DISCRETE BOOTSTRAPPING IN AN OPTICAL RECEIVER TO PREVENT SIGNAL FEEDBACK
Granted: August 30, 2007
Application Number:
20070201881
An optical receiver assembly that is configured to avoid the introduction of feedback in an electrical signal converted by the assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical receiver assembly is disclosed, comprising a capacitor, an optical detector provided with a power supply being mounted on a top electrode of the capacitor, and an amplifier mounted on the reference surface. The assembly further includes an isolator interposed between the reference surface and the capacitor,…
METHOD OF USING A SENDER-SELECTED AUDIO SECURITY FEATURE FOR AUTHENTICATING ACCESS OVER A NETWORK
Granted: August 30, 2007
Application Number:
20070204042
The present invention include systems, equipment, software, and protocols that enable a sender to select an audible sound, such as an audio security feature or ringtone to be played by a target recipient for the purpose of identifying and/or authenticating the sender, or to enable access to a secured network, or to play a user selected audible sound on a target device. The target recipient can identify the sender by listening to the audible sound, or by analyzing the audible sound with…
VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER HAVING STRAIN REDUCED QUANTUM WELLS
Granted: August 30, 2007
Application Number:
20070201525
A VCSEL with nearly planar intracavity contact. A bottom DBR mirror is formed on a substrate. A first conduction layer region is formed on the bottom DBR mirror. An active layer, including quantum wells, is on the first conduction layer region. A trench is formed into the active layer region. The trench is formed in a wagon wheel configuration with spokes providing mechanical support for the active layer region. The trench is etched approximately to the first conduction layer region.…
OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER WITH CLOCK FOR PROVIDING MAINTENANCE AND LIFETIME INFORMATION
Granted: August 23, 2007
Application Number:
20070196104
An optoelectronic device uses microcode to perform an end of life calculation for the optoelectronic device. In particular, the optoelectronic device senses environmental and operational parameters under changing conditions during device operation. The optoelectronic device then calculates the end of life for itself based on one or more of the sensed environmental and/or operational parameters. The calculation can be done in real time and using digital logic. The calculation can provide…
MEASURING SIGNAL PROPAGATION AND ADJUSTABLE DELAYS IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Granted: August 23, 2007
Application Number:
20070198202
Systems and methods to measure signal propagation delay through objects. The system includes a controller, a single shot pulse generator, a first pulse/edge former, a multiplexer/demultiplexer, a second pulse/edge former, a timer, and a counter. The controller initializes the system, the clock and the counter. A pulse is sent from the single shot pulse generator to the first pulse/edge former. The pulse is propagated through the first pulse/edge former to the multiplexer, through a…
RANDOM DATA COMPRESSION SCHEME IN A NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070189176
A network diagnostic component or device that is placed in-line between a first and second node. The diagnostic component or device is used to compress a random data signal. For example, the first node may communicate with the second node using a random data signal that includes random data units that represent a first data unit. In some embodiments, the random data signal may be of the SAS/SATA protocol. The network diagnostic component may receive the random data signal and associate…
ALIGN/NOTIFY COMPRESSION SCHEME IN A NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070192469
The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a network diagnostic component or device that is placed in-line between a first and second node. The diagnostic component or device is used to compress pre-specified Dwords of a network data stream. For example, the first node may communicate with the second node using a network data stream that includes a first component and a pre-specified component. In some embodiments, the network data stream may be of the SAS/SATA protocol. The network…
CAPTURE TIMING AND NEGOTIATION DATA WITH REPEAT COUNTS IN A NETWORKING DIAGNOSTIC COMPONENT
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070189175
A network diagnostic device or component that is placed in-line between two nodes in a network to compress network data traffic to preserve available memory space. The network diagnostic component receives a low speed signal pattern from a first node for communication with a second node. The low speed signal pattern may be received by a receive module. The low speed signal pattern includes one at least a first signal component. The network diagnostic component records the first signal…
COMPACTING OF FRAMES IN A NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070189174
A network diagnostic component that is placed in-line between two nodes in a network to reorder or compact a data frame to allow the network diagnostic component to interpret the data frame. The network diagnostic component receives a network data frame from the first node for communication with the second node. The network data frame may include a plurality of data units interspersed with one or more non-data units that interrupt the proximity and flow of the data units. The network…
SLIDING FRAME COMPARATOR IN A NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070189173
A network diagnostic component that is placed in-line between a first and second node. The diagnostic component is used to perform a comparison operation on any specified portion of a network data frame. For example, the first node may communicate with the second node using a network data frame that includes one or more data units. The network diagnostic component uses a starting and ending address that specify where in the network data frame to begin and end the comparison operation. A…
OUT-OF-BAND CONTROL OF COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL IN AN IN-LINE DEVICE
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070189172
Systems and methods for a network diagnostic component that is placed in-line between two nodes in a network to control the protocol with which two nodes communicate. The network diagnostic component receives a network data stream from a first node for communication with a second node. The network data stream is received by a receive component or module. The network data stream includes a portion that conforms with at least a first network protocol. The diagnostic component then…
NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING NETWORK MESSAGES
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070189171
A networking system is provided. The networking system may include a network diagnostic component. The network diagnostic component may perform any of a variety of network diagnostic functions. The network diagnostic component may include a diagnostic module. The network diagnostic component may also include at least one transceiver. The transceiver may receive a signal from a first node. The signal may form one or more network messages, for example. The transceiver may send the signal…
HOST-INDEPENDENT LINK VALIDATION BETWEEN OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS MODULES
Granted: August 2, 2007
Application Number:
20070177879
Systems and methods for validating a data link between two communication modules, such as optical transceiver modules configured for bidirectional optical communication, are disclosed. In one embodiment a method according to the invention includes a first optical transceiver module transmitting a first validation optical signal to a second optical transceiver module via an optical waveguide, such as an optical fiber, that physically interconnects both transceivers. The first validation…
ELECTRONIC MODULES HAVING INTEGRATED LEVER-ACTIVATED LATCHING MECHANISMS
Granted: June 28, 2007
Application Number:
20070149005
An integrated latching mechanism for use with a user pluggable electronic module, such as an opto-electronic transceiver module, is disclosed. The latching mechanism allows the user to selectively latch the module within a corresponding host port by manipulation of a pivot lever. Movement of the pivot lever causes a locking pin to extend and latch the module within the port. Conversely, movement of the pivot lever can disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the…
Integrated Memory Mapped Controller Circuit for Fiber Optics Transceiver
Granted: June 21, 2007
Application Number:
20070140690
Circuitry for monitoring an optoelectronic device includes memory, including one or more memory arrays for storing information related to the optoelectronic device and analog to digital conversion circuitry for: receiving a plurality of analog signals from the optoelectronic device; converting the received analog signals into digital values; and storing the digital values in memory mapped locations within the memory. The analog signals correspond to operating conditions of the…
SEMICONDUCTOR HAVING ENHANCED CARBON DOPING
Granted: June 7, 2007
Application Number:
20070127536
Semiconductors with enhanced strain. One embodiment includes a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device may include an epitaxial structure. The epitaxial structure includes one or more semiconductor layers and dielectric layers. One or more of the layers includes a dopant including small quantities of Al and repeated delta doping during expitaxial growth to form periods where surfaces are group III rich.
POOL-BASED NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Granted: May 31, 2007
Application Number:
20070121519
A networking system may include one or more nodes communicating with each other. The nodes may communicate via one or more links, which a switch or other structure may provide. The networking system may include one or more pools of at least one network diagnostic module. A network diagnostic module may test one or more links and may be configured to rove among a plurality of links. The networking system may include an alarm module.
OPTICAL BUS
Granted: May 31, 2007
Application Number:
20070122087
An optical bus. Optical sub-assemblies are used to connect lengths of optical fiber to form a single optical fiber that is a bus. A master transceiver may be connected to one end of the fiber and nodes can be connected to the optical sub-assemblies. Each optical sub-assembly includes a center fiber with a mirror that enables each connector to reflect optical signals out of the fiber and that enables a node to launch optical signals on the optical bus. The optical bus can also be…
LOW POWER PULSE MODULATION COMMUNICATION IN MESH NETWORKS WITH MODULAR SENSORS
Granted: May 31, 2007
Application Number:
20070123282
A modular sensor architecture. A sensor includes multiple planes that are in electrical communication. A power plane provides a power source and a communications module that can be optical and/or electrical in nature. The power source can be upgraded using optical power delivered over an optical fiber. The sensor can also both transmit/receive data over the optical fiber. A processing plane provides memory and processing power. The processing plane can be updated/upgraded via the…
POOL-BASED NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Granted: May 24, 2007
Application Number:
20070115834
A networking system may include one or more nodes communicating with each other. The nodes may communicate via one or more links, which a switch or other structure may provide. The networking system may include one or more pools of at least one network diagnostic module. A network diagnostic module may test one or more links and may be configured to rove among a plurality of links. The networking system may include an alarm module. The alarm module may configure one or more network…
