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Voice communication device with PSTN and internet pathway analysis, selection and handoff

  • US 20070183402A1
  • Filed: 02/07/2006
  • Published: 08/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A voice communication device that supports a voice call with a remotely located terminal, the voice communication device comprising:

  • a user interface;

    a plurality of communication interfaces; and

    processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the user interface and to the plurality of communication interfaces, the processing circuitry operable to;

    identify a first Internet communication pathway serviced by the plurality of communication interfaces;

    determine a first service characteristic of the first Internet communication pathway and a second service characteristic of a second Internet communication pathway, serviced by the plurality of communication interfaces;

    indicate at least one service characteristic via the user interface;

    establish a voice call with the first Internet communication pathway;

    respond to the user interface in selecting the Internet communication pathway; and

    transfer service of the voice call from the first Internet communication pathway to the second Internet communication pathway.

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