Wan-based gateway
    253.
    发明申请
    Wan-based gateway 有权
    万网关

    公开(公告)号:US20020024945A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-28

    申请号:US09825651

    申请日:2001-04-04

    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus is provided for establishing a communication session between first and second terminals in communication over a plurality of networks that employ differing transmission standards. The plurality of networks are selected from among a circuit switched network (e.g., a telephony network), a connectionless packet switched network (e.g., the Internet) and a connection-oriented packet switched network (e.g., an ATM or frame relay network). The apparatus includes a call set-up translator for translating among call set-up protocols associated with the circuit switched network, the connectionless packet switched network and the connection-oriented packet switched network. An encoding format translator is provided for translating among encoding protocols associated with the circuit switched network, the connectionless packet switched network and the connection-oriented packet switched network. Also provided is an address database for storing a plurality of addresses in different formats for each registered terminal, which includes the first and second terminals. The apparatus also includes a session manager for storing control information relating to the first and second terminals. The control information includes an identification of the first and second terminals that participate in the communication session.

    Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个实施例中,提供一种用于在采用不同传输标准的多个网络上进行通信的第一和第二终端之间建立通信会话的装置。 多个网络从电路交换网络(例如,电话网络),无连接分组交换网络(例如,因特网)和面向连接的分组交换网络(例如,ATM或帧中继网络)中选择。 该装置包括用于转换与电路交换网络相关联的呼叫建立协议,无连接分组交换网络和面向连接的分组交换网络的呼叫建立转换器。 提供了一种编码格式转换器,用于在与电路交换网络,无连接分组交换网络和面向连接的分组交换网络相关联的编码协议之间进行翻译。 还提供了一种地址数据库,用于存储包括第一和第二终端的每个注册终端的不同格式的多个地址。 该装置还包括会话管理器,用于存储与第一和第二终端有关的控制信息。 控制信息包括参与通信会话的第一和第二终端的标识。

    Audio/video and data signal redistribution system
    254.
    发明申请
    Audio/video and data signal redistribution system 有权
    音频/视频和数据信号再分配系统

    公开(公告)号:US20020007490A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-17

    申请号:US09928332

    申请日:2001-08-14

    Inventor: Ross A. Jeffery

    Abstract: A system for redistributing a multiple input audio/video and data signals having a redistributing device equipped to receive signals in a multiple formats and redistribute a selected signal to a user's premises over conductors, preferably existing twisted-pair telephone wire. The redistributing device is in interactive communication with a communications interface located in the user's premises which receives user-input control signals and contains switching circuitry which routes the selected signal to the user's premises where it is received by the receiving unit such as a television receiver. A single redistributing device services an entire multi-user network from a common distribution point, and services multiple users independently. The system of the invention does not interfere with normal use of the telephone network, so users can interactively access services provided by the system and use the telephone at the same time. In one preferred embodiment the system of the invention dynamically allocates frequencies and modulation techniques to various output signals, to maximize spectral efficiency and minimize interference and cross-talk.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于重新分配具有重新分配设备的多输入音频/视频和数据信号的系统,所述重新分配设备被配备为以多种格式接收信号,并且通过导体(优选现有的双绞线电话线)将所选择的信号重新分配给用户的房屋。 再分配设备与位于用户住宅内的通信接口进行交互式通信,接收用户输入控制信号,并且包含将所选择的信号路由到用户的房屋的接收单元所接收的交换电路,例如电视接收机。 单个重新分配设备可以从普通分发点为整个多用户网络提供服务,并独立地为多个用户提供服务。 本发明的系统不会妨碍电话网络的正常使用,因此用户可以交互地访问系统提供的服务并同时使用电话。 在一个优选实施例中,本发明的系统动态地将频率和调制技术分配给各种输出信号,以最大化频谱效率并使干扰和串扰最小化。

    Internet protocol telephony for a mobile station on a packet data channel
    256.
    发明授权
    Internet protocol telephony for a mobile station on a packet data channel 失效
    用于分组数据信道上的移动站的因特网协议电话

    公开(公告)号:US06222829B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-24

    申请号:US08996936

    申请日:1997-12-23

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for effectuating voice communication between a mobile station and a mobile radio network. A gateway to the mobile radio network receives an incoming voice call for a destination mobile station and accesses information pertaining the status and location of the destination mobile station. A determination is made as to whether the destination mobile station is capable of operation in a voice mode using circuit-switched communications across a traffic channel. If the destination mobile station is operable in the voice mode, a circuit-switched communication on a traffic channel is established between the mobile radio network and the destination mobile station. Otherwise, the incoming voice call is routed to a voice gateway which converts the voice call to data packets and routes the data packets to the mobile station across an Internet Protocol communication network to a packet gateway of the mobile radio network. The packet gateway routes the call across a packet data channel of the mobile radio network to the destination mobile station using a packet data service.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种用于实现移动台和移动无线电网络之间语音通信的方法和装置。 到移动无线电网络的网关接收目的地移动台的进入语音呼叫,并访问与目的移动台的状态和位置有关的信息。 确定目的地移动台是否能够使用跨业务信道的电路交换通信在语音模式下操作。 如果目的地移动台在语音模式下可操作,则在移动无线电网络和目的地移动台之间建立业务信道上的电路交换通信。 否则,进入的语音呼叫被路由到语音网关,语音网关将语音呼叫转换成数据分组,并且将数据分组通过因特网协议通信网络路由到移动台到移动无线电网络的分组网关。 分组网关使用分组数据业务将移动无线电网络的分组数据信道的呼叫路由到目的移动台。

    Infant simulation system for pregnancy deterrence and child care training
    257.
    再颁专利
    Infant simulation system for pregnancy deterrence and child care training 失效
    用于怀孕威慑和育儿培训的婴儿模拟系统

    公开(公告)号:USRE36776E

    公开(公告)日:2000-07-11

    申请号:US876678

    申请日:1997-06-17

    Abstract: An infant care simulation system for use in teaching individuals the realities, responsibilities and constraints inherent in caring for young babies. The system also demonstrates the special problems of drug-dependent babies. Basically the system includes a doll having the shape and weight of a young baby and accessories of the sort used with such a baby. The doll and accessories are assigned to an individual for an extended period such as several days. A sound system and electronic circuitry are included within the doll to generate sounds simulating a baby crying at selected intervals for selected time periods. A spring loaded key or other manual switch is provided so that the individual can turn off the crying sound by holding the key in an off position. Preferably the key is secured to the assigned individual in a way preventing it being given to another person. Indicators showing rough handling, improper positioning of the doll, periods before a response is made to a crying signal, etc. are provided. Mechanisms demonstrating the characteristics of a drug-dependent baby are included. The overall system also includes accessories, such as car seats, strollers and diaper bags that are to be taken everywhere with the doll.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于教导个人的婴儿护理模拟系统,适用于照顾幼儿的现实,责任和限制。 该系统还展示了药物依赖型婴儿的特殊问题。 基本上该系统包括一个娃娃的形状和重量,一个年轻的婴儿和这种婴儿使用的配件。 娃娃和配件被分配给个人一段时间,如几天。 玩偶中包含声音系统和电子电路,以产生模拟婴儿在选定时间段内以选定间隔哭泣的声音。 提供弹簧加载键或其他手动开关,使得个体可以通过将钥匙保持在关闭位置来关闭哭泣的声音。 优选地,密钥以防止其被给予另一个人的方式固定到所分配的个人。 提供粗糙处理,玩偶定位不正确,对哭泣信号作出响应之前的周期等的指标。 包括显示药物依赖型婴儿特征的机制。 整个系统还包括配件,如汽车座椅,婴儿推车和尿布袋,随身携带玩具。

    Level 1 gateway for video dial tone networks
    258.
    发明授权
    Level 1 gateway for video dial tone networks 失效
    视频拨号音网络的1级网关

    公开(公告)号:US5917537A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-29

    申请号:US679384

    申请日:1996-07-09

    Abstract: In advanced digital networks for providing selective point-to-point communications between subscribers terminals and broadband server equipment operated by a plurality of independent information service providers, routing through the network is controlled by functionality identified as a Level 1 Gateway. The Level 1 Gateway will perform a variety of functions including communications port management of transmissions of information between subscribers and servers, processing of billing information and session management. The Level 1 Gateway generates menus of providers, either as a function of providers available through a particular portion of the network or in a customized fashion specified by individual subscribes. The Level 1 Gateway may also provide a PIN number functionality, e.g. to permit parents to limit which providers their children can access. The Level 1 Gateway is itself an interactive device in that subscribers can input information and receive display information from the Gateway to define or modify their own video dial tone service through the network.

    Abstract translation: 在用于在由多个独立信息服务提供商操作的用户终端和宽带服务器设备之间提供选择性点对点通信的高级数字网络中,通过被识别为1级网关的功能来控制通过网络的路由。 1级网关将执行各种功能,包括用户和服务器之间的信息传输的通信端口管理,计费信息的处理和会话管理。 级别1网关生成提供者的菜单,或者作为通过网络的特定部分可用的提供者的功能,或者由个体订阅指定的定制方式。 1级网关还可以提供PIN号码功能,例如, 允许父母限制他们的孩子可以访问的提供者。 1级网关本身是一种交互式设备,用户可以从网关输入信息和接收显示信息,以通过网络定义或修改自己的视频拨号音服务。

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