Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Combined circuit switching and packet switching
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-20
2009-12-08
Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2416)
Multiplex communications
Pathfinding or routing
Combined circuit switching and packet switching
C370S401000, C370S467000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07630361
ABSTRACT:
A generic data over cable system configures different cable and/or non-cable network infrastructures to operate in a data over cable environment. In one embodiment, a Modular Cable Modem Termination System (M-CMTS) core is coupled to one or more physical gateways over a packet switched network. The physical gateways are connected to endpoints over either a cable or non-cable network infrastructure. An adaptation layer configures the physical gateways and the associated endpoints so that cable applications and cable subscriber services can operate over either the cable or non-cable network infrastructures.
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Chapman John T.
Page Andrew John
Taylor Gregory A.
Cisco Technology Inc.
Kao Wei-Po
Ngo Ricky
Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP
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