VDSL data network, service and management architecture
First Claim
1. A scalable VDSL based broadband data communication network system comprising:
- a central office arranged to communicate with a plurality of end user personal computer (PC) terminals using ATM signals;
a headend connected to an Internet service provider and the central office, wherein the headend is arranged to receive and send multi-protocol traffic signals to the Internet service provider, and receive and send ATM signals to the central office, the headend including a translation element arranged to translate a public IP address assigned to the VDSL network into a private network address assigned to a particular user PC terminal; and
a DHCP server connected to the headend and arranged to dynamically assign IP addresses, the DHCP server assigning a private network IP address to network elements in the headend used to provide data services for the end user PCs and associated residential gateways or data modems.
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Abstract
A VDSL based broadband data communication network system is provided that utilizes ATM/IP all the way to an end user PC, thereby allowing selectable bit rate delivery to the end users, with a Class of Service (COS) and Quality of Service (QOS) selection. A headend is connected to external Internet service providers and a network central office, and is arranged to receive and send multi-protocol signals to the Internet service provider, and receive and send ATM signals to the central office. This VDSL data architecture is very functional and flexible with the capability of supporting such services as streaming video and audio, voice over IP, digital advertisements, videoconferencing, gaming, business-to-business service, E-commerce, video-on-demand, and interactive TV. The VDSL data network will support very high-speed two-way data services over fiber optics using SONET, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing, IP, ATM, and other transport systems. Furthermore, the VDSL data architecture also supports very high-bandwidth multimedia interactive applications for delivery to businesses, homes, or Multiple Dwelling Units using either Fiber-to-the-Node (FTTN), Fiber-to-the-Curb (or Neighborhood) (FTTC), and Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) using VDSL technology.
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18 Claims
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1. A scalable VDSL based broadband data communication network system comprising:
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a central office arranged to communicate with a plurality of end user personal computer (PC) terminals using ATM signals;
a headend connected to an Internet service provider and the central office, wherein the headend is arranged to receive and send multi-protocol traffic signals to the Internet service provider, and receive and send ATM signals to the central office, the headend including a translation element arranged to translate a public IP address assigned to the VDSL network into a private network address assigned to a particular user PC terminal; and
a DHCP server connected to the headend and arranged to dynamically assign IP addresses, the DHCP server assigning a private network IP address to network elements in the headend used to provide data services for the end user PCs and associated residential gateways or data modems. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of assigning IP addresses to end user PCs in a VDSL based broadband communication network, said network comprising a headend connected to an Internet service provider, the method comprising:
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assigning a private network IP address to all network elements in the headend used to provide data services for the end user PCs and associated residential gateways connected to the VDSL network;
assigning private network IP addresses to residential gateways to enable Pay-Per-View services;
assigning to the end user PCs a private network IP address selected from a pool of private network IP addresses as a default procedure; and
selectively assigning public IP addresses to end user PCs that can not be properly served using a private network IP address. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
bypassing the translation element when routing signals not corresponding to a private IP address.
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6. The method of claim 4 further comprising reserving a set of public IP addresses for manual assignment to end users in accordance with a lease agreement.
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7. The method of claim 4 wherein selectively assigning public IP addresses comprises assigning public IP addresses to end users running a computer program that is incompatible with a private IP address.
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8. A VDSL based broadband data communication network system capable of allowing selectable bit rate delivery to end users comprising:
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a central office connected to communicate ATM signals to a plurality of end user personal computer (PC) terminals; and
a headend connected to an Internet service provider and the central office, and arranged to receive and send multi-protocol traffic signals to the Internet service provider, and receive and send ATM signals to the central office, wherein the headend is further arranged to manage signal switching and routing based on a predetermined level of signal quality and transfer rate associated with a type of service provided to a particular end user, and wherein the head end is further arranged to support multi-protocol over ATM using either permanent virtual circuits or switched virtual circuits, where the virtual circuits can be terminated locally at a wire center or remotely from the wire center. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17)
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11. A VDSL based broadband data communication network system capable of allowing selectable bit rate delivery to end users comprising:
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a central office connected to communicate ATM signals to a plurality of end user personal computer (PC) terminals;
a headend connected to an Internet service provider and the central office, and arranged to receive and send multi-protocol traffic signals to the Internet service provider, and receive and send ATM signals to the central office, wherein the headend is further arranged to manage signal switching and routing based on a predetermined level of signal quality and transfer rate associated with a type of service provided to a particular end user, the headend including a broadband management system; and
an element manager system connected to the headend and the central office;
wherein the broadband management system and element manager system are arranged to configure, provision, and monitor access elements located in the central office, as well as network connection devices connected at the end user location to control end user access to available services. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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15. A VDSL based broadband data communication network system capable of allowing selectable bit rate delivery to end users comprising:
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a central office connected to communicate ATM signals to a plurality of end user personal computer (PC) terminals; and
a headend connected to an Internet service provider and the central office, and arranged to receive and send multi-protocol traffic signals to the Internet service provider, and receive and send ATM signals to the central office, wherein the headend is further arranged to manage signal switching and routing based on a predetermined level of signal quality and transfer rate associated with a type of service provided to a particular end user and wherein the head end is further arranged to provide a VDSL data platform capable of supporting business and residential users with very high-bandwidth multimedia interactive applications, as well as high-speed delivery of integrated services over a twisted pair wiring plant.
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18. A VDSL based broadband data communication network system capable of allowing selectable bit rate delivery to end users comprising:
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a central office connected to communicate ATM signals to a plurality of end user personal computer (PC) terminals; and
a headend connected to an Internet service provider and the central office, and arranged to receive and send multi-protocol traffic signals to the Internet service provider, and receive and send ATM signals to the central office, wherein the headend is further arranged to manage signal switching and routing based on a predetermined level of signal quality and transfer rate associated with a type of service provided to a particular end user;
wherein a VDSL platform is provided having a flexible VDSL data architecture for supporting streaming of video and audio, and voice over IP.
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