公开(公告)号：US07889671B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US12482893

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  John Porter Van Slyke

Inventor： Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  John Porter Van Slyke

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04M11/062 ,  H04L43/0882

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to determine digital subscriber line (DSL) configuration parameters based on current and historical DSL performance characteristics are disclosed. A disclosed method includes obtaining first data representative of a current performance characteristic for a DSL modem, obtaining second data representative of a historical performance characteristic for the DSL modem, computing, at a maintenance server, a configuration parameter using the first and the second data, and reinitializing the DSL modem with the computed DSL configuration parameter when the computed configuration parameter has a value different from a previous value of the configuration parameter, wherein the DSL configuration parameter is computed prior to the reinitializing of the DSL modem.

Abstract translation: 公开了基于当前和历史DSL性能特征来确定数字用户线（DSL）配置参数的示例方法和装置。 所公开的方法包括获得代表DSL调制解调器的当前性能特征的第一数据，获得代表DSL调制解调器的历史性能特性的第二数据，在维护服务器处使用第一和第二数据计算配置参数， 以及当所计算的配置参数具有与配置参数的先前值不同的值时，利用所计算的DSL配置参数重新初始化DSL调制解调器，其中在重新初始化DSL调制解调器之前计算DSL配置参数。

公开(公告)号：US20080292064A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US11751353

申请日：2007-05-21

Applicant: Xidong Wu ,  Donggen Zhang ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  Sun-uk Park ,  Richard Dennis Hart ,  Jin Wang

Inventor： Xidong Wu ,  Donggen Zhang ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  Sun-uk Park ,  Richard Dennis Hart ,  Jin Wang

IPC: H04M1/24

CPC classification number: H04M1/24 ,  H04M3/306 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to characterize a digital subscriber line (DSL) subscriber loop are disclosed. An example method comprises selecting a portion of a search space based on a measured transfer function response, the search space defining a plurality of combinations of transmission line parameters, and identifying a characterizing parameter of a digital subscriber line (DSL) subscriber loop from the selected portion of the search space, the characterizing parameter having an associated transfer function that substantially corresponds with the measured transfer function response.

Abstract translation: 公开了表征数字用户线（DSL）用户环路的方法和装置。 示例性方法包括：基于测量的传递函数响应来选择搜索空间的一部分，搜索空间定义传输线参数的多个组合，以及从所选择的信号中识别数字用户线（DSL）用户环路的特性参数 搜索空间的部分，所述特征参数具有与所测量的传递函数响应基本对应的相关联的传递函数。

公开(公告)号：US08902958B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US12226910

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: George Ginis ,  Mark H. Brady ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

Inventor： George Ginis ,  Mark H. Brady ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

IPC: H04B3/46 ,  H04B1/10 ,  H04M1/24

CPC classification number: H04L65/80 ,  H04B3/46 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L43/0882 ,  H04L69/323 ,  H04L2012/6478 ,  H04M3/304 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: A data collector combiner, a network management system, a DSL Optimizer (DSLO), or any combination thereof collects data, parameter(s), characteristic(s), information, or any combination thereof from two or more data sources. The data collector probabilistically combines at least the first and second data to estimate at least one DSL characterizing parameter.

Abstract translation: 数据收集器组合器，网络管理系统，DSL优化器（DSLO）或其任何组合从两个或多个数据源收集数据，参数，特性，信息或其任何组合。 数据收集器概率地组合至少第一和第二数据以估计至少一个DSL特性参数。

公开(公告)号：US20090245336A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12482893

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  John Porter Van Slyke

Inventor： Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  John Porter Van Slyke

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04M11/062 ,  H04L43/0882

Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to determine digital subscriber line (DSL) configuration parameters based on current and historical DSL performance characteristics are disclosed. A disclosed method includes obtaining first data representative of a current performance characteristic for a DSL modem, obtaining second data representative of a historical performance characteristic for the DSL modem, computing, at a maintenance server, a configuration parameter using the first and the second data, and reinitializing the DSL modem with the computed DSL configuration parameter when the computed configuration parameter has a value different from a previous value of the configuration parameter, wherein the DSL configuration parameter is computed prior to the reinitializing of the DSL modem.

Abstract translation: 公开了基于当前和历史DSL性能特征来确定数字用户线（DSL）配置参数的示例方法和装置。 所公开的方法包括获得代表DSL调制解调器的当前性能特征的第一数据，获得代表DSL调制解调器的历史性能特性的第二数据，在维护服务器处使用第一和第二数据计算配置参数， 以及当所计算的配置参数具有与配置参数的先前值不同的值时，利用所计算的DSL配置参数重新初始化DSL调制解调器，其中在重新初始化DSL调制解调器之前计算DSL配置参数。

公开(公告)号：US20080049701A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11509959

申请日：2006-08-24

Applicant: Russell B. Bellford ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

Inventor： Russell B. Bellford ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

IPC: H04B7/216

CPC classification number: H04M3/487

Abstract: A system and method for calculating a bandwidth requirement between two elements in a communications network are described. The method determines data stream information comprising a total number of data streams available for transmission within at least a portion of a communications network. Endpoint information is determined regarding a number of endpoints in the communications network associated with transmission stream information. Distribution information is determined wherein the distribution information is associated with transmission of the data streams to their end points. The method calculates the bandwidth between two elements in the communications network associated with a data stream demand using the data stream information, the endpoint information, and the distribution information.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于计算通信网络中的两个元件之间的带宽需求的系统和方法。 该方法确定包括可用于在通信网络的至少一部分内传输的数据流的总数的数据流信息。 关于与传输流信息相关联的通信网络中的端点数确定端点信息。 确定分发信息，其中分发信息与数据流到其端点的传输相关联。 该方法使用数据流信息，端点信息和分发信息来计算与数据流需求相关联的通信网络中的两个元素之间的带宽。

公开(公告)号：US08515014B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12627600

申请日：2009-11-30

Applicant: Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  Baofeng Jiang ,  Raghvendra Savoor ,  Jin Wang

Inventor： Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  Baofeng Jiang ,  Raghvendra Savoor ,  Jin Wang

IPC: H04M3/30

CPC classification number: H04M3/306

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to characterize customer-premises networks are disclosed. A disclosed example method comprises retrieving a first plurality of performance parameters for a first time interval for respective ones of a plurality of customer-premises devices, the first plurality of customer-premises devices forming a first customer-premises communication network and each communicatively coupled to a first residential gateway, retrieving a second plurality of performance parameters for a second time interval for the respective ones of the first plurality of devices, computing a first metric representative of a performance variability of the first customer-premises communication network from the first and second plurality of performance parameters, and comparing the first metric to a second metric representative of a second performance variability of a second customer-premises communication network communicatively coupled to a second residential gateway to determine whether the first customer-premises communication network is operating in accordance with a normal operating condition.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于表征客户驻地网络的方法，装置和制品。 所公开的示例性方法包括为多个客户驻地设备中的相应的客户端设备检索用于第一时间间隔的第一多个性能参数，所述第一多个客户端设备形成第一客户驻地通信网络，并且每个通信地耦合到 第一住宅网关，为所述第一多个设备中的相应设备检索第二时间间隔的第二多个性能参数;计算代表所述第一和第二客户端通信网络的性能变异性的第一度量 多个性能参数，以及将第一度量与表示与第二住宅网关通信地耦合的第二客户端通信网络的第二性能可变性的第二度量进行比较，以确定第一客户端通信网络是否按照 一般的 操作条件。

公开(公告)号：US20120284737A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13544607

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Raghvendra G. Savoor ,  Zhi Li ,  Orestis Manthoulis ,  Russell B. Bellford ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

Inventor： Raghvendra G. Savoor ,  Zhi Li ,  Orestis Manthoulis ,  Russell B. Bellford ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

IPC: H04N21/25

CPC classification number: H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/26603 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: According to one example embodiment a storage medium having computer instructions which, responsive to being executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations. The operations can include analyzing data from data sources of an internet-protocol television network where the data provided by the data sources includes set-top-box data having voice over internet protocol usage for a plurality of subscribers of the internet protocol television network in a geographic area and correlating video provisioning information obtained from the data sources, individual subscriber channel viewing information, internet-usage data, subscriber data and demographic data to produce correlated information. The operations can include generating one or more reports associated with the plurality of subscribers in the geographic area based on the correlated information. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例实施例，具有计算机指令的存储介质响应于由至少一个处理器执行，使得至少一个处理器执行操作。 这些操作可以包括分析来自互联网协议电视网络的数据源的数据，其中由数据源提供的数据包括具有互联网协议电视网络的多个用户的互联网协议使用语音的机顶盒数据， 地理区域和从数据源获得的相关视频供应信息，个体用户频道观看信息，互联网使用数据，用户数据和人口统计数据，以产生相关信息。 所述操作可以包括基于所述相关信息来生成与所述地理区域中的所述多个订户相关联的一个或多个报告。 公开了其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07558213B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11153473

申请日：2005-06-15

Applicant: Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  John Porter Van Slyke

Inventor： Stuart Lynch Blackburn ,  John Porter Van Slyke

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04M11/062 ,  H04L43/0882

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to determine digital subscriber line (DSL) configuration parameters based on current and historical DSL performance characteristics are disclosed. A disclosed method comprises obtaining first data representative of a current maximum attainable DSL speed for a telephone line, collecting second data representative of historical maximum attainable DSL speeds for the telephone line, and determining a maximum capable DSL speed for the telephone line based on the first and the second data.

Abstract translation: 公开了基于当前和历史DSL性能特征来确定数字用户线（DSL）配置参数的方法和装置。 所公开的方法包括获得表示电话线的当前可达到的最大DSL速度的第一数据，收集代表电话线的历史最大可获得DSL速度的第二数据，以及基于第一个电话线确定电话线的最大能力DSL速度 和第二个数据。

公开(公告)号：US07126914B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US10766314

申请日：2004-01-28

Applicant: Stuart Lynch Blackburn

Inventor： Stuart Lynch Blackburn

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2883 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  H04L41/147 ,  H04L43/0882 ,  H04M3/007

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a data communications system. The data communication system includes a plurality of digital subscriber lines, a digital subscriber line multiplexer coupled to each of the plurality of digital subscriber lines; and a data switch coupled to the digital subscriber line multiplexer via a communication link. The data communications system is configured such that the number of digital subscriber line users supported by the digital subscriber line multiplexer is determined based on an estimated maximum number of users, the estimated maximum number of users determined based on an average peak bandwidth per user value, a data communication capacity of the communication link, and a data transmission slowdown indicator.

Abstract translation: 在特定实施例中，本公开针对数据通信系统。 数据通信系统包括多个数字用户线路，耦合到多个数字用户线路中的每一个的数字用户线路复用器; 以及经由通信链路耦合到数字用户线路复用器的数据开关。 数据通信系统被配置为使得由数字用户线路复用器支持的数字用户线路用户的数量基于估计的最大用户数量，基于每个用户值的平均峰值带宽确定的估计的最大用户数量来确定， 通信链路的数据通信能力，以及数据传输减速指示器。

公开(公告)号：US08239886B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US11486852

申请日：2006-07-13

Applicant: Raghvendra G. Savoor ,  Zhi Li ,  Orestis Manthoulis ,  Russell B. Bellford ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

Inventor： Raghvendra G. Savoor ,  Zhi Li ,  Orestis Manthoulis ,  Russell B. Bellford ,  Stuart Lynch Blackburn

IPC: H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/33 ,  H04H60/45 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H04N7/025

CPC classification number: H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/25841 ,  H04N21/26603 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/454 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: According to one example embodiment there is provided a computer program executable on a computing platform to at least in part analyze data at least in part obtained from one or more data sources of an Internet-protocol television (IPTV) network, wherein the data provided by the data sources includes set-top-box data, subscriber data, demographic data, content server data and network usage data. In another embodiment, the computer program at least in part correlates video provisioning information obtained from the data sources, individual subscriber channel viewing information, subscriber data and demographic data to provide informative views of data. The provisioning information may include information such as what programs or television (TV) commercials are shown on each channel during different time periods and the TV or video-on-demand program category information.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例性实施例，提供了一种在计算平台上可执行以至少部分地分析至少部分地从因特网协议电视（IPTV）网络的一个或多个数据源获得的数据的计算机程序，其中由 数据源包括机顶盒数据，用户数据，人口统计数据，内容服务器数据和网络使用数据。 在另一个实施例中，计算机程序至少部分地将从数据源获得的视频供应信息，个体用户频道观看信息，用户数据和人口统计数据相关联，以提供数据的信息。 配置信息可以包括诸如在不同时间段期间在每个频道上显示什么节目或电视（TV）广告的信息以及TV或视频点播节目类别信息。