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Systems and methods for multiple mode voice and data communications using intelligently bridged TDM and packet buses and methods for performing telephony and data functions using the same

  • US 8,184,624 B2
  • Filed: 09/08/2009
  • Issued: 05/22/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a system for managing voice and data communications for at least one user, wherein the system is coupled to at least one wide area telecommunications network, wherein the system includes at least a processor and data storage resources, a method comprising the steps of:

  • coupling video data between the system and a video unit coupled to the system, under control of the processor;

    coupling audio data between the system and a microphone unit coupled to the system, under control of the processor, wherein the audio data are coupled to a TDM bus in the system operating under control of the processor;

    coupling the video and audio data from the system to a digital transmission link of the wide area telecommunications network, under control of the processor;

    wherein a user participates in a video call with the video data, while concurrently the user participates in a telephone call with the audio data, wherein voice communications of the telephone call that stay in a circuit-switched form are provided via the TDM bus, and wherein the video call and the telephone call comprise a conference call.

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