Patents by Inventor Warren K. Okeson

Warren K. Okeson 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 adapting analog systems to communicate with packet networks
    Patent number: 8385363
    Abstract: A system for adapting an analog system to a packet network may include an electronic signal adapter in communication with the analog system and packet network. The electronic signal adapter may be configured to convert information received in data packets from the packet network into dual-tone multiple frequency (DTMF) signals and single tone analog signals and to communicate the DTMF and single tone analog signals to the analog system. The single tones may have a signal strength below approximately ?25 dBm. The electronic signal adapter may further be configured to receive and convert analog signals into digital data for communication in data packets over a packet network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Amar N. Ray, John M. Heinz, Warren K. Okeson
  • Changing line cards associated with a communications network
    Patent number: 7492705
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for replacing a first set of line cards with new line cards. A call-processing unit (CPU) is provided that includes a primary memory unit and a secondary memory unit. A line-card holder is populated with a second set of line cards that are interfaced with the call-processing unit. Provision is made for the data that was being processed by the original set of line cards to be processed by the second set of line cards. Connectors that were originally connected to the one or more line cards are removed and coupled to the connectors to the set of temporary line cards, which facilitate data processing while the original line cards are replaced, at which point the process is reversed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Embarq Holdings Company, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald L. Toman, Warren K. Okeson, Larry C. Lambert
  • System and method for adapting analog systems to communicate with packet networks
    Publication number: 20080285594
    Abstract: A system for adapting an analog system to a packet network may include an electronic signal adapter in communication with the analog system and packet network. The electronic signal adapter may be configured to convert information received in data packets from the packet network into dual-tone multiple frequency (DTMF) signals and single tone analog signals and to communicate the DTMF and single tone analog signals to the analog system. The single tones may have a signal strength below approximately ?25 dBm. The electronic signal adapter may further be configured to receive and convert analog signals into digital data for communication in data packets over a packet network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Amar N. Ray, John M. Heinz, Warren K. Okeson