Setting up calls over circuit and packet-switched resources on a network
US7158508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M7/0057
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of setting up calls over circuit-switched and packet-switched resources on a single network having the steps of receiving a request from a user for a call having one or more resources, and allocating the one or more resources among packet-switched, resources and circuit-switched resources associated with a communication network to set up the call. The call may be a multi-media call. Resources may be allocated based on one or more call characteristics that may be in a request for resources by the user.
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