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Unified access platform for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services
Assignee: Arris Technology Inc
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Filing: 1997-08-04
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Granted: 2001-08-28
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Expires: 2017-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A Unified Access Platform capable of providing telephone and high speed data services in a number of different local loop configurations. In a first embodiment, a broadband digital terminal (BDT receives high speed data and telephony signals, and combines them into a cell based signal which is transported to an access multiplexor. At the access multiplexor, a first linecard generates an analog telephone signal, and a second linecard generates a high-speed data signal. Analog telephone service is provided over a first twisted wire pair drop cable, while the high speed data service is provided over a second twisted wire pair drop cable. In an alternate embodiment, the BDT's cell based signal is transported to two separate terminals. Analog telephone service is provided to a subscriber location from the first terminal, while high speed data service is provided to a second subscriber location from the second terminal. Yet another embodiment provides analog telephone and high speed data services from a single linecard located in an access multiplexor. The analog telephone and high speed data signals are generated on the linecard and combined using a diplexor. At the residence, a receiving diplexor is used to separate the combine signal. Still another embodiment generates a high speed data signal at an access multiplexor which contains a digital representation of the analog telephone signal. The high speed data signal is sent to the residence, where a receiving device generates an analog telephony signal and transmits the high speed data signal to appropriate terminal equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R. Eames
Bibliographic Details
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US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:28
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/54; H04L12/56; H04L12/5601; H04L12/28; H04L12/2801; H04L12/2854; H04L12/2856; H04L12/2869; H04L12/2878; H04L12/2879; H04L12/2881; H04L12/2898; H04L5/00; H04L5/20; H04M; H04M7/00; H04M7/0003; H04Q; H04Q11/00; H04Q11/04; H04Q11/0428; H04Q11/0478; H04L2012/5603; H04L2012/5609; H04L2012/561; H04L2012/5614; H04L2012/5615; H04L2012/5638; H04L2012/5663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 61
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A method of simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said access multiplexor; g) transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair to a first subscriber location; h) generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said access multiplexor; and i) transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
164 words
A method of simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said access multiplexor; g) transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair to a first subscriber location; h) generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said access multiplexor; and i) transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method described in claim 1 wherein said access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method described in claim 1 wherein said first and second subscriber locations are the same.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
227 words
A method of simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal and a second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a first access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) transmitting said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a second access multiplexor over a fiber optic line; f) receiving said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said first access multiplexor; g) generating an analog telephony signal from said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said first access multiplexor; h) transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair from said first access multiplexor to a first subscriber location; i) receiving said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said second access multiplexor; j) generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said second access multiplexor; and k) transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second access multiplexor over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
227 words
A method of simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal and a second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a first access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) transmitting said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a second access multiplexor over a fiber optic line; f) receiving said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said first access multiplexor; g) generating an analog telephony signal from said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said first access multiplexor; h) transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair from said first access multiplexor to a first subscriber location; i) receiving said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said second access multiplexor; j) generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said second access multiplexor; and k) transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second access multiplexor over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method described in claim 4 wherein said first access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
209 words
A method of providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on said single linecard in said access multiplexor; h) combining said analog telephony signal with said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal on said single linecard to form a combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal; i) transmitting said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; j) receiving said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal at a diplex receiver located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and k) separating said analog telephony signal from said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal in said diplex receiver.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
209 words
A method of providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on said single linecard in said access multiplexor; h) combining said analog telephony signal with said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal on said single linecard to form a combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal; i) transmitting said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; j) receiving said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal at a diplex receiver located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and k) separating said analog telephony signal from said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal in said diplex receiver.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
170 words
A method of providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) generating a combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) transmitting said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; h) receiving said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal at a receiving device located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and i) generating an analog telephony signal from said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal in said receiving device.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
170 words
A method of providing telephony and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) generating a combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) transmitting said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; h) receiving said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal at a receiving device located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and i) generating an analog telephony signal from said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal in said receiving device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The method described in claim 7 wherein said receiving device is powered by said access multiplexor.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
179 words
A system for simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said access multiplexor; g) means for transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair to a first subscriber location; h) means for generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said access multiplexor; and i) means for transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
179 words
A system for simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said access multiplexor; g) means for transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair to a first subscriber location; h) means for generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said access multiplexor; and i) means for transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The system described in claim 9 wherein said access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system described in claim 9 wherein said first and second subscriber locations are the same.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
246 words
A system for simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal and a second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a first access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for transmitting said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a second access multiplexor over a fiber optic line; f) means for receiving said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said first access multiplexor; g) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said first combined digital telephone and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said first access multiplexor; h) means for transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair from said first access multiplexor to a first subscriber location; i) means for receiving said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said second access multiplexor; j) means for generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second combined digital telephone and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said second access multiplexor; and k) means for transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second access multiplexor over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
246 words
A system for simultaneously providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal and a second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a first access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for transmitting said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to a second access multiplexor over a fiber optic line; f) means for receiving said first combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said first access multiplexor; g) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said first combined digital telephone and cell-based signal on a first linecard located in said first access multiplexor; h) means for transmitting said analog telephony signal over a first twisted wire pair from said first access multiplexor to a first subscriber location; i) means for receiving said second combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said second access multiplexor; j) means for generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second combined digital telephone and cell-based signal on a second linecard located in said second access multiplexor; and k) means for transmitting said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said second access multiplexor over a second twisted wire pair to a second subscriber location.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The system described in claim 12 wherein said first access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
228 words
A system for providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) means for generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on said single linecard in said access multiplexor; h) means for combining said analog telephony signal with said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal on said single linecard to form a combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal; i) means for transmitting said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; j) means for receiving said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal at a diplex receiver located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and k) means for separating said analog telephony signal from said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal in said diplex receiver.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
228 words
A system for providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) means for generating a twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on said single linecard in said access multiplexor; h) means for combining said analog telephony signal with said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal on said single linecard to form a combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal; i) means for transmitting said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; j) means for receiving said combined analog telephony and twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal at a diplex receiver located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and k) means for separating said analog telephony signal from said twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based signal in said diplex receiver.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
185 words
A system for providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) means for generating a combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) means for transmitting said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; h) means for receiving said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal at a receiving device located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and i) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal in said receiving device.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
185 words
A system for providing telephony and cell-based services, said system comprising: a) means for receiving digital telephony signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) means for receiving cell-based signals at said broadband digital terminal; c) means for combining said digital telephony signals with said cell-based signals to form a combined digital telephony and cell-based signal; d) means for transmitting said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal to an access multiplexor over a telecommunications link; e) means for receiving said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal at said access multiplexor; f) means for generating a combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said combined digital telephony and cell-based signal on a single linecard in said access multiplexor; g) means for transmitting said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal from said single linecard to a subscriber location; h) means for receiving said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal at a receiving device located substantially near a demarcation point of said subscriber location; and i) means for generating an analog telephony signal from said combined twisted-wire-pair-compatible cell-based and digital telephony signal in said receiving device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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The system described in claim 15 wherein said receiving device is powered by said access multiplexor.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of voice signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) forming second cell-based signals from the voice signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form a plurality of combined cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a single linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the voice signals; g) generating, on the single linecard, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) multiplexing, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal; and i) transmitting the multiplexed subscriber signal to a first subscriber location served by the access terminal.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
178 words
In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of voice signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) forming second cell-based signals from the voice signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form a plurality of combined cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a single linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the voice signals; g) generating, on the single linecard, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) multiplexing, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal; and i) transmitting the multiplexed subscriber signal to a first subscriber location served by the access terminal.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
178 words
In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of voice signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) forming second cell-based signals from the voice signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form a plurality of combined cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a first linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the voice signals; g) generating, on a second linecard in the one access terminal, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) transmitting the generated subscriber voice signal from the first linecard to a first subscriber location; and i) transmitting the generated subscriber data signal from the second linecard to a second subscriber location.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of voice signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) forming second cell-based signals from the voice signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form a plurality of combined cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a first linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the voice signals; g) generating, on a second linecard in the one access terminal, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) transmitting the generated subscriber voice signal from the first linecard to a first subscriber location; and i) transmitting the generated subscriber data signal from the second linecard to a second subscriber location.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) mapping the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals into second cell-based signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, wherein selected cells of the combined cell-based signals contain the second cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a first linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals; g) generating, on a second linecard in the one access terminal, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) transmitting the subscriber voice signal to a first subscriber location; and i) transmitting the subscriber data signal to a second subscriber location.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
181 words
In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) mapping the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals into second cell-based signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, wherein selected cells of the combined cell-based signals contain the second cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a first linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals; g) generating, on a second linecard in the one access terminal, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) transmitting the subscriber voice signal to a first subscriber location; and i) transmitting the subscriber data signal to a second subscriber location.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
187 words
In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) mapping the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals into second cell-based signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, wherein selected cells of the combined cell-based signals contain the second cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a single linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals; g) generating, on the single linecard, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) multiplexing, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal; and i) transmitting the multiplexed subscriber signal to at least one subscriber location.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
187 words
In a telecommunications access system, a method for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, said method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals at a broadband digital terminal; b) receiving a plurality of first cell-based signals at the broadband digital terminal; c) mapping the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals into second cell-based signals; d) combining the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, wherein selected cells of the combined cell-based signals contain the second cell-based signals; e) simultaneously transmitting to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; f) generating, on a single linecard in one of the access terminals, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals; g) generating, on the single linecard, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; h) multiplexing, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal; and i) transmitting the multiplexed subscriber signal to at least one subscriber location.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
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The method of claims 17 , 18 , 19 or 20 wherein at least one of the plurality of access terminals is located in a central office.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
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The method of claims 17 , 18 , 19 or 20 wherein at least one of the plurality of access terminals is located within an ADSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
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The method of claims 17 , 18 , 19 or 20 wherein at least one of the plurality of access terminals is located within a VDSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
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The method of claims 19 or 20 wherein the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals include a plurality of DSOs, and each individual DSO is mapped into selected cells of the combined cell-based signals.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
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The method of claims 17 , 18 , 19 or 20 wherein one of the plurality of first cell-based signals comprises an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) signal.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
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The method of claims 17 , 18 , 19 or 20 wherein one of the plurality of second cell-based signals comprises an ATM signal.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
24 words
The method of claims 17 , 18 , 19 or 20 wherein one of the plurality of combined cell-based signals comprises an ATM signal.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, comprising a broadband digital terminal, wherein the broadband digital terminal receives a plurality of voice signals and a plurality of first cell-based signals, maps at least one of the voice signals into second cell-based signals, combines the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, and simultaneously transmits to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber-optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; and wherein at least one access terminal: a) generates, on a single linecard in the at least one access terminal, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; b) generates, on the single linecard, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the voice signals; and c) multiplexes, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
155 words
A system for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, comprising a broadband digital terminal, wherein the broadband digital terminal receives a plurality of voice signals and a plurality of first cell-based signals, maps at least one of the voice signals into second cell-based signals, combines the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, and simultaneously transmits to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber-optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal; and wherein at least one access terminal: a) generates, on a single linecard in the at least one access terminal, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; b) generates, on the single linecard, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the voice signals; and c) multiplexes, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
165 words
A system for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, comprising a broadband digital terminal, wherein the broadband digital terminal receives a plurality of digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals and first cell-based signals, maps the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals into second cell-based signals, combines the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, wherein selected cells of the combined cell-based signals are reserved for the second cell-based signals, simultaneously transmits to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber-optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal, and wherein at least one access terminal: a) generates, on a single linecard in the at least one access terminal, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals; b) generates, on the single linecard, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; and c) multiplexes, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
165 words
A system for simultaneously delivering voice and cell-based services, comprising a broadband digital terminal, wherein the broadband digital terminal receives a plurality of digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals and first cell-based signals, maps the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals into second cell-based signals, combines the first cell-based signals and the second cell-based signals to form combined cell-based signals, wherein selected cells of the combined cell-based signals are reserved for the second cell-based signals, simultaneously transmits to each of a plurality of access terminals, using an individual fiber-optic connection, the combined cell-based signals addressed to each access terminal, and wherein at least one access terminal: a) generates, on a single linecard in the at least one access terminal, a subscriber voice signal corresponding to one of the digital-time-division-multiplexed voice signals; b) generates, on the single linecard, a subscriber data signal corresponding to one of the first cell-based signals; and c) multiplexes, on the single linecard, the subscriber voice signal and the subscriber data signal to form a multiplexed subscriber signal.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
23 words
The system of claims 28 or 29 wherein at least one of the plurality of access terminals is located in a central office.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
28 words
The system of claims 28 or 29 wherein at least one of the plurality of access terminals is located within an ADSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
28 words
The system of claims 28 or 29 wherein at least one of the plurality of access terminals is located within a VDSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
20 words
The system of claims 28 or 29 wherein one of the plurality of first cell-based signals comprises an ATM signal.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
20 words
The system of claims 28 or 29 wherein one of the plurality of second cell-based signals comprises an ATM signal.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
20 words
The system of claims 28 or 29 wherein one of the plurality of combined cell-based signals comprises an ATM signal.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
21 words
The method of claims 1 , 6 , or 7 , wherein said access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
26 words
The method of claims 1 , 6 , or 7 , wherein said access multiplexor is located within an ADSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
26 words
The method of claims 1 , 6 , or 7 , wherein said access multiplexor is located within a VDSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein at least one access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein at least one access multiplexor is located within an ADSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein at least one access multiplexor is located within a VDSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
21 words
The system of claims 9 , 14 , or 15 , wherein said access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
26 words
The system of claims 9 , 14 , or 15 , wherein said access multiplexor is located within an ADSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
26 words
The system of claims 9 , 14 , or 15 , wherein said access multiplexor is located within a VDSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein at least one access multiplexor is located in a central office.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein at least one access multiplexor is located within an ADSL span distance from a subscriber location.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein at least one access multiplexor is located within a VDSL span distance from a subscriber location.
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