Abstract: A multi-channel decoder circuit associated with a multi-channel decoder system is disclosed. The multi-channel decoder circuit comprises a distributed decoder circuit comprising a set of unit decoder circuits, each unit decoder circuit configured to receive one or more codewords of a plurality of codewords associated with a plurality of input channels, and decode the one or more codewords. The multi-channel decoder circuit further comprises a distribution controller circuit configured to distribute each incoming codeword of the one or more codewords to the respective unit decoder circuit of the set of unit decoder circuits within the distributed decoder circuit, based on determining a currently available unit decoder circuit within the set of unit decoder circuits.

Abstract: An apparatus including a wireless component configured for wireless communication in view of a set of wireless parameters and one or more processors configured to determine whether a biological presence is within a proximity based on a set of predetermined criteria and modify the set of wireless parameters in response to the biological presence being detected within the proximity.

Abstract: Network devices (e.g., a modem, router, wireless user device, laptop, personal digital assistant or other similar wireless network devices) can be configured to monitor and detect a biological presence. In response to determining a biological presence (e.g., a human being or other similar being), a network device can alter parameters related to the generation of radio frequency (RF) energy in order to further ensure or guarantee safety from potential radiation as the number and power of network devices within a certain premises or vicinity increases.

Abstract: Within a communication system that includes multiple communication channels, a low-power mode of operation and a higher-power mode of operation are provided. Each channel is allocated to one of several groups, based on criteria such as whether power is allocated to that channel in low power mode, and whether power was allocated to that channel in a previous high power mode. Initial power levels for each channel for each mode are approximated using an interpolation rule known to both the receive and the transmitter. The system switches between modes according to a PMD pre-defined schedule. When a new power mode begins, the receiver measures signal power received on each channel and then transmits corrective information sufficient to allow adaptation of power levels to achieve PMD pre-defined levels of received power.

Abstract: A multi-channel decoder circuit associated with a multi-channel decoder system is disclosed. The multi-channel decoder circuit comprises a distributed decoder circuit comprising a set of unit decoder circuits, each unit decoder circuit configured to receive one or more codewords of a plurality of codewords associated with a plurality of input channels, and decode the one or more codewords. The multi-channel decoder circuit further comprises a distribution controller circuit configured to distribute each incoming codeword of the one or more codewords to the respective unit decoder circuit of the set of unit decoder circuits within the distributed decoder circuit, based on determining a currently available unit decoder circuit within the set of unit decoder circuits.

Abstract: Network devices (e.g., a modem, router, wireless user device, laptop, personal digital assistant or other similar wireless network devices) can be configured to monitor and detect a biological presence. In response to determining a biological presence (e.g., a human being or other similar being), a network device can alter parameters related to the generation of radio frequency (RF) energy in order to further ensure or guarantee safety from potential radiation as the number and power of network devices within a certain premises or vicinity increases.

Abstract: Within a communication system that includes multiple communication channels, a low-power mode of operation and a higher-power mode of operation are provided. Each channel is allocated to one of several groups, based on criteria such as whether power is allocated to that channel in low power mode, and whether power was allocated to that channel in a previous high power mode. Initial power levels for each channel for each mode are approximated using an interpolation rule known to both the receive and the transmitter. The system switches between modes according to a PMD pre-defined schedule. When a new power mode begins, the receiver measures signal power received on each channel and then transmits corrective information sufficient to allow adaptation of power levels to achieve PMD pre-defined levels of received power.

Abstract: Within a communication system that includes multiple communication channels, a low-power mode of operation and a higher-power mode of operation are provided. Each channel is allocated to one of several groups, based on criteria such as whether power is allocated to that channel in low power mode, and whether power was allocated to that channel in a previous high power mode. Initial power levels for each channel for each mode are approximated using an interpolation rule known to both the receive and the transmitter. The system switches between modes according to a PMD pre-defined schedule. When a new power mode begins, the receiver measures signal power received on each channel and then transmits corrective information sufficient to allow adaptation of power levels to achieve PMD pre-defined levels of received power.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transmit data are disclosed. An embodiment comprises providing transmission opportunities for data to be transmitted. A transmission opportunity can comprise a payload portion for payload. The method comprises transmitting the payload portion. The payload portion comprises a beginning portion from beginning of the payload portion and a completion portion to completion of the payload portion. An embodiment comprises transmitting control information after the beginning portion is transmitted and before the completion portion of the payload portion is transmitted. In an embodiment the control information is indicative of a future completion of the transmitting the payload portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication system which, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a communication network for providing network services to at least one network device and at least one distribution point (DP) coupled to at least one network backbone. The at least one network device is located remote from the DP and coupled to the at least one network backbone via the at least one DP. The at least one DP is configured to receive a plurality of data units from the at least one network backbone in accordance with one or more communication protocols. A plurality of data frames, each having a header portion and a payload portion, are generated and each one of the received data units are mapped into one or more payload portions of the plurality of data frames. One or more of the plurality of data frames are mapped to a payload portion of at least one data transfer unit (DTU), which is then communicated to the at least one network device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transmit data are disclosed. An embodiment comprises providing transmission opportunities for data to be transmitted. A transmission opportunity can comprise a payload portion for payload. The method comprises transmitting the payload portion. The payload portion comprises a beginning portion from beginning of the payload portion and a completion portion to completion of the payload portion. An embodiment comprises transmitting control information after the beginning portion is transmitted and before the completion portion of the payload portion is transmitted. In an embodiment the control information is indicative of a future completion of the transmitting the payload portion.

Abstract: In a method for transmitting data of various traffic types an xDSL modem is utilized. Detectors are used to detect the traffic types of the data which are to be transmitted and the detected traffic types are taken as a basis for dynamically adjusting a data transmission rate for the xDSL modem.

Abstract: Within a communication system that includes multiple communication channels, a low-power mode of operation and a higher-power mode of operation are provided. Each channel is allocated to one of several groups, based on criteria such as whether power is allocated to that channel in low power mode, and whether power was allocated to that channel in a previous high power mode. Initial power levels for each channel for each mode are approximated using an interpolation rule known to both the receive and the transmitter. The system switches between modes according to a PMD pre-defined schedule. When a new power mode begins, the receiver measures signal power received on each channel and then transmits corrective information sufficient to allow adaptation of power levels to achieve PMD pre-defined levels of received power.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication system which, in accordance with one exemplary embodiment, a communication network for providing network services to at least one network device and at least one distribution point (DP) coupled to at least one network backbone. The at least one network device is located remote from the DP and coupled to the at least one network backbone via the at least one DP. The at least one DP is configured to receive a plurality of data units from the at least one network backbone in accordance with one or more communication protocols. A plurality of data frames, each having a header portion and a payload portion, are generated and each one of the received data units are mapped into one or more payload portions of the plurality of data frames. One or more of the plurality of data frames are mapped to a payload portion of at least one data transfer unit (DTU), which is then communicated to the at least one network device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for transmission of communication signals between a master station location and a number of subscribers and in particular a device for transmission of a first communication signal in the form of an analogue telephone signal or ISDN data signal. The device contains corresponding interface means (11) for this. It is provided according to the invention that the device (1) is developed such that a further interface means (3) in the form of a DSL modem can be linked, in order additionally to transmit a second communication signal, preferably a broadband communication signal, over ports (15) for the transmission of the first communication signal. For this purpose, the device contains correspondingly developed distribution or addition means.

Abstract: A method of signal communication includes receiving a selection signal, and selecting a selected frequency range used for a multi-carrier signal communication from a set of predetermined frequency ranges for signal communication depending on the selection signal. The set of predetermined frequency ranges includes a first frequency range and a second frequency range including the first frequency range.

Abstract: In a method for transmitting data of various traffic types an xDSL modem is utilized. Detectors are used to detect the traffic types of the data which are to be transmitted and the detected traffic types are taken as a basis for dynamically adjusting a data transmission rate for the xDSL modem.

Abstract: In a method for transmitting data of various traffic types an xDSL modem is utilized. Detectors are used to detect the traffic types of the data which are to be transmitted and the detected traffic types are taken as a basis for dynamically adjusting a data transmission rate for the xDSL modem.

Abstract: A communication system comprises a first modem part arranged at a first location and a second modem part arranged at a second location that is remote from the first location. The first modem part and the second modem part in combination perform functionalities of a modem.

Abstract: A UPBO is performed based on an attenuation of a first VDSL-cable connecting a first VDSL-CPE and a first VDSL-CO, and also based on an attenuation or electrical length of cable pieces between said first VDSL-CO and a further distant second VDSL-CO. Further, an extended DPBO for the first VDSL-CO is described not only regarding ADSL-cables originating from an ADSL-CO but also VDSL-cables from the further distant second VDSL-CO.