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Method and system for monitoring communications of an individual in a packet network

US7983176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2005
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0213
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed for monitoring communications of an individual in a packet network. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network monitor having a communications interface coupled to a packet network, and a controller. The controller can be programmed to receive a request from a third party to monitor communications associated with an individual, convey to the third party information monitored on a group of one or more permanent virtual circuits (PVCs) of the packet network associated with the individual, detect an update in the group of one or more PVCs, determine new set of one or more PVCs associated with the individual, and convey to the third party information monitored from the new set of one or more PVCs.

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