US6130879A — Access and setup process for end-to-end data and …

Claim 1

Independent Claim 125 words

A method for setting up a data connection between an originating site communications device and a destination site communications device using a public switched network, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a request for a target data rate X from said originating site; and (b) determining a maximum available rate Y (Y<=X) available for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; and (c) determining a maximum available rate Z for transmitting data to and/or from said destination site; and (d) selecting a data rate R, where R is the lesser of {Y, Z} as a tentative achievable rate for the overall data link; and (e) setting up multiple 64 kb/s connections to effectuate said data connection at the selected data rate R.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 125 words

A method for setting up a data connection between an originating site communications device and a destination site communications device using a public switched network, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a request for a target data rate X from said originating site; and (b) determining a maximum available rate Y (Y<=X) available for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; and (c) determining a maximum available rate Z for transmitting data to and/or from said destination site; and (d) selecting a data rate R, where R is the lesser of {Y, Z} as a tentative achievable rate for the overall data link; and (e) setting up multiple 64 kb/s connections to effectuate said data connection at the selected data rate R.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 1, further including a step (f): notifying both the originating and destination sites after said data connection is set up.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 2, further including a step (g): transmitting data between said originating and destination sites at the selected data rate R through said data connection.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 40 words

The method of claim 3, further including a step (h): converting voice signals from the originating site into digital voice signals for routing such signals through a circuit switched network or another data path having minimal data transmission delay characteristics.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 13 words

The method of claim 1, wherein said data includes time sensitive data signals.

Claim 7

Independent Claim 127 words

A method for setting up a data connection between an originating site communications device and a destination site communications device using a packet switching network in a dial-up mode, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a request for a target data rate X from said originating site; and (b) determining a maximum available rate Y (Y<=X) available for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; and (c) determining a maximum available rate Z for transmitting data to and/or from said destination site; and (d) selecting a data rate R, where R is the lesser of {Y, Z} as a tentative achievable rate for the data connection; and (e) setting up packet switching links to effectuate said data connection at the selected data rate R.

Claim 8

Independent Claim 127 words

A method for setting up a data connection between an originating site communications device and a destination site communications device using a packet switching network in a dial-up mode, said method comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a request for a target data rate X from said originating site; and (b) determining a maximum available rate Y (Y<=X) available for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; and (c) determining a maximum available rate Z for transmitting data to and/or from said destination site; and (d) selecting a data rate R, where R is the lesser of {Y, Z} as a tentative achievable rate for the data connection; and (e) setting up packet switching links to effectuate said data connection at the selected data rate R.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 6, further including a step (f): notifying both the originating and destination sites after said data connection is set up.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 7, further including a step (g): transmitting data between said originating and destination sites at the selected data rate R through said data connection.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 39 words

The method of claim 8, further including a step (h): converting voice signals from the originating site into digital voice signals for routing such signals through a switched network or another data path having minimal data transmission delay characteristics.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 13 words

The method of claim 6, wherein said data includes non-time sensitive data signals.

Claim 13

Independent Claim 197 words

A method for setting up a data connection between an originating site communications device and a destination site communications device using a digital subscriber loop that is coupled to a central office in an always-on mode, said method comprising the steps of: (a) initializing the data connection between the originating and destination sites, including determining a maximum data rate X capable of being achieved between said sites; and (b) receiving a requested data rate Y for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; and (c) setting up a packet switched connection for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; (d) determining a maximum available rate Z for transmitting data using the packet switched connection, where Z is the lesser of {X, Y} as a tentative achievable rate for the overall data link; and (e) determining a rate R' which can be supported by data links coupled between said central office and said destination site; (f) determining a rate R, where R is the lesser of {R', Z} as a tentative achievable rate for the overall data link; and (g) setting up multiple data packets to effectuate said data connection at the selected data rate R.

Claim 14

Independent Claim 197 words

A method for setting up a data connection between an originating site communications device and a destination site communications device using a digital subscriber loop that is coupled to a central office in an always-on mode, said method comprising the steps of: (a) initializing the data connection between the originating and destination sites, including determining a maximum data rate X capable of being achieved between said sites; and (b) receiving a requested data rate Y for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; and (c) setting up a packet switched connection for transmitting data to and/or from said originating site; (d) determining a maximum available rate Z for transmitting data using the packet switched connection, where Z is the lesser of {X, Y} as a tentative achievable rate for the overall data link; and (e) determining a rate R' which can be supported by data links coupled between said central office and said destination site; (f) determining a rate R, where R is the lesser of {R', Z} as a tentative achievable rate for the overall data link; and (g) setting up multiple data packets to effectuate said data connection at the selected data rate R.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 11, further including a step (h): notifying both the originating and destination sites after said data connection is set up.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 12, further including a step (i): transmitting data between said originating and destination sites at the selected data rate R through said data connection.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 39 words

The method of claim 13, further including a step (j): converting voice signals from the originating site into digital voice signals for routing such signals through a switched network or another data path having minimal data transmission delay characteristics.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 13 words

The method of claim 14, wherein said data includes non-time sensitive data signals.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 35 words

The method of claim 11, wherein during step (a), the maximum data rate X is determined by evaluating the following parameters: (i) transmitting conditions of said subscriber loop; (ii) processing capabilities at said originating site.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 36 words

The method of claim 16, wherein the rate R' is determined by evaluating the following parameters: (i) transmitting conditions of a subscriber loop coupled to said destination site; and (ii) processing capabilities at said destination site.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method of claim 17, wherein R is selected based on access costs associated with the data connection.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 18 wherein Z is determined by evaluating a backbone data rate support available for a packet switching network to be used for said data connection.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 22 words

The method of claim 14, wherein time sensitive data signals from the originating site are not routed through the packet switched connection.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2003-10-10	2004-04-10	2004-10-10	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2007-10-10	2008-04-10	2008-10-10	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2011-10-10	2012-04-10	2012-10-10	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Access and setup process for end-to-end data and analog voice connections

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