Connection Block Or Module Patents (Class 379/413.04)
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Patent number: 11855396Abstract: A power adapter with a Lightning female socket includes a main body and a housing, a Lightning female socket and an adapter unit on the main body, the Lightning female socket being electrically connected to the adapter unit; the housing being provided with an opening communicated to the Lightning female socket, the housing being sleeved on an exterior of the main body, and making the opening correspond to the Lightning female socket; the adapter unit being capable of providing electrical energy directly or indirectly to the Lightning female socket and outputting voltage and current outwardly through the Lightning female socket. By designing a power adapter with a Lightning female socket, a charging device and system, communication with an external terminal device and charging to the outside is achieved through the Lightning female socket.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: SHENZHEN ZHIYOU PRECISE ELECTRONICS CO., LTDInventor: Zhiyou Yu
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Patent number: 11820626Abstract: An electrical cord storage device is adapted to be affixed to an electrical appliance. The device includes a base having a first surface shaped to substantially conform to and adapted to be affixed to a surface of an electrical appliance and a second surface opposed to the first surface. The device also includes a post having a first end affixed to the base and extending from the second surface of the base to a second end to form a cord-wrapping structure adapted to receive an electrical cord of the electrical appliance wound thereon. The device further includes a dome affixed to the second end of the post, extending radially away from the post, and curving toward an imaginary plane substantially normal to the post located at the first end of the post. Other implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventors: Ryan Kohli, Kevin Neumayer, Krystal Neumayer
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Patent number: 11579196Abstract: A remote control device testing environment evaluates operational performance of physical implementations of remote control devices. This operational performance of the physical implementations of the remote control devices allows the integrated circuits of the remote control devices as well as integrated circuit interfaces electrically coupling these integrated circuits to each other to be evaluated. Additionally, the interconnection, such as electrical coupling to provide an example, between these integrated circuits and/or the integrated circuit interfaces can be evaluated which otherwise would not be evaluated by software simulation alone. Moreover, the evaluating of this operational performance of the physical implementations of the remote control devices allows these remote control devices to be in evaluated in a real world environment with exposure to various environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, and/or electromagnetic interference to provide some examples.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLCInventors: Heitor J. Almeida, Bowen Song, John Markowski
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Patent number: 10902058Abstract: A voice input may be received, and from the voice input, a topic may be identified. A sentiment score for the topic may be generated using sentiment analysis on the voice input, and the sentiment score may reflect an individual's reaction to the topic. The sentiment score may be compared to a sentiment threshold. In response, one or more images may be selected, based on the topic, from an image database. The one or more images may be validated, and then displayed.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Nicolas Tcherechansky, Nicolas M. J. Torcasio, Nicolas O. Nappe, Facundo J. Tomaselli, Gaston A. Rius, Federico T. Gimenez Molinelli
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Patent number: 10892569Abstract: An electrical connection box includes: a box main body; an electric circuit body loaded into the box main body; a grounding member provided in the electric circuit body; a belt-like grounding metal plate extending from the grounding member to the outside of the box main body; a fixing bracket extending integrally with the box main body and including the grounding metal plate; and a bolt through hole formed through a tip end portion of the fixing bracket to electrically connect the grounding metal plate to a bolt to be inserted.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Naoyuki Yoshida, Jin Watanabe, Shouya Shinogaya
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Patent number: 10101603Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises a liquid crystal display panel, a back light unit that emits light to the display panel, a middle frame that supports the display panel and is disposed on a side of the back light unit, and a cover bottom that contacts a lower surface of the back light unit. The middle frame includes a contacting portion which makes contact with a portion of an upper surface of the cover bottom, and a protruding portion which adjoins a side surface of the cover bottom and protrudes from the contacting portion toward a bottom surface of the cover bottom.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Inchul Cho, YongSoo Kim, Daeyoung Jung, Daeduk Kim, EuiJung Kim, GilYoung Lim, Jakyung Goo
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Patent number: 9615470Abstract: A wiring combiner box for combining wires from photovoltaic panels includes a fuse block mounted to a side wall of an enclosure. This construction design allows for combiner boxes to be manufactured in a more narrow enclosure, and also makes it easier to connect the solar panel circuit conductors to the fuse terminal inputs, as the fuse terminal inputs are now more visible.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: SunLink CorporationInventors: Daniel Wylder Sherwood, Dan Alexander Morales, Jaquelyn H. Miyatake
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Patent number: 9325516Abstract: Described herein are power receptacle wireless access point (AP) devices that may be used as part of a networked (smart) living and work space. These power receptacle wireless AP devices may be wall-mounted and/or retrofitted over existing electrical outlets or light switches, for providing wireless access to a room or region of a room. The power receptacle wireless AP device may connect via power line communication to a data connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Pera, Randall W. Frei, Linker Cheng
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Patent number: 9001974Abstract: A telephone on-hook/off-hook state communication system. The system includes a first part, for example in the form of an In-Line Analog POTS presentation Adapter, which is operable to interconnect between a telephone apparatus and a pair of conductors, and a second part operable to interconnect between the pair of conductors and a telephone adapter unit, the first part including a variable impedance and means for changing the impedance of the variable impedance such that a property of the impedance at a predetermined frequency (f) greater than zero changes in response to the telephone apparatus transitioning between an on-hook state and an off-hook state, the second part including a detector for detecting the change in the impedance of the variable impedance of the first part via the pair of conductors.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: British Telecommunications Public Limited CompanyInventor: Leslie Derek Humphrey
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Patent number: 9001995Abstract: A telecommunications module (1) comprises at least one pair of contact elements (13, 15) each extending between opposed sides (7, 8) of the module and having contacts (9, 10) at each end to which connections can be made. Each contact element comprises first and second parts (17, 19), the first part being resiliently-biased into engagement with the second part at a disconnection point (21), and a separating member (23) is located between the disconnection points of the pair of contact elements. The separating member (23) is shaped to deflect a probe (29), inserted into the module from one of the opposed sides, towards the disconnection point of a selected one of the pair of contact elements to break the engagement between the first and second parts of that contact element.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Xavier Fasce, Pierre Bonvallat, Hong Lu, Jingwen Zhong, Guy Metral
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Patent number: 8958545Abstract: There is disclosed a method for reducing cross talk between first and second cables in a data transmission system, each of the cables comprised of a pair of conductors. The method comprises the steps of providing a first contact interconnected with a first conductor of the pair of conductors of the first cable, wherein the first contact emits a first signal, providing a pair of contacts, each of the pair of contacts interconnected with a different conductor of the pair of conductors of the second cable, and positioning the first contact relative to the pair of contacts such that an amplitude of the signal received at one of the second pair of contacts is substantially the same as an amplitude of the signal received at another of the second pair of contacts.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Belden CDT (Canada) Inc.Inventors: Antoine Pelletier, Luc Milette, Michel Bohbot, Gavriel Vexler
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Patent number: 8787562Abstract: A telephone unit device connectable in series between a telephone set and a wire pair coupled to a telephone service and carrying DC power and an AC telephone signal. The device includes: a first connector connectable to the wire pair; a second connector connectable to the telephone set; means connected between the first and second connectors for passing substantially without change the AC telephone signal between the wire pair and the telephone set; and means connected between the first and second connectors for receiving DC power only from the wire pair and converting the DC power to a level suitable for proper telephone operation of the telephone set connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Conversant Intellectual Property Management Inc.Inventors: Yehuda Binder, Ami Hazani, Semion Kofman
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Patent number: 8611528Abstract: A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: MOSAID Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Ami Hazani, Shlomo Butbul, Rafael Gil Koby, Yehuda Binder
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Patent number: 8565417Abstract: A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Mosaid Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Ami Hazani, Shlomo Butbul, Rafael Gil Koby, Yehuda Binder
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Patent number: 8542819Abstract: A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Mosaid Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Ami Hazani, Shlomo Butbul, Rafael Gil Koby, Yehuda Binder
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Patent number: 8537814Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide network interface devices and systems and methods for using them. For instance, a system in accordance with certain embodiments of the invention comprises a network interface device adapted to receive a plurality of sets of telecommunication information (telecommunication can include, inter alia, voice signals, Internet Protocol data, audio signals, data representing encoded audio signals, video signals and data representing encoded video signals) and distribute at least one of the plurality to a customer premises. The system can further include a control point operable to transmit configuration information to the network interface device. The configuration information can be operable to configure the behavior of the network interface device with respect to one or more of the information sets.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc.Inventors: Bruce A. Phillips, Kurt A. Campbell, Steven M. Casey, Charles I. Cook, Donald L. Brodigan
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Patent number: 8477928Abstract: There is disclosed conductor and connector configurations for use in communications systems which take advantage of the orientation and positioning of adjacent balanced pairs of conductors to reduce cross talk. These conductor and connector configurations may be used to reduce cross talk between adjacent balanced pairs of a single transmission path, or to reduce alien cross talk between adjacent balanced pairs located in different transmission paths.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Belden CDT (Canada) Inc.Inventors: Antoine Pelletier, Luc Milette, Michel Bohbot, Gavriel Vexler
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Patent number: 8355498Abstract: A communication cable interface having a plurality of interface input jacks, each interface input jack capable of receiving an input connector of a service provider communication cable. The interface has an interface output jack for outputting a plurality of service provider signals onto another communication cable and into a distribution panel for distribution of signals to cabling that has been run throughout a residence. The signals are combined from the interface input jacks onto the interface output jack in a one-to-one relationship among terminals of the respective jacks.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventor: John J. Korman
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Publication number: 20130010948Abstract: A telecommunications module (1) comprises at least one pair of contact elements (13, 15) each extending between opposed sides (7, 8) of the module and having contacts (9, 10) at each end to which connections can be made. Each contact element comprises first and second parts (17, 19), the first part being resiliently-biased into engagement with the second part at a disconnection point (21), and a separating member (23) is located between the disconnection points of the pair of contact elements. The separating member (23) is shaped to deflect a probe (29), inserted into the module from one of the opposed sides, towards the disconnection point of a selected one of the pair of contact elements to break the engagement between the first and second parts of that contact element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: Xavier Fasce, Pierre Bonvallat, Hong Lu, Jingwen Zhong, Guy Metral
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Patent number: 8351583Abstract: The telecommunication system for communication between PSTN and analog FAXes and/or analog phones by using separated passes for data and synchronization clock flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Inventors: David Mandelstam, Michael Feldman
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Patent number: 8243918Abstract: A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Mosaid Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Ami Hazani, Shlomo Butbul, Rafael Gil Koby, Yehuda Binder
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Patent number: 8238544Abstract: A system of terminating signals in a telecommunication system is disclosed. In one embodiment a line card comprises functional circuitry, line card connector contacts and a termination resistor. The functional circuitry is used to interface first type ports with second type ports. The line card connector contacts are adapted to be selectively coupled to a backplane of a chassis. The termination resistor is adapted to terminate signal lines when a jumper is coupled across select line card contacts.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: ADC DSL Systems, Inc.Inventors: Carl E. Gabrielson, Jr., James E. Holbrook, Dale M. Terrien, Gary Gottlieb
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Patent number: 8160236Abstract: An enhanced telecommunication signal insertion system includes a first connection block field including a plurality of switches configured to be coupled to an enhanced signal source and a second connection block field including a plurality of normally closed switches configured to connect respective pairs of tip and ring lines from a central office to corresponding pairs of tip and ring lines to associated subscriber locations and a jumper plug. The jumper plug has a first connector and a second connector with a length of cable extending therebetween. The first connector is configured to be inserted in one of the normally closed switches of the second connection block field to open the one of the normally closed switches. The second connector is configured to be inserted in one of the switches of the first connection block field.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventor: Julian Mullaney
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Patent number: 8144852Abstract: A service to a user is prevented by providing, to the user, at least one communication link used to provide multiple services to the user. The plurality of services are activated over the at least one communication link. Transmission for the prevented service is prevented based on at least one characteristic of the at least one communication link over which the prevented service would be provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: AT&T Labs, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Russell, Stephen Weinert
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Patent number: 8144861Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Lantiq Deutschland GmbHInventor: Stefan Uhlemann
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Patent number: 8139761Abstract: A line module includes a plurality of pivoting insulation displacement connector holders, an insulation connector (IDC) positionable in at least one holder when the holder is in a connected position, and a gel-less jack in electrical communication with at least one IDC.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Chanh C. Vo, Rodger A. Tenholder, John J. Napiorkowski
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Patent number: 8107619Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a method, system and apparatus for controlling a network interface device is disclosed, the network interface device for enabling communication between a communications network and at least one customer device. A condition of the network interface device is determined. In response to the condition of the network interface device qualifying as a reset condition, a trigger is generated. The trigger is released to a power controller, the trigger having an ability to cause the power controller to cycle power to the network interface device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventor: Frank Siu Hong Chan
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Patent number: 8014518Abstract: A patch panel apparatus, system, method and computer program product for patch cord path tracing is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: NSGDATACOM, Inc.Inventors: Graham King, Simon Tiley, Robert Russ, Lehi Davis
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Patent number: 8014519Abstract: Cross-correlation based echo canceller controllers are described herein. By way of example, a system for controlling an echo canceller having one or more adaptive filters can include one or more adaptive filter controllers each corresponding to one of the one or more adaptive filters and each configured to halt adaptation of its corresponding adaptive filter according to the cross-correlation of its corresponding corrupted signal and its corresponding error signal of its corresponding adaptive filter.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Asif Iqbal Mohammad, Jack W. Stokes, III, Steven L. Grant
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Patent number: 8005206Abstract: A VDSL splitter device adapted to receive a multi-frequency signal that includes a POTS signal portion and a VDSL signal portion and outputs separate POTS and VDSL signals. The VDSL splitter device includes an input port that receives the multi-frequency signal, a POTS output port, and a VDSL output port. The VDSL splitter also includes a POTS signal conditioning network electrically connected to the input port and the POTS output port. The POTS signal conditioning network receives the multi-frequency signal from the input port and outputs the POTS signal at the POTS output port. The VDSL splitter device also includes a VDSL signal conditioning network electrically connected to the input port and the VDSL output port. The VDSL signal conditioning network includes a voltage blocker and a VDSL high-pass filter, and is adapted to receive the multi-frequency signal from the input port and outputs the VDSL signal at the VDSL output port.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: BH Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Nathan G. Doose, John E. DeCramer
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Patent number: 7961846Abstract: An interface device and method for testing a telecommunication circuit by utilizing a test cord that has a first end that is integrated with the interface device and a second end that terminates with a test connector. Upon insertion of the test connector into a test port of a connectivity block, the interface device may be configured to allow for monitoring of the telecommunication circuit, without disrupting the circuit. Similarly, the interface device may be configured to disrupt the telecommunication circuit and allow a user to examine both sides of the circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: John Matuszewski, Jeffrey Blatnik, Richard Wolf
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Patent number: 7949126Abstract: A bipolar pulse forming transmission line module and system for linear induction accelerators having first, second, third, and fourth planar conductors which form a sequentially arranged interleaved stack having opposing first and second ends, with dielectric layers between the conductors. The first and second planar conductors are connected to each other at the first end, and the first and fourth planar conductors are connected to each other at the second end via a shorting plate. The third planar conductor is electrically connectable to a high voltage source, and an internal switch functions to short at the first end a high voltage from the third planar conductor to the fourth planar conductor to produce a bipolar pulse at the acceleration axis with a zero net time integral. Improved access to the switch is enabled by an aperture through the shorting plate and the proximity of the aperture to the switch.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventor: Mark A. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20110103575Abstract: A high-density telecommunications patch/splitter system to allow a user to access multiple adapters disposed on even high-density splitter modules and odd high-density splitter modules. The even high-density splitter modules have an even adapter array and the odd high-density splitter modules have an odd adapter array that, when installed in the chassis, allow a user access to the adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Telect Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Knight, Karch Polgar
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Patent number: 7933402Abstract: An integrated adapter and fax device using the integrated adapter are provided. The power supply converting unit and line interface unit, each of which has a first section and a second section that are isolated from each other, are configured separately in the integrated adapter. Thus, product liability and safety standards are fundamentally satisfied, material costs of an external case of the fax device can be reduced, the external case can be more freely designed, and a power supply line and telephone line can be easily connected by a modular jack.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cheol-Min Jeon
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Patent number: 7903795Abstract: A method and system are provided for managing incoming transmissions. A response to an incoming transmission is generated as a function of recipient availability and information relating to the incoming transmission, such as a medium of the transmission. An indication, representative of the incoming transmission and the response, is provided to one or more recipient devices. A method and system are also provided for managing one or more transmission events, represented by notification signals, where the notification signals are processed as a function of schedule data relating to a user. Indication data is generated as a function of the notification signals and provided to one or more user-specified devices, wherein the indication data includes an identification of a type of transmission event and a representation of a response to at least one of the transmission events.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Cynthia Hiatt, Erik J. Johnson, Doree Duncan Seligmann, Ross Yakulis
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Patent number: 7892046Abstract: A telecommunications module (10) has contacts (12, 14, 16) for connecting wires therewith, the contacts (12, 14, 16) being arranged in a number of substantially parallel rows, which is three or a multiple of three, at least one row of contacts (12, 14, 16) which is assigned to transmit a specific signal, such as a POTS, a line or a DSLAM signal, being assigned to transmit a different signal than any adjacent row of contacts within each multiple of three rows.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Guy Metral, Gaetan Perrier, Pierre Bonvallat
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Patent number: 7881462Abstract: A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Mosaid Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Ami Hazani, Shlomo Butbul, Rafael Gil Koby, Yehuda Binder
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Patent number: 7844049Abstract: An assembly (10) of three telecommunications modules (12, 14, 16) each having an equal number of contacts for connecting wires (18, 20, 28) therewith, comprises splitter circuits (30?, 30?), the number of splitter circuits (30?, 30?) being equal to half of the number of contacts of each module (12, 14, 16), one third of the contacts (24, 74) of the assembly (10) being adapted to transmit a line signal, one third of the contacts (22, 72) of the assembly (10) being adapted to transmit a POTS signal, and one third of the contacts (26) of the assembly (10) being adapted to transmit a DSLAM-signal. A module, particularly for use within an assembly, is open at a side other than a front side, at which contacts are exposed, so as to allow at least one splitter circuit (30?, 30?) to be at least partially inserted into the module.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Gaetan Perrier
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Patent number: 7813501Abstract: A midspan power adapter is provided for use in a balanced communication system, such as an Ethernet system, where differential signals are transmitted between two devices. The adapter passes data signals through, and provides power to an end device, such as an IP phone, with significantly less contribution to the electromagnetic emissions of the system than known midspan adapters. Balance and symmetry inherent in a structured cable can be maintained by a termination network connecting center taps of a transformer and the spare pairs of both the incoming and outgoing cables to a common point. The adapter can provide power through unused wires (known as spare pair power) or by combining power with data signals (known as phantom feed). A common mode choke is included in the power feed to prevent noise currents from flowing through the power supply connections to earth ground, helping to minimize radiated noise.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Mitel Networks CorporationInventors: Josh Thomson, Edward Peter Gancarcik
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Publication number: 20100232596Abstract: A splitter card having integral test access devices. The splitter card allows test access to be readily provided at any location where splitter cards are typically mounted (e.g., a splitter chassis).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Amy J. Witty, Glen Backes
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Patent number: 7787614Abstract: Methodologies and structure are provided for use in a communications line that transmit data without plain old telephone service (POTS), or splits the POTS service from the data service, to inhibit oxidation of electrical connections within the physical communications line between the central office of a service provider and a subscriber premises and/or subscriber equipment. A direct current load is drawn by a sealing current terminator circuit that is electrically coupled across the communications line at a convenient location proximate or within the subscriber's location so as to assist in providing oxidation reducing direct current flow along a portion of the communications loop coupling the service provider with the subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Christian S. Duran, Kathleen E. Blake, Robert J. Bennett
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Patent number: 7783033Abstract: A converted telephone plug inserted into the first jack of a traditional, local telephony network breaks the normal connection to a public switched telephony network (PSTN) and reroutes signals to special telephony equipment for further connection to a modern access network. The advantages are that local analog telephones, can be used as interfaces also against the modern network and that installation becomes easy.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Olle Cederberg, Per Almstedt, Mats Sjodin, Kenth Skoglund
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Patent number: 7756268Abstract: A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Mosaid Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Ami Hazani, Shlomo Butbul, Rafael Gil Koby, Yehuda Binder
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Patent number: 7734038Abstract: An electrical receptacle with an open corner region facilitates electrical connection between an electrical device positioned in the receptacle and a conduit, cable or like wiring that passes through the open corner region. The open corner region is defined by a side wall, top face and rear wall of the receptacle. The receptacle is particularly adapted for use with electrical devices that include a connector that aligns with the open corner region, e.g., an access point.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Ortronics, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Martich, Robert M. Hathaway
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Patent number: 7672450Abstract: The disclosure describes an active network interface device (NID) enclosure having a modular construction that provides flexibility to a vendor and permits independent access to technician-accessible connections and subscriber-accessible connections while promoting resistance to environmental and security threats. The active NID enclosure includes an electronics enclosure and an access enclosure. The electronics enclosure contains active electronic components for conversion of data carried on a network signal carrier into services for delivery to subscriber devices. The access enclosure includes two separate access compartments, having separate covers, for independent access to either network terminals or subscriber terminals.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Calix Networks, Inc.Inventor: Mark Thomas Paulsen
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Patent number: 7657004Abstract: A phone jack connection detection system and method of operating the same, including a phone jack circuit having a data access arrangement circuit in communication with at least two pins, a stimulus input in communication with the phone jack circuit, the stimulus input being adapted to communicate a stimulus to the phone jack circuit, and a detection circuit in communication with the phone jack circuit, the detection circuit being adapted to detect a response of the phone jack circuit to the stimulus and notify a user of the status of the connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.Inventors: Marenz Sertino Ganadillo, Douglas Laurence Robertson
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Patent number: 7657010Abstract: A system and method for establishing a high speed, substantially constant circuit based data connection over a conventional telephone line is provided. The circuit based connection is non-switched, thereby eliminating the need to establish a connection through a dial-up process. The circuit based connection is established between a user's terminal device and a digitizer, such as a basic rate interface transmission exchange card. The user's terminal device may be a modified version of a conventional integrated services digital connection modem. A user's computer, telephone, or other device may be connected to the user's terminal device to access an external network. The connection established in accordance with the present invention can transmit data at a rate far exceeding that of traditional dial-up connections.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2003Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventor: Jeffrey D. MacLeod
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Patent number: 7643631Abstract: An enclosure used with a system for delivering broadband service, including standard telephone service and telephone/DSL service, to a subscriber. The system includes a pair gain system, a cross-connect system, and a service distribution system. The enclosure is a retro-fit enclosure that incorporates the service distribution system into an existing cross-connect enclosure in a cost-effective and aesthetic manner. The service distribution system is operably located such that the standard telephone service and telephone/DSL service are routed from the service distribution system to the subscriber without being routed through the cross-connect system. The service distribution systems include terminating modules and switching modules. In some embodiments, the switching modules include protector plugs that protect the system from over-voltages and/or over-currents, and provides upstream and downstream diagnostic testing.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventor: Bryan Kennedy
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Patent number: 7620058Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method to configure and operate a residential local area network (LAN) based telephone system. The illustrated system provides a residential gateway configured to receive a telephone call and process the call based on user configured options. The user-configured options can be provided by telephony feature processing modules (TFPM)s that operate in a Session Initiated Protocol Proxy Framework (SIP-PF). The TFPMs can send, receive and process calls and call data to control network devices such as network telephones.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Sreenivasa Rao Gorti, David Patron, Anil Kumar Doradla
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Patent number: 7589277Abstract: A multimedia patching box including a generally rectangular housing. The housing includes a first wall positioned opposite from a second wall. The housing also includes opposing third and fourth walls that extend between the first and second walls. A panel is mounted adjacent the front of the housing. The panel is mounted to pivot about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. The pivot axis is located adjacent to the third wall of the housing and extends generally along the third wall of the housing. A plurality of multimedia connectors are mounted on the panel. The housing defines at least one cable access opening defined through at least one of the first and second walls at a location adjacent the third wall. A cable management structure is connected to the back side of the panel. The cable management structure defines a cable guiding channel that extends generally along the pivot axis of the panel and generally aligns with the at least one cable access opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Scott Kessler, Jeffrey Scott Hartzler, Cory Lee Grabinger