Method and cell based wide area network alternative access telephone and data system
US5544164A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a Wide Area Network (WAN) Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) compliant cell based communications system that is capable of delivering high data rate cells from a plurality of terminal devices to support a multiplicity of simultaneous terminal device applications for homes and businesses. This system provides the capability of providing voice and data communications on cable TV systems and to tie multiple cable TV systems and telcos together for transmission of voice and data communication between any combination of them.
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