Duane Oliver Bowker

Title: Duane Oliver Bowker: Innovator in Communication Technologies

Introduction

Duane Oliver Bowker is a notable inventor based in Tinton Falls, NJ (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of communication technologies, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing network maintenance and call routing processes.

Latest Patents

One of Bowker's latest patents is titled "Employing customer premises equipment in communications network maintenance." This invention customizes a network connection to customer premises equipment using a calibration signal. A network signal processor emits a tag signal indicating that a signal processing platform is in use. The customer premises equipment (CPE) issues a calibration signal to the network signal processor based on the detection of the tag signal. The CPE outputs the calibration signal to the network signal processor, which measures the signal loss, adjusts the gain mapping, and issues a calibration signal back to the CPE. The CPE then estimates spectral shaping based on the calibration signal and equalizes the receive path to ensure the signal processing platform is detected and implemented. This invention illustrates a broader concept of utilizing CPE as an agent in telephone network maintenance.

Another significant patent is the "Call rerouter method and apparatus." This invention routes a call through a data link when a called party is engaged in a data call. The call rerouter evokes a "T" connection in a switch that is part of the called party's call path and determines whether the called party is engaged in a data call or a non-data call. If engaged in a data call, the rerouter retrieves called party information to check if the called party is a subscriber to a data network, such as an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If so, the call rerouter informs the called party through the data network that a call is waiting to be connected. If the called party desires, the rerouter routes the call through the data network. If the called party is not a subscriber to an ISP or not engaged in a data call, the rerouter returns a message to the calling party indicating that the called party is unavailable.

Career Highlights

Duane Bowker is currently employed at AT&T Corp., where he continues to innovate in the field of telecommunications. His work has had a significant impact on improving communication systems and enhancing user experiences.

Collaborations

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