This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Adtran Gmbh. Active years: 2006-2017.
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Years Active: 2006-2017
Title: Walter Stuart Venters: Innovator in Telecommunications
Introduction
Walter Stuart Venters is a notable inventor based in Huntsville, Alabama. He has made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing network communications and clock signal synchronization.
Latest Patents
One of Venters' latest patents is titled "Timing preservation for network communications." This invention discloses methods, systems, and apparatus for preserving timing domains of different communications types of signals in a telecommunications network. The network element (NE) includes a receiver configured to receive communications signals of two different types. It also features a timing analyzer that obtains a local reference clock (LRC) and detects two different received reference clocks (RRCs). For each received communications signal, the NE determines a quantized value (QV) based on the difference between the LRC and the RRC. Additionally, the NE generates a transmit reference clock (TRC) that is referenced to, but different from, each of the LRC and the QV.
Another significant patent is focused on "Systems and methods for enabling clock signal synchronization." In this invention, an interworking function (IWF) is coupled to a switch of a packet network. The IWF communicates with the network switch based on an Ethernet clock signal or another type of clock signal. A primary reference clock (PRC) generates a PRC signal, while a timing analyzer determines timing information indicative of the relationships between the Ethernet clock signal and the PRC signal. The IWF uses this timing information to generate a PRC signal that is traceable to the network PRC signal.
Career Highlights
Walter Venters is currently employed at Adtran GmbH, where he continues to innovate in the telecommunications sector. His work has been instrumental in developing technologies that improve network efficiency and reliability.
Collaborations
Venters has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Troy Wayne White and Richard Lee Goodson. Their combined expertise contributes to the advancement of telecommunications technologies.
Conclusion
Walter Stuart Venters is a distinguished inventor whose work in telecommunications has led to significant advancements in network communications and clock signal synchronization. His contributions continue to shape the future of the industry.