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Methods for multiple media digital communication

US7075924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2004
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/6583
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for media communication in a digital communication system. In one embodiment, the media comprises a plurality of media types (including for example audio, video, and/or data packets), and the system includes a processing apparatus for establishing communication between first and second callers over respective first and second communication mediums, which include one or more packet-switched communication channels. The method comprises using a connection routine of the processing apparatus to enable media type selections by the callers, and transmitting, via the processing apparatus, a plurality of media packets corresponding to each of the selected media types.

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