Thomson Licensing

Interdigital Ce Patent Holdings

Tim Withofs

Geert Van Den Bossche

Koen Van Oost

Dirk Van De Poel

Bart Vercammen

Geert Matthys

Wim Van De Sype

Daniel Monsieux

Kris Verbeeck

The method for operating a distribution point unit comprising a selection switch () and a monitor and control logic () for providing a first and a second service, comprises the steps of: receiving a switching signal powering the monitor and control logic (), and switching the selection switch from the first service to the second service by the monitor and control logic (), after receiving the switching signal. The selection switch has a default state, in which the first service is provided. The first service is in particular an xDSL and/or a PSTN service, and the second service is a G.fast service.

Method for operating a distribution point unit, respective distribution point unit and CPE device

The present invention concerns a gateway device and a method at the gateway, the gateway device comprising an interface to a residential phone wiring comprising more than one plugging means for connecting at least one analogue phone, a broadband interface to a network comprising a central office, the central office being adapted to provide a first voice service type to the at least one analog phone, an FXS module for providing a voice over IP service over the broadband interface to the at least one analogue phone when the first voice service type is disabled, unbundling detection means for detecting the presence of the first voice service type, connecting the FXS module to the residential phone wiring when the first voice service type is disabled, and disconnecting the FXS module from the residential phone wiring when the first voice service type is enabled, and a management agent for informing a gateway management server when changing from the first voice service type to the voice over IP service and vice versa, so that the same phone number can be used when using the first voice service type or the voice over IP service.

System and method for switching between phone services

A securing device for maintaining a first electrical connector in contact with a second electrical connector through at least one window of a panel, the second connector being arranged behind that panel, is disclosed. The securing device includes at least two clips arranged on a front end to be directed towards the panel, at least one hollow starting from the front end and extending towards a rear end of the securing device, and at least one outward opening leading into it.

Securing device for electrical connectors and application thereof

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Tim Withofs