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Integrated data voice multiplexer supporting handshake and loop-back protocols

US4908819A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1988
Grant dateMar 13, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M11/062
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated data voice multiplexer (IDVM) capable of simultaneously supporting loop-back and communication handshake protocols with no performance degradation. This allows the IDVM to be used in both point-to-point and packet switch networks. The IDVM is of the type using frequency shift keyed FSK modulation of two or more carriers to send a data signal. The presence or absence of carrier signals indicates loop-back state. Narrowband modulation is selectively added to at least one carrier to support handshake protocol. The preferred narrowband modulation is biphase at a rate lower than the FSK modulation rate. Encoder, decoder, data hold and detect circuits for supporting standard RS232 protocol are disclosed.

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