(19)
(11) EP 0 875 118 A2

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
04.11.1998 Bulletin 1998/45

(21) Application number: 97947276.0

(22) Date of filing: 24.10.1997
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
H04W 72/ 04( . )
H04W 16/ 32( . )
H04W 72/ 08( . )
H04W 16/ 28( . )
H04W 64/ 00( . )
(86) International application number:
PCT/US1997/019295
(87) International publication number:
WO 1998/019474 (07.05.1998 Gazette 1998/18)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(30) Priority: 28.10.1996 US 19960740369

(71) Applicant: NORTHERN TELECOM LIMITED
Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y4 (CA)

(72) Inventors:
  • HANLEY, Donald
    McKinney, TX 75070 (US)
  • McCARTHY, Michael
    University Park, TX 75205 (US)
  • CHRISTIE, Earl
    Plano, TX 75075 (US)

(74) Representative: Berkson, Michael David, et al 
Nortel Patents, London Road
Harlow, Essex CM17 9NA
Harlow, Essex CM17 9NA (GB)

   


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