television (CATV) entry adapter includes an input port configured to connect to a CATV network, a first output port, a second output port, a first splitter connected to the first output port, and a second splitter connected to the second output port. The first splitter and the second splitter are configured to connect to subscriber devices at a subscriber premises. The entry adapter is configured to transmit signals in a multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA) bandwidth but not signals in a CATV bandwidth to the subscriber devices that are configured to be connected to the first splitter. The entry adapter is configured to transmit the signals in the MoCA bandwidth and the signals in the CATV bandwidth to the subscriber devices that are configured to be connected to the second splitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, André Martineau
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Patent number: 10171883Abstract: The present disclosure is directed a directional Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) filter. The MoCA filter can include a first port and a second port. Additionally, the MoCA filter can include a bidirectional path and a unidirectional path in parallel between the first port and the second port. Further, the unidirectional path can include an active isolator or a passive isolator.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventors: Yan Li, Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20180295321Abstract: This invention disclosure relates to a community access television (CATV) signal distribution system which improves signal isolation issues for systems which are distributing both CATV signals and in-home entertainment (IHE) signals. The signal distribution system includes a signal input port, a first multi-port signal splitter and a second multi-port signal splitter. The first multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a first diplexer, and the second multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a second diplexer. In some embodiments the first diplexer high-pass node and the second diplexer high-pass node are coupled together. In some embodiment the signal distribution system includes a signal output port coupled to the signal input port through a third diplexer. The high-pass node of the third diplexer is coupled to the high-pass node of the first diplexer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20180295322Abstract: This invention disclosure relates to a community access television (CATV) signal distribution system which improves signal isolation issues for systems which are distributing both CATV signals and in-home entertainment (IHE) signals. The signal distribution system includes a signal input port, a first multi-port signal splitter and a second multi-port signal splitter. The first multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a first diplexer, and the second multi-port signal splitter is coupled to the signal input port through a second diplexer. In some embodiments the first diplexer high-pass node and the second diplexer high-pass node are coupled together. In some embodiment the signal distribution system includes a signal output port coupled to the signal input port through a third diplexer. The high-pass node of the third diplexer is coupled to the high-pass node of the first diplexer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventor: Erdogan Alkan
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Publication number: 20180219523Abstract: A filter circuit is provided having multipath interference mitigation. The filter includes a signal path extending from an input to an output. The signal path includes a conductive path and a ground. A pass band filter is disposed along the signal path between the input and the output. The pass band filter passes a first frequency spectrum in a provider bandwidth, and attenuates a second frequency spectrum in a home network bandwidth. The filter circuit further includes a multipath interference mitigation leg operatively branched from the signal path. The multipath interference mitigation leg increases a return loss of the home network bandwidth. A frequency response of the filter circuit is characterized by an insertion loss characteristic between the input and the output being less than 3 dB in the provider bandwidth, and more than 20 dB in the home network bandwidth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Erdogan Alkan, Raymond W. Palinkas
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Publication number: 20180211757Abstract: An RF transformer is provided. The RF transformer includes a ferrite core and a winding coil structure formed around the ferrite core. The winding coil structure is in electrical contact with a center portion of the ferrite core. The winding coil structure is essentially electrically and physically spaced from external portions of the ferrite core.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Leon Marketos, Erdogan Alkan