Message sets for a flexible programmable ATM access multiplexer using functional separation of line and protocol related functions
US6125116A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5626
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention pertains to message sets for use in a flexible programmable multiplexer for accessing an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network. The access multiplexer uses a functional separation of line related functions and protocol related functions. Line interface cards perform line related functions. A message set for use in such a multiplexing system that uses a functional separation of line and protocol related functions is provided. The message set includes a general message, a hello message, a configuration message, a line stabilized message, an identify remote message, an identify remote acknowledgement message, a reset remote message, a report statistics message, a report statistics acknowledgement message, a loopback test message and a dynamic rate adaptation message. A flexible programmable multiplexer that uses the message set is also provided.
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