This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Adtran Networks Se. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: The Innovations of Robert Dittmar
Introduction
Robert Dittmar is an inventor based in Garland, TX (US). He is currently employed at Adtran Networks, a company known for its advancements in networking technology. Although he has not yet been granted any patents, he is actively involved in the field of innovation, particularly in the area of Ethernet traffic transmission.
Latest Patent Applications
Robert Dittmar's notable patent application is titled "Time-Sensitive Transmission of Ethernet Traffic Between Endpoint Network Nodes." This application presents a technique for the time-sensitive transmission of Ethernet traffic in IET-blind networks. The process involves a source endpoint network node receiving both expedited and non-expedited Ethernet frames. For each non-expedited Ethernet frame, the technique detects a pre-provisioned designated non-expedited tunnel corresponding to a specified destination address. It segments the non-expedited Ethernet frame into multiple segments, encapsulates each segment according to the designated tunnel, and sends the encapsulated segments to the destination endpoint network node. Furthermore, when the designated tunnel consists of several successive sub-tunnels, the technique includes initial encapsulation of each segment in accordance with the first sub-tunnel and relaying the encapsulation according to the network protocol of the next sub-tunnel.
Conclusion
Robert Dittmar is a promising inventor whose work in Ethernet traffic transmission showcases his innovative approach to networking technology. His contributions, although not yet reflected in granted patents, indicate a strong potential for future advancements in the field.