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Integration of voice and data channels

US7106725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2002
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M7/12
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Integrated voice and data channel communications. Browsing and source computing devices establish a first data channel. The browser transmits its data address to the source. The source then correlates that data address to a browse session identifier that may be dialed using a telephone keypad. The source then transmits a calling mechanism along with the browse session identifier to the browser. Upon selection of the calling mechanism at the browser, a voice call is placed using the telephone number supplied with the calling mechanism. Once the voice channel is established, the appended browse session identifier is dialed. The source may use the browse session identifier to correlate the voice call to the browser's data address. The source then establishes another data channel with the browsing computing device. Then, the source may transmit update information to the browser that relates to a concurrent voice conversation.

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