Patent · US Expired

Activation of multiple XDSL modems with channel probe

US6735245B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1998
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L5/1438
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for enabling data communication. The quality of a communication channel is determined using line probing techniques. In addition, capabilities of the communication devices are exchanged between a central location and a remote location. Based upon the quality of the communication channel, and the capabilities of the communication channel, an appropriate communication standard is selected.

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