Douglas S Atkinson

US Patent:

20080175588, Jul 24, 2008

Filed:

Apr 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/784427

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Michael J. Wurst - Santa Rosa CA, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Michael Giovannoni - Great Falls VA, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Vienna, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

H04B 10/08

US Classification:

398 17

Abstract:

Common techniques for restoring service to an optical network after a service interruption, while quick, do not to assist a service provider or a vendor in determining a true root-cause of the interruption. Oftentimes, the true root-cause remains undetermined, resulting in costly and unnecessary fixes. In contrast, an example embodiment of the invention facilitates troubleshooting and determining the true root-cause of the service interruption by: i) collecting and storing state information about a PON element prior to analyzing a fault attributed to the PON element, and ii) diagnosing a cause of the fault from the state information.

US Patent:

20080195881, Aug 14, 2008

Filed:

Dec 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/001237

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Michael Giovannoni - Great Falls VA, US
Joseph C. Roesch - Herndon VA, US
John A. Stock - Leesburg VA, US
Jeffrey A. Rosenwald - Frederick MD, US

International Classification:

G06F 11/30
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

713340, 705 34, 705 40

Abstract:

There is demand in the marketplace for smaller optical network devices, such as Optical Network Terminals (ONTs). As a result of decreasing the ONT's size, the size of the backup power source, such as the batteries that power the ONT during periods of back-up power usage, may also have to be reduced. To extend energy usage of the backup power source, methods and corresponding apparatus for providing backup power for a network device are provided. An example method includes entering a first state of backup power in an event of a loss of primary power to an ONT, monitoring a state of a backup power activation signal enabled to be activated in the event of the loss of primary power to the ONT, and causing the ONT to enter a second state of backup power in response to the backup power activation signal being in an active state.

US Patent:

20090015417, Jan 15, 2009

Filed:

Jul 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/879040

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

TELLABS VIENNA, INC. - NAPERVILLE IL

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

3406361

Abstract:

Example embodiments of the present invention provide management and reporting tools for service providers to manage batteries within battery backup units (BBUs) deployed their networks. Service providers may generate battery reports periodically, on-demand, or on an event driven basis, and, in turn, may notify customers of a status of battery replacement. Specifically, example embodiments of the present invention allow an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to log BBU history via a craft port, Optical Line Terminal (OLT), direct internal communications with the battery, or some other technician interface. The ONT may store this information in memory when it detects a battery replacement or when a technician issues commands about battery log information. The OLT or an Element Management System (EMS) may query battery log information from all ONTs and generate management reports therefrom. The information may be sold, on a subscription fee basis, for example, to battery manufacturers or service providers.

US Patent:

20090024725, Jan 22, 2009

Filed:

Jul 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/879103

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Guy M. Merritt - Purcellville VA, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Vienna, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709223

Abstract:

Common techniques for processing software updates have Optical Network Terminal (ONT) and Broadband Home Router (BHR) managers to manage the ONTs and BHRs respectively from separate remote locations in a network. In contrast, a system employing ‘an example’ embodiment of the invention may receive network traffic for an ONT and BHR (“components”) via a single management channel. The system parses signals (e.g., software updates) and processes the management signals with a processor in a first component (e.g., ONT). The system converts a remaining software update to a format compatible with a management channel between the components to forward to the second component (e.g., BHR) for processing. In this way, the system may update multiple components using a single management channel. Thus, software updates or other management procedures can be performed using a single management channel with improved efficiency.

US Patent:

20090041460, Feb 12, 2009

Filed:

Aug 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/891663

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Joseph C. Roesch - Herndon VA, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US

International Classification:

H04J 14/00

US Classification:

398 67

Abstract:

An apparatus and corresponding method for a bonded Optical Network Terminals (ONT) enhances throughput, redundancy and user-port flexibility by Passive Optical Network (PON) services, such as Gigabit-capable (GPON), Broadband PON (BPON), Ethernet PON (EPON) and future PON services, by mechanically or logically externally managing a plurality of individual ONTs as a single bonded ONT while maintaining individual internal management. Further, multiple OLTs may communicate with the same ONT, thereby increasing throughput and providing redundancy. For manufacturers, user-port flexibility reduces time-to-market for unique products to meet specific user needs. That is, different applications may require multiple ONTs to be managed as a single device, yet provide the port counts from various ONTs. For service providers, mechanical or logical combination(s) of ONTs allows management from a user perspective, providing an opportunity for servicing a single device, improving accounting, billing, inventory, etc.

US Patent:

20090042536, Feb 12, 2009

Filed:

Nov 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/986560

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Guy M. Merritt - Purcellville VA, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

Tellebs Vienna, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

H04M 11/00
H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

455406, 4554321

Abstract:

Common techniques for processing cellular service uses a signal cellular tower, but these techniques are limited to the capacity of the single cellular tower. In contrast, a system employing an example embodiment of the invention increases ability to process cellular service by using an access point access network using resident wireless devices, referred to as a femtocell. A system supports communications of a resident and roaming device while employing the access point access network, based on database information, to support soft handoff between adjacent femtocells or from femtocell to cell tower and vice-versa. As a result, the system enables the resident and roaming devices to have seamless transitions between the cellular access network and the access point access network. Thus, the access point access network supplements cellular access networks and can provide cellular service regardless of the capacity of the cellular tower.

US Patent:

20090047016, Feb 19, 2009

Filed:

Aug 13, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/889381

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Guy M. Merritt - Purcellville VA, US
Timothy J. Doiron - Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Vienna, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

H04J 14/00

US Classification:

398 43

Abstract:

A multi-access network terminal includes first and second communication interfaces. The first interface is configured to communicate with a first service provider providing services to a user through the first interface with a first type of signal and/or a first type of communications protocol. The second interface is configured to communicate with the first service provider providing services to the user through the second communication interface using a second type of signal and/or a second type of communications protocol. Alternatively, the second interface is configured to communicate with a second service provider providing services to the user through the second communication interface using the first or second type of signal and/or the first or second different type of communications protocol.

US Patent:

20090074423, Mar 19, 2009

Filed:

Dec 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/002318

Inventors:

Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US
Joseph C. Roesch - Herndon VA, US
Charles E. Rothrauff - Sterling VA, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Guy M. Merritt - Purcellville VA, US
David H. Liu - Herndon VA, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Vienna, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

H04B 10/00

US Classification:

398135

Abstract:

Separating Passive Optical Network (PON) functions in different mechanical devices, such as optical to electrical conversion of the PON protocol, allows installation of an optical termination device at an exterior of an installation premises and installation of a user interface device performing PON functions inside the installation premises. Various embodiments allow service providers first to install an optical device outside the premises and, later, to install an electrical device, optionally by a customer. This eliminates a service provider from entering the installation premises and enables the customer to complete installation in the interior of the installation premises. Further, more robust, hardened components may be used in the more-permanently installed exterior device, while less-expensive, lower-quality components may be used in the easily-replaceable indoor device, thus reducing cost.