Abstract: A method for using a wireless digital base station to receive, process and transmit a plurality of communications having independent data rates establishing a first communication channel having a first data communication rate to support a first communication; determining the data rate required to support the first communication; selecting one or more transmission channels, from a plurality of available transmission channels, required to support said required data rate; and transmitting the first communication using one or more selected transmission channels. The plurality of available transmission channels includes at least one B or D channel.

Abstract: Migration of a circuit-based-switch to a packet-based-soft-switch in a SS7 telecommunications network is accomplished with no disruption to subscriber service and retains and reuses the assigned signaling point code (SPC) of the existing circuit-based-switch. The system and method inserts a new soft-switch between an SS7 signaling transfer point (STP) and the existing circuit-based-switch in a way where traffic is split incrementally off the circuit-based-switch to the soft-switch so that no administrative changes are required at either the STP or the existing circuit-based-switch. The soft-switch is gradually cutover to act as a proxy STP and tandem switch for the existing circuit-based-switch and routes all calls to and from the network on behalf of the existing switch. The system makes use of multiple internal networks of the soft-switch to accomplish the controlled routing of bi-directional traffic.

Abstract: The invention concerns a wake-up system of stations connected to a data transmission network (37) in particular for a motor vehicle, wherein the stations (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36) must shift from a standby or off state to a wake-up state to exchange data concerning the distributed function. The invention is characterized in that all the stations are connected by a single line (38) transmitting a station wake-up signal, and at least some of said stations comprise means (39) for generating a wake-up signal on said line (38) to cause the other stations to shift into their wake-up state and means (40) for transmitting data concerning the distributed function, over the data transmission network, and at least some of said stations comprise means (40) for analyzing said data over the data transmission network to determine whether they are concerned thereby and hence by the corresponding distributed function, so as to remain in wake-up state or to shift into standby or off state otherwise.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an interface between an incumbent local exchange carrier's central office terminal and a competitive local exchange carrier's remote terminal is provided by an Integrated Services Digital Network interconnection. Such a connection provides two basic data channels of 64 Kbps each and at least one utility channel. The ISDN signal can be carried over a single wire pair. The interface may be used to interconnect one or two digital channels. The channel units may be designed to remove the robbed bits from the data channels and place them in the utility channels. Further, the utility channel may be employed to transmit frame phasing information so that the networks can synchronize their robbed bit signaling so that both networks use the same bit positions for robbed bit signaling thus minimizing data bandwidth reduction due to robbed bit signaling.

Abstract: In order to allow various user setups associated with a communication using a plurality of communication channels, the number of communication channels used in a communication with a single partner is varied depending on whether or not the automatic answering mode is set. The number of communication channels used in the communication with the single partner can be independently set in correspondence with transmission and reception. The number of communication channels used in the communication with another communication partner can be independently set in correspondence with whether an incoming call or a call origination request is detected.

Abstract: A system providing a framework for the negotiation of a dual-channel communication protocol between modems connected by a communications link. The dual-channel communications link includes a data channel used for sending and receiving data or code and a command channel for sending and receiving command and status information. Enhanced capabilities include providing that data on the data channel may be compressed using one of a plurality of compression algorithms, data may also be encrypted using one of a plurality of encryption algorithms. Additionally, LCP spoofing is provided as a way to reduce the time required to establish PPP links.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling a signaling link. The apparatus includes a plurality of receivers and a plurality of drivers. Each receiver receives signaling messages from one of a plurality of first signaling links, and each driver sends signaling messages over one of a plurality of second signaling links. The apparatus also includes an interface that receives signaling messages and control data from a control module and sends signaling messages and control data to the control module. The apparatus further includes a processor coupled to the receivers, the drivers, and the interface. The processor receives signaling messages from the receivers and multiplexes portions of the signaling messages together for communication through the interface. The processor also receives portions of signaling messages from the interface and demultiplexes the portions for communication to the drivers.

Abstract: A method is provided for rendering compatible with each other devices that use the data formats BBDD and BDBD for an 18-bit word and 144 Kbs network communication. The word is divided into two B segments and two D segments. The second word segment is interchanged with the third word segment. A bit rearranging unit is placed in the path of the data. It receives a word, and retransmits it after interchanging the second segment with the third segment. A device is also provided that includes the bit rearranging unit, a controller, and memory with software made according to the invention. The software monitors whether received transmission is incompatible, and if so, directs the bit rearranging unit to switch formats.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement are provided for timing a change of diversity weights in a radio connection between a base station and a terminal. A response timing mode is selected from a number of predefined response timing modes. The terminal is informed about the selected response timing mode. An initiation is received from the terminal and it is responded to the initiation by changing certain diversity weights so that the exact moment of time for effecting the change is determined by the selected response timing mode.

Abstract: A system and method for Viterbi decoding on encrypted data is disclosed. At the receiver, maximum likelihood decoding is performed based on received input in the encryption domain. When selecting a path from one stage of a Viterbi decoding trellis to the next, a local metric may be associated with each of the possible paths based on Euclidean distance between a received symbol and a path state. The path state is determined by encrypting the binary path state. An overall metric is associated with each state equivalent to a sum of local path metrics along a survivor path of selected paths. At the end of the Viterbi decoding trellis, a decoded and decrypted bit sequence is obtained by tracing back in a conventional manner.

Abstract: The system and method for dialing in a telephony system using a common channel signaling protocol, such as ISDN, maximizes the use of bearer or voice channels. The telephony system includes a dialing switch connected to a central office switch that supports the common channel signaling protocol. In one example, the connection is made using an ISDN primary rate interface (PRI) connection providing 23 bearer channels and one data channel. The dialing switch automatically dials to establish telephone connections between calling parties, such as agents in a call center, and called parties, such as existing or potential customers. The system also includes a telephony system control/manager that controls the dialing and manages telephony resources. The system determines predictive dialing factors, such as an anticipated connect ratio (ACR) of dialed numbers to connections with called parties, average talk time, a number of idle agents, and hold time.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for setting up a connection between a first terminal and a second terminal over an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) link having one or more bearer channels that allow a user-selected protocol are provided. The terminals support a plurality of possible software protocols for use on the bearer channels. In order to facilitate new types of ISDN protocols on an existing system, the method includes the step of separating the protocol software into a generic module containing generic ISDN encoding/decoding protocols and into protocol specific modules containing specific types of ISDN encoding/decoding protocols.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for transmission of signalling data in cellular telecommunication networks. According to the invention, multiple radio bearers can be allocated for transferring signalling traffic, but all higher layer signalling is in any case taken through the RRC protocol. In the inventive method, MM and higher layer messages are sent using RRC DIRECT TRANSFER messages, but a separate RLC entity is set up for RRC DIRECT TRANSFER messages. In various embodiments of the invention, separate radio bearers can be set up for individual CN domains and/or upper layer protocols and/or for a group of RRC messages.

Abstract: The invention comprises of a telecommunications signaling processor that processes signaling system #7 telecommunications signaling messages to select asynchronous transfer mode virtual connections and to provide control messages indicating the selected virtual connections. The telecommunications signaling processor also processes non-call associated signaling messages for call maintenance.

Abstract: A method for creating a telephone digital switching platform to provide conversion and routing of telephone calls arriving on a number of telephony interfaces to a number of outbound telephony interfaces, based on in parameter and out of parameter call setup information. Receiving and transmitting interfaces can include, but are not limited to, Integrated Services Digital Network (“ISDN”), Digital Transmission Carrier System (“T-1”), DID (“Direct Inward Dial”), Loop Start, (“E & M”) and Direct Outward Dial (“DOD”). Conversion and routing is performed by the steps of capture of call setup information, conversion to “dial number” via database lookup, selection of outbound pathway based on database information, and placement of outbound call and switched connection to inbound call.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automatically configuring Call Appearance values in an ISDN BRI include providing means for one PDN to call the other PDN in the same BRI, recording the Call Appearance data for the first call, placing the first call on hold and calling the same number again, recording the Call Appearance data for the second call, and repeating the process until all Call Appearance values have been recorded. According to the invention, the process is repeated for both PDNs in each BRI coupled to customer equipment.

Abstract: A technique for processing a telephone call from a calling party without accepting the call and subsequently, in response, initiating a call to the calling party. Utilizing this technique on an ISDN connection in which a customer is connected to an Internet Service Provider, calls initiated by the Internet Service Provider will not be answered by the customer, but the customer will be alerted and, in response, will place a call to the Internet Service Provider.

Abstract: A process, a control system (CS), a terminal (TER), an exchange, an incoupling device, a decoupling device, and a combination device for providing functions to a telecommunications terminal (TER) which is connected to an exchange (EX) via a subscriber line (SL). Therein a connection (VL1, VL2) of the subscriber line is carried out via a control system (CS) on the network side while a decoupling device (DECP) decouples the connection from the subscriber line and an incoupling device (INCP) incouples the connection once again into the subscriber line. The control system provides the functions to the terminal by manipulation of data which are transmitted on the connection.

Abstract: In accordance with the method and system of the present invention, a first link protocol utilizing a set mode command is sent from one or more transmit terminals to establish a link with one or more receive terminals. The set mode command comprises a frame format including an identifying byte field in accordance with International Telecommunication Union's Q.921 Annex E protocol specification. The one or more transmit terminals wait a predetermined T200 time interval to receive a response from the one or more receive terminals to determine if the link is established. If a response is not received from the one or more receive terminals, the one or more transmit terminals resends the set mode command a predetermined N200 times. If the link is still not established within the predetermined N200 times, a second link protocol utilizing a set asynchronous balanced mode extended command having a different identifying byte field in accordance with International Telecommunication Union's Q.

Abstract: A system, device, and method for expediting control flow in a communication system involves establishing a separate control channel for high priority control messages between two network nodes and exchanging high priority control messages over the control channel. The control channel may be a physical or virtual channel. Within a particular network node, a separate high priority queue is used for transferring high priority control messages between a control plane and a forwarding plane.

Abstract: The invention includes a system for processing telecommunications signaling. Signaling for a call is received into a signaling processor. The signaling processor processes the call and generates new signaling incorporating the processing. The new signaling is transferred to network elements as appropriate. The signaling processor is not coupled to a switch matrix and only communicates with the network elements over signaling links.

Abstract: A serial communications architecture for communicating between hosts and data store devices. The Storage Link architecture is specially adapted to support communications between multiple hosts and storage devices via a switching network, such as a storage area network. The Storage Link architecture specifies various communications techniques that can be combined to reduce the overall cost and increase the overall performance of communications. The Storage Link architecture may provide packet ordering based on packet type, dynamic segmentation of packets, asymmetric packet ordering, packet nesting, variable-sized packet headers, and use of out-of-band symbols to transmit control information as described below in more detail. The Storage Link architecture may also specify encoding techniques to optimize transitions and to ensure DC-balance.

Abstract: A hybrid ARQ method for packet data transmission in a mobile communication system wherein previously transmitted packets are combined with retransmitted packets, said packets being segmented into a plurality of protocol data units PDUs, each being assigned a sequence number for identification purposes. According to the invention the sequence number is transmitted on a control channel which is separate from the data channel for transmitting the PDUs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for implementing ISDN user port status monitoring in a network element transmitting messages in a cascaded V5 interface. In an embodiment of the invention, ISDN user port activation messages are transmitted unaltered through the message transmitting network element when the current state of the ports is other than the BLOCKED state consistent with the V5 definitions.

Abstract: A switch device connectable to an ISDN includes a first part which adds a calling ID information element to a first call setup message to be transferred over an ISDN tie line connecting the switch device to another switch device. The calling ID information element includes identification information on a terminal which is connected to the ISDN and makes a call.

Abstract: Access is provided in a wireless communications system including at least one base station operative to communicate with one or more terminals over a forward control channel and a reverse control channel. A high-penetration channel reservation status is transmitted indicator from a base station in a plurality of slots assigned to a high-penetration forward control channel, such that the high-penetration channel reservation status indicator has a redundancy greater than that of a channel reservation status indicator transmitted over the forward control channel. Transmission of the high-penetration channel reservation status may be preceded by transmission of a high-penetration access request from a terminal in a plurality of slots assigned to a high-penetration reverse control channel, such that the high-penetration access request has a redundancy greater than that of an access request transmitted over the reverse control channel, and reception of the high-penetration access request at the base station.

Abstract: In a private branch exchanger which is connected to an ISDN network, a virtual private line information table stores information indicating channels corresponding to virtual private lines in units of routes. An identifying unit determines a route in response to an event, refers to the virtual private line information table based on the determined route to determine a specific one of the channels corresponding to the virtual private lines for the determined route. Also, the identifying unit determines whether a connection of a specific virtual private line corresponding to the specific channel to an ISDN network is established. When the specific channel corresponding to a specific virtual private line is usable, the identifying unit issues a communication instruction. A communication unit performs communication using the specific channel corresponding to the specific virtual private line in response to the communication instruction.

Abstract: According to the inventive method, data from at least one ISDN data link, at least one conventional telephone link and at least one broadband data link, respectively, are transmitted in an SDSL frame of an SDSL data link, with the required control data being transmitted in either the eoc or in one or more Z channels.

Abstract: A node of #B selects an ISDN line for backup in which a bulk transfer by a plurality of B channels is performed, out of a plurality of ISDN lines which can be set by a node of #A, by way of the pilot selection function on the ISDN switching network side. At this time, two nodes of #A and #B exchange both the child number of an ISDN line to be selected and the number of B channels to be transferred in bulk as user-user information in the D channel message of the ISDN line with each other, and select an ISDN line based on the information.

Abstract: A computer telephony integrated module system which connects peripheral devices to one another without using an additional modem port includes at least: a CPU (central processing unit), the CPU receiving two audio channel signals generated by a digital simple exchange system and data channel signals and outputting respective control signals for controlling three elements (i.e.

Abstract: Methods and systems for routing information in an integrated global communications network comprising a signalling system interconnecting a source router, a plurality of intermediate routers, a destination router and a routing processor for routing the multimedia information. The source router receives the information including the routing requirements associated with the information and transmits a routing query signal to the routing processor. The routing processor evaluates the routing requirements, determines which routers and communication paths are capable and available to route the information, evaluates the statistical availability of such routers and selects an optimal routing path comprising select ones of the available routers and communication paths.

Abstract: A subscriber unit for wireless digital communications which supports all types of voice and data communications while utilizing the minimum amount of bandwidth for the particular application. The subscriber unit efficiently allocates bandwidth on demand. The subscriber unit establishes a channel and generates the necessary spreading codes to support the highest capacity channel desired. Portions of the communication spectrum bandwidth are not reserved until actually required. Since the call setup is performed at the beginning of a call from that subscriber unit, including the assignment of spreading codes, a subscriber unit can quickly gain access to the portion of the spectrum that is required to support the particular application.

Abstract: A system (and method) for linking wireless and land line communications media, includes a connector for connecting a communications media, and an indicator for alerting a user of the state of a connection. The connector automatically initiates a continuous reestablishment operation after the indicator announces a state of disconnection and in which the system provides a conferencing capability using the Internet. A handset to be used in voice communications includes a housing including a receiver and transmitter for connecting to a computer network, a plurality of wireless protocols for use with the transmitter, and a universal telephone port coupled to the housing for connecting to a universal telephone jack.

Abstract: An out of band vehicle for an optical network is used for transporting overhead (OH) data between 3R network elements, irrespective of the format or/and rate of the OH data. At the first 3R network element, the OH data is up-converted at a frequency fch, and the resulting signal is combined with the traffic and transmitted to a second 3R network element. The inverse operation is effected at the second 3R network element by down-converting the combined signal. The frequency fch is selected to be in a null of the traffic spectrum, so as to not interfere with the traffic.

Abstract: A programmable frame splitter includes a plurality of programmable routers connected to a communication line. The routers contain logic to specify which bits of a frame of serial data are passed to an output of each of the routers. A control unit is provided having logic to control loading and startup of the routers. A field processing unit is provided to receive a bit-clock-out signal from each of the routers and serial data from the communication line. The field processing unit splits the frame of serial data into component fields and performs processing on the field.

Abstract: A sub (half)-rate DDS channel transport network architecture is configured to drive each of a ISDN transceiver unit of an OCU DP at one end of a two-wire path and the ISDN transceiver unit of a DDS termination unit at an opposite end of the two-wire path at one-half the normal clock rate, which reduces the operating frequency for rates of 56 kbps and 64 kbps. This sub-rate operation decreases its vulnerability to interference sources such as bridge taps. It also offers a trade-off against loop loss, enabling the effective range of the two-wire DDS circuit to be geographically extended, while complying with applicable industry standards for loop deployment and testing.

Abstract: A method and system for partial reporting of missing sequence numbered information frames within a telecommunication system using selective reject (SREJ) frames. Upon receiving a sequence numbered information frame from a transmit terminal, a receive terminal determines if it is out of sequence. If the sequence numbered information frame is out of sequence, the receive terminal further checks the sequence numbered information frame to see if a poll bit has been set. If the poll bit is not set, the receive terminal further checks to see if the sequence numbered information frame is new or retransmitted. If the sequence numbered information frame is new, a list of missing sequence numbers is constructed beginning with the missing sequence number one greater than the largest number in the receive queue and ending with N(S)−1.

Abstract: The invention provides a method, system and device for increasing the efficiency of distributed networks and for enabling SS7-over-IP signaling gateways to share point codes without loss of SS7 functionality. The invention provides for communication among SS7 and IP elements of a distributed network through IP signaling gateways adapted to share point codes. Included is the support of Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) management functions across the distributed network system. Authoritative and non-authoritative network elements are used to manage subsystem status and SCCP message routing.

Abstract: An Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) communications terminal apparatus is provided. The ISDN communications terminal apparatus includes a reset and clock signal unit for providing a reset signal and a clock signal needed by a communications service controller; a memory unit for storing a start program and an operating program of the communications terminal apparatus and user data; an input/output unit for receiving needed information from a user and providing needed information to the user; a transformer for matching a signal of ISDN lines or a network termination apparatus; and a communications service control unit which internally has a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) microprocessor, and is connected to the reset and clock signal unit, the memory unit, the input/output unit, and the transformer to process the communications protocol of each unit.

Abstract: A method for providing automatic restoration of network access for user lines within a communication system. The user lines interface with groups of transmission lines that include dedicated transmission lines which are connected to the user lines, idle transmission lines and reserved transmission lines. The method includes steps for making a number of transmission lines among the groups of transmission lines available for user lines which have a dedicated transmission line in a group of transmission lines that fails and for coupling each of such user lines to a respective available transmission line. The method may also include steps for delaying the coupling of such user lines if a sufficient number of transmission lines are not available.

Abstract: Streams of data packets and timing pulses are received from a source. Time stamping of the data packets is carried out largely independent of individual timing pulses. A normalised pulse time of arrival is calculated, preferably as a running average over the most recent arrivals. Times of applicability for the content of the packets can then be calculated according to a predetermined relationship between the order of arrival and of corresponding pulses and packets. Data acquisition may take place from an external or internal data source. An example external source is a GPS receiver.

Abstract: A subscriber side network termination unit of an access line network and method for operating same having: (a) first interface for the access line network-side transmission and reception of a transmission frame containing data channels: (b) a second interface for the subscriber-side offering of telecommunication payload data channels for telecommunication applications as well as a signaling channels, and (c) a third interface for the subscriber-side offering of data channels for data applications. The signaling channel; of the second interface is employed for the transmission of signaling data for the transmission of payload data via the second interface or the third interface.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for re-synchronizing a group of B channels in an ISDN network using the BONDING Mode 1 specification. Re-synchronization is achieved without the need to first disconnect the affected group of B channels from the network. Thus, the reliability of the bonded channels is improved while maintaining a simpler architecture than those associated with BONDING Modes 2 and 3. The solution offers improved channel reliability, improved network performance and reduced network load when channel re-synchronization becomes necessary.

Abstract: A technique for inclusion within, e.g., ISDN DTE, and use in conjunction with an ISDN terminal adapter (as DCE) for automatically providing ISDN switch type detection and SPID configuration. Specifically, switch type detection occurs by analyzing D-channel ISDN initialization messages received from the local ISDN switch as well as, subsequently, where appropriate, responding D-channel ISDN messages, received from the switch to specific ISDN messages sent by the adapter. If the switch type is one that requires a SPID, a SPID is formed using a predefined generic NI-1 format, for each B-channel through which communication is being established, and sent to the switch, using an NI-1 terminal initialization request, to invoke initialization.

Abstract: In a hybrid telecommunication system, a varying volume of data is transmitted between message transmission planes of telecommunication interfaces of the hybrid telecommunication system, each case it is transmitted with the least transmission complexity in the message transmission planes and, in a singe coherent data block particularly when the varying volume of data exceeds a volume of data that can be maximally transmitted between identical message transmission planes of the telecommunication interfaces. A transmission plane-specific information element in dependence on the varying volume of data at least twice, one behind the other, is used for the transmission of the volume of data in the data block.

Abstract: A communication system includes a communication switching office having a transceiver for receiving/transmitting a message from/to a data terminal using a communication system, and a management system including a central controller receiving/transmitting the message from/to the communication switching office. The central controller is responsive to the message received from the data terminal, and receives data in the message received from the data terminal. The data terminal transmits to the management system on a message channel. The message channel includes multiple messages from multiple data terminals. The management system receives the multiple messages per message channel or TDM group, and allocates message channel bandwidth for each of the multiple messages to the data terminal responsive to the data terminal call request received on the signalling channel.

Abstract: A channel reservation control system which reserves data channels in an appropriate manner to ensure the subsequent call set-up operations in automatic call distribution services. A channel allocation unit determines how many data channels should be reserved for a specific group of subscribers who may wish to use such reserved bandwidth. Then, a reservation request transmission unit makes a provisional reservation for as many data channels as determined by the channel allocation unit, and transmits a reservation request message to initiate the reservation of those data channels. Upon receipt of this reservation request message, a recipient-side reservation unit establishes channel reservation on the side of call recipients by securing the requested data channels for exclusive use by the specific group of subscribers.

Abstract: An A.S0001/IS-2001 based Access Network for packet data has a base station (BS), a packet control function (PCF), and a packet data serving node (PDSN). If a BS/PCF connection fails to be achieved, this is communicated from the PDSN to the PCF by a message that identifies a reason for the failure to register selected from a plurality of possible reasons. A similar message is sent from the PCF to the BS informing the BS of the reason for the failure to register. If the PDSN/PCF interface is released after being connected, this is communicated from the PDSN to the PCF by a message that identifies the reason for the release selected from a plurality of possible reasons. A similar message is sent from the PCF to the BS so that the BS is informed of the reason for the release.

Abstract: The currently defined industry standard framing structure for 2B1Q ISDN signaling, at 160 kilobaud, provides 128 kbps for a customer (B1, B2) data channel, and 16 kbps for a data (D) channel. Of the remaining 16 kbps non payload bandwidth, 4 kbps are used for overhead maintenance data. Eight kbps of the remaining 12 kbps of non payload bandwidth, that customarily transport a repeated framing pattern, are usurped for the transport of an auxiliary compressed (from 64 KHz to 8 KHz) digitized voice POTS channel, that is sufficient to transport toll quality voice. The remaining framing pattern bandwidth is adequate prevent an unacceptable reduction in bit error rate.

Abstract: A multiplexing system for ISDN circuits. Multiplexers in the system include data terminals, voice interfaces having voice trunks, high speed digital circuits and ISDN circuits, together with a control channel interface which connects trunking circuits by controlling calls on the control channel. When an outgoing voice call originates, data information from data terminals voice is multiplexed with compressed information from a voice interface and transmitted to trunking circuits. When calls originate, the control channel controls calls and connects them with trunking circuits. When using ISDN circuits, after setting up a communication channel for the circuits, a CPU controls calls to multiplex ISDN circuits on the control channel. By this structure decreasing the multiplexing ratio due to voice multiplexing call control on ISDN circuits can be eliminated when linking multiplexers with communication channels having high speed digital circuits and ISDN circuits.