MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI-ACCESS VOICE OVER IP INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
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1. A client/server software based system comprising a plurality of processors and software components, said server software configured to:
- a) utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) techniques for audio distribution;
b) receive audio information from a plurality of audio sources using said VoIP techniques;
c) send audio information to a plurality of communication devices using said VoIP techniques;
d) provide control information to a control panel interface that permits a client using said control panel interface to manage said audio information;
e) provide control information to a system administration interface that permits a client using said system administration interface to configure the system; and
f) provide control information to a device interface that permits a client using said device interface to interface the system to external audio systems.
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Abstract
The present invention provides systems and methods employing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to provide multi-channel, multi-access voice communication capabilities.
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21 Claims
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1. A client/server software based system comprising a plurality of processors and software components, said server software configured to:
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a) utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) techniques for audio distribution; b) receive audio information from a plurality of audio sources using said VoIP techniques; c) send audio information to a plurality of communication devices using said VoIP techniques; d) provide control information to a control panel interface that permits a client using said control panel interface to manage said audio information; e) provide control information to a system administration interface that permits a client using said system administration interface to configure the system; and f) provide control information to a device interface that permits a client using said device interface to interface the system to external audio systems. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of providing multi-channel, multi-access communication, comprising:
- a) providing a software-based voice over Internet protocol technology; and
b) using said software-based voice over Internet protocol technology to manage communication between a plurality of clients. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
- a) providing a software-based voice over Internet protocol technology; and
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