Patent ID: 7154884
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: H04J,H04L,H04Q

Abstract:
1. A scalable multi-service node for use in a communication network comprising a plurality of nodes, the multi-service node providing subscribers network access to voice, video, and data communications, the node comprising: a primary channel bank in communication with the communication network via a network interface and with a first set of subscribers via subscriber interfaces; and at least one secondary channel bank in communication with a second set of subscribers and coupled with the primary channel bank via at least a first interface for supporting a first traffic mode and a second interface for supporting a second traffic mode, wherein subscriber network access is via the network interface of the primary channel bank; the primary channel bank further including a controller providing timing control of the at least one secondary channel bank for providing synchronization of access traffic with the network; and the secondary channel bank further capable of coupling to at least one other secondary channel bank via interfaces for supporting the first traffic mode and the second traffic mode, wherein the at least one other secondary channel bank is in communication with a third set of subscribers in which timing control of access traffic is also provided by the controller of the primary channel bank.