Patents by Inventor Peter J. Silverman
Peter J. Silverman 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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Patent number: 10356151Abstract: A video stream DSL analyzer receives at least non-physical layer management data and physical layer management data and in response generates metric information. The generated metric information is used to characterize the performance of the video stream information and diagnose any problems if necessary. In response to the metric information, the video stream DSL analyzer changes one or more DSL configuration(s) in order to improve performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: ASSIA SPE, LLCInventors: Seong Taek Chung, Georgios Ginis, Peter J. Silverman, Philip Bednarz, Raghvendra Savoor, Zhi Li
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Patent number: 9941928Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one vectoring engine and a cross-connect coupled to the vectoring engine. The cross-connect is to couple with each of a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE) devices via a respective DSL loop. An interface is to receive instructions for the cross-connect to couple the vectoring engine to a nonoverlapping subset of the CPE devices via the respective DSL loops. The interface is further to receive instructions for the vectoring engine to apply vectoring to the DSL loop via which to couple one of the CPE devices to the cross-connect.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventors: John M. Cioffi, Wonjong Rhee, George Ginis, Mark H. Brady, Peter J. Silverman
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Patent number: 9860111Abstract: An alternate communications device is coupled to a broadband CPE in broadband customer premises equipment (CPE). The broadband CPE is coupled to a broadband communication network management device via a primary communication path. The alternate communications device is further coupled to the broadband communication network management device via an alternate communication path. The alternate communications device is to provide diagnostic and configuration information about a broadband connection to the broadband communication network management device via the alternate communication path when the broadband CPE is unable to provide such via the broadband connection. The broadband communication network management device is to perform analysis on this information.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Inventors: Kenneth J. Kerpez, Stefano Galli, George Ginis, Marc Goldburg, Peter J. Silverman, Mehdi Mohseni
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Patent number: 9768830Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to: determine crosstalk coupling characteristics between a plurality of lines of a digital subscriber line system connected to a plurality of modems based on a transition between a full power mode and one or more other modes, and provide the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics to one or more of the plurality of modems for performance of at least one of pre-coding a transmitted signal and processing a received signal along a line of the plurality of lines, where the pre-coding and processing is performed based at least in part on the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics, and where the pre-coding of the transmitted signal and the processing of the received signal reduce effects of fluctuating crosstalk. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, IncorporatedInventors: Thomas Starr, Peter J. Silverman, George Ginis
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Publication number: 20160323014Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to: determine crosstalk coupling characteristics between a plurality of lines of a digital subscriber line system connected to a plurality of modems based on a transition between a full power mode and one or more other modes, and provide the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics to one or more of the plurality of modems for performance of at least one of pre-coding a transmitted signal and processing a received signal along a line of the plurality of lines, where the pre-coding and processing is performed based at least in part on the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics, and where the pre-coding of the transmitted signal and the processing of the received signal reduce effects of fluctuating crosstalk. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Thomas Starr, Peter J. Silverman, George Ginis
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Publication number: 20160285676Abstract: An alternate communications device is coupled to a broadband CPE in broadband customer premises equipment (CPE). The broadband CPE is coupled to a broadband communication network management device via a primary communication path. The alternate communications device is further coupled to the broadband communication network management device via an alternate communication path. The alternate communications device is to provide diagnostic and configuration information about a broadband connection to the broadband communication network management device via the alternate communication path when the broadband CPE is unable to provide such via the broadband connection. The broadband communication network management device is to perform analysis on this information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Kenneth J. KERPEZ, Stefano GALLI, George GINIS, Marc GOLDBURG, Peter J. SILVERMAN, Mehdi MOHSENI
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Patent number: 9356654Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to: determine crosstalk coupling characteristics between a plurality of lines of a digital subscriber line system connected to a plurality of modems based on a transition between a full power mode and one or more other modes, and provide the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics to one or more of the plurality of modems for performance of at least one of pre-coding a transmitted signal and processing a received signal along a line of the plurality of lines, where the pre-coding and processing is performed based at least in part on the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics, and where the pre-coding of the transmitted signal and the processing of the received signal reduce effects of fluctuating crosstalk. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP, Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, IncorporatedInventors: Thomas Starr, Peter J. Silverman, George Ginis
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Publication number: 20160080460Abstract: A video stream DSL analyzer receives at least non-physical layer management data and physical layer management data and in response generates metric information. The generated metric information is used to characterize the performance of the video stream information and diagnose any problems if necessary. In response to the metric information, the video stream DSL analyzer changes one or more DSL configuration(s) in order to improve performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Seong Taek Chung, George Ginis, Peter J. Silverman, Philip Bednarz, Raghvendra Savoor, Zhi LI
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Patent number: 9178777Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products allow a user of DSL or the like to implement user preferences to the extent feasible in light of operational limits and conditions. In some embodiments, an operational profile is imposed on the user. User preference data is evaluated to determine the extent to which one or more user preferences can be implemented in light of the operational profile. One or more controllers can assist in collecting user preference data, evaluating the user preference data, operational data and other data and information, and implementing user preferences as feasible. Evaluation of the user preference data and operational profile and/or data can include considering the compatibility of the user's preferences and the operational profile and/or data.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.Inventors: Wonjong Rhee, John M. Cioffi, Georgios Ginis, Peter J. Silverman
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Publication number: 20150222326Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one vectoring engine and a cross-connect coupled to the vectoring engine. The cross-connect is to couple with each of a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE) devices via a respective DSL loop. An interface is to receive instructions for the cross-connect to couple the vectoring engine to a nonoverlapping subset of the CPE devices via the respective DSL loops. The interface is further to receive instructions for the vectoring engine to apply vectoring to the DSL loop via which to couple one of the CPE devices to the cross-connect.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.Inventors: John M. Cioffi, Wonjong Rhee, George Ginis, Mark H. Brady, Peter J. Silverman
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Publication number: 20150172138Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products allow a user of DSL or the like to implement user preferences to the extent feasible in light of operational limits and conditions. In some embodiments, an operational profile is imposed on the user. User preference data is evaluated to determine the extent to which one or more user preferences can be implemented in light of the operational profile. One or more controllers can assist in collecting user preference data, evaluating the user preference data, operational data and other data and information, and implementing user preferences as feasible. Evaluation of the user preference data and operational profile and/or data can include considering the compatibility of the user's preferences and the operational profile and/or data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: ADAPTIVE SPECTRUM AND SIGNAL ALIGNMENT, INC.Inventors: Wonjong Rhee, John M. Cioffi, Georgios Ginis, Peter J. Silverman
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Patent number: 8972549Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products allow a user of DSL or the like to implement user preferences to the extent feasible in light of operational limits and conditions. In some embodiments, an operational profile is imposed on the user. User preference data is evaluated to determine the extent to which one or more user preferences can be implemented in light of the operational profile. One or more controllers can assist in collecting user preference data, evaluating the user preference data, operational data and other data and information, and implementing user preferences as feasible. Evaluation of the user preference data and operational profile and/or data can include considering the compatibility of the user's preferences and the operational profile and/or data.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.Inventors: Wonjong Rhee, John M. Cioffi, Peter J. Silverman, Georgios Ginis
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Patent number: 8948026Abstract: Operator-controlled implementations of user preferences are provided when feasible. User preference data is obtained by the operator and compared to operational characteristics and parameters of a communication system, such as a DSL system, to determine whether one or more of the user preferences can be implemented in the communication system. When implementation of a user preference would violate operational rules of the system, or where implementation would adversely affect system operation, the preference need not be implemented. However, when a user preference can be implemented in the system without causing problems, the operator can implement (or permit another party to implement) the user preference to effect the user's desires. The user preference data can be obtained directly from users (for example, by surveys and other direct user feedback) or can be obtained indirectly (for example, by constructing a Hidden Markov Model that shows user preferences).Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.Inventors: Wonjong Rhee, John M Cioffi, Georgios Ginis, Peter J. Silverman
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Publication number: 20140369480Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one vectoring engine and a cross-connect coupled to the vectoring engine. The cross-connect is to couple with each of a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE) devices via a respective DSL loop. An interface is to receive instructions for the cross-connect to couple the vectoring engine to a nonoverlapping subset of the CPE devices via the respective DSL loops. The interface is further to receive instructions for the vectoring engine to apply vectoring to the DSL loop via which to couple one of the CPE devices to the cross-connect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.Inventors: John M. Cioffi, Wonjong Rhee, George Ginis, Mark H. Brady, Peter J. Silverman
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Publication number: 20140211935Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to: determine crosstalk coupling characteristics between a plurality of lines of a digital subscriber line system connected to a plurality of modems based on a transition between a full power mode and one or more other modes, and provide the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics to one or more of the plurality of modems for performance of at least one of pre-coding a transmitted signal and processing a received signal along a line of the plurality of lines, where the pre-coding and processing is performed based at least in part on the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics, and where the pre-coding of the transmitted signal and the processing of the received signal reduce effects of fluctuating crosstalk. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LPInventors: Thomas Starr, Peter J. Silverman, George Ginis
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Patent number: 8730785Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to: determine crosstalk coupling characteristics between a plurality of lines of a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) system connected to a plurality of modems based on a transition between a full power mode and one or more other modes, and provide the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics to one or more of the plurality of modems for performance of at least one of pre-coding a transmitted signal and processing a received signal along a line of the plurality of lines, where the pre-coding and processing is performed based at least in part on the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics, and where the pre-coding of the transmitted signal and the processing of the received signal reduce effects of fluctuating crosstalk. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignees: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Starr, Peter J. Silverman, George Ginis
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Patent number: 8644169Abstract: A data analyzer operative to be located at a customer premises, causes the transmission of a probing signal into at least one telephone line. The data analyzer computes a parameter that represents a characteristic of at least one telephone line based upon at least a measured reflected probing signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignees: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc., AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: John M Cioffi, George Ginis, Peter J. Silverman, Bin Lee, Richard Dennis Hart
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Patent number: 8483369Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one vectoring engine and a cross-connect coupled to the vectoring engine. The cross-connect is to couple with each of a plurality of customer premises equipment (CPE) devices via a respective DSL loop. An interface is to receive instructions for the cross-connect to couple the vectoring engine to a nonoverlapping subset of the CPE devices via the respective DSL loops. The interface is further to receive instructions for the vectoring engine to apply vectoring to the DSL loop via which to couple one of the CPE devices to the cross-connect.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.Inventors: John M. Cioffi, Wonjong Rhee, George Ginis, Mark H. Brady, Peter J. Silverman
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Publication number: 20100232486Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a controller to: determine crosstalk coupling characteristics between a plurality of lines of a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) system connected to a plurality of modems based on a transition between a full power mode and one or more other modes, and provide the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics to one or more of the plurality of modems for performance of at least one of pre-coding a transmitted signal and processing a received signal along a line of the plurality of lines, where the pre-coding and processing is performed based at least in part on the determined crosstalk coupling characteristics, and where the pre-coding of the transmitted signal and the processing of the received signal reduce effects of fluctuating crosstalk. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicants: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, LP., ASSIA, INC.Inventors: THOMAS STARR, Peter J. Silverman, George Ginis
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Publication number: 20100166051Abstract: A video stream DSL analyzer receives at least non-physical layer management data and physical layer management data and in response generates metric information. The generated metric information is used to characterize the performance of the video stream information and diagnose any problems if necessary. In response to the metric information, the video stream DSL analyzer changes one or more DSL configuration(s) in order to improve performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Seong Taek Chung, George Ginis, Peter J. Silverman, Philip Bednarz, Raghvendra Savoor, Zhi Li