This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Adtran Gmbh. Active years: 1995-1997.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1995-1997
Title: Stephen T. Killian: Telecommunications Monitoring and Remote Provisioning
Introduction
Stephen T. Killian is an inventor associated with Huntsville, Alabama, and telecommunications technology. His work includes systems for monitoring digital telephone channels and remotely configuring telecommunications equipment. He is associated with Adtran GmbH and has 4 patents.
Latest Patents
Killian’s listed patents address performance monitoring and remote provisioning of telecommunications channel units.
Performance Monitoring of DS0 Channel via D4 Channel Bank
This invention describes non-intrusive monitoring of a DS0 channel between a customer premises interface and a D4 channel bank. It enables a remote control site to perform network supervisory tasks, including provisioning loop equipment and monitoring channel performance. Modified channel-bank components support bidirectional signalling, allowing performance-monitoring commands and responses to travel alongside signalling traffic.
Remote Provisioning of Telephone Channel Unit Using Inband Digital Code
This invention provides a method for remotely interrogating and configuring a telecommunications channel unit over a tandem network link. A sequence of digital codes places intermediate channel units in a transparent state, allowing commands and responses to pass through to and from the selected unit. The commands can read configuration or status information and direct the unit to operate under prescribed conditions.
Career Highlights
Killian’s patent work focuses on practical tools for telecommunications network supervision. The described systems support remote access, channel performance assessment, and equipment configuration across network links.
Collaborations
Killian’s listed coworkers include Jeffrey B. Wells and Norman R. Harris. His association with Adtran GmbH connects his work to a company active in telecommunications technology.
Conclusion
Stephen T. Killian’s inventions address remote monitoring and provisioning of digital telecommunications channels, helping network operators supervise and configure equipment across connected systems.
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