Apparatus and method for routing communications between networks and devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8554187
APP PUB NO 20110035676A1
SERIAL NO

12854475

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An apparatus and method for testing communication capabilities of networks and devices are provided. According to one aspect, an interface device for providing communications between a first and a second device comprises an input, logic, and an output. The input of the interface device receives data in a first format from the first device. The logic identifies the second device for receiving the data and identifies a second format compatible with the second device. The data is then translated to the second format. The logic may also determine a status of the interface device by testing components of the interface device to determine if the components are accessible and functioning. The output of the interface device then transmits the translated data to the second device.

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  • AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.;BELLSOUTH INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Starr, Robert J Decatur, US 56 624
Tischer, Steven Atlanta, US 102 3106
Zellner, Samuel N Dunwoody, US 204 9783

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