This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC, Tibit Communications, Inc.. Active years: 2014-2020.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2020
Title: Kevin A Noll: Innovator in Network Technologies
Introduction
Kevin A Noll is a prominent inventor based in Leesburg, VA (US), known for his contributions to network technologies. He holds a total of 7 patents, showcasing his innovative spirit and technical expertise in the field.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Method and system for automatic discovery of tunnel endpoints in a broadcast network." This invention provides a system and method for the automatic discovery and configuration of tunnel endpoints in a network. During operation, the system broadcasts a peer-discovery-request message from an active tunnel endpoint to the network. In response, the system can determine whether a passive tunnel endpoint has a tunnel based on the received peer-discovery response. If it does not, the system creates a tunnel between the active and passive endpoints and exchanges tunnel-configuration messages over the created tunnel.
Another significant patent is "Methods and apparatus for asymmetric distribution of mixed content via a network." This invention addresses the challenges of current optical fiber-based access network technologies. It combines multiple optical user-technologies onto a single Passive Optical Network (PON) while maintaining operational independence for each technology. The disclosed methods allow the fiber optic infrastructure to be independent of the user-technologies and network architecture.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Kevin has worked with notable companies such as Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC and Tibit Communications, Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his development as an inventor and innovator in the field of network technologies.
Collaborations
Kevin has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Howard Pfeffer and David J Musser. These collaborations have likely enriched his work and contributed to his innovative projects.
Conclusion
Kevin A Noll is a distinguished inventor whose work in network technologies has led to significant advancements. His patents reflect his commitment to innovation and his ability to solve complex problems in the industry.

