Multi-line appearance telephony via a computer network
US7693137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M7/128
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for creating traditional multi-line appearance telecommunications capabilities in a computer network for communications received from a switched circuit network. The system and method create key system and attendant/attendee relationships between the respective terminal end-points of the computer network. In addition, multiple line appearances may be supported simultaneously at a single terminal end-point.
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