(19)
(11) EP 1 004 187 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
31.05.2000 Bulletin 2000/22

(21) Application number: 99928014.2

(22) Date of filing: 15.06.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H04L 12/56
(86) International application number:
PCT/EP9904/377
(87) International publication number:
WO 9966/678 (23.12.1999 Gazette 1999/51)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR GB IT

(30) Priority: 16.06.1998 US 97898

(71) Applicant: ALCATEL
75008 Paris (FR)

(72) Inventor:
  • BERGENFELD, Bruce, Eric
    Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (US)

(74) Representative: Rausch, Gabriele, Dr. et al
AlcatelIntellectual Property Department, StuttgartPostfach 30 09 29
70449 Stuttgart
70449 Stuttgart (DE)

   


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