Apparatus and method for coextensive operation of multiple broadband services on a local network
AssigneeVonage Network LLC
InventorLouis Mamakos
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Abstract
Apparatus for converting a local POTS network to VoIP capability includes a signal controller that is adapted for connection between a broadband-enhanced POTS service point and the local network for reducing POTS signaling. The apparatus is, for example, a high pass filter that includes a first port for receiving broadband-enhanced POTS service and a second port for sending DSL signals to the local network. The high pass filter can be connected to broadband-enhanced POTS service at a Network Interface Unit of a DSL subscriber location. Preferably, the high pass filter has a frequency response range that is capable of greatly reducing or eliminating a POTS service loop voltage and/or baseband voice signals on the local network.
Claims18
An apparatus for converting a local Plain Old Telephony Service (POTS) network to VoIP capability comprising:
- a signal controller adapted for connection between a broadband-enhanced POTS service point and the local POTS network for reducing POTS signaling;
- and a POTS signaling detection device connected to the signal controller.
A system for coextensive operation of multiple broadband services on a local network comprising:
- at least one first local network end-user device adapted to use a first broadband service and at least one second local network end-user device adapted to use a second broadband service, the at least one first local network end-user device and at least one second local network end-user device defining the local network;
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- a signal controller adapted for connection between a broadband service provider entry port into the local network and the at least one first and second local network end-user devices such that the first and second broadband services share the same physical medium for communicating with the at least one first and second local network end-user devices.
A method for coextensive operation of multiple broadband services on a local network, the local network having at least one first local network end-user device adapted to use a first broadband service and at least one second local network end-user device adapted to use a second broadband service, the method comprising:
- opening a connection between a broadband service provider entry port into the local network and the at least one first and at least one second local network end-user devices;
- connecting a signal controller adapted for connection at said opened connection, the signal controller having response characteristics that provide sharing of the same physical medium for the first and second broadband services for communicating with the at least one first and second local network end-user devices.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.