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Method and apparatus for aligning a digital communication data stream across a cell network

US5274635A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/6459
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for aligning a digital communication data stream across a cell network, wherein plurality of timeslot samples are generated by sampling the digital communication data stream transferred over a first circuit-switching communication link. The timeslot samples are assembled into a series of communication cells in a bit or byte skewed arrangement. An align flag in the header of a communication cell indicates that the communication cell contains an aligned timeslot sample.

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