Abstract: A network gateway and method for inspecting frames in a communication network are provided. The method includes transparently intercepting frames flowing in the communication network; inspecting each of the intercepted frames to detect at least one abnormal event; upon identifying an intercepted frame as including at least one abnormal event, determining if at least one network service can be assigned to the abnormal event identified in the intercepted frame in order to mitigate the abnormal event; and processing each intercepted frame according to at least one service associated with the frame.

Abstract: A network gateway and method for processing frames in communication network are provided. The network gateway includes a decision unit configured to determine an association of incoming frames with at least one network service; a processing unit configured to process each frame determined to be associated with the at least one network service; a queue configured buffering frames determined to be associated with the at least one network service; and a traffic shaper configured to perform bandwidth management on frames stored in the queue.

Abstract: A network gateway for time-critical and mission-critical networks is provided. The network gateway comprises a decision unit for determining, based on at least one network event; a processing unit for processing frames determined to be associated with the at least one service; a queue for buffering frames; and a traffic shaper for performing bandwidth management on frames stored in the queue.

Abstract: A network gateway for time-critical and mission-critical networks is provided. The network gateway comprises a decision unit for determining, based on at least one network event; a processing unit for processing frames determined to be associated with the at least one service; a queue for buffering frames; and a traffic shaper for performing bandwidth management on frames stored in the queue.

Abstract: A multimedia communication system for enabling a variety of high quality video applications over an internet protocol (IP) network is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, a videoconference can be established between participants equipped with a television centric multimedia communication system, without any PC computers or expensive videophone services. The participants may view each other on a display means, such as a large television screen. In accordance with another embodiment, the system allows mobile subscribers to migrate mobile video calls from a cellular network to an IP network.