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Method and apparatus for reliable operation of universal voice grade cards

CA 2278712 A1 · Owner: Eldering, Charles A. · Inventors: Trinh, Lac X.; Yearwood, Bradley N.; Manley, David J.

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A fiber to the curb communication system providing telephone service to subscribers using line cards which are pluggable into a broadband network unit. The line cards provide telephone service to up to six lines per card. The cards are programmable from a central location and the system includes , self-testing of the cards ring generator testing and provides for testing of the telephone lines from the system to the subscriber's location.

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  • Filed January 30, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended January 30, 2018.
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FiledJanuary 30, 1998
GrantedNo grant recorded
Term endedJanuary 30, 2018
Patent numberCA 2278712 A1
Classification (IPC)H04Q11/04

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