Patents by Inventor Ron M. Roberson

Ron M. Roberson 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).

  • System and method for testing digital subscriber lines
    Patent number: 6584148
    Abstract: A system for testing a communication path for digital subscriber line (DSL) signals includes a loop management device coupled in the communication path between a DSL access multiplexer (DSLAM) and a DSL modem located at a customer premises. The system also includes a remote test interface coupled in the communication path between the loop management device and the DSL modem. The loop management device and the remote test interface communicate using voice-band signals transmitted over the communication path and collaboratively test the communication path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Nokia Inc.
    Inventors: Brent R. Zitting, Robert D. Deaton, Mark O. Rigby, Ron M. Roberson, Kevin R. Banks, Jeffrey J. Sands