Thomas J Quigley, Jr

Title: Thomas J. Quigley, Jr.: Communications Technology Inventor.

Introduction

Thomas J. Quigley, Jr. is an inventor associated with Franklin, Georgia, and Broadcom Corporation. His work includes a patent for a communications management system designed to support synchronous multichannel transmissions.

Latest Patents

Quigley is credited with 1 patent: “Downstream Synchronous Multichannels for a Communications Management System.” The invention describes a method for transmitting communications across multiple downstream carriers, each compliant with DOCSIS 2.0. It supports both nodes capable of using downstream synchronous multichannels and legacy nodes that are not.

In the system, non-DSSM packets travel on a single channel, while DSSM packets are divided into pieces and transmitted simultaneously across available channels. Because signal delays across adjacent carriers are small, the pieces arrive at receiving nodes at nearly the same time and can be reassembled with minimal buffering. A header enables legacy nodes to silently discard the DSSM packet pieces, helping prevent disruption to their communications.

Career Highlights

Quigley’s listed company affiliation is Broadcom Corporation. His patent reflects work on coordinating multichannel data transmission while maintaining compatibility with existing communications equipment.

Collaborations

Niki Roberta Pantelias and John Daniel Horton are identified as Quigley’s coworkers. Their names are provided as professional associations, though the available information does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Thomas J. Quigley, Jr.’s patent addresses the practical challenge of transmitting data across multiple channels while supporting both newer and legacy communications nodes.