Switching arrangement and method for communications platform

• US 7,496,116 B2
• Filed: 05/14/2004
• Issued: 02/24/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: George Simmons III
• Original Assignee: George Simmons III
• Inventors: Simmons, George III
• Primary Examiner(s): Ngo; Ricky
• Assistant Examiner(s): Patel; Chandrahas
• Application Number:
  US10/846,730
• Publication Number:
  US 20040228369A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,747 Days
• Field of Search: 370/537, 370/540, 370/541
• US Class Current: 370/537
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 11/066 Telephone sets adapted for data transmision
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 11/0471 Terminal access circuits
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 2213/13093 Personal computer, PC
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 2213/13096 Digital apparatus individually associated with a subscriber line, digital line circuits
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 2213/13098 Mobile subscriber
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 2213/13202 Network termination [NT]
• CPC Class Codes: H04Q 2213/1332 Logic circuits

Abstract

A switching arrangement and method allow signals received by a communications platform to be directed to an appropriate interface depending on the type of signal received by an input signal line. A switch element having a switch is responsive to a logic control system that is itself responsive to signals that the input signal line receives. The logic control system may be responsive to any detectable identification, property or quality of the received signal. When the input signal line receives an analog signal, the logic control system detects that the signal is analog and causes the switch element to connect the input signal line to the analog interface with the switch. When the input signal line receives a digital signal, the logic control system detects that the signal is digital and causes the switch element to connect the input signal line to the digital interface with the switch.

Claims

1. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are analog or digital and a switch element having a switch;

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog;

a first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and disconnecting said input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are not analog;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are digital and disconnecting said input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are not digital; and

said switch of said switch element being double pole double throw.

2. The switch arrangement of claim 1 wherein said switch is at least single pole and at least double throw.

3. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein the signals received by said input signal line are voice signals when the signals are analog.

4. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein the signals received by said input signal line are data signals when the signals are digital.

5. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said switch is capable of high speed switching.

6. The switching arrangement of claim 1 further comprising a multiplexer, said analog interface connected to said multiplexer with an analog output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting each of said analog output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

7. The switching arrangement of claim 1 further comprising:

an audio input interface for receiving signals that are analog;

a multiplexer, said audio input interface connected to said multiplexer with an audio output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting each of said audio output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

8. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein at least one audio system is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said at least one audio system through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line arc analog.

9. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein a plurality of audio systems is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said audio systems through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog.

10. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein an audio converter is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said audio converter through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog.

11. The switching arrangement of claim 1 at least one network system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said at least one network system through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital.

12. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said digital interface is connected to a plurality of network systems, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said network systems through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital.

13. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein a computer system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said computer system through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital.

14. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said switch of said switch element is double pole double throw.

15. The switching arrangement of claim 1 further comprising a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

16. The switching arrangement of claim 1 further comprising:

an amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said input signal line; and

a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

17. The switching arrangement of claim 1 further comprising an amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said input signal line.

18. The switching arrangement of claim 1 further comprising a multiplexer having a first multiplexer condition and a second multiplexer condition, said multiplexer being responsive to said logic control system and assuming the first multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are digital and assuming the second multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said multiplexer to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said digital interface when said multiplexer assumes the first multiplexer condition and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said analog interface when said multiplexer assumes the second multiplexer condition.

19. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a remote tower identification number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

20. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a communications signature protocol that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

21. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said switch comprises at least one XOR gate, said XOR gate being responsive to said logic control system.

22. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet protocol address that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

23. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said switch element is integrated into a demultiplexer.

24. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said switch element is integrated into a programmable logic chip.

25. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system includes a function transfer filter, said function transfer filter having a first filter condition and a second filter condition, said function transfer filter assuming the first filter condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are digital and assuming the second filter condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said function transfer filter to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said digital interface when said function transfer filter assumes the first filter condition and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said analog interface when said function transfer filter assumes the second filter condition.

26. The switching arrangement of claim 25 wherein said function transfer filter includes a narrow bandwidth bypass filter.

27. The switching arrangement of claim 25 wherein said function transfer filter includes an active high pass filter.

28. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a phone number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

29. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a bandwidth of the signal that is received by said input signal line.

30. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet address that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

31. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system Is responsive to an Internet service provider number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

32. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a satellite signal identification number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

33. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a password that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

34. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform is a mobile platform.

35. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform includes a telephone system.

36. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform includes a cellular telephone system.

37. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform includes a television system.

38. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform includes a computer system.

39. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform includes a navigation system.

40. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform includes a satellite receiver system.

41. The switching arrangement of claim 1 wherein said communication platform includes an electronic game system.

57. The switching arrangement of claims 2 wherein an audio converter is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line to said audio converter through said analog interface when signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog.

42. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are analog or digital and a switch element having a switch;

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog;

a first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface; and

said switch of said switch element being double pole double throw.

43. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are analog or digital and a switch element having a switch;

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog;

a first XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said analog interlace, said first XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface; and

a second XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said second XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said second XOR gate is connectable to said analog interface.

44. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising;

a first input signal line and a second input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a switch element having a first switch and a second switch;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by each of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog or digital;

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said first input signal line are analog; and

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said second input signal line are digital and to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said second input signal line are analog;

an XOR gate, said XOR gate connecting said first switch to said digital interface when a signal received by said first input signal line is digital and when said second switch does not connect said second input signal line to said XOR gate, said XOR gate connecting said second switch to said digital interface when a signal received by said second input signal line is digital and when said first switch does not connect said first input signal line with said XOR gate.

45. The switching arrangement of claim 44 further comprising:

a first amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said first input signal line; and

a second amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said second input signal line.

46. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein each of said first switch and said second switch are at least single pole and at least double throw.

47. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein said first switch is capable of high speed switching.

48. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein said second switch is capable of high speed switching.

49. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein each of said first switch and said second switch are capable of high speed switching.

50. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein the signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are voice signals when the signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog.

51. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein the signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are data signals when the signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are digital.

52. The switching arrangement of claim 44 further comprising:

a first multiplexer having a first multiplexer condition and a second multiplexer condition, said first multiplexer being responsive to said logic control system and assuming the first multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said first input signal line are digital and assuming the second multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said first input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said first multiplexer to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to said digital interface when said first multiplexer assumes the first multiplexer condition and to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to said analog interface when said first multiplexer assumes the second multiplexer condition; and

a second multiplexer having a first multiplexer condition and a second multiplexer condition, said second multiplexer being responsive to said logic control system and assuming the first multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said second input signal line are digital and assuming the second multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said second input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said second multiplexer to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to said digital interface when said second multiplexer assumes the first multiplexer condition and to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to said analog interface when said second multiplexer assumes the second multiplexer condition.

53. The switching arrangement of claim 44 further comprising a multiplexer, said analog interface connected to said multiplexer with an analog output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting each of said analog output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

54. The switching arrangement of claim 44 further comprising:

an audio input interface for receiving signals that are analog;

a multiplexer, said audio input interface connected to said multiplexer with an audio output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting each of said audio output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

55. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein at least one audio system is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line to said audio system through said analog interface when signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog.

56. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein a plurality of audio systems is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line to said audio systems through said analog interface when signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog.

58. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein at least one network system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line to said at least one network system through said digital interface when signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are digital.

59. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein said digital interface is connected to a plurality of network systems, said switch element connecting at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line to said network systems through said digital interface when signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are digital.

60. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein a computer system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line to said computer system through said digital interface when signals received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are digital.

61. The switching arrangement of claim 44 wherein said each of said first switch and said second switch of said switch element are double pole double throw.

62. The switching arrangement of claim 44 further comprising a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

63. The switching arrangement of claim 44 further comprising:

a first amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said first input signal line;

a second amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said second input signal line; and

a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

64. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

a first input signal line and a second input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a switch element having a first switch and a second switch;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by each of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog or digital;

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said first input signal line are analog; and

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said second input signal line are digital and to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said second input signal line are analog;

first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said first input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are analog and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface, said first NOT gate connecting said first input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said first input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second NOT gate connecting said first input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are analog and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface;

a third NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said third NOT gate connecting said second input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are analog and when said third NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface, said third NOT gate connecting said second input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are digital and when said third NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface;

a fourth NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said fourth NOT gate connecting said second input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are digital and when said fourth NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface, said fourth NOT gate connecting said second input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are analog and when said fourth NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface;

each of said first switch and said second switch of said switch element being double pole double throw.

65. The switching arrangement of claim 64 wherein each of said first switch and said second switch comprise at least one XOR gate, each said XOR gate being responsive to said logic control system.

66. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

a first input signal line and a second input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a switch element having a first switch and a second switch;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by each of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog or digital;

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said first input signal line are analog; and

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said second input signal line are digital and to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said second input signal line are analog;

a first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said first input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are analog and disconnecting said first input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are not analog;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said first input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and disconnecting said first input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said first input signal line are not digital;

a third NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said third NOT gate connecting said second input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are analog and disconnecting said second input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are not analog; and

a fourth NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said fourth NOT gate connecting said second input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line arc digital and disconnecting said second input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are not digital; and

each of said first switch and said second switch of said switch clement being double pole double throw.

67. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

a first input signal line and a second input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a switch element having a first switch and a second switch;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by each of said first input signal line and said second input signal line are analog or digital;

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said first input signal line are analog; and

said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said second input signal line are digital and to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said second input signal line are analog;

a first XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first XOR gate connecting said first input signal line to said analog interface when signals received by said first input signal line arc analog and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said analog interface, said first XOR gate connecting said first input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said first input signal line are digital and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface; and

a second XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second XOR gate connecting said second input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said second input signal line are digital and when said second XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second XOR gate connecting said second input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said second input signal line are analog and when said second XOR gate is connectable to said analog interface.

68. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said switch element is integrated into a demultiplexer.

69. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said switch element is integrated into a programmable logic chip.

70. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a phone number that is associated with a signal received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

71. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a bandwidth of a signal that is received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

72. The switching arrangement of claim 67 further comprising:

a first function transfer filter having a first filter condition and a second filter condition, said first function transfer filter being responsive to said logic control system and assuming the first filter condition when signals that are being received by said first input signal line are digital and assuming the second filter condition when signals that are being received by said first input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said function transfer filter to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to said digital interface when said first function transfer filter assumes the first filter condition and to cause said first switch to connect said first input signal line to said analog interface when said first function transfer filter assumes the second filter condition; and

a second function transfer filter having a first filter condition and a second filter condition, said second function transfer filter assuming the first filter condition when signals that are being received by said second input signal line are digital and assuming the second filter condition when signals that are being received by said second input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said second function transfer filter to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to said digital interface when said second function transfer filter assumes the first filter condition and to cause said second switch to connect said second input signal line to said analog interface when said second function transfer filter assumes the second filter condition.

73. The switching arrangement of claim 72 wherein at least one of said first function transfer filter and said second function transfer filter includes a narrow bandwidth bypass filter.

74. The switching arrangement of claim 72 wherein at least one of said first function transfer filter and said second function transfer filter includes an active high pass filter.

75. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet address that is associated with a signal that is received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

76. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet service provider number that is associated with a signal that is received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

77. The switching arrangement of claim 67 said logic control system is responsive to a remote tower identification number that is associated with a signal that is received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

78. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a communications signature protocol that is associated with the signal received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

79. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet protocol address that is associated with the signal received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

80. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a satellite signal identification number that is associated with the signal received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

81. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a password that is associated with the signal received by at least one of said first input signal line and said second input signal line.

82. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform is a mobile platform.

83. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform includes a telephone system.

84. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform includes a cellular telephone system.

85. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform includes a television system.

86. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform includes a computer system.

87. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform includes a navigation system.

88. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform includes a satellite receiver system.

89. The switching arrangement of claim 67 wherein said communication platform includes an electronic game system.

90. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are voice signals or data signals; and

a switch element having a switch, said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals;

a first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input when signals received by said input signal line are not voice signals;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and disconnecting said input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are not data signals; and

said switch of said switch element being double pole double throw.

91. The switching arrangement of claim 90 further comprising an amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said input signal line.

92. The switching arrangement of claim 90 further comprising a multiplexer having a first multiplexer condition and a second multiplexer condition, said multiplexer being responsive to said logic control system and assuming the first multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are data signals and assuming the second multiplexer condition when signals that arc being received by said input signal line are voice signals, said switch element being responsive to said multiplexer to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said digital interface when said multiplexer assumes the first multiplexer condition and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said analog interface when said multiplexer assumes the second multiplexer condition.

93. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein said switch is at least single pole and at least double throw.

94. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein said switch is capable of high speed switching.

95. The switching arrangement of claim 90 further comprising a multiplexer, said analog interface connected to said multiplexer with an analog output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting each of said analog output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

96. The switching arrangement of claim 90 further comprising:

an audio input interface for receiving signals that are voice signals;

a multiplexer, said audio input interface connected to said multiplexer with an audio output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting each of said audio output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

97. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein at least one audio system is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said at least one audio system through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals.

98. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein a plurality of audio systems is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said audio systems through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals.

99. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein an audio converter is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said audio converter through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals.

100. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein at least one network system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said at least one network system through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals.

101. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein said digital interface is connected to a plurality of network systems, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said network systems through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals.

102. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein a computer system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said computer system through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals.

103. The switching arrangement of claim 90 wherein said switch of said switch element is double pole double throw.

104. The switching arrangement of claim 90 further comprising a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

105. The switching arrangement of claim 90 further comprising:

an amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said input signal line; and

a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

106. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are voice signals or data signals; and

a switch element having a switch, said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals;

a first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface; and

said switch of said switch element being double pole double throw.

107. The switching arrangement of claim 106 wherein said switch comprises at least one XOR gate, said XOR gate being responsive to said logic control system.

108. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are voice signals or data signals; and

a switch element having a switch, said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals;

a first XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said analog interface said first XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface; and

a second XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are data signals and when said second XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are voice signals and when said second XCR gate is connectable to said analog interface.

109. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform includes a satellite receiver system.

110. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform includes a navigation system.

111. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform includes an electronic game system.

112. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said switch element is integrated into a demultiplexer.

113. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said switch element is integrated into a programmable logic chip.

114. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system includes a function transfer filter, said function transfer filter having a first filter condition and a second filter condition, said function transfer filter assuming the first filter condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are data signals and assuming the second filter condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are voice signals, said switch element being responsive to said function transfer filter to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said digital interface when said function transfer filter assumes the first filter condition and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said analog interface when said function transfer filter assumes the second filter condition.

115. The switching arrangement of claim 114 wherein said function transfer filter includes a narrow bandwidth bypass filter.

116. The switching arrangement of claim 114 wherein said function transfer filter includes an active high pass filter.

117. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a phone number that is associated with the signal that is received by said input signal line.

118. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a bandwidth of the signal that is received by said input signal line.

119. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet address that is associated with the signal that is received by said input signal line.

120. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet service provider number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

121. The switching arrangement of claim 108 said logic control system is responsive to a remote tower identification number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

122. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a communications signature protocol that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

123. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet protocol address that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

124. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a satellite signal identification number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

125. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a password that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

126. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform is a mobile platform.

127. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform includes a telephone system.

128. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform includes a cellular telephone system.

129. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform includes a television system.

130. The switching arrangement of claim 108 wherein said communication platform includes a computer system.

131. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are at least one of analog and digital; and

a switch element having a switch, said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause at least one of;

said switch clement connecting said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital; and

said switch element connecting said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog;

a first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and disconnecting said input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are not analog;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are digital and disconnecting said input signal line from said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are not digital; and

said switch of said switch element being double pole double throw.

132. The switching arrangement of claim 131 wherein said switch is at least single pole and at least double throw.

133. The switching arrangement of claim 131 wherein the signals received by said input signal line are voice signals when the signals are analog.

134. The switching arrangement of claim 131 wherein the signals received by said input signal line are data signals when the signals are digital.

135. The switching arrangement of claim 131 wherein said switch is capable of high speed switching.

136. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having both an analog interface and a digital interface and further comprising a multiplexer, said analog interface connected to said multiplexer with an analog output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting at least one of said analog output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

137. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having both an analog interface and a digital interface and further comprising:

an audio input interface for receiving signals that are analog; and

a multiplexer, said audio input interface connected to said multiplexer with an audio output line, said digital interface connected to said multiplexer through a digital output line, said multiplexer connecting at least one of said audio output line and said digital output line to a signal output line for subsequent modulation and transmission by said communication platform.

138. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having an analog interface wherein at least one audio system is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said at least one audio system through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog.

139. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having an analog interface wherein a plurality of audio systems is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said audio systems through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog.

140. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having an analog interface wherein an audio converter is connected to said analog interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said audio converter through said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog.

141. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having a digital interface wherein at least one network system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said at least one network system through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital.

142. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having a digital interface wherein said digital interface is connected to a plurality of network systems, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said network systems through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital.

143. The switching arrangement of claim 131 having a digital interface wherein a computer system is connected to said digital interface, said switch element connecting said input signal line to said computer system through said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital.

144. The switching arrangement of claim 131 wherein said switch of said switch element is double pole double throw.

145. The switching arrangement of claim 131 further comprising a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

146. The switching arrangement of claim 131 further comprising:

an amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said input signal line; and

a demodulator for demodulating signals received by said communication platform after the signals are received from said switch element by at least one of said digital interface and said analog interface.

147. The switching arrangement of claim 131 further comprising an amplifier for amplifying signals received by said communication platform before the signals are received by said input signal line.

148. The switching arrangement of claim 131 further comprising a multiplexer having a first multiplexer condition and a second multiplexer condition, said multiplexer being responsive to said logic control system and assuming the first multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are digital and assuming the second multiplexer condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said multiplexer to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said digital interface when said multiplexer assumes the first multiplexer condition and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said analog interface when said multiplexer assumes the second multiplexer condition.

149. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are at least one of analog and digital; and

a switch element having a switch, said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause at least one of;

said switch element connecting said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital; and

said switch element connecting said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog;

a first NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface, said first NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said first NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface;

a second NOT gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second NOT gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said second NOT gate is connectable to said analog interface; and

said switch of said switch element being double pole double throw.

150. The switching arrangement of claim 149 wherein said switch comprises at least one XOR gate, said XOR gate being responsive to said logic control system.

151. A switching arrangement for a communication platform comprising:

an input signal line for receiving signals that have been received by said communication platform;

a logic control system that is responsive to whether signals that are being received by said input signal line are at least one of analog and digital; and

a switch element having a switch, said switch element being responsive to said logic control system to cause at least one of;

said switch element connecting said input signal line to a digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital; and

said switch element connecting said input signal line to an analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog;

a first XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said first XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said analog interface when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said analog interface, said first XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said first XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface; and

a second XOR gate that is responsive to said logic control system, said second XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said digital interface when signals received by said input signal line are digital and when said second XOR gate is connectable to said digital interface, said second XOR gate connecting said input signal line to said switch element when signals received by said input signal line are analog and when said second XOR gate is connectable to said analog interface.

152. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said switch element is integrated into a demultiplexer.

153. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said switch element is integrated into a programmable logic chip.

154. The switching arrangement of claim 151 having both an analog interface and a digital interface and further comprising a function transfer filter having a first filter condition and a second filter condition, said4unction transfer filter assuming the first filter condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are digital and assuming the second filter condition when signals that are being received by said input signal line are analog, said switch element being responsive to said function transfer filter to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said digital interface when said function transfer filter assumes the first filter condition and to cause said switch element to connect said input signal line to said analog interface when said function transfer filter assumes the second filter condition.

155. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said function transfer filter includes a narrow bandwidth bypass filter.

156. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said function transfer filter includes an active high pass filter.

157. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a phone number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

158. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a bandwidth of the signal that is received by said input signal line.

159. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet address that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

160. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet service provider number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

161. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a remote tower identification number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

162. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a communications signature protocol that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

163. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to an Internet protocol address that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

164. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a satellite signal identification number that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

165. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said logic control system is responsive to a password that is associated with the signal received by said input signal line.

166. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform is a mobile platform.

167. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform includes a telephone system.

168. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform includes a cellular telephone system.

169. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform includes a television system.

170. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform includes a computer system.

171. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform includes a navigation system.

172. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform includes a satellite receiver system.

173. The switching arrangement of claim 151 wherein said communication platform includes an electronic game system.