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Method and protocol for connecting data calls using R2 signaling

US6233237A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1998
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2213/13405
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and protocol for creating R2 data connections over a telecommunications connection is presented. The protocol includes a small set of signals used to create a data connection over a telecommunications using R2-MFC signaling for voice connections. The method includes a first set of methods for R2-MFC short cycling and a second set of methods for R2-MFC spoofing. R2-MFC short cycling uses the R2 data connection protocol and a tone detection apparatus to create a data connection. R2-MFC spoofing uses the R2 data connection protocol to create a data connection without a tone detection apparatus to detect a forward register signal. The method and protocol allow a data connection to be quickly and economically completed using R2-MFC signaling. The method and protocol are suitable for data services such as Internet or intranet access and teleconferencing.

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