Network termination of a telecommunications network
US6901142B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/1332
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network termination (NT) which is universally applicable and permits fair billing. The network termination (NT) according to the invention is characterized in that it comprises a switching facility (DET, 1, 2, 3) whereby the interface (a/b, U) on the network side is switchable from an analog one (a/b) to a digital one (U). A subscriber who needs a digital interface, for example because he wants to have two B channels of the ISDN at his free disposal, can release a digital interface (U) or have it released. A subscriber who wants only an analog access can release an analog access or have it released. To accomplish this, the network termination (NT) contains a switch (3) and a detector (DET). The switching between analog access and digital access on the network side can be effected without replacement of the network termination (NT).
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