System and method for utilizing circuit switched and packet switched resources
US6882640B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S379/90
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for utilizing circuit switched and packet switched resources are disclosed. A voice communication system configured for routing calls from multiple users to circuit switched or packet switched resources generally comprises a hub in communication with at least one circuit switched channel, at least one packet switched channel, and a plurality of user devices. The system further includes a controller operable to select the circuit switched channel or the packet switched channel for connection with one of the user devices when a call is placed to or from the user device and a routing device operable to route the call from the user device to the selected channel.
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