公开(公告)号：US20150288375A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14746314

申请日：2015-06-22

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Mansour Rachid ,  Timothy Gallagher ,  Curtis Ling

IPC: H03M1/10 ,  H03M1/12

CPC classification number: H03M1/1038 ,  H03M1/12

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for generating correction estimates. Training signals may be injected into one or more particular spectral regions, and one or more correction estimation parameters may be determined based on the injecting of the training signals, where the one or more correction estimation parameters reduce distortion in at least the one or more particular spectral regions. The particular spectral regions may comprise originally-unoccupied spectral regions. The one or more correction estimation parameters may be applied during correcting of digital signals generated based on processing of received analog signals. The training signals may be generated, such as based on one or more pre-defined characteristics. The one or more correction estimation parameters may then be determined based on the one or more pre-defined characteristics of the training signals and/or changes thereto.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于产生校正估计的方法和系统。 训练信号可以被注入到一个或多个特定光谱区域中，并且可以基于训练信号的注入来确定一个或多个校正估计参数，其中一个或多个校正估计参数在至少一个或多个特定的区域中减少失真 光谱区域。 特定光谱区域可以包括原始未被占用的光谱区域。 可以在基于接收到的模拟信号的处理生成的数字信号的校正期间应用一个或多个校正估计参数。 可以生成训练信号，例如基于一个或多个预定义的特征。 然后可以基于训练信号的一个或多个预定义特性和/或其改变来确定一个或多个校正估计参数。

公开(公告)号：US09094036B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US14087710

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Mansour Rachid ,  Timothy Gallagher ,  Curtis Ling

IPC: H03M1/06 ,  H03M1/10 ,  H03M1/12

CPC classification number: H03M1/1038 ,  H03M1/12

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for calibrating nonlinearity correction during analog-to-digital conversions on received analog signals. Correction-parameters may be estimated, such as to reduce, when applied to total spectral content, distortion resulting from the nonlinearity in originally-unoccupied spectral regions. Digital signals generated based on sampling of the received analog signals may then be corrected, to remove nonlinearity related distortion, based on the estimated correction-parameters. The nonlinearity correction calibration may be performed during reception and handling of the analog signals. The correction-parameters may be generated based on signals located in particular spectral regions, such as the originally-unoccupied spectral regions. These signals may be injected within the device, into the particular spectral regions, and the signal may have known characteristics to enable estimating the required correction.

Abstract translation: 提供的方法和系统用于在接收到的模拟信号的模数转换期间校准非线性校正。 可以估计校正参数，例如当应用于总光谱内容时，减少由原始未占用的光谱区域中的非线性引起的失真。 然后可以基于所估计的校正参数来校正基于接收到的模拟信号的采样产生的数字信号以去除非线性相关的失真。 可以在模拟信号的接收和处理期间执行非线性校正校准。 校正参数可以基于位于特定光谱区域（例如原始未被占用的光谱区域）的信号产生。 这些信号可以在设备内注入到特定的光谱区域中，并且该信号可以具有已知的特性以使得能够估计所需的校正。

公开(公告)号：US20150207461A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14603993

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Rahul Bhatia ,  Timothy Gallagher ,  Raja Pullela ,  Sridhar Ramesh

IPC: H03F1/02 ,  H03F3/21

CPC classification number: H03F3/21 ,  H03F1/0266 ,  H03F3/4508 ,  H03F2200/09 ,  H03F2200/66 ,  H03F2203/45731

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamically biasing power amplifiers. In particular, dynamic biasing of a power amplifier may be controlled, with the controlling comprising receiving an input signal that is to be amplified; processing the input signal; generating based on said processing of the input signal input signal, a plurality of control signals comprising at least one biasing control signal; and applying the plurality of control signals to one or more control elements that are used in driving and/or control of the power amplifier. The one or more control elements may comprise at least one biasing component that adjusts biasing applied to power amplifier.

Abstract translation: 提供了动态偏置功率放大器的系统和方法。 特别地，可以控制功率放大器的动态偏置，其中控制包括接收待放大的输入信号; 处理输入信号; 基于所述输入信号输入信号的处理产生多个控制信号，所述多个控制信号包括至少一个偏置控制信号; 以及将所述多个控制信号应用于在功率放大器的驱动和/或控制中使用的一个或多个控制元件。 一个或多个控制元件可以包括调节施加到功率放大器的偏置的至少一个偏置部件。

公开(公告)号：US20150156015A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14551503

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Gallagher

IPC: H04L9/08

CPC classification number: H04L63/0428 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/105 ,  G06F2221/0755 ,  H04K1/00 ,  H04K1/02 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/0819 ,  H04L9/0861 ,  H04L9/0877 ,  H04L9/3006 ,  H04L9/3226 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L2209/24 ,  H04L2209/603 ,  H04L2463/101

Abstract: A first network device may discover one or more values of one or more parameters corresponding to a plurality of links and/or devices of the network. The first network device may compare the discovered one or more values of the one or more parameters to an expected one or more values of the one or more parameters. The first network device may determine whether to transmit data onto a network path between the first device and one of the plurality of devices based on a result of the comparison, wherein at least one of the plurality of links and/or devices are not part of the network path. The first network device may be operable to utilize the discovered parameter values to generate a security key which may be utilized to encrypt and/or scramble content prior to transmitting the content onto the network.

Abstract translation: 第一网络设备可以发现与网络的多个链路和/或设备相对应的一个或多个参数的一个或多个值。 第一网络设备可以将所发现的一个或多个参数的一个或多个值与所述一个或多个参数的期望的一个或多个值进行比较。 第一网络设备可以基于比较的结果来确定是否将数据传输到第一设备与多个设备中的一个之间的网络路径上，其中多个链路和/或设备中的至少一个不是 网络路径。 第一网络设备可以可操作以利用所发现的参数值来生成可以用于在将内容发送到网络之前加密和/或扰频内容的安全密钥。

公开(公告)号：US09043855B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13948417

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Curtis Ling ,  Sridhar Ramesh ,  Timothy Gallagher

IPC: H04N7/173 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04N21/6338 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/647 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H03D1/04 ,  H04B1/10 ,  H04H60/32

CPC classification number: H04N21/6338 ,  H04H20/78 ,  H04H60/32 ,  H04H60/97 ,  H04N21/6118 ,  H04N21/6156 ,  H04N21/6168 ,  H04N21/64761 ,  H04N21/64769

Abstract: A coupling device for use in a hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) network may be configured to disable an upstream path through it when there is only noise incident on the upstream path, and enable the upstream path through it when a desired transmission from a cable modem downstream of the coupling device is incident on the upstream path. The coupling device may be a trunk amplifier, a distribution amplifier, a splitter, or the like. The coupling device may comprise a single upstream interface coupled to a plurality of downstream interfaces. The enabling and/or disabling may be in response to a signal strength indicated by the SSI being below a threshold and/or in response to one or more control messages indicating whether any downstream cable modem is, or will be, transmitting.

Abstract translation: 用于混合光纤同轴（HFC）网络的耦合装置可以被配置为当仅有入射在上游路径上的噪声时禁止通过它的上游路径，并且当来自电缆调制解调器的所需传输时使得能够通过它的上行路径 耦合装置的下游入射在上游路径上。 耦合装置可以是干线放大器，分配放大器，分路器等。 耦合设备可以包括耦合到多个下游接口的单个​​上游接口。 启用和/或禁用可以响应于由SSI指示的信号强度低于阈值和/或响应于指示是否或将要发送的任何下游电缆调制解调器的一个或多个控制消息。

公开(公告)号：US20150110232A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14470720

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Curtis Ling ,  Timothy Gallagher

IPC: H04L7/00

CPC classification number: H04L7/0016 ,  H04B7/061 ,  H04L5/0098 ,  H04L7/033 ,  H04L25/0206 ,  H04L25/03057 ,  H04L27/2601 ,  H04L27/2657 ,  H04L27/2679

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for using decision feedback phase error correction during signal processing. When an input signal comprises a plurality of sub-carriers, each of the plurality of sub-carriers may be processed separately, wherein the processing may comprise determining for each one of the plurality sub-carriers error related information; and the determined error related information may be applied as separate feedback, such as to allow separately adjusting subsequent processing of the corresponding one of the plurality of sub-carriers. The error related information may comprise phase error related information. At least part of the error related information based on data carried by the corresponding one of the plurality of sub-carriers. The plurality of sub-carriers comprises orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) based sub-carriers. Error related information obtained from processing of at least some of the plurality of sub-carriers may be shared.

Abstract translation: 提供了在信号处理期间使用判定反馈相位误差校正的方法和系统。 当输入信号包括多个子载波时，可以分开处理多个子载波中的每一个，其中该处理可以包括确定多个子载波中的每一个与错误相关的信息; 并且所确定的错误相关信息可以被应用为单独的反馈，诸如允许单独调整多个子载波中的相应一个子载波的后续处理。 错误相关信息可以包括相位误差相关信息。 基于由所述多个子载波中的相应一个子载波承载的数据的所述错误相关信息的至少一部分。 多个子载波包括基于正交频分复用（OFDM）的子载波。 可以共享从处理多个子载体中的至少一些子载波获得的错误相关信息。

公开(公告)号：US20140348185A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14457100

申请日：2014-08-11

Applicant: Maxlinear, Inc.

Inventor： Curtis Ling ,  Timothy Gallagher

IPC: H04L7/00

CPC classification number: H04L7/0079 ,  G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/235 ,  G01S19/246 ,  H04B1/707

Abstract: Methods and systems for cross-protocol time synchronization may comprise, for example, in a premises-based network, receiving a signal that conforms to a data over cable service interface specification (DOCSIS) communications protocol. A global time of day (GTOD) clock may be extracted from the received signal. Communication on the premises-based network in accordance with a multimedia over cable alliance (MoCA) communications protocol may be synchronized based at least in part on the extracted GTOD clock. Communication in a third communications protocol may be synchronized, wherein the third communications protocol may include a home phoneline networking alliance (HPNA) standard, an IEEE 802.11x standard, and a non-public wireless network protocol. The extracted GTOD clock may comprise a GPS clock, GLONASS clock, and a Galileo clock. A second signal for extracting a GTOD may be received, such as a satellite signal, and may conform to a low Earth orbit satellite signal protocol.

Abstract translation: 用于交叉协议时间同步的方法和系统可以包括例如在基于场所的网络中，接收符合数据通过电缆服务接口规范（DOCSIS）通信协议的信号。 可以从接收到的信号中提取全球时间（GTOD）时钟。 至少部分地基于所提取的GTOD时钟，可以根据多媒体跨线联盟（MoCA）通信协议在基于场所的网络上的通信进行同步。 可以同步第三通信协议中的通信，其中第三通信协议可以包括家庭电话网络联盟（HPNA）标准，IEEE 802.11x标准和非公共无线网络协议。 提取的GTOD时钟可以包括GPS时钟，GLONASS时钟和伽利略时钟。 可以接收用于提取GTOD的第二信号，例如卫星信号，并且可以符合低地球轨道卫星信号协议。

公开(公告)号：US20140274134A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14256355

申请日：2014-04-18

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Curtis Ling ,  Timothy Gallagher ,  Glenn Chang

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04B7/18526 ,  G01S19/42 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04B7/18515 ,  H04B7/18517 ,  H04B7/18523 ,  H04H20/08 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04J4/00 ,  H04L45/74 ,  H04L61/2007 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4343 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6193 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W76/20 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: An Internet protocol low noise block downconverter (IP LNB) assembly, which may be within a satellite reception assembly, may be operable to determine location information and/or time information of the IP LNB assembly, such as via a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) module in the IP LNB assembly. The IP LNB assembly may provide services based on the determined location information and/or the determined time information of the IP LNB assembly. The IP LNB assembly may communicate the determined location information and/or the determined time information to a wireless communication device for determining location information of the wireless communication device. The IP LNB assembly may determine location information of a wireless source device based on a signal received from the wireless source device, the determined location information and the determined time information of the IP LNB assembly.

Abstract translation: 可以在卫星接收组件内的因特网协议低噪声块下变频器（IP LNB）组件可以用于确定IP LNB组件的位置信息和/或时间信息，例如经由全球导航卫星系统（GNSS） ）模块。 IP LNB组件可以基于所确定的位置信息和/或所确定的IP LNB组件的时间信息来提供服务。 IP LNB组件可以将确定的位置信息和/或所确定的时间信息传送到用于确定无线通信设备的位置信息的无线通信设备。 IP LNB组件可以基于从无线源设备接收的信号，所确定的位置信息和所确定的IP LNB组件的时间信息来确定无线源设备的位置信息。

公开(公告)号：US20140089961A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US14080418

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: MaxLinear, Inc.

Inventor： Curtis Ling ,  Timothy Gallagher ,  Glenn Chang

IPC: H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/643

CPC classification number: H04B7/18526 ,  G01S19/42 ,  H04B7/185 ,  H04B7/18515 ,  H04B7/18517 ,  H04B7/18523 ,  H04H20/08 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/21 ,  H04H60/23 ,  H04J4/00 ,  H04L45/74 ,  H04L61/2007 ,  H04L65/4076 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4343 ,  H04N21/43637 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4408 ,  H04N21/441 ,  H04N21/4524 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/6143 ,  H04N21/6193 ,  H04N21/64322 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W76/20 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/10 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/08 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: An Internet protocol low noise block downconverter (IP LNB) assembly, within a satellite reception assembly, may be operable to determine location information and/or time information of the IP LNB assembly, via a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) module in the IP LNB assembly. The IP LNB assembly may provide services based on the determined location information and/or the determined time information of the IP LNB assembly. The IP LNB assembly may communicate the determined location information and/or the determined time information to a wireless communication device for determining location information of the wireless communication device. The IP LNB assembly may determine location information of a wireless source device, based on the determined location information and the determined time information of the IP LNB assembly along with a plurality of other location information and a plurality of corresponding other time information associated with a plurality of other IP LNB assemblies.

Abstract translation: 在卫星接收组件内的因特网协议低噪声块下变频器（IP LNB）组件可以用于经由IP中的全球导航卫星系统（GNSS）模块来确定IP LNB组件的位置信息和/或时间信息 LNB组装。 IP LNB组件可以基于所确定的位置信息和/或所确定的IP LNB组件的时间信息来提供服务。 IP LNB组件可以将确定的位置信息和/或所确定的时间信息传送到用于确定无线通信设备的位置信息的无线通信设备。 IP LNB组件可以基于所确定的位置信息和所确定的IP LNB组件的时间信息以及多个其他位置信息和与多个相关联的多个对应的其他时间信息来确定无线源设备的位置信息 的其他IP LNB组件。

公开(公告)号：US20200178126A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-04

申请号：US16785414

申请日：2020-02-07

Applicant: Maxlinear, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Gallagher

IPC: H04W28/26

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing reduced bandwidth acquisition latency may comprise communicating a reservation request for bandwidth allocation for devices operating under a wired network protocol, where the reservation request may be sent by wired network devices via a wireless network protocol over a wireless network. Bandwidth may be allocated in the wired network for the requesting devices by a network controller. Data may be communicated with the requesting devices via the wired network. The wired network communication protocol may comprise a multimedia over cable alliance (MoCA) standard. The wireless protocol may comprise an IEEE 802.11x standard, a Bluetooth standard, and/or any non-public network protocol. The communication of the reservation request via the wireless protocol may decrease a latency of the wired network. A medium access plan (MAP) may be generated by the network controller based on the reservation request and may comprise a bandwidth allocation for the requesting devices.