公开(公告)号：US08462618B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US11876330

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: Manish Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Joe Polland ,  Jun-Ming Wu

Inventor： Manish Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Joe Polland ,  Jun-Ming Wu

IPC: H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H04L69/40 ,  H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04L41/0654 ,  H04L41/0681 ,  H04L41/0686 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: A communication unit comprises a first port; a second port, each of the first and second ports configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from another communication unit; a programmable logic unit configured to process signals transmitted and received by the first and second ports; and a processor configured to program the programmable logic unit for crossover operation based on detection of a crossover connection.

Abstract translation: 通信单元包括第一端口; 第二端口，所述第一和第二端口中的每一个被配置为向另一通信单元发送信号并从其接收信号; 可编程逻辑单元，被配置为处理由第一和第二端口发送和接收的信号; 以及处理器，其被配置为基于对交叉连接的检测来对所述可编程逻辑单元进行编程以进行交叉操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110134750A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US13027610

申请日：2011-02-15

Applicant: Manish Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Joe Polland ,  Jun-Ming Wu

Inventor： Manish Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Joe Polland ,  Jun-Ming Wu

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L69/40 ,  H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04L41/0654 ,  H04L41/0681 ,  H04L41/0686 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: A communication system that comprises at least two links to carry signals, a first communication unit and a second communication unit. The first communication unit comprises at least two ports, each port configured to transmit and receive signals; and a logic unit configured to process the signals transmitted and received by each of the at least two ports in the first communication unit. The second communication unit comprises at least two ports, each port configured to transmit and receive signals and coupled to a respective one of the at least two ports in the first communication unit via a respective one of the at least two links; a programmable logic unit configured to process the signals transmitted and received by each of the at least two ports in the second communication unit; and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a crossover connection between one of the at least two ports in the second communication unit and the respective one of the at least two ports in the first communication unit based on an analysis of a pair identifier field in a message received at the second communication unit, wherein the pair identifier field is separate from the address field of the received message.

Abstract translation: 一种包括至少两个用于承载信号的链路的通信系统，第一通信单元和第二通信单元。 第一通信单元包括至少两个端口，每个端口被配置为发送和接收信号; 以及逻辑单元，被配置为处理由所述第一通信单元中的所述至少两个端口中的每一个发送和接收的信号。 所述第二通信单元包括至少两个端口，每个端口被配置为经由所述至少两个链路中的相应一个发送和接收信号并且耦合到所述第一通信单元中的所述至少两个端口中的相应一个端口; 可编程逻辑单元，被配置为处理由所述第二通信单元中的所述至少两个端口中的每一个发送和接收的信号; 和处理器。 处理器被配置为基于对所接收的消息中的对标识符字段的分析来检测第二通信单元中的至少两个端口中的一个端口与第一通信单元中的至少两个端口中的相应一个之间的交叉连接 在第二通信单元处，其中对标识符字段与接收到的消息的地址字段分离。

公开(公告)号：US07856036B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US12036644

申请日：2008-02-25

Applicant: Joe Polland ,  Manish Kumar Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou

Inventor： Joe Polland ,  Manish Kumar Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04M11/062 ,  H04L12/2838

Abstract: A communication network comprises a first central digital subscriber line (DSL) unit having at least one application port and a plurality of DSL ports; a first remote DSL unit having at least one application port and at least one DSL port, wherein the first remote DSL unit is communicatively coupled to the central DSL unit via a first single independent DSL pair having a first EOC channel; and a second remote DSL unit having at least one application port and at least one DSL port, wherein the second remote DSL unit is communicatively coupled to the central DSL unit via a second single independent DSL pair having a second EOC channel; wherein the at least one application port in the central DSL unit is communicatively coupled to an application port in at least one of the first remote DSL unit and the second remote DSL unit.

Abstract translation: 通信网络包括具有至少一个应用端口和多个DSL端口的第一中央数字用户线路（DSL）单元; 具有至少一个应用端口和至少一个DSL端口的第一远程DSL单元，其中所述第一远程DSL单元经由具有第一EOC信道的第一单独独立DSL对被通信地耦合到所述中央DSL单元; 以及具有至少一个应用端口和至少一个DSL端口的第二远程DSL单元，其中所述第二远程DSL单元经由具有第二EOC信道的第二单独的独立DSL对被通信地耦合到所述中央DSL单元; 其中所述中央DSL单元中的所述至少一个应用端口通信地耦合到所述第一远程DSL单元和所述第二远程DSL单元中的至少一个中的应用端口。

公开(公告)号：US08787151B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13187308

申请日：2011-07-20

Applicant: Joe Polland ,  Clifton Powers ,  Manish Sharma ,  Laxman R. Anne ,  Yiu Lam Chan

Inventor： Joe Polland ,  Clifton Powers ,  Manish Sharma ,  Laxman R. Anne ,  Yiu Lam Chan

IPC: H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H04B3/23

Abstract: A communication system comprises a plurality of DSL links comprising a first group and second group of DSL links, each group comprising more than one DSL link. The communication system also comprises a first node and a second node each having at least one application port and a plurality of DSL ports. Each DSL port is coupled to a respective one of the DSL links such that the first and second nodes are communicatively coupled via the DSL links. Each of the first and second nodes is configured to interleave a first copy of data received over the respective application port across the first group and to interleave a second copy of the data across the second group. When a failure is detected on a DSL link in the first group, each of the first and second nodes is configured to switch from the first group to the second group.

Abstract translation: 通信系统包括多个DSL链路，其包括第一组和第二组DSL链路，每个组包括多于一个DSL链路。 通信系统还包括每个具有至少一个应用端口和多个DSL端口的第一节点和第二节点。 每个DSL端口耦合到DSL链路中的相应一个，使得第一和第二节点经由DSL链路通信耦合。 第一和第二节点中的每一个被配置为交织跨越第一组在相应的应用端口上接收的数据的第一副本，并跨越第二组交织数据的第二副本。 当在第一组中的DSL链路上检测到故障时，第一和第二节点中的每一个被配置为从第一组切换到第二组。

公开(公告)号：US08665897B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US12605858

申请日：2009-10-26

Applicant: Joe Polland ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Laxman Anne ,  Manish Sharma ,  Clifton Powers ,  Yiu Lam Chan

Inventor： Joe Polland ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Laxman Anne ,  Manish Sharma ,  Clifton Powers ,  Yiu Lam Chan

IPC: H04J3/16

CPC classification number: H04M11/062

Abstract: System and methods for High-speed Digital Subscriber Line Software Download are provided. In one embodiment, a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Transceiver Unit is provided. The transceiver unit comprises at least one DSL transceiver, wherein the at least one DSL transceiver implements an Embedded Operations Channel (EOC) and a data path over at least one DSL pair; a first memory for storing a software file for transfer over the DSL pair, wherein the software file comprises a header and at least one file record; and a second memory for storing a provisioning table, wherein the provisioning table establishes timeslot allocations for a plurality of channels communicated over the data path, including provisions for a software download channel for transmitting the software file from the first memory to a target unit over the data path.

Abstract translation: 提供了高速数字用户线软件下载的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了数字用户线（DSL）收发器单元。 所述收发器单元包括至少一个DSL收发器，其中所述至少一个DSL收发器通过至少一个DSL对实现嵌入式操作信道（EOC）和数据路径; 用于存储用于通过所述DSL对传送的软件文件的第一存储器，其中所述软件文件包括标题和至少一个文件记录; 以及用于存储供应表的第二存储器，其中所述供应表建立用于通过所述数据路径传送的多个信道的时隙分配，包括用于通过所述第一存储器从所述第一存储器向所述目标单元发送所述软件文件的软件下载通道的规定 数据路径。

公开(公告)号：US08396084B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US13412067

申请日：2012-03-05

Applicant: Joe Polland

Inventor： Joe Polland

IPC: H04J3/00

CPC classification number: H04J3/12 ,  H04J3/1647 ,  H04J3/1694 ,  H04Q3/0025 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/13216 ,  H04Q2213/13242

Abstract: Systems and methods for point-to-multipoint communications with CAS are provided. In one embodiment, a line unit comprises: an interface to communicate with a node using a first frame structure comprising timeslots, the frame structure transporting signaling bits in an x'th timeslot; the unit coupled another line unit via a communication link, wherein the other unit communicates with another network node using a second frame structure comprising timeslots, the second frame structure transporting signaling bits via its x'th timeslot. Payload timeslots for a first frame received from the other line unit are mapped from the second frame structure to payload timeslots of a second frame using the first frame structure and transmitted via the interface. The x'th timeslot for each of the first and second frame structures are formatted in a multiframe structure comprising a schedule of signaling bit locations allocated to signaling bits corresponding to a designated payload timeslot.

Abstract translation: 提供了与CAS的点对多点通信的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，线路单元包括：使用包括时隙的第一帧结构与节点进行通信的接口，所述帧结构在第x个时隙中传送信令位; 所述单元经由通信链路耦合另一线路单元，其中所述另一单元使用包括时隙的第二帧结构与另一网络节点通信，所述第二帧结构经由其第x个时隙传送信令比特。 从第二帧结构接收到的第一帧的有效载荷时隙使用第一帧结构从第二帧结构映射到第二帧的有效负载时隙并经由接口发送。 第一和第二帧结构中的每一个的第x个时隙被格式化成多帧结构，其包括分配给与指定的有效载荷时隙对应的信令位的信令位位置的调度。

公开(公告)号：US20120163397A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13412067

申请日：2012-03-05

Applicant: Joe Polland

Inventor： Joe Polland

IPC: H04J3/26

CPC classification number: H04J3/12 ,  H04J3/1647 ,  H04J3/1694 ,  H04Q3/0025 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/13216 ,  H04Q2213/13242

Abstract: Systems and methods for point-to-multipoint communications with CAS are provided. In one embodiment, a line unit comprises: an interface to communicate with a node using a first frame structure comprising timeslots, the frame structure transporting signaling bits in an x'th timeslot; the unit coupled another line unit via a communication link, wherein the other unit communicates with another network node using a second frame structure comprising timeslots, the second frame structure transporting signaling bits via its x'th timeslot. Payload timeslots for a first frame received from the other line unit are mapped from the second frame structure to payload timeslots of a second frame using the first frame structure and transmitted via the interface. The x'th timeslot for each of the first and second frame structures are formatted in a multiframe structure comprising a schedule of signaling bit locations allocated to signaling bits corresponding to a designated payload timeslot.

Abstract translation: 提供了与CAS的点对多点通信的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，线路单元包括：使用包括时隙的第一帧结构与节点进行通信的接口，所述帧结构在第x个时隙中传送信令位; 所述单元经由通信链路耦合另一线路单元，其中所述另一单元使用包括时隙的第二帧结构与另一网络节点通信，所述第二帧结构经由其第x个时隙传送信令比特。 从第二帧结构接收到的第一帧的有效载荷时隙使用第一帧结构从第二帧结构映射到第二帧的有效负载时隙并经由接口发送。 第一和第二帧结构中的每一个的第x个时隙被格式化成多帧结构，其包括分配给与指定的有效载荷时隙对应的信令位的信令位位置的调度。

公开(公告)号：US08085816B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12172433

申请日：2008-07-14

Applicant: Xinkuan Zhou ,  Clifton Powers ,  Laxman Anne ,  Manish Sharma ,  Joe Polland

Inventor： Xinkuan Zhou ,  Clifton Powers ,  Laxman Anne ,  Manish Sharma ,  Joe Polland

IPC: H04J1/10

CPC classification number: H04B3/38

Abstract: A communication system comprises a central unit configured to transmit and receive communication signals; a remote unit configured to transmit and receive communication signals; and a regenerator unit configured to regenerate and transmit received communication signals, the regenerator unit comprising a first interface, a second interface and a control and status circuit configured to control operation of the first and second interface, wherein each interface is configured to operate as an independent logical regenerator unit; wherein the central unit and the remote unit communicate over a first communication loop via the first independent interface of the regenerator unit.

Abstract translation: 通信系统包括被配置为发送和接收通信信号的中央单元; 被配置为发送和接收通信信号的远程单元; 以及再生器单元，被配置为再生和发送接收到的通信信号，所述再生器单元包括第一接口，第二接口和被配置为控制所述第一和第二接口的操作的控制和状态电路，其中每个接口被配置为作为 独立逻辑蓄电池单元; 其中所述中央单元和所述远程单元经由所述再生器单元的所述第一独立接口在第一通信环路上通信。

公开(公告)号：US07869464B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US12036678

申请日：2008-02-25

Applicant: Joe Polland ,  Manish Kumar Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Fu-Chin Yang

Inventor： Joe Polland ,  Manish Kumar Sharma ,  Xinkuan Zhou ,  Fu-Chin Yang

IPC: H04J3/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/66 ,  H04M11/062 ,  H04M11/068

Abstract: A communication network comprises a first digital subscriber line (DSL) unit having a plurality of application ports and at least one DSL port; and a second DSL unit having a plurality of application ports and at least one DSL port; wherein the first DSL unit is communicatively coupled to the second DSL unit via a DSL pair coupled to the at least one DSL port in each of the first and second DSL units; and wherein each of the first and second DSL units are configured to receive a signal of a first interface format over one of the plurality of application ports, extract timeslots from the received first interface format signal, transmit the timeslots over the at least one DSL port, and use timeslots received over the at least one DSL port to generate at least one second signal of a dissimilar interface format.

Abstract translation: 通信网络包括具有多个应用端口和至少一个DSL端口的第一数字用户线路（DSL）单元; 以及具有多个应用端口和至少一个DSL端口的第二DSL单元; 其中所述第一DSL单元经由耦合到所述第一和第二DSL单元中的每一个中的所述至少一个DSL端口的DSL对来通信地耦合到所述第二DSL单元; 并且其中所述第一和第二DSL单元中的每一个被配置为在所述多个应用端口之一上接收第一接口格式的信号，从所接收的第一接口格式信号中提取时隙，在所述至少一个DSL端口上传送所述时隙 并且使用通过所述至少一个DSL端口接收的时隙来生成不同接口格式的至少一个第二信号。

公开(公告)号：US07864667B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US12045368

申请日：2008-03-10

Applicant: Xinkuan Zhou ,  Clifton Powers ,  Laxman Anne ,  Manish Sharma ,  Joe Polland

Inventor： Xinkuan Zhou ,  Clifton Powers ,  Laxman Anne ,  Manish Sharma ,  Joe Polland

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/20 ,  H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04M11/062

Abstract: A communication system comprising at least one communication unit. Each communication unit includes an interface port, a first-digital-subscriber-line port, a second-digital-subscriber-line port, and a central processing unit. The central processing unit is communicatively coupled to receive information indicative of the operability of the first-digital-subscriber-line port and the second-digital-subscriber-line port. The at least one communication unit is implemented on the physical layer in single-pair mode. The at least one communication unit is configured to switch from sending timeslots in dual-pair mode to sending timeslots in 1+1 protection mode when communication on one of the first-digital-subscriber-line port and the second-digital-subscriber-line port fails.

Abstract translation: 一种通信系统，包括至少一个通信单元。 每个通信单元包括接口端口，第一数字用户线路端口，第二数字用户线路端口和中央处理单元。 中央处理单元通信地耦合以接收指示第一数字用户线路端口和第二数字用户线路端口的可操作性的信息。 至少一个通信单元以单对模式在物理层上实现。 所述至少一个通信单元被配置为当在所述第一数字用户线路端口和所述第二数字用户线路之一上进行通信时，以双对模式的发送时隙切换到发送时隙在1 + 1保护模式 端口失败。