Method and apparatus for configuring a modem capable of operating in a plurality of modes
US6038294A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M11/06
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modem device is described. The modem device comprises a first connector allowing coupling to a telecommunications transmission system, a second connector allowing coupling to a computer system, and a selector capable of receiving a mode select signal and capable of automatically selecting between operational modes in response to the mode select signal. It also comprises a circuit capable of receiving signals from the telecommunications transmission system in a selected operational mode and transmitting signals to a computer system. The circuit also is capable of receiving signals from the computer system and transmitting signals to the telecommunications transmission system in the selected operational mode.
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