Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.

Jim W Johnston

Joel D Peshkin

Charles F Raasch

Ismail I Eldumiati

Andy Webster

Dean Grumlose

Philippe Richard

Paul C Wren

Michael S Beadle

Mounir Ayoub

Methods and systems are provided for use in a MoIP system including a first modem, a second modem and a third modem. An exemplary communication method includes the steps of receiving a call from the first modem by the second modem over a telephone line, contacting the third modem by the second modem over a packet network, receiving information, from the third modem by the second modem, relating to one or more data compression protocols supported by the third modem, handshaking by the second modem with the first modem to establish a connection, and negotiating a first data compression protocol by the second modem with the first modem, wherein the first data compression protocol is according to the information relating to one of the one or more data compression protocols.

Data compression over packet networks

The present invention is directed to a method and system for operating a secondary diagnostic channel on a modem. The present invention is directed to the transmission of data on a previously defined UI frame. In this manner, various pieces of information may be sent over the secondary logic channel. The present application also discloses the use of a wild card request that allows the sending of multiple pieces of unrelated data at one time, through the use of a special format. The present application also discloses the use pseudo-unique call identification information that can be used to diagnose and prevent problems in various data connections. Modems can be configured to refer to information stored for previous connections to diagnose problems that may have occurred in the previous connection.

Modem identification and diagnostics

In a modem system connecting two modems over the telephone lines, a method is disclosed that transmits identification data regarding the two modems. Furthermore, the connection between the two modems may be optimized based upon information regarding the compatibility of the two modems. In addition, a secondary logic channel, which may remain open throughout the duration of the connection may also be used to transmit data about the modems. The secondary logic channel would only transmit data if the primary data channel is not being fully used. The secondary logic channel may be used to transmit various diagnostic information between the modems.

Processing diagnostic and identification data in an analog modem system

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Santa Margarita, CA, United States of America

Jim W Johnston