Alcatel USA Sourcing, L.p.

Christopher James Koath

Glenn A Giordano

Martin P J Cornes

Martin P Cornes

Robert E Montgomery

Keith W Herndon

Richard L Howe

Rudolph Benedict Klecka, Iii

A method of switching subscriber calls is disclosed that includes receiving a subscriber call request on an access terminal, determining whether the access terminal is in communication with a telecommunications network and routing the subscriber call request through alternate telecommunications equipment if the access terminal is not in communication with the telecommunications network.

System and method for alternative routing of subscriber calls

A telecommunications system includes an access terminal coupled to subscriber lines, a local exchange carrier (LEC) network, and a channel unit card coupling the access terminal to the LEC network. The channel unit card includes a processor configured to convert call processing signals received from the LEC network and formatted according to a protocol used by the LEC network to a message-oriented signal whose format is independent of the protocol used by the LEC network. The message-oriented signal then can be delivered to the access terminal. The channel unit card processor is further configured to convert message-oriented signals representing call processing communications received from the access terminal and having a format independent of a protocol recognized by the LEC network to one or more signals formatted according to the protocol recognized by the LEC network. The signals converted to the format recognized by the LEC network then can be routed to the LEC network.

Routing call processing communications in a telecommunications system

A method of providing a control channel between first and second access terminals in a digital loop carrier, includes forming a pool of channels coupling the first and second terminals wherein each member of the pool can be assigned either to serve as the control channel or as a data channel. A member of the pool is dynamically assigned as the control channel. The control channel can be used to convey information regarding assignment of data channels to handle an incoming or outgoing call.

Designating a control channel in a telecommunications system

A telecommunications terminal is provided that is compatible with, and capable of connecting to, a cellular switch. Also provided are a protocol engine programmed to convert signals used in the terminal to a protocol required by the cellular switch and a service element programmed to generate wireline services for wireline subscribers.

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Plano, TX, United States of America

Christopher James Koath