Patents by Inventor Fred Bunn
Fred Bunn 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: 7428247Abstract: A method and computer program product for providing RTP suppression across a DOCSIS network. An index number and a set of rules are sent to a receiver. The index number indicates the type of header suppression technique (i.e., RTP header suppression) to be performed, and the set of rules define how to recreate the RTP packets on the receiving end. At least one complete RTP packet is transmitted upstream for enabling a receiver to learn the RTP header. Subsequent RTP packets are transmitted upstream for reconstruction at the receiving end. The subsequent RTP packets are comprised of delta values representing fields that dynamically change from packet to packet in an RTP header.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred A. Bunn, Thomas L. Johnson, Joel Danzig
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Patent number: 7388884Abstract: A cable modem system and method is provided for the transfer and processing of data in accordance with specialized data transfer protocols while utilizing conventional cable modem termination system (CMTS) equipment. A cable modem system in accordance with the invention includes a cable modem that provides for the modification of data packets in accordance with a proprietary protocol and the addressing of the modified data packets to a headend server. The headend server is adapted to reconstruct the data packets for transmission to other local cable modems or to a packet-switched network. In additional embodiments, the CMTS itself rather than a headend server operates to reconstruct the data packets.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred Bunn, Tom Johnson
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Patent number: 7389527Abstract: A cable modem system and method is provided for supporting data transfer protocols that extend beyond standard protocols used in conventional data over cable systems. A cable modem in accordance with the invention determines, during registration, whether a CMTS with which it communicates is capable of supporting an extended protocol, and if it is, transfers data to the CMTS in accordance with the extended protocol. Additionally, a CMTS in accordance with the invention is notified during registration whether or not a cable modem supports an extended protocol and stores this information. When a request for transmission opportunity is subsequently received from the cable modem, the CMTS accesses the stored information to determine if the cable modem supports the extended protocol. If the cable modem supports the extended protocol, the CMTS processes data received from the cable modem during the transmission opportunity in accordance with that protocol.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred A Bunn, Thomas L Johnson
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Patent number: 7372872Abstract: A network monitor includes means for monitoring downstream traffic from a cable modem termination system (CMTS) to a cable modem (CM), means for monitoring upstream traffic from the CM to the CMTS, and means for identifying a data format used by the CMTS and the CM for bi-directional communication.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Joel Danzig, Paul Burrell, Shane Tow, Robert J. Hebert, David R. Dworkin, Harold R. Whitehead, Richard Protus, Rennie Gardner, Fred Bunn, David B. Mixson, Vincent Patrick Assini, Taruna Tjahjadi
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Publication number: 20080010300Abstract: A cable modem system and method are provided for using a data compression dictionary to transmit compressed payload data in a DOCSIS network while utilizing conventional cable modem termination system (CMTS) equipment. A cable modem system in accordance with the invention includes a cable modem and a CMTS adapted to send and receive compressed payload data. In one example, the cable modem is adapted to compress PDU payload data using a data compression dictionary and the CMTS is adapted to reconstruct the compressed PDU payload data that is received from the cable modem.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred BUNN, Thomas Johnson
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Publication number: 20070271588Abstract: A cable modem system and method is provided for supporting data transfer protocols that extend beyond standard protocols used in conventional data over cable systems. A cable modem in accordance with the invention determines, during registration, whether a CMTS with which it communicates is capable of supporting an extended protocol, and if it is, transfers data to the CMTS in accordance with the extended protocol. Additionally, a CMTS in accordance with the invention is notified during registration whether or not a cable modem supports an extended protocol and stores this information. When a request for transmission opportunity is subsequently received from the cable modem, the CMTS accesses the stored information to determine if the cable modem supports the extended protocol. If the cable modem supports the extended protocol, the CMTS processes data received from the cable modem during the transmission opportunity in accordance with that protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred BUNN, Thomas Johnson
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Publication number: 20070263663Abstract: A wireless communication system and method is provided for the transfer and processing of data in accordance with specialized data transfer protocols while utilizing conventional base station equipment. For example, the wireless communication system may include a subscriber station that provides for the modification of data packets in accordance with a proprietary protocol and the addressing of the modified data packets to a server. The server is adapted to reconstruct the data packets for transmission to other local subscriber stations or to a packet-switched network. In additional embodiments, the base station itself rather than a server operates to reconstruct the data packets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred Bunn, Tom Johnson
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Publication number: 20070263624Abstract: A wireless communication system and method is provided for the transfer and processing of data in accordance with specialized data transfer protocols while utilizing conventional base station equipment. For example, the wireless communication system may include a subscriber station that provides for the modification of data packets in accordance with a proprietary protocol and the addressing of the modified data packets to a server. The server is adapted to reconstruct the data packets for transmission to other local subscriber stations or to a packet-switched network. In additional embodiments, the base station itself rather than a server operates to reconstruct the data packets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred Bunn, Tom Johnson
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Publication number: 20070242692Abstract: A wireless communication system is adapted for compatible inter-operation of a plurality of devices operating in accordance with a plurality of protocols. The wireless communication system includes a first group of one or more subscriber stations that interface with a base station in accordance with a first protocol and a second group of one or more subscriber stations that interface with the base station in accordance with a second protocol. The base station includes a protocol processor that identifies transmissions from the first and second groups of subscriber stations and routes transmissions from the first group of subscriber stations to a first processor operating in accordance with the first protocol and routes transmissions from the second group of subscriber stations to a second processor operating in accordance with the second protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Limb, Dolors Sala, Ajay Chandra Gummalla, Fred Bunn
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Publication number: 20070242687Abstract: A wireless communication system is adapted for compatible inter-operation of a plurality of devices operating in accordance with a plurality of protocols. The wireless communication system includes a first group of one or more subscriber stations that interface with a base station in accordance with a first protocol and a second group of one or more subscriber stations that interface with the base station in accordance with a second protocol. The base station includes a protocol processor that identifies transmissions from the first and second groups of subscriber stations and routes transmissions from the first group of subscriber stations to a first processor operating in accordance with the first protocol and routes transmissions from the second group of subscriber stations to a second processor operating in accordance with the second protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Limb, Dolors Sala, Ajay Chandra Gummalla, Fred Bunn
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Patent number: 7275115Abstract: A cable modem system and method are provided for using a data compression dictionary to transmit compressed payload data in a DOCSIS network while utilizing conventional cable modem termination system (CMTS) equipment. A cable modem system in accordance with the invention includes a cable modem and a CMTS adapted to send and receive compressed payload data. In one example, the cable modem is adapted to compress PDU payload data using a data compression dictionary and the CMTS is adapted to reconstruct the compressed PDU payload data that is received from the cable modem.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred A Bunn, Thomas L Johnson
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Publication number: 20070076717Abstract: A two way communication system is adapted for compatible inter-operation of a plurality of devices operating in accordance with a plurality of protocols. The communication system includes a first group of one or more remote devices that interface with a local host in accordance with a first protocol and a second group of one or more remote devices that interface with the local host in accordance with a second protocol. The local host includes a protocol processor that identifies transmissions from the first and second groups of remote devices and routes transmissions from the first group of remote devices to a first processor operating in accordance with the first protocol and also routes transmissions from the second group of remote devices to a second processor operating in accordance with the second protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John Limb, Dolors Sala, Ajay Chandra Gummalla, Fred Bunn
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Publication number: 20070058640Abstract: A method and computer program product for providing RTP suppression across a DOCSIS network. An index number and a set of rules are sent to a receiver. The index number indicates the type of header suppression technique (i.e., RTP header suppression) to be performed, and the set of rules define how to recreate the RTP packets on the receiving end. At least one complete RTP packet is transmitted upstream for enabling a receiver to learn the RTP header. Subsequent RTP packets are transmitted upstream for reconstruction at the receiving end. The subsequent RTP packets are comprised of delta values representing fields that dynamically change from packet to packet in an RTP header.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred Bunn, Thomas Johnson, Joel Danzig
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Patent number: 7164690Abstract: A two way communication system is adapted for compatible inter-operation of a plurality of devices operating in accordance with a plurality of protocols. The communication system includes a first group of one or more remote devices that interface with a local host in accordance with a first protocol and a second group of one or more remote devices that interface wit the local host in accordance with a second protocol. The local host includes a protocol processor that identifies transmissions from the first and second groups of remote devices and routes transmissions from the first group of remote devices to a first processor operating in accordance with the first protocol and also routes transmissions from the second group of remote devices to a second processor operating in accordance with the second protocol.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: John O. Limb, Dolors Sala, Ajay Chandra V. Gummalla, Fred A. Bunn
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Patent number: 7130314Abstract: A method and computer program product for providing RTP suppression across a DOCSIS network. An index number and a set of rules are sent to a receiver. The index number indicates the type of header suppression technique (i.e., RTP header suppression) to be performed, and the set of rules define how to recreate the RTP packets on the receiving end. At least one complete RTP packet is transmitted upstream for enabling a receiver to learn the RTP header. Subsequent RTP packets are transmitted upstream for reconstruction at the receiving end. The subsequent RTP packets are comprised of delta values representing fields that dynamically change from packet to packet in an RTP header.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred A. Bunn, Thomas L. Johnson, Joel Danzig
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Cable modem system and method for dynamically mixing protocol specific header suppression techniques
Patent number: 6963931Abstract: A cable modem system and method is provided for the transfer and processing of data in accordance with specialized data transfer protocols while utilizing conventional cable modem termination system (CMTS) equipment. A cable modem system in accordance with the invention includes a cable modem that provides for the modification of data packets in accordance with one or more proprietary protocols and the addressing of the modified data packets to a CMTS. The CMTS is adapted to reconstruct the data packets.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred A. Bunn, Thomas L. Johnson -
Publication number: 20040037217Abstract: A network monitor includes means for monitoring downstream traffic from a cable modem termination system (CMTS) to a cable modem (CM), means for monitoring upstream traffic from the CM to the CMTS, and means for identifying a data format used by the CMTS and the CM for bi-directional communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Joel Danzig, Paul Burrell, Shane Tow, Robert J. Herbert, David R. Dworkin, Harold R. Whitehead, Richard Protus, Rennie Gardner, Fred Bunn, David B. Mixson, Vincent Patrick Assini, Taruna Tjahjadi
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Publication number: 20030031198Abstract: A system, method and computer program product is provided for mitigating the effects of burst noise on packets transmitted in a communications system. A transmitting device applies an outer code, which may include, for example, a block code, an exclusive OR (XOR) code, or a repetition code, to one or more packets prior to adaptation of the packets for transmission over the physical (PHY) layer of the communications system, wherein the PHY layer adaptation may include FEC encoding of individual packets. The outer coded packets are then separately transmitted over a channel of the communications system. A receiving device receives the outer coded packets, performs PHY level demodulation and optional FEC decoding of the packets, and then applies outer code decoding to the outer coded packets in order to restore packets that were erased during transmission due to burst noise or other impairments on the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Bruce J. Currivan, Thomas J. Kolze, Daniel H. Howard, Tom Quigley, Nambi Seshadri, Thomas L. Johnson, Scott Cummings, Jay Harrell, Fred Bunn
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Publication number: 20020106029Abstract: A method and computer program product for providing RTP suppression across a DOCSIS network. An index number and a set of rules are sent to a receiver. The index number indicates the type of header suppression technique (i.e., RTP header suppression) to be performed, and the set of rules define how to recreate the RTP packets on the receiving end. At least one complete RTP packet is transmitted upstream for enabling a receiver to learn the RTP header. Subsequent RTP packets are transmitted upstream for reconstruction at the receiving end. The subsequent RTP packets are comprised of delta values representing fields that dynamically change from packet to packet in an RTP header.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred A. Bunn, Thomas L. Johnson, Joel Danzig
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Publication number: 20020080868Abstract: A cable modem system and method is provided for supporting data transfer protocols that extend beyond standard protocols used in conventional data over cable systems. A cable modem in accordance with the invention determines, during registration, whether a CMTS with which it communicates is capable of supporting an extended protocol, and if it is, transfers data to the CMTS in accordance with the extended protocol. Additionally, a CMTS in accordance with the invention is notified during registration whether or not a cable modem supports an extended protocol and stores this information. When a request for transmission opportunity is subsequently received from the cable modem, the CMTS accesses the stored information to determine if the cable modem supports the extended protocol. If the cable modem supports the extended protocol, the CMTS processes data received from the cable modem during the transmission opportunity in accordance with that protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Broadcom CorporationInventors: Fred A. Bunn, Thomas L. Johnson