Patent ID: 6891935
Filing Date: 2005-05-10
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for configuring a direct access arrangement circuit, the direct access arrangement circuit capable of coupling a host system to a telephone line while providing isolation between the host system and the phone line, the method comprising: providing a plurality of inputs to the direct access arrangement circuit, at least one of the inputs being a digital communication interface input; providing a programmable digital interface within the direct access arrangement circuit, the programmable digital interface allowing for communication between the direct access arrangement circuit and the host system, the programmable digital interface being operable to operate in accordance with a plurality of interface standards; and configuring the direct access arrangement circuit to automatically select at least one of the interface standards based upon at least one signal presented at at least one of the plurality of inputs, wherein the at least one signal has characteristics associated with a host system operating in accordance with at least one of the plurality of interface standards.