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Method for forming multiple bidirectional connections for use in asynchronous transfer mode switching device

  • US 6,031,837 A
  • Filed: 05/05/1997
  • Issued: 02/29/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/17/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for forming multiple bidirectional connections for use in an asynchronous transfer mode switching device, comprising the steps of:

  • recognizing a connection request message sent from one calling subscriber, including information concerning other n-1 called subscribers, in said asynchronous transfer mode switching device;

    transmitting the connection request message at once or sequentially to said n-1 called subscribers from the asynchronous transfer mode switching device;

    transmitting a response to the calling subscriber from the asynchronous transfer mode switching device when the asynchronous transfer mode switching device receives the response sent back from one of the n-1 called subscribers;

    establishing bidirectional connections between the calling subscriber and the one of the n-1 called subscribers;

    converting the response into a reception message;

    transmitting the reception message to all others of the called subscribers; and

    establishing bidirectional connections among the n-1 called subscribers, excepting for the calling subscriber.

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