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Abstract

Integrated communication systems enabling data and information exchanges between various networks and various network formats are provided. In one embodiment, the communication system comprises a first network interface, a second network interface, a shared non-switched system bus, and a processor executing a computer software program. Data received into one network interface can be translated into a third format for transparent software switched transmission to the other network interface. In another embodiment, the communication system comprises a first network interface, a second network interface, and a processor. The processor further comprises an external interface and executes a computer software program. Network interface connection information received from at least one of the interfaces can be used by the processor to automatically establish a software switched logical connection for transmitting data between network interfaces. This Abstract is provided only for searching purposes as required by the U.S.P.T.O., and is not intended to narrow the scope of the present invention as defined by the attached claims in any way.

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First Claim