Video communication call authorization
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1. A method for authorizing packet-based network calls, the method comprising:
- receiving an authorization parameter associated with a caller endpoint;
storing the caller endpoint authorization parameter in a centralized database;
receiving a call request from the caller endpoint to initiate a call to a destination endpoint;
retrieving the caller endpoint authorization parameter from the database; and
determining if the caller endpoint is authorized to place a call to the destination endpoint based on the caller endpoint authorization parameter retrieved from the database.
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Abstract
The disclosed systems and methods provide a centrally located call manger for authorizing calls from a caller to a recipient. In particular, the systems and methods relate to using a centralized store of authorization parameters relating to one or more appliances, callers, recipients, or content types. Packet-based communications between a caller and a recipient can be allowed or denied based on the stored authorization data.
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1. A method for authorizing packet-based network calls, the method comprising:
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receiving an authorization parameter associated with a caller endpoint;
storing the caller endpoint authorization parameter in a centralized database;
receiving a call request from the caller endpoint to initiate a call to a destination endpoint;
retrieving the caller endpoint authorization parameter from the database; and
determining if the caller endpoint is authorized to place a call to the destination endpoint based on the caller endpoint authorization parameter retrieved from the database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for authorizing packet-based network calls, the method comprising:
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receiving an authorization parameter associated with a destination endpoint;
storing the destination endpoint authorization parameter in a centralized database;
receiving a call request from a caller endpoint to initiate a call to the destination endpoint;
retrieving the destination endpoint authorization parameter from the database; and
determining if the destination endpoint is authorized to receive a call from the caller endpoint based on the destination endpoint authorization parameter retrieved from the database. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A system for authorizing packet-based network calls, the system comprising a call manager configured for:
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receiving an authorization parameter associated with a caller endpoint;
storing the caller endpoint authorization parameter in a centralized database;
receiving a call request from the caller endpoint to initiate a call to a destination endpoint;
retrieving the caller endpoint authorization parameter from the database; and
determining if the caller endpoint is authorized to place a call to the destination endpoint based on the caller endpoint authorization parameter retrieved from the database. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A machine-readable medium having program code stored thereon which, when executed by a machine, causes the machine to perform a method, the method comprising:
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receiving an authorization parameter associated with a caller endpoint;
storing the caller endpoint authorization parameter in a centralized database;
receiving a call request from the caller endpoint to initiate a call to a destination endpoint;
retrieving the caller endpoint authorization parameter from the database; and
determining if the caller endpoint is authorized to place a call to the destination endpoint based on the caller endpoint authorization parameter retrieved from the database. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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