Intelligent Networks

Part 2. Intelligent Network Environments

Intelligent networks (INs) have evolved from a long and rich heritage of communication networks. The sophistication in the design of INs stems from the seminal and patented works of Bell, Marconi, Tesla, Zworykin, Schawlow, Townes, and numerous other communication scientists. Being at the top of an evolutionary ladder, the current INs have benefitted greatly from the breakthrough invention of Shockley, Bardeen, Brattain, as the three-electrode element (Transistor). Then the innovations in the VLSI and processor industry to develop cheap IC circuits have also enhanced the feasibility of INs. Further, the advent of packet switching based on Aloha networks has made the implementation of INs practical, cheap, ...