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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2000
Ismail Eldumiati, Irvine, CA (US);
Dean Grumlose, Dana Point, CA (US);
Jim W. Johnston, Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Charles Raasch, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Philippe Richard, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Andy Webster, Irvine, CA (US);
Joel Peshkin, Irvine, CA (US);
Ismail Eldumiati, Irvine, CA (US);
Dean Grumlose, Dana Point, CA (US);
Jim W. Johnston, Santa Margarita, CA (US);
Charles Raasch, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Philippe Richard, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Andy Webster, Irvine, CA (US);
Joel Peshkin, Irvine, CA (US);
Mindspeed Technologies, Inc., Newport Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
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.