Patents by Inventor Lloyd Cox

Lloyd Cox 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).

  • Patent number: 11726286
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein are directed to a fiber optic cable and a fiber optic adapter housing. The cable comprises a connector body that houses a plurality of fiber portions. The connector body has a face comprising a plurality of rows of apertures for exposing respective ends of the fiber portions. Each aperture of a particular row are diagonally offset from nearest aperture(s) of an adjacent row. The housing comprises first slots having a first orientation and opposing second slots having a second orientation. The first slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the first orientation, and the second slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the second orientation. Such a configuration enables a shuffle function, where a device coupled to a cable inserted into a first slot is communicatively coupled to other devices each connected to a respective cable inserted into a respective second slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Mark McKay Filer, Eric Clarence Peterson, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, William David Bragg
  • Patent number: 11552650
    Abstract: Embodiments of a telemetry device and methods to convert a binary floating point number to a compressed number is described herein. The binary floating point number may comprise a mantissa and an exponent. The telemetry device may determine a first number based on a product of the exponent and a constant, wherein the constant may be proportional to a logarithm of the number two. The telemetry device may determine a second number using one or more bits of the mantissa as an index into a predetermined lookup table. Values of the lookup table may be proportional to logarithms of candidate mantissa values. The telemetry device may determine the compressed number based on rounding of a sum. The sum may include the first and second numbers. The rounding may be based on a predetermined step size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Lloyd Cox, Matti R. Ingraham, David R. Mielke, Dan R. Sheen, Rhett Hayden
  • Publication number: 20220252810
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein are directed to a fiber optic cable and a fiber optic adapter housing. The cable comprises a connector body that houses a plurality of fiber portions. The connector body has a face comprising a plurality of rows of apertures for exposing respective ends of the fiber portions. Each aperture of a particular row are diagonally offset from nearest aperture(s) of an adjacent row. The housing comprises first slots having a first orientation and opposing second slots having a second orientation. The first slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the first orientation, and the second slots are configured for the insertion of cables having the second orientation. Such a configuration enables a shuffle function, where a device coupled to a cable inserted into a first slot is communicatively coupled to other devices each connected to a respective cable inserted into a respective second slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Mark McKay FILER, Eric Clarence PETERSON, Jeffrey Lloyd COX, William David BRAGG
  • Publication number: 20210273647
    Abstract: Embodiments of a telemetry device and methods to convert a binary floating point number to a compressed number is described herein. The binary floating point number may comprise a mantissa and an exponent. The telemetry device may determine a first number based on a product of the exponent and a constant, wherein the constant may be proportional to a logarithm of the number two. The telemetry device may determine a second number using one or more bits of the mantissa as an index into a predetermined lookup table. Values of the lookup table may be proportional to logarithms of candidate mantissa values. The telemetry device may determine the compressed number based on rounding of a sum. The sum may include the first and second numbers. The rounding may be based on a predetermined step size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Lloyd Cox, Matti R. Ingraham, David R. Mielke, Dan R, Sheen, Rhett Hayden
  • Patent number: 10142320
    Abstract: A system and method for establishing and monetizing trusted identities in cyberspace relying upon user opt in. Users request to attain secure IDs for accessing parties that will rely on secure IDs to complete a transaction, for example merchants and service providers (relying parties). The relying parties (RPs) communicate with identity service providers and attribute providers via an Attribute Exchange Network (AXN) in order to obtain verified attributes associated with an entity (end user or user) that wishes to conduct business with the relying party. The relying party makes requests for verified attributes that are important to consummating business transactions for the relying party. Users are informed of requests for attributes on behalf of relying parties and users have the option to verify attributes, and add new attributes that may be useful or required for conducting business with relying parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: ID DATAWEB, INC.
    Inventors: David Hemphill Coxe, Robert Lloyd Coxe, Jr., John Joseph Dials, Jr., Christine W. McKay-Donovan
  • Patent number: 9372972
    Abstract: A system and method for establishing and monetizing trusted identities in cyberspace relying upon user opt in. Users request to attain secure IDs for accessing parties that will rely on secure IDs to complete a transaction, for example merchants and service providers (relying parties). The relying parties (RPs) communicate with identity service providers and attribute providers via an Attribute Exchange Network (AXN) in order to obtain verified attributes associated with an entity (end user or user) that wishes to conduct business with the relying party. The relying party makes requests for verified attributes that are important to consummating business transactions for the relying party. Users are informed of requests for attributes on behalf of relying parties and users have the option to verify attributes, and add new attributes that may be useful or required for conducting business with relying parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ID DATAWEB, INC.
    Inventors: David Hemphill Coxe, Robert Lloyd Coxe, Jr., John Joseph Dials, Jr., Christine W. McKay-Donovan
  • Patent number: 9031092
    Abstract: A computer system and method for transmitting LAN signals over transport systems. LAN signals are generated in any client LAN compliant interface. A transceiver receives the client LAN signal in the LAN format. The client LAN signals are not converted to a SONET transmission format at any time before reaching the transceiver. The transceiver then converts the client LAN signal to an internal electrical LAN signal before re-clocking the internal electrical LAN signal. The re-clocked internal electrical LAN signal is then re-modulated into a second LAN signal. The second LAN signal is then transmitted to a transport system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Pivotal Decisions LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, Samir Satish Sheth
  • Patent number: 8952764
    Abstract: Embodiments of digital high-speed bi-phase modulator and method for bi-phase modulation are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the digital high-speed bi-phase modulator comprises a high-speed digital divider, a high-speed digital multiplexer, and matched signal paths provided between the divider and the multiplexer. The high-speed digital divider is configured to receive a carrier signal and generate complementary output signals. The high-speed digital multiplexer is configured to switch between the complementary output signals and generate a bi-phase modulated output at a carrier frequency (fc) modulated with a bi-phase code. The bi-phase code may be provided to control inputs of the multiplexer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Bradley O. Hansen, Michael R. Beylor, Daniel R. Bruns, Lloyd Cox
  • Patent number: 8750713
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to optical fiber transmission systems, and in particular, pertains to the transceiver cards in an optical fiber transport system. In particular the disclosure teaches an improved transceiver card architecture that allows high density, flexibility and interchangeability of functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Pivotal Decisions LLC
    Inventors: Samir Satish Sheth, Marvin R. Young, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, John W. Ayres, III
  • Publication number: 20140086583
    Abstract: A computer system and method for transmitting LAN signals over transport systems. LAN signals are generated in any client LAN compliant interface. A transceiver receives the client LAN signal in the LAN format. The client LAN signals are not converted to a SONET transmission format at any time before reaching the transceiver. The transceiver then converts the client LAN signal to an internal electrical LAN signal before re-clocking the internal electrical LAN signal. The re-clocked internal electrical LAN signal is then re-modulated into a second LAN signal. The second LAN signal is then transmitted to a transport system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Pivotal Decisions LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, Samir Satish Sheth
  • Patent number: 8638814
    Abstract: A computer system and method for transmitting LAN signals over transport systems. LAN signals are generated in any client LAN compliant interface. A transceiver receives the client LAN signal in the LAN format. The client LAN signals are not converted to a SONET transmission format at any time before reaching the transceiver. The transceiver then converts the client LAN signal to an internal electrical LAN signal before re-clocking the internal electrical LAN signal. The re-clocked internal electrical LAN signal is then re-modulated into a second LAN signal. The second LAN signal is then transmitted to a transport system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Pivotal Decisions LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, Samir Satish Sheth
  • Publication number: 20130234803
    Abstract: Embodiments of digital high-speed bi-phase modulator and method for bi-phase modulation are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the digital high-speed bi-phase modulator comprises a high-speed digital divider, a high-speed digital multiplexer, and matched signal paths provided between the divider and the multiplexer. The high-speed digital divider is configured to receive a carrier signal and generate complementary output signals. The high-speed digital multiplexer is configured to switch between the complementary output signals and generate a bi-phase modulated output at a carrier frequency (fc) modulated with a bi-phase code. The bi-phase code may be provided to control inputs of the multiplexer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Bradley O. Hansen, Michael R. Beylor, Daniel R. Bruns, Lloyd Cox
  • Patent number: 8223795
    Abstract: A computer system and method for transmitting LAN signals over transport systems. LAN signals are generated in any client LAN compliant interface. A transceiver receives the client LAN signal in the LAN format. The client LAN signals are not converted to a SONET transmission format at any time before reaching the transceiver. The transceiver then converts the client LAN signal to an internal electrical LAN signal before re-clocking the internal electrical LAN signal. The re-clocked internal electrical LAN signal is then re-modulated into a second LAN signal. The second LAN signal is then transmitted to a transport system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Pivotal Decisions LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, Samir Satish Sheth
  • Publication number: 20120163187
    Abstract: A computer system and method for transmitting LAN signals over transport systems. LAN signals are generated in any client LAN compliant interface. A transceiver receives the client LAN signal in the LAN format. The client LAN signals are not converted to a SONET transmission format at any time before reaching the transceiver. The transceiver then converts the client LAN signal to an internal electrical LAN signal before re-clocking the internal electrical LAN signal. The re-clocked internal electrical LAN signal is then re-modulated into a second LAN signal. The second LAN signal is then transmitted to a transport system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, Samir Satish Sheth
  • Publication number: 20120155882
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to optical fiber transmission systems, and in particular, pertains to the transceiver cards in an optical fiber transport system. In particular the disclosure teaches an improved transceiver card architecture that allows high density, flexibility and interchangeability of functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Samir Satish Sheth, Marvin R. Young, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, John W. Ayres, III
  • Patent number: 8155519
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to optical fiber transmission systems, and in particular, pertains to the transceiver cards in an optical fiber transport system. In particular the disclosure teaches an improved transceiver card architecture that allows high density, flexibility and interchangeability of functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Pivotal Decisions LLC
    Inventors: Samir Satish Sheth, Marvin R. Young, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, John W. Ayres, III
  • Publication number: 20100241913
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to optical fiber transmission systems, and in particular, pertains to the transceiver cards in an optical fiber transport system. In particular the disclosure teaches an improved transceiver card architecture that allows high density, flexibility and interchangeability of functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Samir Satish Sheth, Marvin R. Young, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, John W. Ayres, III
  • Patent number: 7782778
    Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus and method to aggregate individual fiber channel data streams in their native mode and to extend connectivity of fiber channel storage area networks across wide geographical distances over a high-speed data channel with forward error correction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventors: Samir Satish Sheth, Brian Royal, Richard Thomas Hughey, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, Tom Moore, Kelly Hawkins
  • Patent number: 7729617
    Abstract: The invention is relevant to optical fiber transmission systems, and in particular, pertains to the transceiver cards in an optical fiber transport system. In particular the invention teaches an improved transceiver card architecture that allows high density, flexibility and interchangeability of functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventors: Samir Satish Sheth, Marvin R. Young, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox, John W. Ayres, III
  • Patent number: 7711271
    Abstract: The invention provides for optical circulators which redirect light from port to port sequentially in one direction used to separate traffic in a bidirectional optical fiber transmission system. The invention provides for using two optical circulators in each span of bidirectional fiber so that the OSC channel can be transmitted in one direction opposite to the WDM channels. The invention also provides for a gigabit Ethernet path between chassis which is utilized for control traffic and customer traffic. The invention is placed in a non-critical region of the optical spectrum and is independent of all other chassis equipment. The invention also provides the advantage in alternate embodiments of providing the option of a second counter propagating WDM channel being transmitted along with the OSC to provide additional system capacity. The invention also provides the advantage in an alternate embodiment of allowing the OSC to be amplified through a raman source without the need of complete system retrofit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventors: Michael H. Eiselt, Lara Garrett, Duncan L. MacFarlane, Jeffrey Lloyd Cox