Gerald P Ryan

US Patent:

6637033, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Jul 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/613415

Inventors:

Thomas J. Cloonan - Lisle IL
Gerald P. Ryan - Lake Zurich IL
Ubaldo Cepeda - Algonquin IL

Assignee:

Arris International, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

H04N 7173

US Classification:

725117, 725116, 725119, 725121, 725124, 725127, 725149

Abstract:

In a cable data system, frequency division multiplexed upstream data traffic is first split for subsequent signal processing. In the course of performing an analog RF signal splitting operation, signal splitter output amplitude is decreased as an artifact of an RF signal splitter. A signal splitter indicator type that is used per signal splitter, provides an indication to the CMTS channel interface cards to control the amount of compensating gain required to restore the original signal to its original amplitude.

US Patent:

6662368, Dec 9, 2003

Filed:

Sep 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/659193

Inventors:

Thomas J. Cloonan - Lisle IL
Daniel W. Hickey - Oswego IL
Ubaldo Cepeda - Oswego IL
Gerald P. Ryan - Lake Zurich IL

Assignee:

Arris International, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

H04N 716

US Classification:

725111, 370217, 375222

Abstract:

A plurality of daisy-chained switching circuit cards are each coupled to a different active circuit card. Feed-through circuit cards are each coupled to spare circuit cards having substantially identical circuitry to the active circuit cards. The feed-through circuit cards are also daisy-chained with the switches on the switching circuit cards. The switching circuit cards can replace the feed-through circuit cards and the active circuit cards replace the spare circuit cards in order to vary the size of the spare groups (a group of spare circuit cards and active circuit cards) and also the quantity of the spare groups.

US Patent:

6769132, Jul 27, 2004

Filed:

Sep 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/660120

Inventors:

Thomas J. Cloonan - Lisle IL
Daniel W. Hickey - Oswego IL
Ubaldo Cepeda - Oswego IL
Gerald P. Ryan - Lake Zurich IL

Assignee:

Arris International, Inc. - Suwanee GA

International Classification:

H04N 7173

US Classification:

725111, 375222

Abstract:

In a cable data system, several frequency division multiplexed upstream data signals on an individual cable can be selectively routed to frequency-selective band pass filters using a relay matrix between the filters and the cable. By appropriately controlling the relays, the upstream information can be split out to as many different filters that might be required to recover the frequency division multiplexed information. Cabling installation to a cable modem termination system is simplified and maintenance costs are reduced by carrying multiple signals on one cable.

US Patent:

7570127, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Nov 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/943920

Inventors:

Gerald P. Ryan - Geneva IL, US
Ubaldo Cepeda - Oswego IL, US

Assignee:

ARRIS Group, Inc. - Suwanee GA

International Classification:

H03C 1/52
H03C 1/60

US Classification:

332162, 332170, 375296, 455109, 4551142

Abstract:

An IF receiver receives a tapped portion of a modulated communication signal. A processor, local with respect to the IF receiver, receives an interrupt from a main processor instructing it to evaluate the power levels of desired and undesired components of the communication signal. The interrupt may be sent for a variety of reasons, such as according to a predetermined schedule, or in response to changes in a communication network, such as new equipment installation and temperature changes. The local processor instructs the IF receiver to tune it's LO so that the evaluation range of the receiver and feedback loop to parameter-adjustable components includes the frequency, or frequencies, of a specified signal component. The local processor evaluates the power level of the specified signal component. Based on the evaluation, the local processor instructs parameter-adjustable signal processing components to alter parameters to optimize characteristics of the communication signal for transmission.

US Patent:

8548457, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/794819

Inventors:

Frank O'Keeffe - Glounthaune, IE
Gerald Ryan - Geneva IL, US
Ubaldo Cepeda - Oswego IL, US
Thomas Cloonan - Lisle IL, US

Assignee:

Arris Enterprises, Inc. - Suwanee GA

International Classification:

H04W 24/00

US Classification:

455423, 455507, 455450, 4554221

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and apparatus can be used to flexibly allocate RF channels to output ports on edge termination systems. Flexible edge termination systems can include multiplexing modules operable to combine signals together inside of the flexible edge termination system to provide a flexible mapping of RF channels to output ports.

US Patent:

20130088323, Apr 11, 2013

Filed:

Sep 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/632052

Inventors:

Gerald P. Ryan - Geneva IL, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G05B 19/00

US Classification:

340 57, 235375

Abstract:

A shipping and distribution system with remote holding pods where a shipper can safely leave a package, and the recipient of the package can pick it up. The system controls the package from the time the shipper leaves it at the pod until the package owner or recipient or authorized party retrieves it. A system controller with an online interface allocates the temporary storage resources to shipping/receiving parties. Secure access codes are provided to both the shipper and the recipient. The secure storage area at the pod can contain a contents sensor that can notify the receiver when the package is deposited and the sender when the package is retrieved.

US Patent:

6449249, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Sep 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/656940

Inventors:

Thomas J. Cloonan - Lisle IL
Daniel W. Hickey - Oswego IL
Ubaldo Cepeda - Oswego IL
Gerald P. Ryan - Lake Zurich IL

Assignee:

Arris International, Inc. - Duluth GA

International Classification:

H04L 1226

US Classification:

370217, 370220, 370228, 34082501, 340651, 714 4, 714 43

Abstract:

Active and spare circuit cards are each paired with switch cards. Each switch on the switch cards is daisy chained with prior and succeeding switches. A master controller senses a faulty circuit indication signal from each of the active circuit cards. When the faulty circuit indication signal indicates a fault on a particular active circuit card, the controller instructs the switch card that is paired with that circuit card to switch it out and switch in a spare circuit card.

US Patent:

20210377064, Dec 2, 2021

Filed:

May 19, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/325150

Inventors:

- Suwanee GA, US
Thomas J. Cloonan - Lisle IL, US
Chris R. Zettinger - Wheaton IL, US
Michael Harrington - Cork, IE
Patricia Tessier - Cork, IE
Gerald Ryan - Geneva IL, US
Darrick Wilson - Montgomery IL, US
Oleksandr Volkov - Cork, IE
Dermot Lucey - Cork, IE

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

Abstract:

Systems and methods for permitting DOCSIS 3.1 equipment to operate at higher frequencies than specified in the DOCSIS 3.1 standard. Exemplary systems may be capable of alternating between a first mode of operation that provides DOCSIS 3.1 compatible services and a second mode of operation providing a higher level of service than DOCSIS 3.1.