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Method for forming multiple bidirectional connections for use in asynchronous transfer mode switching device

US6031837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1997
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/5642
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for establishing bidirectional connections and multiple connections performed by an ATM switching device is disclosed, and the method may include the steps of recognizing a connection request message sent from one calling subscriber, including information concerning other n-1 called subscribers in the asynchronous transfer mode switching device transmitting the connection request message to the n-1 called subscribers, and transmitting a response to the calling subscriber from the n-1 called subscribers from the asynchronous transfer mode switching device; and establishing bidirectional connections between the calling subscriber and the called subscribers.

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