Adaptive voice and data bandwidth management system for multiple-line digital subscriber loop data communications
First Claim
1. An adaptive voice and data bandwidth management system for multiple-line digital data communications, comprising:
- a first connection configured to relay digital data and voice signals;
a second connection configured to relay digital data; and
a first multiple-line modem coupled to said first connection and to said second connection and configured to communicate digital data across said second connection, to communicate digital data across said first connection when a telephone call is not in progress, and to communicate voice signals across said first connection when a telephone call is in progress.
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Abstract
An adaptive voice and data bandwidth management system is implemented in a subscriber loop to permit higher data rates and adaptive allocation of this increased capacity between multiple applications. The management system communicates digital data across multiple-lines when these lines are not in use by other communication equipment. However, when a request for use of a line by another device is detected, a modem clears down a subscriber line and connects the subscriber line to the appropriate communication device. As a result, simultaneous use of a modem and other communication devices is allowed. Once the other communication device ends its communication session, the system adapts to once again communicate digital data over multiple lines in order to increase the speed and efficiency of the data communication.
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17 Claims
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1. An adaptive voice and data bandwidth management system for multiple-line digital data communications, comprising:
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a first connection configured to relay digital data and voice signals; a second connection configured to relay digital data; and a first multiple-line modem coupled to said first connection and to said second connection and configured to communicate digital data across said second connection, to communicate digital data across said first connection when a telephone call is not in progress, and to communicate voice signals across said first connection when a telephone call is in progress. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An adaptive voice and data management method for multiple-line digital data communications, comprising the steps of:
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communicating digital data simultaneously across a first connection and a second connection; detecting a first call request; stopping data communication across said first connection in response to said first call request; bridging said first connection to a third connection when said first call request is detected; and simultaneously communicating voice signals across said first connection and said digital data across said second connection when said first connection is bridged to said third connection. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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