WO2002052805A2 - Power cutback configuration of digital subscriber line transceivers using public switched telephone network signaling - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to digital subscriber line (DSL) transceivers. More particularly, the invention relates to power cutback configuration of DSL transceivers using public switched telephone network (PSTN) signaling.
- PSTN public switched telephone network
- DSL provides a subscriber with the ability to use a twisted-pair telephone line for both voice and data simultaneously.
- the frequency ranges supported by the twistedpair line are divided into three or more bands and used for specific purposes. For example, 0-4 kHz can be used for voice communication, 30-138 kHz can be used for upstream data communications and 138+ kHz can be used for downstream data communications.
- Upstream communications refers to data flow from the DSL modem to a service provider, while downstream communications refers to data flow from the service provider to the DSL modem.
- Other DSL standards also exist that use different frequency allocations.
- the power levels at which DSL modems transmit upstream data must be carefully controlled so that the modem signals do not interfere with the voice communications over the twisted-pair line.
- Current power level configurations include providing a predetermined power cutback (e.g., 80%) for all applications of a particular modem model. These cutback levels are typically selected based on a worst case scenario basis. Providing a predetermined power cutback level for all DSL modems results in most modems operating at less than peak efficiency.
- Power cutback is typically provided by one or more filters and/or gain control units.
- the modem can include a bandpass filter that passes frequencies used for upstream communications and limit the upstream power to a fixed predetermined power level.
- FIG 1 is a block diagram of a subscriber location having multiple telephones and a DSL modem coupled to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
- DSL modem coupled to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
- DSL modem coupled to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
- DSL modem coupled to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
- DSL modem digital subscriber line access multiplexer
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a DSL modem in which the power cutback of the DSL transceiver can be controlled using PSTN signaling.
- Figure 3 is a flow diagram of a technique for power cutback of a DSL transceiver using PSTN signaling.
- the invention provides a technique for power cutback of DSL transceivers (e.g., modems) using public switched telephone network (PSTN) signaling.
- PSTN public switched telephone network
- DTMF dual-tone/multiple frequency
- a user of a DSL modem can cause the modem to transmit upstream data while listening to the microphone of a telephone coupled to the same twisted-pair line as the DSL transceiver.
- Data transmission power can be adjusted by use of one or more buttons on the telephone.
- the DSL transceiver in response to one or more predetermined DTMF signals, can adjust transmission power.
- the power cutback of the DSL transceiver can be controlled using PSTN signaling.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a subscriber location having multiple telephones and a DSL modem coupled to a digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM).
- Subscriber location 100 can be, for example, a residence, a business, or any location having both telephone access and network access over twisted-pair line 150.
- Within subscriber location telephones 110 and 120 are coupled to twisted-pair line 150.
- DSL modem 130 is also coupled to twisted-pair line 150.
- DSLAM 170 is coupled to twisted-pair line 150. DSLAM 170 is also coupled to other twisted-pair lines (not shown in Figure 1). DSLAM 170 separates the voice frequency signals from the high-speed data traffic and controls and routes DSL traffic between end user equipment (e.g., router, modem, network interface card) and network 180.
- End user equipment e.g., router, modem, network interface card
- Network 180 can be any type of network, for example, the Internet or a service provider's network.
- upstream communications are in the range of 16 kbps and 640 kbps.
- Downstream communications are typically in the range of 1.5 Mbps and 9 Mbps. However, any communication speeds can be supported.
- Figure 2 is a block diagram of a DSL modem in which the power cutback of the DSL transceiver can be controlled using PSTN signaling.
- the data When data is transmitted, the data is received by modulator/demodulator 230 and modulated in any manner known in the art. The level of the output signal is controlled by power control circuitry 220.
- the modulated data is passed through high-pass filter 200 to twisted-pair line 150.
- High-pass filter 200 filters out low frequency harmonics that could interfere with voice communications.
- power control circuitry 220 can also control high-pass filter 200.
- modulated data is carried over twisted-pair line 150 to high- pass filter 200.
- High-pass filter 200 filters out low frequency voice communications and passes high frequency data communications to modulator/demodulator 230.
- the data is demodulated by modulator/demodulator 230 in any manner known in the art.
- DTMF signal detector 210 is coupled to twisted-pair line 150 and detects DTMF signals on twisted-pair line 150.
- DTMF signal detector 210 can detect one or more DTMF signals in any manner known in the art.
- power control circuitry 220 determines the power level at which modulator/demodulator 230 transmits data.
- Power control circuitry 220 are coupled to receive the one or more signals from DTMF signal detector 210. Power control circuitry 220 generates one or more signals that are received by modulator/demodulator 230. In one embodiment, the one or more signals generated by power control circuitry 220 cause modulator/demodulator 230 to modify the power at which upstream data is transmitted. This can be either an analog or digital interface. In an alternate embodiment, the one or more signals generated by power control circuitry 220 control a filter within modulator/demodulator 230 or high-pass filter 200 directly. Other techniques for controlling upstream data transmission power levels can also be used.
- Figure 3 is a flow diagram of a technique for power cutback of a DSL transceiver using PSTN signaling.
- the flow diagram of Figure 3 refers only to reduction of power by the DSL transceiver.
- An increase in transmission power by the DSL transceiver can be accomplished in a similar manner.
- Data is transmitted upstream with the DSL transceiver at 310.
- modem software When modem software is installed, a power cutback file having data to be transmitted for a predetermined length of time can be provided.
- a file can be transferred to a service provider. Any type of data can be transferred up stream in any manner for purposes of determining the desired power cutback for the DSL transceiver.
- a person configuring the power cutback of the DSL transceiver listens to a speaker of a telephone coupled to the same twisted-pair line as the DSL transceiver that is transmitting data. The person listens for noise or other interference that is caused by the DSL transceiver. Because different people have different tolerances for interference with voice communications, the power level at which interference occurs may be different for different people. Also, different telephones can cause different noise levels. [00]As another example, a user that is configuring the DSL transceiver can call a customer service or other telephone number. During the telephone call the user or a customer service representative can cause the DSL transceiver to transmit data upstream.
- the user or the customer service representative can configure the power cutback by using DTMF signaling while the user is listening for noise on the line.
- no audible noise is detected at 330, the power level of the data transmission does not interfere with voice communications and the power level used by the DSL transceiver is acceptable.
- the user presses a predetermined key e.g., 5) on the keypad of the telephone that is being used.
- the DTMF signal generated by pressing the key is received by the DSL modem and causes the DSL modem to transmit at a reduced power level. In one embodiment, the user repeatedly presses the key until no audible noise is detected.
- DSL transceiver software includes a "wizard" that guides a user through the steps of configuring the DSL modem including power cutback as described above.
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