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IP telephony network using a configuration map for organizing sites in a tree-like hierarchy

US8897172B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2011
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M7/0081
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for managing an IP telephony network that uses a configuration map for organizing sites in a tree-like hierarchy. The system is capable of managing the addition, removal and movement of IP telephony elements within an IP telephony network and locating services and IP telephony elements within the IP telephony network in an efficient manner.

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