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).
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Publication number: 20100054312Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
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Publication number: 20090323788Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Richard W. Gross, John A. Greszczuk, David M. Krinsky, Marcos C. Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes
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Publication number: 20080159366Abstract: A transceiver and method for communicating over a communications channel having a plurality of subchannels are described. In particular, the transceiver is capable of dynamically switching between communicating data for a first active application set and communicating data for a second different active application set. An active application set is defined as the set of one or more active applications for which the transceiver is currently communicating data. As part of communicating data for the first active application set, the transceiver allocates the subchannels to the one or more applications in the first application set. The transmission requirements of the first active application set defines a first communication state of the transceiver. When the transceiver dynamically transitions to communicating data for the second different application set, the transceiver reallocates the subchannels to the one or more applications in the second different application set.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: Marcos C. Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes, David C. Hunter, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir
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Publication number: 20080063037Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: Peter Heller, Edmund Reiter, Michael Tzannes
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Publication number: 20070248154Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: Richard Gross, John Greszczuk, David Krinsky, Marcos Tzannes, Michael Tzannes
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Publication number: 20070088650Abstract: An information distribution system distributes information over a distributed network in a multi-phase manner. In particular, the information distribution system provides, for example, to an end user, a model for determining a particular output. Then, as a user requests the most current output of the model, a parameter set is forwarded to the user and introduced to the model. This parameter set, with the cooperation of the model, allows for determining, for example, a current merchants pricing information for a plurality of goods and/or services. By using this model based approach, the entire set of information need not be distributed to the user every time an update is made. To the contrary, only a sub-set of information, i.e., the parameters, will be forwarded to the user for updating of information at a user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: Edmund Reiter, Michael Tzannes
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Publication number: 20060251123Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: Michael Tzannes, Marcos Tzannes
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Publication number: 20060233273Abstract: A muticarrier 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: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Aware, Inc.Inventors: John Greszczuk, Richard Gross, Halil Padir, Michael Tzannes
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Publication number: 20060182169Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Applicant: AWARE, Inc.Inventors: Murat Belge, Michael Tzannes, Halil Padir
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Publication number: 20060078060Abstract: A muticarrier 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: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Aware, Inc.Inventors: John Greszczuk, Richard Gross, Halil Padir, Michael Tzannes
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Publication number: 20050185706Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Aware, Inc.Inventors: Peter Heller, Edmund Reiter, Michael Tzannes
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Publication number: 20050185726Abstract: A muticarrier 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: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Aware, Inc.Inventors: John Greszczuk, Richard Gross, Halil Padir, Michael Tzannes
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Publication number: 20040223510Abstract: A transceiver and method for communicating over a communications channel having a plurality of subchannels are described. In particular, the transceiver is capable of dynamically switching between communicating data for a first active application set and communicating data for a second different active application set. An active application set is defined as the set of one or more active applications for which the transceiver is currently communicating data. As part of communicating data for the first active application set, the transceiver allocates the subchannels to the one or more applications in the first application set. The transmission requirements of the first active application set defines a first communication state of the transceiver. When the transceiver dynamically transitions to communicating data for the second different application set, the transceiver reallocates the subchannels to the one or more applications in the second different application set.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Aware, Inc.Inventors: Marcos C. Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes, David C. Hunter, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir
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Publication number: 20040160906Abstract: A muticarrier 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: Aware, Inc.Inventors: John A. Greszczuk, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir, Michael A. Tzannes
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Patent number: 6775320Abstract: A transceiver and method for communicating over a communications channel having a plurality of subchannels are described. In particular, the transceiver is capable of dynamically switching between communicating data for a first active application set and communicating data for a second different active application set. An active application set is defined as the set of one or more active applications for which the transceiver is currently communicating data. As part of communicating data for the first active application set, the transceiver allocates the subchannels to the one or more applications in the first application set. The transmission requirements of the first active application set defines a first communication state of the transceiver. When the transceiver dynamically transitions to communicating data for the second different application set, the transceiver reallocates the subchannels to the one or more applications in the second different application set.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Aware, Inc.Inventors: Marcos C. Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes, David C. Hunter, Richard W. Gross, Halil Padir
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Publication number: 20040105465Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2003Publication date: June 3, 2004Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: Richard W. Gross, John A. Greszczuk, David M. Krinsky, Marcos Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes
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Publication number: 20040085987Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: AWARE, INC.Inventors: Richard W. Gross, John A. Greszczuk, David M. Krinsky, Marcos Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes
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Patent number: 6549520Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Aware, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Gross, John A. Greszczuk, David M. Krinsky, Marcos Tzannes, Michael A. Tzannes
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Patent number: 6522666Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Aware, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Tzannes, Marcos Tzannes
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Patent number: RE40281Abstract: A communication system for sending a sequence of symbols on a communication link. The system includes a transmitter for placing information indicative of the sequence of symbols on the communication link and a receiver for receiving the information placed on the communication link by the transmitter. The transmitter includes a clock for defining successive frames, each of the frames including M time intervals, where M is an integer greater than 1. A modulator modulates each of M carrier signals with a signal related to the value of one of the symbols thereby generating a modulated carrier signal corresponding to each of the carrier signals. The modulated carriers are combined into a sum signal which is transmitted on the communication link. The carrier signals include first and second carriers, the first carrier having a different bandwidth than the second carrier.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Aware, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Tzannes, Peter N. Heller, John P. Stautner, William R. Morrell, Sriram Jayasimha