公开(公告)号：US09391744B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14162133

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: ADAPTIVE SPECTRUM AND SIGNAL ALIGNMENT, INC.

Inventor： John M. Cioffi ,  Wonjong Rhee ,  Georgios Ginis ,  Sumanth Jagannathan

IPC: H04M1/24 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04B1/10 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04M3/22 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04M3/30

CPC classification number: H04L1/20 ,  H04B1/1027 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04L41/0213 ,  H04L43/0823 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04M3/2209 ,  H04M3/30

Abstract: Data indicative of a level of stability of a DSL link is received. Based on the received data, it is determined whether the data indicates a level of stability of the DSL link that is above or below and minimum threshold. If the level of stability of the DSL link is below the minimum threshold, die noise associated with the DSL link before the time of failure is compared with the noise of failure. If the difference between the noise before and after the time of failure exceeds a threshold, then the difference in noise is characterized as a stationary noise associated with the DSL link. However, if the difference between the noise before and after the time of failure is below the threshold, a determination is made whether the failure is associated with a loss of power to the DSL link or a severe impulse noise event the difference in noise is characterized accordingly. Finally, the characterization of the noise associated with the DSL link is preserved for subsequent possible reconfiguration of the DSL link to improve link stability.

Abstract translation: 接收到指示DSL链路的稳定性水平的数据。 基于接收到的数据，确定数据是否指示DSL链路的稳定度高于或低于最小阈值。 如果DSL链路的稳定度低于最小阈值，则与故障之前的DSL链路相关联的模块噪声与故障噪声进行比较。 如果故障之前和之后的噪声之间的差异超过阈值，则噪声的差异被表征为与DSL链路相关联的稳定的噪声。 然而，如果故障之前和之后的噪声之间的差异低于阈值，则确定故障是否与DSL链路的功率损耗相关联或严重脉冲噪声事件，噪声的差异被表征 相应地。 最后，保留与DSL链路相关联的噪声的表征，以便随后可能重新配置DSL链路以改善链路稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US10050725B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14983367

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

Inventor： John M. Cioffi ,  Mark B. Flowers ,  Mark Brady ,  Ardavan Maleki Tehrani ,  Marc Goldburg ,  Georgios Ginis ,  Peter Silverman

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04M3/30 ,  H04L12/64

Abstract: A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Management Center (DMC) coupled to a DSL network includes a data collection module that receives information regarding the DSL network from a plurality of sources. An analysis module is coupled to the data collection module to analyze the received information and issue a command for one or more of a plurality of DSL performance enhancement devices to optimize their operation. A command signal generation module is coupled to the analysis module to receive the issued command from the analysis module and generate a corresponding command signal for transmission to one or more of the DSL performance enhancement devices.

公开(公告)号：US20180219640A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15928583

申请日：2018-03-22

Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Kerpez ,  Georgios Ginis ,  Marc Goldburg ,  Ardavan Maleki Tehrani

IPC: H04J3/10 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04L5/14 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04B3/487

CPC classification number: H04J3/10 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04B3/487 ,  H04L5/14 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: Time division duplex transmission over copper physical channels is managed. In one example, upstream time slots for upstream transmission in a first physical channel are scheduled. Downstream time slots for downstream transmission in a second physical channel are scheduled. Transmission in the upstream time slots is substantially not simultaneous with transmission in the downstream time slots.

公开(公告)号：US09178777B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US14630569

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

Inventor： Wonjong Rhee ,  John M. Cioffi ,  Georgios Ginis ,  Peter J. Silverman

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04M3/30 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04L41/5054 ,  H04L41/0213 ,  H04L41/142 ,  H04L41/18 ,  H04M3/304 ,  H04M3/42068 ,  H04M3/42161 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products allow a user of DSL or the like to implement user preferences to the extent feasible in light of operational limits and conditions. In some embodiments, an operational profile is imposed on the user. User preference data is evaluated to determine the extent to which one or more user preferences can be implemented in light of the operational profile. One or more controllers can assist in collecting user preference data, evaluating the user preference data, operational data and other data and information, and implementing user preferences as feasible. Evaluation of the user preference data and operational profile and/or data can include considering the compatibility of the user's preferences and the operational profile and/or data. Controllers assisting users can include a local controller at the user's location, one or more upstream-end local controllers, one or more remote location controllers, and/or one or more other downstream-end device controllers at locations other than the user's location. Data and information can be shared among the various controllers, either using the DSL system itself or using a proprietary or other alternative data system.

公开(公告)号：US10581683B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US14685522

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

Inventor： John Cioffi ,  Wonjong Rhee ,  Sumanth Jagannathan ,  Peter Joshua Silverman ,  Mehdi Mohseni ,  Georgios Ginis

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04L12/26

Abstract: Methods, techniques, computer program products, apparatus, devices, etc., used in connection with DSL Management Interfaces, significantly improve the management capabilities of a DSL network and/or improve testing relating to DSL equipment and services by permitting better control and operation of a DSL system, including implementation of timestamping for more accurate measurement, monitoring and control of a system. Timestamping further allows customized data collection techniques, where a DSL line can be measured or monitored at intervals whose frequency depends on the line's stability. Moreover, data parameter read and control parameter write operations are presented in conjunction with the use of timestamping. Also, control and operation of a DSL system is enhanced by implementing bit-loading that minimizes, eliminates or otherwise mitigates the amount by which the SNR margin per tone exceeds a maximum SNR margin quantity, where such bit-loading can be selected through an appropriate interface.

公开(公告)号：US10225147B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-05

申请号：US14786438

申请日：2013-04-23

Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

Inventor： Georgios Ginis ,  Ming-Yang Chen ,  Mehdi Mohseni

IPC: H04B3/487 ,  H04L12/24 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04L12/26

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided apparatuses, systems and methods for implementing upstream power control for DSL communications. For example, such a system may include means for: dividing a plurality of DSL lines into a first group of DSL lines and a second group of DSL lines based on characteristics common to each of the DSL lines within the respective first and second groups; determining attainable upstream data rates for the first and second groups of DSL lines according to the characteristics of each group; selecting upstream power control parameters to apply to each of the first and second groups of DSL lines based on the attainable upstream data rates determined; and instructing the DSL lines of the first and second groups to adopt the selected upstream power control parameters. Other related embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09565294B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14443999

申请日：2012-11-19

Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

Inventor： Manish Amde ,  Wooyul Lee ,  Jeonghun Noh ,  Georgios Ginis

IPC: H04M1/24 ,  H04M3/08 ,  H04M3/22 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04M3/2263 ,  H04L41/0816 ,  H04M3/2209 ,  H04M3/2227 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided apparatus, systems and methods for optimizing DSL line configurations and parameters in a DSL system. For example, such a system may include means for: interfacing to a currently operating Digital Subscriber Line (“DSL line”) operating within a DSL system having a plurality of DSL lines operating therein; evaluating an active configuration of the currently operating DSL line by collecting operational data for the DSL line during operation of the DSL line; determining a plurality of candidate configurations for the currently operating DSL line, the plurality of candidate configurations being operationally compatible with the currently operating DSL line; selecting one of the sub-set of the plurality of candidate configurations as the selected configuration for the DSL line based on a preferred operational characteristic; and transitioning the currently operating DSL line from operating using the active configuration for the DSL line to operating using the selected configuration for the DSL line. Other related embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据本文公开的实施例，提供了用于优化DSL系统中的DSL线路配置和参数的装置，系统和方法。 例如，这样的系统可以包括用于：在具有在其中操作的多条DSL线路的DSL系统内操作的当前操作的数字用户线路（“DSL线路”）的接口; 通过在DSL线路的操作期间收集DSL线路的操作数据来评估当前操作的DSL线路的活动配置; 确定当前操作的DSL线路的多个候选配置，所述多个候选配置与当前操作的DSL线路可操作地兼容; 基于优选的操作特性，将所述多个候选配置的子集中的一个选择为所述DSL线路的所选配置; 并且将当前操作的DSL线路从使用DSL线路的活动配置的操作转换为使用所选择的用于DSL线路的配置的操作。 公开了其他相关实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09398146B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14740123

申请日：2015-06-15

Applicant: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment, Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth Kerpez ,  Mehdi Mohseni ,  Wonjong Rhee ,  Stefano Galli ,  Georgios Ginis ,  Ardavan Maleki Tehrani ,  Marc Goldburg

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04B3/46 ,  H04M3/34 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04M11/06 ,  H04B3/487 ,  H04M3/22

CPC classification number: H04M3/34 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04B3/487 ,  H04M3/2209 ,  H04M11/062 ,  Y02D50/44

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided methods, systems, mechanisms, techniques, and apparatuses for diagnosing and optimizing vectored DSL lines. For example, in one embodiment, such a system includes an interface to a first subset of a plurality of digital communication lines allocated to a vectored group and to a second subset of the plurality of digital communication lines which operate external to the vectored group; a Dynamic Spectral Management server (DSM server) to analyze the vectored group by performing the following operations for each of the plurality of digital communication lines in the vectored group: measuring a mitigated noise level for the digital communication line with crosstalk cancellation active, measuring a non-mitigated noise level for the digital communication line with crosstalk cancellation inactive, and comparing the mitigated noise level measured on the digital communication line with the non-mitigated noise level measured on the digital communication line. In such an embodiment, the DSM server of the system further issues optimization instructions based on the analysis. For example, by issuing optimization instructions for the vectored group, for lines external to the vectored group, or for both.

公开(公告)号：US20150304488A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14443999

申请日：2012-11-19

Applicant: Manish AMDE ,  Wooyul LEE ,  Jeonghun NOH ,  Georgios GINIS ,  ADAPTIVE SPECTRUM AND SIGNAL ALIGNMENT, INC.

Inventor： Manish Amde ,  Wooyul Lee ,  Jeonghun Noh ,  Georgios Ginis

IPC: H04M3/22 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04M3/2263 ,  H04L41/0816 ,  H04M3/2209 ,  H04M3/2227 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided apparatus, systems and methods for optimizing DSL line configurations and parameters in a DSL system. For example, such a system may include means for: interfacing to a currently operating Digital Subscriber Line (“DSL line”) operating within a DSL system having a plurality of DSL lines operating therein; evaluating an active configuration of the currently operating DSL line by collecting operational data for the DSL line during operation of the DSL line; determining a plurality of candidate configurations for the currently operating DSL line, the plurality of candidate configurations being operationally compatible with the currently operating DSL line; selecting one of the sub-set of the plurality of candidate configurations as the selected configuration for the DSL line based on a preferred operational characteristic; and transitioning the currently operating DSL line from operating using the active configuration for the DSL line to operating using the selected configuration for the DSL line. Other related embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据本文公开的实施例，提供了用于优化DSL系统中的DSL线路配置和参数的装置，系统和方法。 例如，这样的系统可以包括用于：在具有在其中操作的多条DSL线路的DSL系统内操作的当前操作的数字用户线路（“DSL线路”）的接口; 通过在DSL线路的操作期间收集DSL线路的操作数据来评估当前操作的DSL线路的活动配置; 确定当前操作的DSL线路的多个候选配置，所述多个候选配置与当前操作的DSL线路可操作地兼容; 基于优选的操作特性，将所述多个候选配置的子集中的一个选择为所述DSL线路的所选配置; 并且将当前操作的DSL线路从使用DSL线路的活动配置的操作转换为使用所选择的用于DSL线路的配置的操作。 公开了其他相关实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20130230084A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13848668

申请日：2013-03-21

Applicant: ADAPTIVE SPECTRUM AND SIGNAL ALIGNMENT, INC.

Inventor： John M. Cioffi ,  Wonjong Rhee ,  Georgios Ginis ,  Sumanth Jagannathan

IPC: H04L1/20

CPC classification number: H04L1/20 ,  H04B1/1027 ,  H04B3/32 ,  H04L41/0213 ,  H04L43/0823 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04M3/2209 ,  H04M3/30

Abstract: Data indicative of a level of stability of a DSL link is received. Based on the received data, it is determined whether the data indicates a level of stability of the DSL link that is above or below a minimum threshold. If the level of stability of the DSL link is below the minimum threshold, die noise associated with the DSL link before the time of failure is compared with the noise associated with the DSL link after the time of failure. If the difference between the noise before and after the time of failure exceeds a threshold, then the difference in noise is characterized as a stationary noise associated with the DSL link. However, if the difference between the noise before and after the time of failure is below the threshold, a determination is made whether the failure is associated with a loss of power to the DSL link or a severe impulse noise event—the difference in noise is characterized accordingly. Finally, the characterization of the noise associated with the DSL link is preserved for subsequent possible reconfiguration of the DSL link to improve link stability.