Patents by Inventor Michael A. Tzannes

Michael A. Tzannes 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: 9819806
    Abstract: An alternative approach to coping with the ever increasing demand for faster communications hardware is to design modems that are capable of operating its speeds at a higher data rate than a speed required for a single port of the standard communication rate for that modem. Basically, by utilizing a resource manager, that directs the data in and out of the various portions of the modem in an orderly manner, keeping track of which of the ports is being operated at any given point in time, a standard single port modem can be reconfigured, for example, at an over clocked rate, to manipulate the data input and output of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter N. Heller, Edmund C. Reiter, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 9742925
    Abstract: An alternative approach to coping with the ever increasing demand for faster communications hardware is to design modems that are capable of operating its speeds at a higher data rate than a speed required for a single port of the standard communication rate for that modem. Basically, by utilizing a resource manager, that directs the data in and out of the various portions of the modem in an orderly manner, keeping track of which of the ports is being operated at any given point in time, a standard single port modem can be reconfigured, for example, at an over clocked rate, to manipulate the data input and output of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter N. Heller, Edmund C. Reiter, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 9521003
    Abstract: A multicarrier transceiver is provided with a sleep mode in which it idles with reduced power consumption when it is not needed to transmit or receive data. The full transmission and reception capabilities of the transceiver are quickly restored when needed, without requiring the full (and time-consuming) initialization commonly needed to restore such transceivers to operation after inactivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: TQ DELTA, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 9521265
    Abstract: An alternative approach to coping with the ever increasing demand for faster communications hardware is to design modems that are capable of operating its speeds at a higher data rate than a speed required for a single port of the standard communication rate for that modem. Basically, by utilizing a resource manager, that directs the data in and out of the various portions of the modem in an orderly manner, keeping track of which of the ports is being operated at any given point in time, a standard single port modem can be reconfigured, for example, at an over clocked rate, to manipulate the data input and output of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter N. Heller, Edmund C. Reiter, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Publication number: 20160286493
    Abstract: A multicarrier transceiver is provided with a sleep mode in which it idles with reduced power consumption when it is not needed to transmit or receive data. The full transmission and reception capabilities of the transceiver are quickly restored when needed, without requiring the full (and time-consuming) initialization commonly needed to restore such transceivers to operation after inactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 9203973
    Abstract: An alternative approach to coping with the ever increasing demand for faster communications hardware is to design modems that are capable of operating its speeds at a higher data rate than a speed required for a single port of the standard communication rate for that modem. Basically, by utilizing a resource manager, that directs the data in and out of the various portions of the modem in an orderly manner, keeping track of which of the ports is being operated at any given point in time, a standard single port modem can be reconfigured, for example, at an over clocked rate, to manipulate the data input and output of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter N. Heller, Edmund C. Reiter, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Publication number: 20150326404
    Abstract: A multicarrier transceiver is provided with a sleep mode in which it idles with reduced power consumption when it is not needed to transmit or receive data. The full transmission and reception capabilities of the transceiver are quickly restored when needed, without requiring the full (and time-consuming) initialization commonly needed to restore such transceivers to operation after inactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 9094268
    Abstract: A multicarrier transceiver is provided with a sleep mode in which it idles with reduced power consumption when it is not needed to transmit or receive data. The full transmission and reception capabilities of the transceiver are quickly restored when needed, without requiring the full (and time-consuming) initialization commonly needed to restore such transceivers to operation after inactivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: TQ DELTA, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 9042245
    Abstract: A network diagnostics equipped device(s), such as a Domain Master, node, test and measurement system, transceiver, or the like, is configured to be capable of performing one or more of data rate measurements in a network, Signal-to-Noise Ratio per subcarrier (SNRps) measurements in a network, Bit Allocation Value per subcarrier (BATVps) measurements in a network, Channel Attenuation per subcarrier (CATps) measurements in a network, Quiet Line Noise per subcarrier (QLNps) measurements in a network and Nonlinear Noise per subcarrier (NLNps) measurements in a network. The above information can be further used to address network performance issues as well as to map and assist with identification of one or more problems within the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: BROADCOM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marcos C. Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 9014246
    Abstract: An alternative approach to coping with the ever increasing demand for faster communications hardware is to design modems that are capable of operating its speeds at a higher data rate than a speed required for a single port of the standard communication rate for that modem. Basically, by utilizing a resource manager, that directs the data in and out of the various portions of the modem in an orderly manner, keeping track of which of the ports is being operated at any given point in time, a standard single port modem can be reconfigured, for example, at an over clocked rate, to manipulate the data input and output of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Peter N. Heller, Edmund C. Reiter, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 8903049
    Abstract: Using DSL modems as data collectors, the modems processes the data to, for example, allow easier interpretation of the line characteristics. In particular, the modems postprocess the data including calibration, filter compensation, determination of the SNR medley from the bits and gains tables and rate conversion. The interpretation process uses the postprocessed data and determines loop characterization, interferer detection, a data reduction estimation and a data rate estimation. The outputs of these determinations least allow for the characterization of the line conditions between the two modems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Murat Belge, Michael A. Tzannes, Halil Padir
  • Publication number: 20140286379
    Abstract: A multicarrier transceiver is provided with a sleep mode in which it idles with reduced power consumption when it is not needed to transmit or receive data. The full transmission and reception capabilities of the transceiver are quickly restored when needed, without requiring the full (and time-consuming) initialization commonly needed to restore such transceivers to operation after inactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Publication number: 20140254771
    Abstract: Using DSL modems as data collectors, the modems processes the data to, for example, allow easier interpretation of the line characteristics. In particular, the modems postprocess the data including calibration, filter compensation, determination of the SNR medley from the bits and gains tables and rate conversion. The interpretation process uses the postprocessed data and determines loop characterization, interferer detection, a data reduction estimation and a data rate estimation. The outputs of these determinations least allow for the characterization of the line conditions between the two modems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: AWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Murat Belge, Michael A. Tzannes, Halil Padir
  • Publication number: 20140177689
    Abstract: An alternative approach to coping with the ever increasing demand for faster communications hardware is to design modems that are capable of operating its speeds at a higher data rate than a speed required for a single port of the standard communication rate for that modem. Basically, by utilizing a resource manager, that directs the data in and out of the various portions of the modem in an orderly manner, keeping track of which of the ports is being operated at any given point in time, a standard single port modem can be reconfigured, for example, at an over clocked rate, to manipulate the data input and output of a modem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Peter N. Heller, Edmund C. Reiter, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 8750352
    Abstract: A multicarrier transceiver is provided with a sleep mode in which it idles with reduced power consumption when it is not needed to transmit or receive data. The full transmission and reception capabilities of the transceiver are quickly restored when needed, without requiring the full (and time-consuming) initialization commonly needed to restore such transceivers to operation after inactivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: TQ Delta, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 8743937
    Abstract: Using DSL modems as data collectors, the modems processes the data to, for example, allow easier interpretation of the line characteristics. In particular, the modems postprocess the data including calibration, filter compensation, determination of the SNR medley from the bits and gains tables and rate conversion. The interpretation process uses the postprocessed data and determines loop characterization, interferer detection, a data reduction estimation and a data rate estimation. The outputs of these determinations least allow for the characterization of the line conditions between the two modems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Aware, Inc.
    Inventors: Murat Belge, Michael A. Tzannes, Halil Padir
  • Patent number: 8718179
    Abstract: In the present invention, the overhead data transmission rate in a multicarrier communication system (1) may be changed and/or selected. More specifically, this rate may be selected during an initial negotiation process and/or during a steady state mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures II LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Tzannes, Marcos C. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 8717928
    Abstract: A modem for use in Digital Subscriber Line communications transmits and receives data over the local subscriber loop in common with voice information over the loop, while avoiding the need for voice/data splitters. The modem responds to disruptions associated with “disturbance events” such as on-hook to off-hook transitions and the like by rapidly switching between pre-stored channel parameter control sets defining communications over the loop under varying conditions. In addition to changing parameter control sets responsive to a disturbance event, the modem may also change transmission power levels and other system parameters such as frequency domain equalizer characteristics. Further, provisions are made for reduced bandwidth communications under selected conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Intellectual Ventures II LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Gross, John A. Greszczuk, David M. Krinsky, Marcos C. Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Publication number: 20140086287
    Abstract: A multicarrier transceiver is provided with a sleep mode in which it idles with reduced power consumption when it is not needed to transmit or receive data. The full transmission and reception capabilities of the transceiver are quickly restored when needed, without requiring the full (and time-consuming) initialization commonly needed to restore such transceivers to operation after inactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: TQ DELTA, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
  • Patent number: 8665934
    Abstract: An alternative approach to coping with the ever increasing demand for faster communications hardware is to design modems that are capable of operating its speeds at a higher data rate than a speed required for a single port of the standard communication rate for that modem. Basically, by utilizing a resource manager, that directs the data in and out of the various portions of the modem in an orderly manner, keeping track of which of the ports is being operated at any given point in time, a standard single port modem can be reconfigured, for example, at an over clocked rate, to manipulate the data input and output of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Peter N. Heller, Edmund C. Reiter, Michael A. Tzannes