Patent ID: 6798774
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
A transcoder rate controller havinga first transcoder means, arranged between a first channel input/output means and a second channel input/output means, for transcoding data between the first channel input/output means and the second channel input/output means, wherein the second channel input/output means is arranged to receive or transmit data on a plurality of channels at a first data rate, and the first channel input/output means is arranged to receive or transmit data on a single channel at a second data rate higher than the first data rate; and a second transcoder means arranged between a third channel input/output means and a fourth channel input/output means, for transcoding data between the third channel input/output means and the fourth channel input/output means using a tandem free operation function (TFO), wherein the third channel input/output means is arranged to receive or transmit data on a plurality of channels at a third data rate, and the fourth channel input/output means is arranged to receive or transmit data on a single channel at the third data rate.