System and associated method for the synchronization and control of multiplexed payloads over a telecommunications network

Abstract

A system and associated method for the synchronization and control of multiplexed payloads over a telecommunications network wherein the asynchronous timing relationships between multiplexed payloads having varied points of origin are retained subsequent to signal processing of the payloads for further transmission to a destination point. System modulesinclude a network interface sectiona synchronization, multiplexing and control (SMC) sectionand a processing sectionThe SMC sectionincludes network interface bus circuitry, payload segmentation and re-assembly circuitry, control and management memory and related circuitry, payload re-assembly circuitry, and processor bus interface circuitry. The processing section of moduleprovides means for data compression, echo cancellation, error correction coding, or voice and data encryption/decryption. The moduleis dynamically configured through a software management and control interface. The software permits dynamic loading of modulecontrol logic and provides inband interpretation of performance statistics. Differing sets of control parameters are supplied to the moduleas dictated by the interpretation of network performance parameters, or through operator supplied modifications. Operator modifications are preferably facilitated through an attached GUI (Graphical User Interface) and associated input devices such as a keyboard and/or mouse.