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Non-relay initialization for modems

US7640485B1 · kind B1 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 2005
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/1069
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for establishing a synchronous connection between two terminals over an asynchronous communication transport is provided. The method includes receiving, from a first secure terminal, an indication for establishing a connection with a second secure terminal. The indication is received at a first gateway, which then sends the indication to a second gateway. The first gateway negotiates with the first secure terminal to establish a connection with the first gateway. The negotiation is performed without the first gateway communicating with the second gateway or the second secure terminal. A second gateway also negotiates with the second secure terminal to establish a connection with the second gateway. When it is determined that the first secure terminal and first gateway have established a first connection and the second secure terminal and second gateway have established a second connection, a connection between the first secure terminal and the second secure terminal is established through the first gateway and the second gateway.

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