Patent · US Expired

Reliable call progress indication for SIP

US7436946B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2003
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S379/90
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for communicating with a device in an unreliable messaging environment is provided. The method comprises: repeatedly sending an invite signal to the device, wherein the invite signal is sent until a ringing response is received from the device; receiving a ringing response from the device in response to the device receiving the invite signal; and ceasing to send the invite signal to the device when the ringing response is received from the device.

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