Title :
ISDN: a look at the future through the past
Author_Institution :
ATR Int., Osaka, Japan
Abstract :
The history of ISDN (integrated services digital network) concepts is outlined, and the evolution of the accompanying terminology is traced. The question of what service integration means is addressed. Continuous service enhancement is discussed from the user´s viewpoint.<>
Keywords :
ISDN; ISDN; integrated services digital network; service integration; Communication switching; History; ISDN; Laboratories; Phase change materials; Switches; Switching systems; Telecommunication switching; Telephony; Terminology;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
