Douglas E Atkinson

US Patent:

7194639, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Jun 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/610750

Inventors:

Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Michael Giovannoni - Great Falls VA, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Vienna, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

G06F 1/00
H04B 10/12

US Classification:

713300, 379 562

Abstract:

A power adapter, in a presently preferred embodiment, includes a power converter and multiple data ports, and is configured for ease of coupling the power converter into pre-existing premises power connectors. Thus, premises power can be supplied from the power converter and a first data port, via data cabling, to a network terminating device for an external network. Multi-protocol adapters, such as an HPNA (Home Phoneline Network Alliance protocol compliant)/Ethernet adapter, may also be included to provide extension of a protocol (such as Ethernet) over pre-existing premises wiring. A back-up battery is optionally provided, as well as appropriate switches and indicators. Specialized male-female connectors may also be used.

US Patent:

20050013415, Jan 20, 2005

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/662716

Inventors:

Douglas Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
John Burch - McLean VA, US

International Classification:

H04M001/24
H04M003/08
H04M003/22

US Classification:

379021000, 379027010

Abstract:

A craft menu system, in a presently preferred embodiment, includes a network terminal like an ONT, having a processor and memory and multiple data ports, configurably coupled to a DTMF telephony (e.g., BUTT) test set for installation and testing. The installation, registration and testing information needed by a technician is provided by the ONT to the BUTT set display using convenient Caller ID signaling, and technician data entry is accomplished via the DTMF-enabled keys on the BUTT set. This system allows a single technician, equipped with current standard tools like a BUTT set and without the need for additional tools like a PC or PDA, to install and test a craft menu enabled ONT in a timely and efficient manner.

US Patent:

20050078701, Apr 14, 2005

Filed:

Sep 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/938894

Inventors:

Douglas Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US

International Classification:

H04L012/66

US Classification:

370463000

Abstract:

In a preferred embodiment, a method and apparatus are disclosed for providing a universal mounting plate and a snap on B-NID (Broadband NID) that allows an installer to use the same mount location as the previous NID. The B-NID mounting plate is preferably symmetrical in orientation, with plural through holes for feeding cables from the network termination into the home through the mounting plate, and plural holes for attaching the mounting plate to a wall or similar structure. Convenient wire storage structures, and quick attachments for the cover are also provided. The B-NID cover includes two doors, one for carrier access to network termination unit, and the second for customer access. It also has complementary attachment points for receiving and firmly securing the mounting plate quick attachments.

US Patent:

20070036277, Feb 15, 2007

Filed:

Mar 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/367423

Inventors:

Douglas Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
John Burch - McLean VA, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/24

US Classification:

379021000, 379142010

Abstract:

A craft menu system, in a presently preferred embodiment, includes a network terminal like an ONT, having a processor and memory and multiple data ports, configurably coupled to a DTMF telephony (e.g., BUTT) test set for installation and testing. The installation, registration and testing information needed by a technician is provided by the ONT to the BUTT set display using convenient Caller ID signaling, and technician data entry is accomplished via the DTMF-enabled keys on the BUTT set. This system allows a single technician, equipped with current standard tools like a BUTT set and without the need for additional tools like a PC or PDA, to install and test a craft menu enabled ONT in a timely and efficient manner.

US Patent:

20080218947, Sep 11, 2008

Filed:

Mar 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/715754

Inventors:

Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US

Assignee:

TELLABS VIENNA, INC. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

H02B 1/26

US Classification:

361622

Abstract:

A mounting apparatus having at least one power source compartment, a slack storage unit attached thereto, and at least one mechanism configured to attachably receive at least one network terminal. A method of installing the apparatus comprises attaching a power source and the network terminal to the mounting apparatus and installing the mounting apparatus. In this manner, both time and costs of installing an ONT can be reduced.

US Patent:

20090143003, Jun 4, 2009

Filed:

Nov 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/948707

Inventors:

Joseph C. Roesch - Herndon VA, US
Richard F. Gianni - Healdsburg CA, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Guy M. Merritt - Purcellville VA, US

Assignee:

TELLABS VIENNA, INC. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

F24F 7/00

US Classification:

454256

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, method, and computer program are provided for adjusting venting of an enclosure. According to an example aspect of the invention the method adjusts venting in an enclosure enclosing heat generating equipment. The enclosure has at least one ventilation surface having at least one aperture formed therein. The method includes attaching at least one part of at least one cover to the enclosure, and positioning the cover in a selected orientation facing the ventilation surface of the enclosure. The cover may be placed substantially flush with the ventilation surface or may be positioned so that it forms an acute angle relative to the ventilation surface. In addition, the method may also include detecting at least one predetermined condition and varying the orientation of the cover with respect to the ventilation surface in response to detecting the condition. For example, a temperature and/or a position of the cover may be detected, and the orientation of the cover can be varied based on the detection.

US Patent:

20090174561, Jul 9, 2009

Filed:

Jan 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/969609

Inventors:

David Hwa-Wei Liu - Herndon VA, US
Guy M. Merritt - Purcellville VA, US
Douglas A. Atkinson - Ashburn VA, US
Marc R. Bernard - Miramar FL, US

Assignee:

TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

G08B 17/12

US Classification:

340578

Abstract:

An optical network terminal (ONT) includes an input device coupled to at least one sensing device mounted in a structure, and an output coupled to a passive optical network (PON). The ONT also includes a processor programmed to receive security information from the input device, determine if an alarm condition exists using the security information, and transmit an alarm to the output based on the determination. The processor is programmed to detect an open circuit between the sensing device and the ONT, and to generate an alarm if an open circuit is detected. The processor is also programmed to receive information from a keypad located remotely from the ONT. The keypad is utilized to program the ONT from the remote location.

US Patent:

20090313476, Dec 17, 2009

Filed:

Jun 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/136938

Inventors:

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

Assignee:

Tellabs Vienna, Inc. - Naperville IL

International Classification:

H04L 9/00
G06F 7/04

US Classification:

713182, 726 7

Abstract:

In traditional networks, a user provides an authorization to establish a connection for services with an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) and an Optical Line Terminal (OLT). The ONT becomes vulnerable to unauthorized users because the ONT restricts access at an Internet Protocol level. An embodiment of the present invention includes a system that restricts user access to services by causing a ranging fault to disable an ONT from communicating upstream with the OLT in an event the user fails to provide a valid ONT level user authorization. In an event the ONT is in a ranged state and the user fails to provide a valid service level authorization, the system causes a service level fault to restrict the ONT from granting user access to the user to services. Thus, unauthorized users are prevented access to the ONT and increased security is achieved.