System and method for utilizing circuit switched and packet switched resources
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Abstract
A system and method for utilizing circuit switched and packet switched resources are disclosed. A voice communication system configured for routing calls from multiple users to circuit switched or packet switched resources generally comprises a hub in communication with at least one circuit switched channel, at least one packet switched channel, and a plurality of user devices. The system further includes a controller operable to select the circuit switched channel or the packet switched channel for connection with one of the user devices when a call is placed to or from the user device and a routing device operable to route the call from the user device to the selected channel.
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34 Claims
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23. A method of completing a voice connection, comprising
receiving a call request at a communication system coupled to at least one circuit switched channel and at least one packet switched channel; -
determining a priority of a user sending said request;
selecting one of the circuit switched channel and the packet switched channel to connect the call with a telephone network based on the priority of the user sending the request and the status of the circuit switched and packet switched channels;
switching a low priority call from the circuit switched channel to the packet switched channel if none of the at least one circuit switched channel is available for a high priority call; and
establishing a voice channel with the telephone network over the selected channel. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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