Patents by Inventor Neil E. Glassie

Neil E. Glassie 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).

  • Method and apparatus for initial programming of flash based firmware
    Patent number: 6301656
    Abstract: An apparatus for programming flash based firmware is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a programmable control card (20) and a processor card (10). The programmable control card (20) includes a control card connector (22) and a programmable flash device (26). The processor card (10) includes a programming connector (12), a processor (16) and on-board flash devices (18). The control card (20) is operable to connect to the processor card (10) by connecting the control card connector (22) with the programming connector (12). Upon starting the processor card (10) control card (20) is operable to transfer programming code to the processor card (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Alcatel USA Sourcing, L.P.
    Inventors: David J. Streett, Neil E. Glassie
  • Broadband digital cross-connect system architecture
    Patent number: 5982746
    Abstract: A small broadband cross-connect system (10) includes a two-stage matrix (12) for processing and cross-connecting optical and electrical telecommunication network signals. An administration subsystem (14) provides centralized control and synchronization to the two-stage matrix (12). The two-stage matrix (12) may be expanded from 96 ports to 192 ports in a cost and space effective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Alcatel USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Hanson, Michael H. Jette, Neil E. Glassie, Mike M. Tatachar
  • Broadband digital cross-connect system architecture
    Patent number: 5790519
    Abstract: A small broadband cross-connect system (10) includes a two-stage matrix (12) for processing and cross-connecting optical and electrical telecommunication network signals. An administration subsystem (14) provides centralized control and synchronization to the two-stage matrix (12). The two-stage matrix (12) may be expanded from 96 ports to 192 ports in a cost and space effective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: DSC Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Gary D. Hanson, Michael H. Jette, Neil E. Glassie, Mike M. Tatachar