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Multi-service access platform for telecommunications and data networks

US7522614B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2003
Grant dateApr 21, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/602
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-service access platform may have network interface cards and application cards. The network interface cards may interface the multi-service access platform to an ingress network and an egress network. The network interface cards may be coupled to the application cards by a network distribution bus. As a result, the application cards may perform digital signal processing on signals received from the ingress network. Additionally, the application cards may be coupled to a packet switching fabric. The packet switching fabric may facilitate exchange of signals between the application cards. Additionally, the packet switching fabric may permit exchange of the signals with the egress network.

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