Protocol extensions for telecommunications network systems and method
US6822942B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q3/0041
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A distributed features system is disclosed which permits a telecommunication network to accommodate the creation of open multimedia services. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, protocol extensions for a distributed feature system are disclosed which accommodate a broader range of media choices than conventional telephony. Protocols are disclosed for internal calls between modules in the distributed feature system that permit a module to open and close any number of media channels to be utilized in the communication usage. A protocol is also disclosed for internal calls between modules in the distributed feature system that is more appropriate for a packet-switched reference implementation.
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