Programmable conferencing module for ring arrays and switchable ring array networks
US4945534A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/562
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a conferencing network. The conferencing network is comprised of a ring array comprised of K conferencing modules, where K is greater than or equal to 3 and is an integer. The K conferencing modules are capable of being in desired states. The conferencing network also includes means for controlling the ring array such that the conferencing modules are placed in the desired states. Switching stages comprised of switches can also be implemented into the conferencing network.
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