David P Hartman

US Patent:

6765931, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Apr 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/548400

Inventors:

Theodore F. Rabenko - Duluth GA
David Hartman - Irvine CA
James C. H. Thi - Irvine CA

Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H04J 102

US Classification:

370493, 370285

Abstract:

In one aspect of the present invention, a network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation.

US Patent:

7023868, Apr 4, 2006

Filed:

Dec 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/737175

Inventors:

Theodore F. Rabenko - Duluth GA, US
David Hartman - Irvine CA, US
James C. H. Thi - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04L 12/58
H04L 7/00

US Classification:

370419, 370516, 375354

Abstract:

A network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, a voice synchronizer, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.

US Patent:

7701954, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

May 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/844169

Inventors:

Theodore F. Rabenko - Duluth GA, US
David Hartman - Irvine CA, US
James C. H. Thi - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370401, 370503, 370429, 370493, 370517, 370519, 725111

Abstract:

In one aspect of the present invention, a network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation.

US Patent:

7933295, Apr 26, 2011

Filed:

Sep 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/949811

Inventors:

James C. Thi - New Port Coast CA, US
Theodore F. Rabenko - Duluth GA, US
David Hartman - Laguna Hills CA, US
Robert M. Lukas - Burnaby, CA
Kenneth J. Unger - Surrey, CA
Ramin Borazjani - Suwanee GA, US
Shane P. Lansing - Mission Viejo CA, US
Robert J. Lee - Lawrenceville GA, US
Todd L. Brooks - Laguna Beach CA, US
Kevin L. Miller - Lawrenceville GA, US

Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H04J 1/02
H04L 12/66
H04M 9/08
H04N 7/173

US Classification:

370493, 370352, 37940601, 725111

Abstract:

A network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, a voice synchronizer, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation.

US Patent:

8254404, Aug 28, 2012

Filed:

Oct 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/580764

Inventors:

Theodore F. Rabenko - Duluth GA, US
David Hartman - Irvine CA, US
James C. H. Thi - Irvine CA, US

Assignee:

Broadcom Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/54

US Classification:

370429, 3702301, 370401, 370493, 370503, 725111

Abstract:

In one aspect of the present invention, a network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation.

US Patent:

20050152346, Jul 14, 2005

Filed:

Mar 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/077523

Inventors:

Ted Rabenko - Duluth GA, US
Ian Crayford - San Jose CA, US
David Hartman - Laguna Hills CA, US

International Classification:

H04L012/28
H04L012/56

US Classification:

370352000, 370395300

Abstract:

The present invention includes a network telephone having a microphone coupled to provide voice data to a network, a speaker coupled to facilitate listening to voice data from the network, a dialing device coupled to facilitate routing of voice data upon the network, a first port configured to facilitate communication with a first network device, a second port configured to facilitate communication with a second network device and a prioritization circuit coupled to apply prioritization to voice data provided by the microphone.

US Patent:

20140064267, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Nov 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/076792

Inventors:

Theodore F. RABENKO - Duluth GA, US
David HARTMAN - Laguna Hills CA, US
Robert M. LUKAS - Burnaby, CA
Kenneth J. UNGER - Surrey, CA
Ramin BORAZJANI - Suwanee GA, US
Shane P. LANSING - Mission Viejo CA, US
Robert J. LEE - Lawrenceville GA, US
Todd L. BROOKS - Laguna Beach CA, US
Kevin L. MILLER - Lawrenceville GA, US

Assignee:

Broadcom Corproation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H04M 7/00

US Classification:

370352

Abstract:

A network gateway is configured to facilitate on line and off line bi-directional communication between a number of near end data and telephony devices with far end data termination devices via a hybrid fiber coaxial network and a cable modem termination system. The described network gateway combines a QAM receiver, a transmitter, a DOCSIS MAC, a CPU, a voice and audio processor, a voice synchronizer, an Ethernet MAC, and a USB controller to provide high performance and robust operation.