Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Brede
Jeffrey Brede 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: 8576693Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; the processor modulating a first carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a first modulation scheme while modulating a second carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a second modulation scheme.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lee Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C. Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 8547824Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; the processor modulating a first carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a first modulation scheme while modulating a second carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a second modulation scheme.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lee Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C. Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 8406115Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C. Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 8351321Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a receiver configured to de-modulate symbols from at least one of a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals to produce a receiver output; a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; the processor coupled to the receiver, wherein the processor applies a Fourier transform to the receiver output; and a controller programmed to instruct the transmitter to transmit at least one symbol representing a request for bandwidth allocation on a first carrier; wherein the controller is further programmed to determine when a collision has occurred on the first carrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S Russell, Calvin G Nelson, Niranjan R Samant, Joseph F Chiapetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 8315150Abstract: A multipoint-to-point, orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) communication system is provided. The system includes a plurality of remote units and a host unit that includes a demodulator. Each of the remote units transmits an upstream OFDM signal using a multiple access scheme to the host unit demodulator using at least one of a plurality of orthogonal tones within an OFDM waveform. The host unit receives the upstream OFDM signals from a plurality of the remote units. Portions of upstream OFDM signals from at least two of the remote units arrive at the host unit at the same time. The host unit demodulator demodulates the portions and the upstream signals from the plurality of remote units arrive at the host unit synchronized in time and frequency within the OFDM waveform.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Michael J. Geile, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Robert J. Kirscht, Michael J. Fort, Mark D. Elpers
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Publication number: 20120195184Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; the processor modulating a first carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a first modulation scheme while modulating a second carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a second modulation scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C. Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 8199632Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a receiver configured to receive a waveform comprising a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals from at least two of a plurality of remote units, wherein the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals are modulated using an inverse Fourier transform algorithm; a transmitter; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission to the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform algorithm to the data provided to the transmitter; and a controller programmed to analyze a training signal received from a first remote unit and adjust receiver equalizer parameters based on the training signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Michael J. Geile, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Michael J. Fort, Tammy Ferris
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Patent number: 8174956Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; the processor modulating a first carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a first modulation scheme while modulating a second carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a second modulation scheme.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S Russell, Calvin G Nelson, Niranjan R Samant, Joseph F Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Publication number: 20120076183Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; the processor modulating a first carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a first modulation scheme while modulating a second carrier of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals based on a second modulation scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lee Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C. Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 8089853Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a receiver configured to receive a waveform comprising a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals from at least two of a plurality of remote units, wherein the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals are modulated using an inverse Fourier transform algorithm; a transmitter; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission to the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform algorithm to the data provided to the transmitter; a controller programed to instruct the transmitter to transmit a predetermined identifier on at least one of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals, the predetermined identifier identifying to a first remote unit a range of the plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals for the first remote unit to receive control information.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S Russell, Calvin G Nelson, Niranjan R Samant, Joseph F Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Publication number: 20110255621Abstract: A multipoint-to-point, orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) communication system is provided. The system includes a plurality of remote units and a host unit that includes a demodulator. Each of the remote units transmits an upstream OFDM signal using a multiple access scheme to the host unit demodulator using at least one of a plurality of orthogonal tones within an OFDM waveform. The host unit receives the upstream OFDM signals from a plurality of the remote units. Portions of upstream OFDM signals from at least two of the remote units arrive at the host unit at the same time. The host unit demodulator demodulates the portions and the upstream signals from the plurality of remote units arrive at the host unit synchronized in time and frequency within the OFDM waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Robert J. Kirscht, Michael J. Fort, Mark D. Elpers
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Publication number: 20110242963Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P. Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smingelski, Thomas C. Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Hene Lou, Mark D. Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S. Russell, Calvin G. Nelson, Niranjan R. Samant, Joseph F. Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 7995454Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: HTC CorporationInventors: Michael J. Geile, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Michael J. Fort, Tammy Ferris
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Patent number: 7957265Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprising: a receiver configured to de-modulate symbols from at least one of a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; and a controller programmed to instruct the transmitter to transmit a coarse timing adjustment followed by at least one secondary timing adjustment, wherein the secondary timing adjustment is a fine tuning adjustment with respect to the coarse timing adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Jeffrey Brede
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Patent number: 7936662Abstract: A bidirectional communication system is provided. In one embodiment, a method for an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing multipoint-to-point communications system comprises establishing communication between a first remote unit of a plurality of remote units and a host unit, the plurality of remote units communicatively coupled to the host unit in a multipoint-to-point configuration using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; and adjusting a round trip path delay associated with the first remote unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Jeffrey Brede
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Patent number: 7912138Abstract: A multipoint-to-point, orthogonal frequency division multiplexed (OFDM) communication system is provided. The system includes a plurality of remote units and a host unit that includes a demodulator. Each of the remote units transmits an upstream OFDM signal using a multiple access scheme to the host unit demodulator using at least one of a plurality of orthogonal tones within an OFDM waveform. The host unit receives the upstream OFDM signals from a plurality of the remote units, the tones of the upstream signals being substantially orthogonal when received at the host unit. Portions of upstream OFDM signals from at least two of the remote units arrive at the host unit at the same time. The host unit demodulator demodulates the portions of the upstream OFDM signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Harold A. Roberts, Michael J. Fort, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede
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Patent number: 7881180Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprising: a receiver configured to de-modulate symbols from at least one of a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a transmitter configured to modulate symbols onto at least one of a plurality of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals; a processor coupled to the transmitter, wherein the processor outputs data for transmission by the transmitter, wherein the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data transmitted by the transmitter; and a controller programmed to multiplex both payload data and control data onto a first carrier of the spectrally overlapping carrier signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Harold A. Roberts, Jeffrey Brede
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Patent number: 7881181Abstract: Systems and methods for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing are provided. In one embodiment, a multi-carrier modem comprises: a receiver configured to receive a waveform comprising a plurality of spectrally overlapping carrier signals from at least two of a plurality of remotes, the carrier signals are modulated using an inverse Fourier transform; a transmitter; a processor coupled to the transmitter, the processor outputs data for transmission to the transmitter, the processor applies an inverse Fourier transform to the data provided to the transmitter; a controller programmed to instruct the transmitter to transmit timing adjustments to the at least two of the plurality of remotes, the timing adjustments instruct the at least two of the plurality of remotes to adjust transmission timing so that transmitted symbols associated with frames of a predetermined multiframe structure are received in sequence from the at least two of the plurality of remotes based on the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Dapper, Michael J. Geile, Terrance J. Hill, Harold A. Roberts, Brian D. Anderson, Jeffrey Brede, Mark S. Wadman, Robert J. Kirscht, James J. Herrmann, Michael J. Fort, Steven P Buska, Jeff Solum, Debra Lea Enfield, Darrell Berg, Thomas Smigelski, Thomas C Tucker, Joe Hall, John M. Logajan, Somvay Boualouang, Heng Lou, Mark Elpers, Matt Downs, Tammy Ferris, Adam Opoczynski, David S Russell, Calvin G Nelson, Niranjan R Samant, Joseph F Chiappetta, Scott Sarnikowski
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Patent number: 7872985Abstract: A bidirectional communication system is provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises a host and a plurality of remote units, wherein a plurality of tones is shared among the plurality of remote units in order to communicate with the host using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, wherein the plurality of tones is shared in a manner that permits at least two of the remote units to transmit to the host at any one time using the plurality of tones. The host causes at least one remote unit to adjust a timing of symbols transmitted on at least one of the plurality of orthogonal tones in order to improve an alignment of multiframes received at the host.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: ADC DSL Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Jeffrey Brede
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Patent number: 7773537Abstract: Systems and methods for ranging adjustments are provided. In one embodiment, a remote service unit comprises: a transceiver communicatively coupled with a host in a multi-point to point configuration, the transceiver configured to communicate with the host via an OFDM waveform; and a multi-carrier modem coupled to the transceiver and configured to demodulate downstream information data from the OFDM waveform, the multi-carrier modem further configured to modulate upstream information data onto the OFDM waveform. The multi-carrier modem modulates upstream information data onto distinct subcarriers of the OFDM waveform, the multi-carrier modem synchronized with the host so that upstream OFDM signals transmitted by the transceiver and other upstream OFDM signals received at the host unit combine to a unified OFDM waveform. The multi-carrier modem adjusts a round trip path delay between the remote service unit and the host based on a path delay correction received from the host unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Geile, Jeffrey Brede