Abstract: Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements.

Abstract: Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements.

Abstract: Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements.

Abstract: High-speed information packets are routed through a distributed communication system. Each packet destined for a subscriber unit is provided with an address indicating a destination within the communication system. In each distribution point along the path to the destination, a determination is made as to which distribution point each packet will be forwarded based on the address. Each packet is received in an access point servicing the destination, and the packet is forwarded to the destination subscriber unit.

Abstract: Information packets are routed through a distributed routing network by determining a forwarding equivalency class (FEC) for each subscriber unit accessing the network. The FEC to which each subscriber unit belongs is based on the point at which the subscriber unit accesses the network. The forwarding equivalency class for each subscriber unit is updated if the subscriber unit accesses the network at a different point. Information packets are routed from a distribution point by determining the next point connected to the distribution point based on the forwarding equivalency class for the destination subscriber unit specified in the packet.

Abstract: Reverse sectorization is implemented by subscriber units with directionality and wireless system access points using substantially uniform transmission coverage. Each access point has at least one omnidirectional antenna forming a substantially uniform coverage area around the access point. Each subscriber unit has at least one directional antenna forming a directional coverage area. Subscriber units communicate with a particular access point through transmissions between the subscriber unit directional antenna and the omnidirectional antenna for the particular access point. The directional antenna may include a plurality of antenna patches with the subscriber unit selecting at least one antenna patch as the directional antenna. The directional antenna may also be positioned to optimize transmissions between the subscriber unit and the particular access point.

Abstract: Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements.

Abstract: Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements.

Abstract: Distributed routing provides a robust, scalable communication system free of bottlenecks associated with traditional wireless systems. The system includes subscriber units sending and receiving information packets using wireless communication links. The system also includes access points with each access point forming a coverage area for exchanging information packets with subscriber units within the coverage area. The system further includes distribution points receiving packets from access points. Distribution points form a distributed routing network. Each distribution point receives an information packet for distribution to a specified destination. If the destination is to a subscriber unit within the coverage area of the access point in communication with the distribution point, the information packet is forwarded to the access point. Otherwise, the information packet is forwarded to one of the additional distribution points.

Abstract: Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements.

Abstract: Information packets are routed through a distributed routing network by determining a forwarding equivalency class (FEC) for each subscriber unit accessing the network. The FEC to which each subscriber unit belongs is based on the point at which the subscriber unit accesses the network. The forwarding equivalency class for each subscriber unit is updated if the subscriber unit accesses the network at a different point. Information packets are routed from a distribution point by determining the next point connected to the distribution point based on the forwarding equivalency class for the destination subscriber unit specified in the packet.

Abstract: A wireless access point includes at least one access antenna for communicating with wireless subscriber units. An access data terminal formats information packets for transmission by and after reception from each access antenna. At least one backhaul antenna interconnects the access point with the remainder of a wireless communication system. A backhaul data terminal formats information packets for transmission by and after reception from each backhaul antenna. Access data terminals and backhaul data terminals within the access point exchange information through baseband digital packets.

Abstract: Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements.

Abstract: Interconnecting broadband wireless with local telephone serving area interfaces provide an ability to establish a broadband communication system that delivers high speed Internet access over customer telephone lines unable to get such access through traditional telephone company systems. The present invention discloses how to interconnect a wireless-enabled terminal node to the telephone company serving area interface. How wireless terminal nodes are linked to the Internet using a plurality of microwave relays providing access, distribution and transport, as well as interconnect to the Internet. The terminal node provides Internet access to a variety of devises, including computers, computer networks, personal digital assistance, Internet appliances, telecommunications handsets, entertainment equipment and any other device serving as an information source and sink that is connected to the customer's home or office by two wire twisted copper pair or similar connections with a differing number of wires.

Abstract: The present invention provides electrical power to wireless communication antenna systems by tapping into the electrical circuit used to power outdoor elevated lighting systems. The connection is made by interrupting the lighting circuit at the electric eye or photocell. A power adapter is inserted between the electric eye and the light circuit. Cabling is used to interconnect the power adapter and an antenna module mounted to the light pole.

Abstract: A wireline based location registration system for wireless devices includes a wireless device having a tag with a tag identity, and a terminal connected to a wireline loop that defines a terminal location for the terminal. The terminal receives a signal from the tag that indicates the tag identity. The terminal operatives to send a signal over the wireline loop that indicates the tag identity and the terminal location. An authentication center receives the signal from the terminal.

Abstract: A method and system for supporting wireless and/or wireline features of telecommunications subscribers utilizing existing wireline interfaces includes a processor for provisioning the wireline interfaces to support predetermined wireless and/or wireline features. A service logic, such as a Service Control Point (SCP), assigns the wireline interfaces to the telecommunications subscribers on a call-by-call basis based on the features subscribed to by the subscriber. The processor is further operative to reprovision the wireline interfaces based on the number of subscribers assigned to the wireline interfaces.

Abstract: A telecommunication system and method for providing multi-extension service utilizes a location register having information stored therein and representing a line group having multi-extension capabilities. The line group includes a plurality of call receiving user devices with each device having a corresponding directory number. The line group further has a primary directory number. Control logic is configured to process an incoming call to the primary directory number by sending a signal indicative of the incoming call to each user device in the plurality of call receiving user devices.

Abstract: A method and system are provided which allow a wireline network to dynamically control call redirection at a wireline Service Control Point (SCP) for mobile subscribers. A wireless location register routinely updates the wireline SCP with information indicative of the operational status of a mobile termination unit. The SCP is arranged to maintain the mobile unit status in a resident database. When a call is placed to a subscriber's home telephone number, an SSP will query the SCP for routing instructions, and in response, the SCP will merely access its maintained database to determine the status of the mobile unit. The SCP either sends a mobile identification number or equivalent address to the SSP if the mobile is available, or the home telephone number if the mobile is unavailable.

Abstract: A method and system for supporting wireless and/or wireline features of telecommunications subscribers utilizing existing wireline interfaces includes a processor for provisioning the wireline interfaces to support predetermined wireless and/or wireline features. A service logic, such as a Service Control Point (SCP), assigns the wireline interfaces to the telecommunications subscribers on a call-by-call basis based on the features subscribed to by the subscriber. The processor is further operative to reprovision the wireline interfaces based on the number of subscribers assigned to the wireline interfaces.