Title :
Distributed call processing architecture (DCPA)
Author :
Veeraraghavan, Malathi ; La Porta, Thomas F.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We propose a distributed call processing architecture (DCPA) for next generation broadband networks that will support both telephony and data communications users. DCPA features a layered architecture with modularized protocols designed to support different types of end user equipment and servers. A fast connection setup algorithm, called parallel connection control (PCC), is used in networks based on the DCPA model. The intelligent network (IN) principle of having the network provide value-added services is combined with consistently maintaining separate modularized interfaces to different control functions of networks. The latter ensures that flexible control models, such as those used in current computer communications networks, can coexist with intelligent network-based models
Keywords :
broadband networks; computer networks; data communication; intelligent networks; protocols; telephony; voice communication; computer communications networks; connection setup algorithm; data communications users; distributed call processing architecture; end user equipment; flexible control models; intelligent network principle; intelligent network-based models; layered architecture; modularized interfaces; modularized protocols; next generation broadband networks; parallel connection control; servers; telephony; value-added services; Broadband communication; Communication networks; Communication system control; Computer networks; Data communication; Intelligent networks; Network servers; Next generation networking; Protocols; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
ELECTRO '96. Professional Program. Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Somerset, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3271-7
DOI :
10.1109/ELECTR.1996.501252
