Patent ID: 6768791
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
A method of reducing time for use by a first modem to connect to a second modem via a communication channel, said method comprising the steps of:receiving a first digital impairment learning sequence from said second modem over said communication channel; determining first one or more digital impairment attributes of said communication channel based on analyzing said first digital impairment learning sequence; storing said first one or more digital impairment attributes of said communication channel at said first modem; obtaining one or more parameters for initializing said first modem for connection over said communication channel; storing said one or more parameters at said first modem; interrupting said communication channel; terminating said interrupting; receiving an ANSpcm signal from said second modem; determining second one or more digital impairment attributes of said communication channel based on analyzing said ANSpcm signal; and initializing said first modem with said one or more parameters to reconnect to said second modem if said first one or more digital impairment attributes are similar to corresponding said second one or more digital impairment attributes.