Adjusting connection bandwidth in a data network

USRE43760E1 · kind E1 · reissue

Inventors

• Ulrich Abel · Kornwestheim, DE
• Norbert Schoenfeld · Dortmund, DE
• Werner Lindemann · Bad Hersfeld, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 1, 2009
• Grant date: Oct 23, 2012
• Expiry date: May 1, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A method and apparatus are disclosed for adjusting the bandwidth of a connection between at least two communication endpoints in a data network via a monitoring unit and a control unit. The connection in the data network is assigned at least one transmission channel for data transmission. The user data is, in this case, allocated to at least one communication connection; in particular a voice connection. The monitoring unit monitors the signaling connection for requests for at least one further communication connection; in particular, a voice connection. When a request occurs, it signals to the control unit to assign to the connection one or more additional free transmission channels for the at least one requested communication connection.