Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device comprising: a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising: obtaining a first indication of a first decision to communicate with a first communication device via a wired network endpoint of a wired communication system, the first communication device being in communication with a base station of a wireless communication system at a time of a making of the first decision, the base station being configured for first communications with a network transport layer via a first link and the wired network endpoint being configured for second communications with the network transport layer via a second link; responsive to the obtaining the first indication, changing in a route information listing a first latency value for the first link, the first latency value being changed from a first original v

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example: obtaining first information identifying a first path between a source node located in a network and a destination node located in the network, wherein the first path comprises a first plurality of nodes including at least one first intermediate node between the source node and the destination node, and wherein the first information comprises first latency information that identifies a first travel latency that exists on the first path between the source node and the destination node; obtaining second information identifying a second path between the source node and the destination node, wherein the second path comprises a second plurality of nodes including at least the source node and the destination node, and wherein the second information comprises second latency information that identifies a second travel latency that exists on the second path between the source node and the destination node; and selecting as a selected path either the first path

Abstract: A communication system comprises a plurality of transceivers and logic. A first transceiver is configured to communicate via a first subscriber line with a transceiver located at a remote premises. A second transceiver is configured to communicate via a second subscriber line with a transceiver located at the remote premises, and a third transceiver is configured to communicate via a third subscriber line with a transceiver located at the remote premises. The logic is configured to switch communication from the first transceiver to the third transceiver in response to a detection of a communication problem associated with the first subscriber line. The logic is further configured to switch communication from the second transceiver to the third transceiver in response to a detection of a communication problem associated with the second subscriber line.

Abstract: A data communication system for communicating between a central office and a remote premises comprises a first transceiver, a second transceiver, and control logic. The first transceiver is coupled to a first communication connection extending from the central office to the remote premises and is configured to communicate with a central office transceiver. The second transceiver is coupled to a second communication connection extending from the central office to the remote premises. The control logic resides at the remote premises and is configured to detect an error condition associated with communication between the first transceiver and the transceiver located at the central office.

Abstract: A communication system comprises a plurality of transceivers and logic. A first transceiver is configured to communicate via a first subscriber line with a transceiver located at a remote premises. A second transceiver is configured to communicate via a second subscriber line with a transceiver located at the remote premises, and a third transceiver is configured to communicate via a third subscriber line with a transceiver located at the remote premises. The logic is configured to switch communication from the first transceiver to the third transceiver in response to a detection of a communication problem associated with the first subscriber line. The logic is further configured to switch communication from the second transceiver to the third transceiver in response to a detection of a communication problem associated with the second subscriber line.

Abstract: To provide either or both multiplexed and non-multiplexed (loop repeater) mode communications in the same equipment shelf between a network and plural subscriber circuits, a multi-mode backplane architecture includes a network interface multiplexer that provides time division multiplexed signal connectivity and point-to-point multiplexed signal connectivity between the network and line circuit access modules, to which the subscriber circuits are selectively ported. Each of a plurality of non-multiplexed interface connectors is configured for external connection to non-multiplexed communication links of the network and non-multiplexed communication links of the subscriber circuits. A plurality of access module card slots receive line circuit access modules that are individually programmable to provide a selected one of a plurality of diverse modes of telecommunication connectivity between the network and a subscriber circuit.

Abstract: The machine of this invention applies successive lengths of tape, such as tear-tape, to a continuously moving products, such as a web about to be die cut for forming boxes. The application of the tapes is registration-correlated with the product. Self-adhesive tape is drawn from a roll by a capstan roll which provides a controlled feed of the tape to an applicator wheel. The applicator wheel draws the tape around the applicator wheel, holding it by suction. When a predetermined length on the applicator wheel has passed a cut-off point, that length is cut off, and then the wheel presses its adhesive face against the moving web. The applicator wheel has the same peripheral speed as the web, but the capstan roll, though rotating with it, is substantially smaller and has a lower peripheral speed.