An Approach to Multi-Service Subscriber Loop System Using Packetized Voice/Data Terminals

A new subscriber communication system and its design philosophy are described. In addition to telephone communication, the system is simultaneously able to offer data communication, still picture communication, etc. The system is composed of a packetized voice/data terminal, a multi-service switching equipment and the digital subscriber loop connecting between them. The system utilizes the existing subscriber line efficiently and is entirely suitable for coming telephone and data public digital network. 64 kbit/s PCM coded voice conversation and 48 kbit/s data communication were achieved simultaneously over 96 kbit/s digital subscriber line which was spanned up to 2 km.