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Method and apparatus for enhanced internet telephony

US7924822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2008
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/1104
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for enhanced Internet telephony ensures that communication between a source and destination is not interrupted by common network address translation. According to one aspect of the invention, communication may continue through a router that employs network address translation.

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