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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2003
Bruce A. Phillips, Erie, CO (US);
Kurt A. Campbell, Lafayette, CO (US);
Steven M. Casey, Littleton, CO (US);
Charles I. Cook, Louisville, CO (US);
Donald L. Brodigan, Broomfield, CO (US);
Bruce A. Phillips, Erie, CO (US);
Kurt A. Campbell, Lafayette, CO (US);
Steven M. Casey, Littleton, CO (US);
Charles I. Cook, Louisville, CO (US);
Donald L. Brodigan, Broomfield, CO (US);
Qwest Communications International Inc., Denver, CO (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide network interface devices, as well as system and methods for using them. For example, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a system is provided for allowing a plurality of telecommunication information providers to transmit telecommunication information to a customer premises. The system can include a network interface device operable to receive a plurality of sets of telecommunication information. Each of the information sets can be associated with a particular telecommunication service and/or all of the information sets can be associated with the same telecommunication service.