Abstract: A system and method for the collection, analysis, utilization, and/or reporting of user preference of content experienced by the user preferably for managing the distribution network of a content delivery environment, managing the selections of content available, reporting user selections of content available, and/or execution of user instructions as presented in the content.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for optimizing the utilization and the delivery of multiple applications over a Digital Subscriber Loop (DSL). The apparatus detects the type of media being delivered in each Protocol Data Unit (PDU) over a Digital Subscriber Loop (DSL) and switches or otherwise directs the PDU to a Virtual Circuit (VC) on the DSL best suited for that type of media. The apparatus allows for the delivery of multiple applications to the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) requiring VCs of differing profile or characteristic. Another aspect of the present invention includes an apparatus and method for dynamically re-partitioning the bandwidth allocated to each VC of differing profile on the DSL, for the purposes of optimizing and utilizing all available bandwidth on the DSL.

Abstract: A protection circuit for telecommunications equipment powered remotely through a twisted pair subscriber loop, comprising: a charge storage circuit, coupled to the subscriber loop through an arm switch in parallel with an inrush resistor, for storing charge received from the subscriber loop, the charge storage circuit coupled to the telecommunications equipment for providing the charge thereto; a fault detection circuit for setting a first signal during a period of normal operation of the protection circuit and for resetting the first signal for a predetermined period during a fault; a processor adapted for setting an arm signal during the period of normal operation of the protection circuit; and, an AND logic circuit coupled to the arm switch, fault detection circuit, and processor for comparing the first and arm signals and for setting a third signal for opening and closing the arm switch.

Abstract: A system and method for the collection, analysis, utilization, and/or reporting of user preference of content experienced by the user preferably for managing the distribution network of a content delivery environment, managing the selections of content available, reporting user selections of content available, and/or execution of user instructions as presented in the content.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing optical cabling in a telecommunications storage unit. The storage unit includes an interior and an access opening. In its most preferred form the apparatus includes a rigid member having means for mounting in the telecommunications storage unit. The rigid member has a faceplate. The faceplate has a front face and a rear face. The front and rear faces face the access opening and interior of the telecommunications storage unit, respectively, when the rigid member is mounted therein. The faceplate has at least one opening formed therein for receiving through the front face at least one optical module. At least one cable management member is mounted on the front face of the faceplate for receiving optical cabling routed to the at least one optical module.

Abstract: A protection circuit for telecommunications equipment powered remotely through a twisted pair subscriber loop, comprising: a charge storage circuit, coupled to the subscriber loop through an arm switch in parallel with an inrush resistor, for storing charge received from the subscriber loop, the charge storage circuit coupled to the telecommunications equipment for providing the charge thereto; a fault detection circuit for setting a first signal during a period of normal operation of the protection circuit and for resetting the first signal for a predetermined period during a fault; a processor adapted for setting an arm signal during the period of normal operation of the protection circuit; and, an AND logic circuit coupled to the arm switch, fault detection circuit, and processor for comparing the first and arm signals and for setting a third signal for opening and closing the arm switch.

Abstract: A system reduces power dissipation for a plurality of line driver circuits. The system comprises a power source for providing a voltage source for the plurality of line driver circuits and a voltage regulator coupled between the power source and the plurality of line driver circuits. The voltage regulator receives an output of the power source and provides a constant predefined voltage to an input of the plurality of line driver circuits. Having a constant predefined voltage input to the plurality of line driver circuits reduces their average power dissipation.

Abstract: A line card for coupling to customer premises equipment at a termination for detecting hook condition in a telephone system, the line card comprising an interface for transmitting and receiving an analog signal with the telephone line, an AC ring signal generator for generating a ring signal at the customer equipment, a DC signal generator for generating a DC signal when said customer equipment is off hook, and a circuit for determining the duty cycle of a loop current in the customer equipment (telephone) for determining the hook status of the customer equipmen.

Abstract: A system reduces power dissipation for a plurality of line driver circuits. The system comprises a power source for providing a voltage source for the plurality of line driver circuits and a voltage regulator coupled between the power source and the plurality of line driver circuits. The voltage regulator receives an output of the power source and provides a constant predefined voltage to an input of the plurality of line driver circuits. Having a constant predefined voltage input to the plurality of line driver circuits reduces their average power dissipation.