摘要
This paper discusses the impacts on the existing NGN network architecture by the intelligent terminals or NGN terminals. An economical and simple network with multitudes of services can be realized if terminal intelligence is utilized for functions traditionally performed by the network. The existing terminals without required intelligence can also be supported via terminal emulation at the edge of the network. Communication is established between the interested parties by the combined efforts of the NGN terminals and the network. A possible network architecture where the NGN terminals and NGN network co-operation is suggested. The benefits for such network, such as increased network robustness, interoperability and scalability, are explored in this paper.
This paper discusses the impacts on the existing NGN network architecture by the intelligent terminals or NGN terminals. An economical and simple network with multitudes of services can be realized if terminal intelligence is utilized for functions traditionally performed by the network. The existing terminals without required intelligence can also be supported via terminal emulation at the edge of the network. Communication is established between the interested parties by the combined efforts of the NGN terminals and the network. A possible network architecture where the NGN terminals and NGN network co-operation is suggested. The benefits for such network, such as increased network robustness, interoperability and scalability, are explored in this paper.
