Method and apparatus for providing secure voice/multimedia communications over internet protocol
US7920542B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides for improved security in a VoIP architecture. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a system for providing VoIP service to a user domain having user accessible equipment includes a first domain having VoIP service provider equipment and a second domain having at least one border element communicating with the service provider equipment and the user accessible equipment to enable communications between the service provider equipment and the user accessible equipment. The user accessible equipment is prevented from directly communicating with the service provider equipment.
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