Intelligent network interface device for caller identification multicasting
US8014384B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13242
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a network interface device and a communication network incorporating the network interface device. The network interface device may receive incoming calls placed from a copper loop network, a cable network or wireless network, determine CallerID information of the call and the IP address of at least one end device and multicast the CallerID information to at least one end device such as a television, stereo or computer, for example.
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