Distributed voice network
US7593390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus that receives an IP packet and encapsulates the packet with an IP header. Further, time-domain multiplexed voice data is received and converted into VoIP packets. Still further, Signaling System 7 (SS7) compliant signals are decoded. The decoded SS7 signals are received and encapsulated prior to transmission to a telephony device.
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