Abstract: A method and apparatus to provide command integrity for remote control communications.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for reducing effects of impulse noise in a DSL transmitter receiver device are described. According to certain embodiment, the method includes using a periodicity associated with the impulse noise affecting a DSL transmitter receiver device to determine data frames that are affected by the impulse noise, and sending a reduced data rate during those frames. In certain embodiments, no data is sent during those frames. The method further includes using a high margin bits and gain table, instead of a normal bits and gain table.

Abstract: A signal for exception processing is provided. The signal includes a first sequence of PCM codewords. Each PCM codeword in the sequence has a magnitude corresponding to a maximum point within an active constellation. The signal further includes a timing mark following the first sequence. In addition, a client device is provided. The client device includes a receiver and a detector coupled to the receiver. The receiver is coupled to an analog subscriber loop and has a decision feedback equalizer. The receiver provides a decision corresponding to data sent by a digital data source. The detector monitors the decision of the receiver to determine when an exception has been requested by the digital data source. Further, a method of requesting a change in a mode of operation of a client device when the client device is operating in a data mode is provided. The data mode includes receiving signal points selected from an active constellation and deciding which points have been received to thereby recover data.