Scott M Reinert

US Patent:

20110116607, May 19, 2011

Filed:

Nov 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/620960

Inventors:

Dipak R. Patel - Hatboro PA, US
Robert L. Kirkner - Chester Springs PA, US
Scott A. Reinert - Telford PA, US

Assignee:

GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION - Horsham PA

International Classification:

H04M 3/08

US Classification:

379 2

Abstract:

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes a digital network to telephone interface device having a controller capable of detecting foreign voltage faults without interrupting telephone service. Upon detection of a foreign voltage fault the controller can deactivate the telephone service and initiate a test sequence to confirm the foreign voltage fault. If the fault is confirmed the telephone service remains deactivated and an operator of the digital network is notified. The device will improve the quality of service and save the cost of sending some one to investigate the fault. The operator can take proactive action once the device provides fault analysis and information remotely.