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Caller identification and voice/data synchronization for internet telephony and related applications

  • US 20020101853A1
  • Filed: 01/30/2001
  • Published: 08/01/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for identifying an end user computer connected to a data packet network to a called party connected to a public switched telephone network comprising the steps of:

  • establishing a phone call between an end user terminal and a called party, the call being routed through a gateway connected to the data packet network and the public switched telephone network;

    locating an identifier on the end user computer, the identifier being associated with a user of the end user terminal, the identifier being present on the end user terminal prior to the establishing step;

    converting the identifier to an analog signal; and

    transmitting the analog signal to the called party over the public switched telephone network.

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