摘要:
A system and method for connecting a call includes a signaling processor adapted to receive and process call signaling to select connections for a call. The signaling processor transmits control messages designating the selected connections. A controllable time division multiplex matrix receives control messages from the signaling processor and, in response to the control messages, makes connections for the call. The system and method may include an interworking unit that receives control messages from the signaling processor and, in response to the control messages, interworks the calls to selected connections. The system and method may include an asynchronous transfer mode matrix that receives control messages from the signaling processor and, in response to the control messages, connects the calls to selected connections.