Evolution of the NEC NEAX 61E towards the intelligent network

NEC's NEAX 61E switch is evolving toward the intelligent network with the addition of an application services processor (ASP). The ASP provides a services software platform which can be integrated into the NEAX 61E or deployed on a stand-alone basis. The concept of a connection control model (CCM) is developed to provide an interface between the basic switch software and ASP. The CCM presents a logical representation of a call's status to the ASP. This approach means that physical implementation within the NEAX 61E are invisible to the ASP, greatly simplifying the task of service creation.<
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