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Network server platform (NSP) for a hybrid coaxial/twisted pair local loop network service architecture
Assignee: Ashbourne Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1998-12-31
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Granted: 2003-04-01
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Expires: 2018-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A twisted pair and/or coaxial cable fed, integrated residence gateway controlled set-top device provides a plurality of services. One service is lifeline service which may be provided over the coaxial cable via a cable modem of the integrated residence gateway or over the twisted pair facility. An integrated residence gateway is coupled to either or both of the coaxial cable or twisted pair and distributes the bandwidth facilities available over either service vehicle to customer devices including a set top box. A network service platform (NSP) is coupled to a cable facilities management platform (FNP) for providing services for cable television subscribers as well as telecommunication service subscribers such that an interexchange or telephone company would control the network services to the subscribers. The NSP architectural concept may permit the interexchange or telephone company to be the single service provider of information to subscribers on an equal basis.
Inventors
- 👤 Irwin Gerszberg
- 👤 Jeffrey S. Martin
- 👤 Philip Andrew Treventi
- 👤 Hopeton S. Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/54; H04L12/56; H04L12/5691; H04L12/5692; G; G06; G06Q; G06Q50/00; G06Q50/10; G06Q50/18; G06Q50/188; H04L12/28; H04L12/2801; H04L12/2854; H04L12/2856; H04L12/2869; H04L12/287; H04L12/2872; H04L12/2876; H04L12/64; H04L12/6418; H04M; H04M11/00; H04M11/06; H04M11/062; H04M11/068; H04Q; H04Q11/00; H04Q11/04; H04Q11/0428; H04Q11/0478; H04L12/5601; H04L2012/5603; H04L2012/5609; H04L2012/5612; H04L2012/5614; H04L2012/5615; H04L2012/5638; H04L2012/5663; H04L41/00; H04L41/50; H04L41/5041; H04L41/5054; H04W; H04W4/00; H04W74/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S370/00; Y10S370/901; Y10S370/902; Y10S370/903; Y10S370/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A system for controlling subscriber terminal access a plurality of communication networks, the system comprising: a plurality of subscriber terminals; an intelligent multiplexer coupled to each of the plurality of subscriber terminals, the intelligent multiplexer multiplexing the plurality of services to the plurality of subscriber terminals; a router coupled to the intelligent multiplexer through first and second lines and coupled to the plurality of communication networks, the router providing a gateway connection between each subscriber terminal and the plurality of communication networks, the plurality of communication networks providing a plurality of services including a cable television service and at least one telecommunication service, the first line being a twisted pair cable, and the second line being a coaxial cable; and an application server apparatus coupled to the router, the application server storing information supporting operation of the system, and supporting subscriber access to the plurality of communication networks.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A system for controlling subscriber terminal access a plurality of communication networks, the system comprising: a plurality of subscriber terminals; an intelligent multiplexer coupled to each of the plurality of subscriber terminals, the intelligent multiplexer multiplexing the plurality of services to the plurality of subscriber terminals; a router coupled to the intelligent multiplexer through first and second lines and coupled to the plurality of communication networks, the router providing a gateway connection between each subscriber terminal and the plurality of communication networks, the plurality of communication networks providing a plurality of services including a cable television service and at least one telecommunication service, the first line being a twisted pair cable, and the second line being a coaxial cable; and an application server apparatus coupled to the router, the application server storing information supporting operation of the system, and supporting subscriber access to the plurality of communication networks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein an interexchange company is a sole service provider providing cable television service telecommunication services to the plurality of subscriber terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the applications server is coupled to the router along a fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of telecommunication services includes at least one of an integrated billing service, a telephone service and a private Intranet service.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the router is coupled to at least one of the plurality of communication networks through a trunk line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system described in claim 5 , wherein the router trunk line coupling the router to at least one of the plurality of communication networks operates using a SONET protocol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the trunk line coupling the router to at least one of the plurality of communication networks uses a TR303 protocol.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication networks includes a SS7 network.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication networks includes a public switched telephone network.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication networks includes a private Intranet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of communication networks includes an Internet.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
148 words
A system providing a plurality of communication services to each of a plurality of user locations, the system comprising: an intelligent residential gateway (IRG) apparatus disposed at each user location, each intelligent residential gateway apparatus providing access to the plurality of communication services for the user location; a facility management platform (FMP) disposed at a location that is remote from each of the plurality of user locations, the facility management platform being coupled to each intelligent residential gateway apparatus through at least two of a twisted pair cable, a coaxial cable and a wireless communication coupling; and a network server platform (NSP) coupled to the facility management platform, the network server platform providing at least a cable television service and a plurality of telecommunication services, and including a database server storing information supporting operation of the network service platform providing each cable television service and each telecommunication service.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
148 words
A system providing a plurality of communication services to each of a plurality of user locations, the system comprising: an intelligent residential gateway (IRG) apparatus disposed at each user location, each intelligent residential gateway apparatus providing access to the plurality of communication services for the user location; a facility management platform (FMP) disposed at a location that is remote from each of the plurality of user locations, the facility management platform being coupled to each intelligent residential gateway apparatus through at least two of a twisted pair cable, a coaxial cable and a wireless communication coupling; and a network server platform (NSP) coupled to the facility management platform, the network server platform providing at least a cable television service and a plurality of telecommunication services, and including a database server storing information supporting operation of the network service platform providing each cable television service and each telecommunication service.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein the database server stores user information related to the plurality of communication services.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein the facility management platform being further coupled to at least one communication network through a fiber distributed data interface (FDDI).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein the plurality communication networks include a SS7 network.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of communication networks include a public switched telephone network.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of communication networks includes a private Intranet.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 12 , wherein the plurality of communication networks includes an Internet.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of in claim 12 , wherein the plurality of telecommunication services includes at least one of an integrated billing service, a telephone service, a private Intranet service, and an Internet service.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
111 words
A network server platform coupled to a network that provides cable television service and telecommunication service to subscribers, the network including hybrid fiber, coaxial and twisted pair facilities, the network server platform comprising: a controller providing support operations for the network to provide the cable television service and the telecommunication service; a memory coupled to the controller and storing information supporting operation of the network service platform and for further storing subscriber information related to the cable television service and telecommunication service; and a facility management platform coupled to the network server platform and interfacing with the subscribers through the hybrid fiber, coaxial cable and twisted pair facilities of the network.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
111 words
A network server platform coupled to a network that provides cable television service and telecommunication service to subscribers, the network including hybrid fiber, coaxial and twisted pair facilities, the network server platform comprising: a controller providing support operations for the network to provide the cable television service and the telecommunication service; a memory coupled to the controller and storing information supporting operation of the network service platform and for further storing subscriber information related to the cable television service and telecommunication service; and a facility management platform coupled to the network server platform and interfacing with the subscribers through the hybrid fiber, coaxial cable and twisted pair facilities of the network.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
The network server platform of claim 20 , wherein the subscriber information includes at least one of identity information, service information, billing information, programming information, and equipment and facility information.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
The network server platform of claim 20 , wherein the network server platform is coupled to the facility management platform through a fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) ring.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The network server platform of claim 20 , wherein the telecommunication services include at least one of an integrated billing service, a telephone service, and a private Intranet service, and an Internet services.
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