| 摘要 |
<p>A media switching system comprising a customer having a customer system including a processor and a monitor and a telephone handset, the customer system having a termination point connected to a cable provided by a Multiple Services Operator. There is provided means to provide an interface between the customer and MSO. The interface further comprises a service layer means to ensure that all additional available services are directed through the MSO, the service layer means also including means to display the available services on the monitor for customer choice. There is also provided means whereby on a telephone handset being connected to the cable via a media terminal adaptor (MTA), the system senses the presence of the MTA, defines the customer termination point, and sets up the necessary services to enable the customer to access the services in accordance with preset service provision rules.</p> |
