Vincent Etienne Houtsma

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 (Patent Applications = 8)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 29(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Berkeley Heights, NJ (US) (2005 - 2009)
Murray Hill, NJ (US) (2017)
New Providence, NJ (US) (2012 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

3 out of 1,310

Alcatel-lucent USA Inc.

patents

3 out of 9,364

Lucent Technologies Inc.

patents

3 out of 2,219

Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2005-2024

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13 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12015886 - Control of optical-modulation amplitude for burst-mode transmission (2024-06-18),

2. 11973537 - Flexible rate passive optical network incorporating use of delay modulation (2024-04-30),

3. 11902720 - Method and apparatus for downstream timeslot scheduling in multi-rate passive optical networks (2024-02-13),

4. 11764902 - Forward error correction control (2023-09-19),

5. 11309973 - Optical burst monitoring (2022-04-19),

6. 9538266 - Circuit and method for optical bit interleaving in a passive optical network using multi-level signals (2017-01-03),

7. 8676009 - Monolithic photonic integrated circuit (2014-03-18),

8. 8224134 - Optoelectronic receiver (2012-07-17),

9. 7595249 - Bipolar transistors with vertical structures (2009-09-29),

10. 7471855 - Monlithically coupled waveguide and phototransistor (2008-12-30),

11. 7190047 - Transistors and methods for making the same (2007-03-13),

12. 7170147 - Dissipative isolation frames for active microelectronic devices, and methods of making such dissipative isolation frames (2007-01-30),

13. 6911716 - Bipolar transistors with vertical structures (2005-06-28),

Title: Vincent Etienne Houtsma: Innovator in Optical Communication Technologies

Introduction

Vincent Etienne Houtsma is a notable inventor based in Berkeley Heights, NJ (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of optical communication, holding a total of 13 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of passive optical networks.

Latest Patents

Houtsma's latest patents include innovative technologies aimed at improving burst-mode transmission. One of his patents, titled "Control of optical-modulation amplitude for burst-mode transmission," describes various embodiments of a passive optical network (PON) system. This system enables approximate leveling of the optical-modulation amplitudes in a sequence of optical bursts received by an optical line terminal (OLT) from multiple optical network units (ONUs). Additionally, it allows for the leveling of average optical power received at the OLT, optimizing upstream transmission for high-speed time-division multiplexing passive optical networks (TDM-PONs). Another significant patent is "Flexible rate passive optical network incorporating use of delay modulation," which utilizes Miller coding to encode 25 Gb/s data alongside 50 Gb/s NRZ data in downstream broadcast transmissions. This technique allows for a secondary data stream to supplement the primary transmission, enhancing overall data throughput.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Houtsma has worked with prominent companies in the telecommunications industry, including Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. and Lucent Technologies Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in optical communication technologies.

Collaborations

Houtsma has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Young-Kai Chen and Nils Guenter Weimann. These collaborations have further enriched his work and innovations in optical communication.

Conclusion

Vincent Etienne Houtsma is a distinguished inventor whose contributions to optical communication technologies have significantly advanced the field. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to enhancing data transmission efficiency.

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