Patents by Inventor Ron Wilcox

Ron Wilcox 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).

  • Circuit to integrate a host processor with special packet-handling logic for use with a DSL modem
    Patent number: 6353619
    Abstract: A circuit is provided for use in an interconnect node in a packet-switching communication network to facilitate data packet transmission between an Ethernet port and a DSL port, which are both external to the circuit. Firmware for the interconnect node is executed on a processor internal to the circuit. The circuit receives data packets, determines the packet type, tests the packet for corruption, and after some firmware processing, forwards the packet to its destination. The circuit also provides support for other parts of the interconnect node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Paradyne Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Banas, Michael Kowalski, David Sams, Ron Wilcox, Teresa Sperry, Tim McGrath