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Telephony communication via varied redundant networks

  • US 6,154,445 A
  • Filed: 09/17/1997
  • Issued: 11/28/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of voice communication between two terminals including the steps of:

  • establishing a voice communication link between said terminals via a first packet network;

    communicating by voice between said terminals over said link;

    monitoring a parameter of said communication; and

    establishing a second voice communication link between said terminals via a second packet network when said monitored parameter departs from a predetermined value;

    wherein said terminals are connected to said first and second voice communication links via a switched network andwherein said second packet network comprises a control network for said switched network.

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