Abstract: Methods, computer program products and apparatus for providing broadband television service (BTS) are provided. The method includes receiving a channel selection at a receiver located at a service location. The channel selection is correlated to an Internet address. Data is requested from the Internet address. The request is made to a digital subscriber line (DSL) network via a modem. Video data packets containing live streaming video content are received from the Internet address in response to the requesting. The video data packets are received from the DSL network via the modem. The video data packets are assembled into video signals for display on a television and the video signals are transmitted to the television.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products and apparatus for providing broadband television service (BTS) are provided. The method includes receiving a channel selection at a receiver located at a service location. The channel selection is correlated to an Internet address. Data is requested from the Internet address. The request is made to a digital subscriber line (DSL) network via a modem. Video data packets containing live streaming video content are received from the Internet address in response to the requesting. The video data packets are received from the DSL network via the modem. The video data packets are assembled into video signals for display on a television and the video signals are transmitted to the television.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products and apparatus for providing broadband television service (BTS) are provided. The method includes receiving a channel selection at a receiver located at a service location. The channel selection is correlated to an Internet address. Data is requested from the Internet address. The request is made to a digital subscriber line (DSL) network via a modem. Video data packets containing live streaming video content are received from the Internet address in response to the requesting. The video data packets are received from the DSL network via the modem. The video data packets are assembled into video signals for display on a television and the video signals are transmitted to the television.

Abstract: Caller identification information may be provided for a plurality of radiotelephone networks operated by a plurality of service providers. For example, a registry may be provided including a first serial number and a first identification other than the first serial number for a first radiotelephone registered for service with a first service provider operating a first radiotelephone network. The registry may also include a second serial number and a second identification other than the second serial number for a second radiotelephone registered for service with a second service provider operating a second radiotelephone network. A caller identification request may be accepted from the second radiotelephone network operated by the second service provider wherein the caller identification request includes the first serial number for the first radiotelephone.

Abstract: Methods of processing incoming telephone calls include receiving an incoming telephone call from a caller, identifying the caller associated with the incoming telephone call, and processing the incoming call in response to a call handling rule generated in response to a menu selection made in a previous incoming call from the caller. Processing the incoming call in response to the generated call handling rule may include playing an interactive voice response menu to the incoming caller. The interactive voice response menu may include at least one menu option included in the interactive voice response menu in response to the call handling rule. Corresponding call handling units and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products and apparatus for providing broadband television service (BTS) are provided. The method includes receiving a channel selection at a receiver located at a service location. The channel selection is correlated to an Internet address. Data is requested from the Internet address. The request is made to a digital subscriber line (DSL) network via a modem. Video data packets containing live streaming video content are received from the Internet address in response to the requesting. The video data packets are received from the DSL network via the modem. The video data packets are assembled into video signals for display on a television and the video signals are transmitted to the television.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for bypassing a load coil in a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) circuit. An interface is provided for making a connection with the DSL circuit and receiving a combined multichannel signal. The combined multichannel signal includes a high frequency or DSL signal and a low frequency signal or voice signal. A high pass filter is utilized to block the voice signal and route the DSL signal over a communications path to bypass the load coil in the DSL circuit. The voice signal is then routed by a low pass filter to the load coil in the DSL circuit.

Abstract: Methods of processing incoming telephone calls include receiving an incoming telephone call from a caller, identifying the caller associated with the incoming telephone call, and processing the incoming call in response to a call handling rule generated in response to a menu selection made in a previous incoming call from the caller. Processing the incoming call in response to the generated call handling rule may include playing an interactive voice response menu to the incoming caller. The interactive voice response menu may include at least one menu option included in the interactive voice response menu in response to the call handling rule. Corresponding call handling units and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting and retaining a wire includes a molded body forming a passage adapted to receive and retain the wire between the molded body and a mounting structure. The apparatus also includes at least three apertures through the molded body where at least one aperture is positioned on an opposite side of the passage. At least one fastener is adapted to mount the molded body to the mounting structure while the molded body is adapted to prevent the at least one fastener from abutting the wire.

Abstract: An integrated filter and modular jack for filtering a voice signal delivered over a digital subscriber line between a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit where the voice signal includes analog and digital portions. The modular filter jack includes a connector for receiving the voice signal from a first communication circuit, a high pass filter, and/or a low pass filter. The high pass filter includes a capacitor operatively associated with the connector to block the analog portion of the voice signal while passing the digital portion. The low pass filter includes an inductor operatively associated with the connector to block the digital portion of the voice signal while passing the analog portion. The modular filter jack also includes a receptacle operatively associated with the high pass filter and/or the low pass filter for receiving a connection element to make electrical contact between the first and second communication circuits.

Abstract: A device for detecting a transmission of at least one of a first communication signal and a second communication signal in a communication network is disclosed. The first communication signal is transmitted within a first frequency band, and the second communication signal is transmitted within a second frequency band. The device includes a housing and a filter circuit in the housing. The filter circuit is adapted to communicatively interface with the communication network and includes a first circuit path for passing the first communication signal, wherein the first circuit path includes a first indicator for providing a first indication of the passed first communication signal. The filter circuit further includes a second circuit path for passing the second communication signal, wherein the second circuit path includes a second indicator for providing a second indication of the passed second communication signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving and retaining an independently powered light includes an elongated molded body having a first aperture extending through the length of the elongated molded body. The first aperture is further adapted to receive and retain the independently powered light. The elongated molded body also has a second aperture extending through the length of the elongated molded body. The second aperture is also adapted for attachment to a tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for guiding wire into or out of a raceway includes a raceway attachment, a retainer and a wire guide. The wire guide is attached to the raceway attachment by the retainer. Further, the wire guide is capable of receiving and guiding the wire such that the wire does not contact an end of a raceway.

Abstract: A layered fiber optic cable having a compressible layer for protecting the fiber optic core from damaging displacement due to force from the freezing of trapped ambient water. As ambient water within a protective conduit freezes, the water expands, applying a force on the fiber optic cable within the conduit. The compressible layer absorbs the expansion of the freezing water by compressing, therefore minimizing displacement of the fiber optic core and resulting signal degradation.

Abstract: An apparatus including a load coil to be placed in series with a transmission line to compensate for capacitance in the transmission line is provided. The apparatus further includes low and high pass filters. The low pass filters allow analog signals to pass through the load coil while blocking from the load coil any digital signals present. The low pass filters include a first low pass filter electrically connected in series at an inbound connection of the load coil and a second low pass filter connected at an outbound connection of the load coil. The low pass filters are to be electrically connected in series with the transmission line. The high pass filter is electrically connected in parallel with a series combination of the load coil and the low pass filters to exclude the digital signals from the load coil.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for bypassing a load coil in a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) circuit. An interface is provided for making a connection with the DSL circuit and receiving a combined multichannel signal. The combined multichannel signal includes a high frequency or DSL signal and a low frequency signal or voice signal. A high pass filter is utilized to block the voice signal and route the DSL signal over a communications path to bypass the load coil in the DSL circuit. The voice signal is then routed by a low pass filter to the load coil in the DSL circuit.

Abstract: Caller identification information may be provided for a plurality of radiotelephone networks operated by a plurality of service providers. For example, a registry may be provided including a first serial number and a first identification other than the first serial number for a first radiotelephone registered for service with a first service provider operating a first radiotelephone network. The registry may also include a second serial number and a second identification other than the second serial number for a second radiotelephone registered for service with a second service provider operating a second radiotelephone network. A caller identification request may be accepted from the second radiotelephone network operated by the second service provider wherein the caller identification request includes the first serial number for the first radiotelephone.

Abstract: An integrated filter and modular jack for filtering a voice signal delivered over a digital subscriber line between a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit where the voice signal includes analog and digital portions. The modular filter jack includes a connector for receiving the voice signal from a first communication circuit, a high pass filter, and/or a low pass filter. The high pass filter includes a capacitor operatively associated with the connector to block the analog portion of the voice signal while passing the digital portion. The low pass filter includes an inductor operatively associated with the connector to block the digital portion of the voice signal while passing the analog portion. The modular filter jack also includes a receptacle operatively associated with the high pass filter and/or the low pass filter for receiving a connection element to make electrical contact between the first and second communication circuits.

Abstract: A device for detecting a transmission of at least one of a first communication signal and a second communication signal in a communication network is disclosed. The first communication signal is transmitted within a first frequency band, and the second communication signal is transmitted within a second frequency band. The device includes a housing and a filter circuit in the housing. The filter circuit is adapted to communicatively interface with the communication network and includes a first circuit path for passing the first communication signal, wherein the first circuit path includes a first indicator for providing a first indication of the passed first communication signal. The filter circuit further includes a second circuit path for passing the second communication signal, wherein the second circuit path includes a second indicator for providing a second indication of the passed second communication signal.

Abstract: A method for wiring an architectural structure for telephone service includes providing a cable. The cable includes a sheath and first and second pairs of conductor members. The sheath includes first and second longitudinally extending sheath passages and a partition wall extending therebetween. Each of the conductor members is twisted about the other conductor member of its pair. Each of the conductor members includes a conductor and an insulation cover. The first pair of conductor members is disposed in the first sheath passage and the second pair of conductor members is disposed in the second sheath passage such that the sheath surrounds the first and second pairs of conductor members and the first pair of conductor members is separated from the second pair of conductor members by the partition wall.