Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.

Skantha Kandiah

Keith T Chu

Michael S Beadle

Paul C Wren

Zhihui Chen

Frank Chen

Pat D Ryan

An apparatus and method for configuring a gateway device for a modem over packet network session is disclosed. For example, a system may include a first gateway device coupled to a first client device and a second gateway device coupled to a second client device, where the first gateway device is coupled to the second gateway device over a packet network. The trans-compression types and capabilities of the first and second gateway devices are determined and used to generate a set of negotiation parameters. The first gateway device then negotiates with the first client device using the negotiation parameters to select a first compression algorithm. A second compression algorithm selected between the second gateway device and the second client devices is also determined by the first gateway device. Then, the trans-compression mode of operation of the first gateway device is configured based on the trans-compression types and capabilities of the first and second gateway devices and the selected first and second compression algorithms. The second gateway device may be similarly configured.

Trans-compression selection and configuration in modem over packet networks

Various methods and systems for establishing modem relay connections are provided. For example, a modem relay method for use by a first gateway device in communication with a calling modem comprises the exemplary steps of: receiving a call from the calling modem for establishing a communication with a remote modem; requesting a second gateway device to place a call to the remote modem for establishing the communication; transmitting ANSam to the calling modem for a predetermined period of time according to an ANSam message received from the second gateway device in an RFC2833 message via a packet network; monitoring for detection of a CM signal from the calling modem; monitoring for detection of an AA signal from the calling modem; monitoring for receipt of a modulation type message from the second gateway device; and monitoring for receipt of a pass through mode message from the second gateway device.

Modem relay over a packet network

There is provided system and method for communication over a network, which includes a first gateway and a second gateway capable of communicating with each other using a packet protocol. Further, the second gateway is capable of communicating with a communication device, such as a modem device or a facsimile device, over a telephone line. The second gateway receives a call request from the first gateway for the communication device. In response to such call request, the second gateway places a call to the communication device over the telephone line. Next, a tone detector is enabled to detect a tone, such as an answer tone generated by the modem or facsimile device. Second gateway detects the answer tone received from the communication device over the telephone line and enables a filter, in response to the detection of the answer tone, to prevent the answer tone from reaching the first gateway.

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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Skantha Kandiah