Protocol extensions for telecommunications network systems and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6822942
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09644461

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A distributed features system is disclosed which permits a telecommunication network to accommodate the creation of open multimedia services. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, protocol extensions for a distributed feature system are disclosed which accommodate a broader range of media choices than conventional telephony. Protocols are disclosed for internal calls between modules in the distributed feature system that permit a module to open and close any number of media channels to be utilized in the communication usage. A protocol is also disclosed for internal calls between modules in the distributed feature system that is more appropriate for a packet-switched reference implementation.

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AT&T CORP32 AVENUE OFTHE AMERICAS NEW YORK NY 10013-2412

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jackson, Michael A London, GB 16 98
Zave, Pamela Chatham, NJ 36 530

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