EP1844602A1 - Procede et systeme de fourniture de service a large bande - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to the provisioning of broadband services and, more particularly, to a method and system for provisioning broadband service to subscribers relatively instantaneously at the subscriber's initiative via telecommunication networks.
- IP Internet Protocol
- DSL digital subscriber line
- ADSL Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line
- ADSL is primarily aimed at the residential market and provides greater bandwidth for downstream data than for upstream data and works by reserving a portion of the available channel bandwidth for support of traditional analog telephone service, also often referred to as Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS).
- POTS Plain Old Telephone Service
- Other examples of DSL include High data rate Digital Subscriber Line (HDSL), and Very high data rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL), and Symmetric DSL (SDSL) which provide equal bandwidth in both the upstream and downstream directions. SDSL does not provide support for POTS and is better suited to business applications such as network server communications, etc.
- the central office houses a telephone exchange to which subscriber home and business lines are connected to the network on what is called a local loop.
- many of the connections to residential and business subscribers are made using copper wires or twisted pairs that collectively form a large copper network operated by the telecom provider.
- MDF main distribution frame
- the central office must dispatch technicians to the MDF site to manually perform installations of telephone and other services such as xDSL which are highly labor intensive processes that result in one of the most significant costs faced by telecom providers.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary prior art connection of a conventional analog phone connection from the subscriber phone 100 to the central office exchange via the MDF.
- the subscriber phone 100 and corresponding subscriber line 102 connects to a connector block within the MDF cabinet.
- the MDF typically comprises columns of connector blocks 110 for the line side that connect to the subscriber lines.
- columns of connector blocks 112 on the exchange side for which lines from the exchange are connected within the MDF.
- the lines at the exchange are connected to a plurality of line cards 115 that convert the analog signal to a digital signal such as to PCM, in the case when connected to a digital network.
- a cross-connection is generally made by physically placing a jumper wire 114 to connect the subscriber line to the exchange, for example, subscriber line 102 to port 1.
- the exchange is further connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) for routing incoming and outgoing calls to and from the subscriber line.
- PSTN public switched telephone network
- the connector blocks used in MDFs are basically similar, although there are minor variations that are currently in use, one widely used type is the LSA-Plus connector block manufactured by KRONE Inc., a subsidiary of GenTek Inc. of Hampton, New Hampshire, USA.
- the KRONE connector blocks are typically able to accommodate up to 2 x 10 line pairs at a time. Thus there can be 10 subscriber line pairs connected to the connector block for connection to the exchange ports 1-10 respectively. Additional subscriber line pairs are cross-connected to the exchange via further connector blocks to further exchange ports.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary prior art process for connecting a subscriber line 102 to a central office data network 126 for delivering high-speed xDSL service.
- the data network can be the Internet, local public or private Intranets, or other types of data networks.
- the subscriber phone apparatus 100 and computer equipment 101 are connected to a splitter 103 and connected the subscriber line 102.
- the line is connected to connector block 110 however, instead of connecting a jumper wire directly to the exchange side connector block 112, jumper wire 118 is typically connected to connector block 120, which feeds into a filter device 122 comprising high and low pass filters for separating the low frequency analog phone signals from the high frequency data signals on the subscriber line.
- the high frequency signal components are supplied to, or received from, one or more so-called digital subscriber loop access multiplexers (DSLAMs).
- DSLAM contains 'analog front end' (AFE) circuitry that includes amplifying circuitry for processing the high frequency signals by digitizing the high frequency signals from the xDSL lines and supplying the resulting digital data signals to a digital signal processor (DSP) modem 124 for transmission to and from the data network 126.
- AFE 'analog front end'
- DSP digital signal processor
- the low frequency phone signals from the low pass filter is typically routed to a connector block 130 on the line side in order to make a cross-connect back to the connector block 112 for connection to physical exchange port 1 which maintains the original subscriber telephone service and number.
- the physical port is the same as the logical port in the exchange.
- the existing jumper wire When installing xDSL to an existing subscriber line, the existing jumper wire needs to be removed and two new jumper wires added, which often makes it is necessary to expand the MDF. This means there are additional requirements for additional connector blocks, jumper wires, floor space, and labor for each new installation.
- the amalgamation of jumper wires may cause a multiple of signalling problems. For example, the extending wiring adds capacitance and resistance and may pick up considerable electromagnetic interference from external sources such as cross talk from adjacent active pairs. All of these effects can disrupt xDSL broadband digital service and reduce the performance provided to the subscriber.
- DSL broadband from subscribers therefore equipping the exchange to cover that remote possibility would be prohibitably expensive. Additionally with 100 percent build-out would require increases in physical space in of the MDF that may not be available, not to mention problems with crosstalk from the large amount cabling may cause.
- Another technique could be to replace only a portion of the line cards with combo cards in anticipation that only a certain percentage will opt for DSL. However, this would not practical since it is not possible to know in advance which lines will be connected.
- a further complication arises in some situations where telephone companies are required by local competition laws to allow competing broadband service providers to install and operate modem equipment in the telecom network in order to ensure that customers can have a choice of broadband providers.
- a method and system for provisioning instant broadband service to a subscriber line via a telecommunication network is disclosed.
- the term 'instant' is used herein to refer to the activation of broadband service that is available for use by the subscriber immediately following completion of an onscreen installation process.
- a broadband capable computer is connected to the telecommunication network by plugging into a standard telephone jack at the subscriber's premises.
- a detector in the central office detects the presence of high frequency data signals on the subscriber line from the computer's xDSL modem.
- the line is automatically routed to a filter device that separates the relatively low frequency telephone signals from the high frequency data signals using an automated cross- connect system 400 installed in the central office.
- the telephone signals are routed back to the original port on exchange for onward connection to the PSTN to maintain regular telephone service.
- the data signals are routed to a pool of xDSL modems for connection to a high-speed data network.
- the telephone signals are routed to a new physical port on the exchange having a logical port that is re-configured by software within the central office to correspond to the original physical port so that the subscriber retains his previous service level and telephone number.
- a web portal page is automatically displayed on the subscriber's computer that prompts the subscriber to choose a broadband service provider among several available providers. Following the selection of the broadband provider the line is automatically switched to the modem equipment operated by the selected broadband provider within the central office.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary prior art connection of a standard telephone to a
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary prior art process for connecting a subscriber line to a central office data network for delivering high-speed data service
- FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary broadband installation procedure of the invention operating in accordance with an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 4a shows a schematic of the system for provisioning instant broadband service in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 4b shows a schematic of the system showing the routing of the subscriber line in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 4c is a flowchart exemplifying the installation procedure in accordance with the first embodiment
- FIG. 5a shows a schematic of the system for provisioning instant broadband service in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 5b shows a schematic of the system showing the routing of the subscriber line in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 5c is a flowchart exemplifying the installation procedure in accordance with the second embodiment
- Fig. 6 is an exploded side view illustration of an integrated filter/modem board inserted into an exemplary MDF connector block
- FIG. 7 shows side view illustration of an exemplary installation combining the access board with twin filter board connected as a unit inserted into MDF connector blocks;
- Fig. 8 depicts a top view of the twin filter board inserted into the connector block in accordance with the present invention.
- Fig. 9 depicts a top view of the twin filter access board also referred to as an integrated filter/modem board in accordance with another aspect of the invention.
- a telephone network is able to detect the presence of a broadband capable device equipped with a high-speed modem when it is connected to telephone network.
- Broadband service is made available in relatively short order pending the subscriber completing a few installation that include, for example, registration and choosing a desired service provider from an initial web portal page displayed on the computer.
- a significant advantage provided by the invention is that the installation procedure is virtually transparent to the subscriber in that the telecom network automatically performs the majority of connection steps behind the scenes.
- Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary broadband installation procedure of the invention operating in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- the subscriber initiates the process by simply connecting their broadband capable computing device into a standard telephone jack in the home or office.
- the device is typically a PC with having a compatible high-speed modem DSL or ISDN modem installed in it.
- the telecom network detects the presence of the computer in step 310 by detecting whether the line contains high frequency components from the standard initialization procedures performed by the modem.
- the high frequency analog signals have a frequency in the range from about 100 kHz to several megahertz, whereas the POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) signals have a much lower frequency i.e.
- the signal typically less than 5 kHz, for example. If the signal only contains low frequency components then it is assumed to be a voice signal in which case the line is left connected through to the regular phone network via the exchange, as shown in step 320. If high frequency components are detected then the line is assumed to cany data signals thus the network switches the line over to a DSL line in central office to provide broadband service, as shown in step 330.
- an optional step may include displaying an initial portal page on a web browser on the subscriber's computer (step 340), which lists the available service broadband providers from which the subscriber can choose, as shown by step 350. From the portal page the subscriber can obtain additional information on prices and terms and conditions for each provider to comparison shop.
- step 360 the line is switched in the central office to a modem operated by the selected broadband provider and begins the service.
- the national telephone networks are usually operated by a state-owned or formerly state-owned monopoly that are sometimes reluctant to openly allow competing companies to use their equipment and, most importantly, access to the 'last mile' or the final connection to the customer's premises. Therefore, many telecom regulators have mandated that customers be allowed a choice of service providers in order to maintain sufficient competition in the marketplace.
- the use of the portal while entirely optional and independent from the invention, enables customers to select a provider these requirements.
- the installation of broadband service is performed in conjunction with an automated system designed for automatically making cross-connects in the central office MDF, as well as non-central office sites such as street cabinets and drop points.
- An example of such a system is the NexaTM Automated Cross-Connect System manufactured by Network Automation AB of Sweden described in Swedish patent application no. 0303332-1.
- the system enables cross-connects to be established remotely and automatically from the central office that reduces costs by significantly eliminating traditional work done by onsite technicians for establishing the cross-connects.
- the cross-connects are remotely controlled using modular cross-connect (switch matrix) boards connected to the connecter blocks that replace the previous manually intensive process for installing jumper wires.
- the invention leverages the automated system to provide near labor-free installation of xDSL services along with the near instantaneous establishment of connections required for connecting the subscriber line to the data network.
- Fig. 4a shows a schematic of the system for provisioning instant broadband service that is operable in cooperation with an automated cross-connect system 400, in accordance with the first embodiment.
- the automated cross-connect system 400 enables so-called any-to-any connections from any of the subscriber line pair to any physical (or logical) port on the exchange.
- the signal is normally routed to the exchange in anticipation of a phone call.
- a high frequency signal HF signal
- a detector e.g. located at connector block 112 prior to the exchange, this indicates that the line contains a data signal containing high frequency components rather than just a telephone signal.
- the detector detects whether high frequency components exist on the signal that are above a predetermined limit e.g. those above 100 kHz. If the line contains only low frequency components then the line is probably used exclusively for telephone service and is left routed through to the exchange. It should be noted that the detector location at the connector block 112 is only exemplary for this embodiment and that it may be located elsewhere such as at the line side connector block 110 or within the automated cross-connect system 400. If the line is determined to contain high frequency components it is automatically routed to via connector block 145 to a filter devices 122 comprising high and low pass filters for separating the low frequency analog phone signals from the high frequency data signals on the subscriber line.
- a filter devices 122 comprising high and low pass filters for separating the low frequency analog phone signals from the high frequency data signals on the subscriber line.
- Fig. 4b shows a schematic of the system that illustrates the routing of the line once high frequency data signals have been detected.
- the line gets diverted to filter device 122 where the low frequency components get separated out by the low pass filter in the filter device, which are then routed to a connector block 130 on the line side in the MDF.
- the line needs to be re-routed back to connector block 112 for connection to the original physical exchange port 1, which maintains the original subscriber telephone number and service level.
- the physical port is the same as the logical port in the exchange.
- the line is re-routed back to the original exchange port by the automated cross-connect system 400.
- the high frequency data signals are routed from the high pass filter to the xDSL modem for connection to the data network 126.
- the high frequency signal components are supplied to, or received from, one or more so-called digital subscriber loop access multiplexers (DSLAMs).
- the DSLAM contains 'analog front end' (AFE) circuitry that includes amplifying circuitry for processing the high frequency signals by digitizing the high frequency signals from the xDSL lines and supplying the resulting digital data signals to a digital signal processor (DSP) modem 124 for transmission to and from the data network 126.
- AFE analog front end'
- DSP digital signal processor
- the described procedure requires at least two cross-connects to be performed and also requires additional connector blocks for connecting the filters 122.
- the provisioning of broadband service to the customer is 'instant' in the sense that the customer can begin using the service within a matter of seconds to tens of seconds i.e. the time it takes for the automated system to establish the proper cross-connections.
- Fig. 4c is a flowchart exemplifying the installation procedure for instant broadband in accordance with the first embodiment of the invention.
- the subscriber simply connects his computer 101 to a standard telephone jack for connection to the telecom network.
- the telecom network detects that the computer has an xDSL (or ISDN) broadband modem from detecting the frequency components on the line. If the signal is a regular phone signal only low frequency components will be present and is therefore routed to the exchange to complete the call, as shown in step 420. If the signal contains high frequency components the line is switched, by activating a cross-connect to switch the lines via the automated cross-connect system, to the filter device 145 to separate the low and high frequency signals, as shown in step 430.
- xDSL or ISDN
- step 440 the low frequency phone signals are routed to back to the original physical port 1 on the exchange.
- a web portal page is displayed on the subscriber's computer 101, which prompts the subscriber to select a broadband provider. Further information on the providers such as current prices and conditions can be examined upon clicking on associated links prior to making the selection, as shown in step 450.
- the broadband provider Once the broadband provider has been selected the data line is switched via the automated cross-connect system to a modem operated by the provider in the CO, as shown in step 460.
- Fig. 5a shows a schematic of the system for providing instant broadband service that is operable in cooperation with an automated cross-connect system 400, in accordance with a second embodiment. If the line contains high frequency components (HF signal) this is detected at detector 112 where the line is rerouted to the data network 126 by the automated cross-connect system 400.
- HF signal high frequency components
- Fig. 5b shows the system in the situation where high frequency components have been detected thereby indicating to the central office that the customer is attempting to access broadband service for the first time.
- the line is routed to an integrated filter board 160 containing a bank of combined high and low pass filters located in the MDF.
- the output signals from the integrated filter 160 comprising the low frequency components is routed into a new physical port on the exchange, as shown in Fig. 5b. This means that the original physical port 1 that subscriber 100 previously used for phone service has now changed.
- the new physical port is reconfigured by software to a logical port 1 corresponding to the original physical port 1, as shown in the figure.
- the original physical port 1 on the exchange that hosted the original telephone connection is reconfigured e.g. to logical port 41 that was previously associated with the new physical port.
- the recon- figuration of the logical ports on the exchange is performed by software at the central office at the time of installation. Virtually all modern telephone exchanges have the capability to reconfigure the port assignments with software commands from the central office as opposed to the analog exchanges used in the past.
- Fig. 5c is a flowchart exemplifying the procedure for installing instant broadband in accordance with the second embodiment of the invention.
- Steps 500-520 correspond with steps 400-420 of the previous embodiment for detecting the presence of a computer 101 connected to the telecom network. If a computer is detected for the first time the line is switched via the automated cross-connect system 400 to the integrated filter components 160, where the low and high frequency signals are separated. The low frequency phone signals from the integrated filters are routed to a new physical exchange port (step 540) that has been reconfigured and assigned logical port 1 corresponding with original physical port 1, as shown in step 550.
- step 560 the subscriber registers and chooses a broadband provider from a web portal page is displayed on his computer 101. Once the selection is made the data line is switched via the automated cross-connect system over to the range of modems operated by the chosen broadband provider, as shown in step 570.
- the output from the high pass filter comprising the data signal components is sent to an xDSL modem 150, which is typically a modem pool comprising a bank of modems.
- the modem pool is generally installed in the serving central office or in the remote terminal of a digital loop carrier system that is further connected to the data network 126.
- Installed in the subscriber's computer equipment 101 is compatible highspeed modem e.g. a xDSL (or ISDN) modem (not shown) that converts high frequency analog signals into modulated digital signals and vice versa, which are demodulated at the central office modem bank 150.
- a xDSL (or ISDN) modem not shown
- the filter 160 and modems 150 are shown separately they may be integrated on a single card and attached to the connector blocks.
- the integrated filter board is sometimes referred to as an integrated filter/modem board.
- the integrated filter boards installed in a section of the MDF enables the combo cards and modems to be collectively pooled for more efficient use of resources.
- a number of modems and combo cards can be set aside to enable ten subscribers to install broadband service at the same time.
- the number of modems in the bank is generally related to the number projected simultaneous users at any one time such that different users reuse the modems.
- the pooling of resources allows all customers who desire a broadband session at any one time to have access a modem when needed thus enabling essentially 100 percent subscriber access with many fewer modems then would otherwise be the case if all of the line cards were replaced with combo cards and modems.
- the connector blocks have the capacity to connect up to 10 line pairs thereby requiring rerouting of subscriber lines to additional integrated filter boards as the numbers of subscriber xDSL installations increase.
- the invention is no way limited to the capacity of the particular connector blocks used since other connector block types may be utilized with the invention.
- the automated cross-connect system of the embodiment utilizes a plurality of interconnected modular cross-connect boards that are connected to the connector blocks in the MDF on both the line and the exchange sides.
- the connector blocks used in the embodiment are manufactured by KRONE Inc., which have the capability for allowing boards to be inserted into them. It should be noted that the invention could be used with other types of connector blocks whereby the boards can be connected thereto in ways other than by insertion.
- the integrated filter/ modem boards are inserted into to the receiving slots that are manufactured in the standard connector blocks along with the modular cross-connect boards. The arrangement provides a pooled solution and eliminates the need for separate filters and modems for the individual lines.
- Fig. 6 is an exploded side view illustration of an integrated filter board inserted into an exemplary MDF connector block.
- the integrated filter board 160 includes a bank of integrated filters on the filter board and that the enlarged view of a single component is shown for the sake of simplicity.
- the inputs to the filters arrive from the subscriber line or jumper side (J) contact pin of the connector block.
- Each filter component comprises a high pass and low pass filter component integrated on a PCB board by conventional well-known techniques.
- the output from the high pass filter 164 is connected to the output port leading to the modem shelf 150, which is further connected to the data network 126.
- the output from the low pass filter 166 is routed to the exchange port via the line side (L) contact pin in the connector block.
- FIG. 7 shows side view illustration of an exemplary installation configuration using a combination of a cross-connect access board and integrated twin filter board inserted into a set of connector blocks and operating as a unit.
- the embodiment is particularly suited for operating in conjunction with an automated cross-connected system installed in the MDF, such as the NexaTM automated cross-connect system using modular cross- connect boards inserted into the connector blocks.
- the access board and twin filter board together provide direct access to the lines and the exchange. It is possible that the cross-connect system employs a center stage made up of a plurality of cross- connect boards to accommodate higher capacity MDFs.
- an access board cross-connect board
- twin filter board are linked together and inserted into two connector blocks to operate as a unit.
- the cross-connect or access boards are capable of cross-connecting 20x20 line pairs each compared to the 10 pairs of the connector block.
- an additional board is inserted into an adjacent connector block for connecting a second set of 10 line pairs to the access board for cross-connecting a total of 20 line pairs. Since the additional board is only used for connecting the second set of line pairs it is possible to include or integrate the filter components on the board i.e.
- twin filter board filters out the data signals on the subscriber line and sends them on to the modem bank for connection to the central office data network.
- line capacities mentioned relate to the capacities of the connector blocks, which are exemplary that may result in other board installation configurations and that invention is in no way limited to the numbers expressed since other capacities may be used.
- Fig. 8 depicts a top view of the twin filter board 160 inserted into the connector block in accordance with the present invention.
- the twin filter board is a PCB comprising a bank of integrated filters (only a single component is shown for simplicity) implemented with conventional circuit board techniques.
- the subscriber line 162 is input into the filter bank whose high frequency output 164 is routed to a connector port leading to the modem shelf 150, whereas the low frequency output 166 is routed to a connector port leading to the exchange port via the access board coupling.
- twin filter board arrangement it is possible to include up front at least 50 percent of line capacity for current and potentially new xDSL installations while requiring no additional space in MDF, and in the case of operating with the automated cross-connect system, requires no additional space in the center stage.
- the pooled solution eliminates the need for filters on all lines and provides scalable xDSL installations without the need for extra connector blocks or additional floor space.
- Fig. 9 depicts a top view of the twin filter access board also referred to as an integrated filter/modem board in accordance with another aspect of the invention.
- an xDSL modem bank 170 into the filter board in order to further streamline the system.
- significant efficiencies are gained by routing subscriber lines to the pooled integrated filter/modem boards on the exchange side for connection directly to the data network.
- the technique enables subscribers to connect to broadband service at their own leisure, which increases customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention for telecom provider.
- cost reductions can be realised by eliminating separately the maintained external modem bank without requiring additional space in the MDF.
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Abstract
L'invention concerne un procédé et un système permettant de fournir un service à large bande relativement instantanément à une ligne abonné par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau de télécommunications, sur l'initiative de l'abonné. Dans un mode de réalisation, un ordinateur à capacité large bande (101) est connecté au réseau de télécommunications par le branchement d'une prise téléphonique standard dans les locaux de l'abonné. Un détecteur (112) situé dans le central téléphonique détecte la présence de l'ordinateur par la détection des signaux de données haute fréquence sur la ligne provenant du modem, et achemine automatiquement la ligne vers un dispositif filtre afin de séparer les signaux téléphoniques des signaux de données au moyen d'un système d'interconnexion automatisé (400). Les signaux téléphoniques sont acheminés vers le central téléphonique, puis vers le RTPC pour un service téléphonique ordinaire. Les signaux de données sont acheminés vers un ensemble de modems xDSL pour une connexion à un réseau de données haute vitesse (126). Dans un autre mode de réalisation, les signaux téléphoniques sont acheminés vers un nouveau port physique sur le central, qui est reconfiguré par un logiciel dans le central téléphonique afin de représenter le port logique 1 correspondant au port physique original 1, de sorte que l'abonné puisse conserver le niveau antérieur de service et son numéro de téléphone. Une page Web portail permettant à l'abonné de choisir un fournisseur de service à large bande parmi des fournisseurs multiples est affichée automatiquement sur l'ordinateur, de sorte que la ligne soit commutée vers l'équipement modem exploité par le fournisseur de service à large bande choisi dans le central téléphonique.
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