Denis P Orlando

US Patent:

7400610, Jul 15, 2008

Filed:

Mar 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/810418

Inventors:

Robert C. Malkemes - Bricktown NJ, US
Edwin A. Muth - Aberdeen NJ, US
Denis P. Orlando - Freehold NJ, US
Jie Song - Marlboro NJ, US

Assignee:

Agere Systems Inc. - Allentown PA

International Classification:

H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

370338, 370310, 370328, 370349

Abstract:

The present invention provides a broadcast retransmitter for use with a wireless local area network (WLAN). In one embodiment, the broadcast retransmitter includes a gateway configured to format a bitstream received from a broadcast receiver for delivery to a wireless access point (WAP) of the WLAN and subsequent conversion by the WAP into a wireless transmission over the WLAN to make the bitstream available for reception by a client of the WLAN.

US Patent:

7415259, Aug 19, 2008

Filed:

Jun 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/876041

Inventors:

David A. Fishman - Lakewood NJ, US
Robert C. Malkemes - Bricktown NJ, US
Denis P. Orlando - Freehold NJ, US
Jie Song - Marlboro NJ, US
Eric Zhong - East Brunswick NJ, US
Ying Zhu - Basking Ridge NJ, US

Assignee:

Agere Systems Inc. - Allentown PA

International Classification:

H04B 1/06

US Classification:

4552501, 455136, 4552341, 455340, 455 302, 375345

Abstract:

An automatic gain control (AGC) for a Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) receiver, a method of automatically controlling gain and a SDARS receiver incorporating the AGC or the method. In one embodiment, the AGC includes: (1) an AGC function selector configured to compare first and second time division multiplexed (TDM) power signals and a nonzero threshold and select an AGC function based thereon and (2) an AGC function applier associated with the AGC function selector and configured to apply the AGC function to the first and second TDM power signals to develop therefrom an AGC control signal.

US Patent:

7697911, Apr 13, 2010

Filed:

Dec 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/608449

Inventors:

Yhean-Sen Lai - Warren NJ, US
Robert C. Malkemes - Bethlehem PA, US
Jie Song - Lower Macungie Township PA, US
Denis P. Orlando - Freehold NJ, US
Inseop Lee - Pittstown NJ, US

Assignee:

Agere Systems Inc. - Allentown PA

International Classification:

H04B 1/06

US Classification:

4552321, 455225

Abstract:

An SDARS receiver includes an analog front end configured to receive a composite signal. An A/D converter is coupled to the analog front end and converts the signal to a digitized signal. A digital down converter (DDC) is coupled to the A/D converter and down converts the digitized signal to a down converted signal. A demodulator demodulates the down converted signal. The receiver includes a digital automatic gain control (DAGC) coupled to an output of the A/D converter and before the demodulator. An automatic gain controller is coupled to the DAGC for providing an automatic gain control signal.

US Patent:

8260240, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Aug 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/204631

Inventors:

Robert Malkemes - Bricktown NJ, US
Denis Orlando - Freehold NJ, US
Jie Song - Howell NJ, US
Eric Zhong - East Brunswick NJ, US

Assignee:

Agere Systems Inc. - Allentown PA

International Classification:

H04B 1/06

US Classification:

4552451, 455130, 375345

Abstract:

An automatic gain control (AGC) for use in a digital radio receiver that allows at least two types of input signal to be processed using a single receiver front end by supporting two modes of operation, each optimized for one particular signal type, and a third mode not optimized for either. The AGC enables smooth switching between the optimized modes of operation via the non-optimized mode. By measuring a difference in the strength between the demodulated signals, and comparing that to two preset values, the AGC controls which mode of operation to place the receiver in. Modes of operation are maintained by adjusting the gain of a variable gain amplifier (VGA), so that an appropriate incoming signal is amplified to a level that is suitable for an analogue-to-digital (ADC) converter. The AGC is compatible with existing satellite digital audio radio system (SDARS) transmission capabilities.

US Patent:

55508952, Aug 27, 1996

Filed:

Dec 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/160135

Inventors:

Kyle L. Burson - Somerset NJ
Yum C. Chang - Belford NJ
Wilson Fok - Aberdeen NJ
Kenneth W. Leland - Toms River NJ
Denis P. Orlando - Freehold NJ
Andrzej Partyka - Bedford NJ

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04M 1100

US Classification:

379 59

Abstract:

A bimodal portable telephone provides cellular service and improved cordless service in a common handset. Operation of the bimodal portable telephone in a cellular telephone system provides telephone service over a wide geographical area of coverage through operation with multiple cellular bases and in a cordless telephone system provides telephone service over a localized geographical area of coverage through operation with an associated cordless base. The cordless service provides improved performance over convention cordless telephone service by advantageously employing a frequency hopping spread spectrum modulation technique for communications between the portable telephone and the cordless base unit. This improved performance achieves increased operating range of the cordless telephone system. This increased operating range is particular advantageous to the user of the portable telephone in that it permits this more economical system to be used over a much greater distance than is possible with convention cordless telephone service.

US Patent:

51443244, Sep 1, 1992

Filed:

Aug 2, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/388454

Inventors:

Melissa C. Chin - Kinnelon NJ
James G. Evans - Colts Neck NJ
Denis P. Orlando - Freehold NJ

Assignee:

AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01Q 110
H01Q 124

US Classification:

343702

Abstract:

An arrangement for increasing the level of radiated and received energy in a telescoping antenna while the antenna is in a collapsed position. The increase in energy is obtained through use of a sliding member which projects from the base of the the antenna and contacts antenna matching circuitry for making changes to this circuitry when the antenna is collapsed. Initially tuned for resonating signals for transmission and reception with the antenna in an extended position, the antenna matching circuitry is retuned by a switching action provided by the sliding member for more effective resonating of these signals with the shorter length antenna. The switching action of the sliding member also activates gain control circuitry which increases the signal levels in both an associated transmitter and receiver when the antenna is in the collapsed position.

US Patent:

51363020, Aug 4, 1992

Filed:

Mar 18, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/658949

Inventors:

Melissa C. Chin - Kinnelon NJ
James G. Evans - Colts Neck NJ
Denis P. Orlando - Freehold NJ

Assignee:

AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01Q 124

US Classification:

343702

Abstract:

A telescoping antenna structure suitable for use in a portable transceiver for increasing the level of radiated or received r-f energy while in a collapsed position and also obtaining the maximum permitted level of radiated r-f energy while in an extended position. The increase in r-f energy in the antenna while in the collapsed position is obtained through use of a projectable sliding member affixed to the antenna which comes in contact with and makes electrical changes to antenna tuning circuitry when the antenna is adjusted from the extended position to the collapsed position.

US Patent:

52124916, May 18, 1993

Filed:

Apr 15, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/685325

Inventors:

Melissa C. Chin - Kinnelon NJ
James G. Evans - Colts Neck NJ
Denis P. Orlando - Freehold NJ

Assignee:

AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H01Q 110

US Classification:

343745

Abstract:

An arrangement for increasing the level of radiated and received energy in a telescoping antenna while the antenna is in a collapsed position. The increase in energy is obtained through use of a sliding member which projects from the base of the antenna and contacts antenna matching circuitry for making changes to this circuitry when the antenna is collapsed. Initially tuned for resonating signals for transmission and reception with the antenna in an extended position, the antenna matching circuitry is retuned by a switching action provided by the sliding member for more effective resonating of these signals with the shorter length antenna. The switching action of the sliding member also activates gain control circuitry which increases the signal levels in both an associated transmitter and receiver when the antenna is in the collapsed position.