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Methods for generating voice prompts using grammatical rules in a system proving TDM voice communications and VOIP communications

US7181401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2003
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2213/13389
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods by which voice/data communications may occur in multiple modes/protocols are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods are provided for multiple native mode/protocol voice and data transmissions and receptions with a computing system having a multi-bus structure, including, for example, a TDM bus and a packet bus, and multi-protocol framing engines. Such systems preferably include subsystem functions such as PBX, voice mail and other telephony functions, LAN hub and data router. In preferred embodiments, a TDM bus and a packet bus are intelligently bridged and managed, thereby enabling such multiple mode/protocol voice and data transmissions to be intelligently managed and controlled with a single, integrated system. A computer or other processor includes a local area network controller, which provides routing and hub(s) for one or more packet networks. The computer also is coupled to a buffer/framer, which serves to frame/deframe data to/from the computer from TDM bus. The buffer/framer includes a plurality of framer/deframer engines, supporting, for example, ATM and HDLC framing/deframing. The buffer/framer is coupled to the TDM bus by way of a switch/mult…

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