Systems and methods for voice and data communications including a scalable TDM switch/multiplexer
First Claim
1. A method for operating a communications system providing voice communications to a plurality of users, the communications system having at least one TDM bus, comprising the steps of:
- at a first point in time, operating the communications system using a first TDM switch/MUX controlling a first set of TDM streams operating at a first frequency; and
at a second point in time, installing a second TDM switch/MUX in the communications system;
wherein the second TDM switch/MUX controls the first set of TDM streams operating at the first frequency and also controls a second set of TDM streams operating at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is different as compared to the first frequency;
wherein the second TDM switch/MUX couples TDM streams to and from the communications system at the first frequency, while concurrently coupling TDM streams to and from the communications system at the second frequency;
wherein an upgradable switch/MUX capability is provided in the communications system.
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Abstract
A method for operating a communications system is disclosed. At a first point in time, the communications system is operated using a first TDM switch/MUX controlling a first set of TDM streams operating at a first frequency. At a second point in time, a second TDM switch/MUX is installed in the communications system which controls the first set of TDM streams operating at the first frequency and also controls a second set of TDM streams operating at a second frequency that is different as compared to the first frequency. The second TDM switch/MUX couples TDM streams to and from the communications system at the first frequency, while concurrently coupling TDM streams to and from the communications system at the second frequency, and an upgradable switch/MUX capability is provided in the communications system.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for operating a communications system providing voice communications to a plurality of users, the communications system having at least one TDM bus, comprising the steps of:
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at a first point in time, operating the communications system using a first TDM switch/MUX controlling a first set of TDM streams operating at a first frequency; and at a second point in time, installing a second TDM switch/MUX in the communications system; wherein the second TDM switch/MUX controls the first set of TDM streams operating at the first frequency and also controls a second set of TDM streams operating at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is different as compared to the first frequency; wherein the second TDM switch/MUX couples TDM streams to and from the communications system at the first frequency, while concurrently coupling TDM streams to and from the communications system at the second frequency; wherein an upgradable switch/MUX capability is provided in the communications system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method for operating a communications system, comprising the steps of:
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providing a first TDM MUX situated in the communications system that controls a first set of one or more TDM streams operating at a first frequency; providing an upgradable MUX capability in the communications system that allows a second TDM MUX to be installed; wherein the second TDM MUX controls the first set of one or more TDM streams and also controls a second set of one or more TDM streams operating at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is different as compared to the first frequency. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. A method for operating a communications system providing voice communications to a plurality of users, the communications system having at least one TDM bus, comprising the steps of:
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at a first point in time, operating the communications system using a first TDM switch/MUX controlling a first set of TDM streams, wherein the first TDM switch/MUX is characterized by a first switching capacity, wherein the first set of TDM streams are coupled to a first set of cards; and at a second point in time, installing a second TDM switch/MUX in the communications system; wherein the second TDM switch/MUX controls the first set of TDM streams and also controls a second set of TDM streams, wherein the second TDM switch/MUX is characterized by a second switching capacity, wherein the second switching capacity is larger as compared to the first switching capacity; wherein an upgradable switch/MUX capability is provided in the communications system. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A method for operating a communications system, comprising the steps of:
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providing a first TDM MUX situated in the communications system that controls a first set of TDM streams characterized by a first switching capacity; providing an upgradable MUX capability in the communications system that allows a second TDM MUX to be installed; wherein the second TDM MUX controls the first set of TDM streams and also controls a second set of TDM streams, wherein the second TDM MUX is characterized by a second switching capacity, wherein the second switching capacity is larger as compared to the first switching capacity. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A communications system including TDM switching, comprising:
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a first TDM MUX situated in the communications system that controls a first set of one or more TDM streams operating at a first frequency; an upgradable MUX capability in the communications system that allows a second TDM MUX to be installed; wherein the second TDM MUX controls the first set of one or more TDM streams and also controls a second set of one or more TDM streams operating at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is different as compared to the first frequency. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A communications system including TDM switching, comprising:
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a first TDM MUX situated in the communications system that controls a first set of TDM streams characterized by a first switching capacity; an upgradable MUX capability in the communications system that allows a second TDM MUX to be installed; wherein the second TDM MUX controls the first set of TDM streams and also controls a second set of TDM streams, wherein the second TDM MUX is characterized by a second switching capacity, wherein the second switching capacity is larger as compared to the first switching capacity. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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