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Method for video telephony over a hybrid network
Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc
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Filing: 1996-11-18
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Granted: 1999-12-07
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Expires: 2016-11-18
Abstract
Abstract Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information including video, audio and data is routed through a switched network which includes transfer of information across the internet. Users can transmit video, audio and data communications of designated quality over the internet to other registered video telephony users. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site.
Inventors
- 👤 Sridhar Krishnaswamy
- 👤 Isaac K. Elliott
- 👤 Tim E. Reynolds
- 👤 Glen A. Forgy
- 👤 Erin M. Solbrig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:31
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M7/00; H04M7/12; H04M7/1205; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/02; H04L12/16; H04L12/18; H04L12/1813; H04L12/1818; H04L65/00; H04L65/10; H04L65/102; H04L65/1023; H04L65/1026; H04L65/103; H04L65/1033; H04L65/1036; H04L65/104; H04L65/1043; H04L65/1066; H04L65/1096; H04L65/1101; H04L65/1108; H04L65/40; H04L65/401; H04L9/00; H04L9/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, and a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network, the method comprising the steps of: (a) establishing the media communication between a first party and the packet switched network utilizing the directory of internet protocol addresses for transmitting the media communication in a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) format, wherein the media communication includes video, audio and data information; (b) transmitting the media communication via the packet switched network to at least one other party; (c) receiving the media communication via the packet switched network from at least one other party; and (d) controlling the quality of transmission and reception to obtain predetermined levels of quality of service for the media communication.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
A method for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, and a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network, the method comprising the steps of: (a) establishing the media communication between a first party and the packet switched network utilizing the directory of internet protocol addresses for transmitting the media communication in a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) format, wherein the media communication includes video, audio and data information; (b) transmitting the media communication via the packet switched network to at least one other party; (c) receiving the media communication via the packet switched network from at least one other party; and (d) controlling the quality of transmission and reception to obtain predetermined levels of quality of service for the media communication.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the at least one party is registered in a directory of parties available for the media communication.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the media communication is transmitted through an operator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising: (a) transmitting the media communication through assistance of an operator if an operator is available; (b) storing at least portions of the media communication in a storage location; and (c) transmitting the stored media communication to the party if no operator is available.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising: (a) transmitting a second media communication of an operator; (b) storing the second media communication in a storage location; (c) transmitting the stored second media communication to the party if no operator is available; and (d) terminating the second media communication transmission when the operator becomes available.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the transmission and reception are controlled by a resource reservation protocol that reserves network resources along a communication path to obtain designated qualities of service for the media communication.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the first party can determine whether the at least one other party is available to receive the media communication by searching a directory of parties.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the media communication is a unicast media communication.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the media communication is a broadcast media communication.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the media communication is a multicast media communication.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
163 words
An apparatus for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network and a directory of internet protocol addresses of the packet switched network, the apparatus comprising: (a) a processor with control software that establishes a communication between a first party and the packet switched network utilizing the directory of internet protocol addresses for transmitting the media communication in a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) format, wherein the media communication includes video, audio and data information; (b) a processor with control software that transmits the media communication via the packet switched network to at least one other party; (c) a processor with control software that receives the media communication via the packet switched network from the at least one other party; and (d) a processor with control software that controls the quality of transmission and reception of the media communication to obtain predetermined levels of quality of service for the media communication by utilizing a resource reservation protocol.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
163 words
An apparatus for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network and a directory of internet protocol addresses of the packet switched network, the apparatus comprising: (a) a processor with control software that establishes a communication between a first party and the packet switched network utilizing the directory of internet protocol addresses for transmitting the media communication in a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) format, wherein the media communication includes video, audio and data information; (b) a processor with control software that transmits the media communication via the packet switched network to at least one other party; (c) a processor with control software that receives the media communication via the packet switched network from the at least one other party; and (d) a processor with control software that controls the quality of transmission and reception of the media communication to obtain predetermined levels of quality of service for the media communication by utilizing a resource reservation protocol.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one other party is registered in a directory of parties available for the media communication.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the media communication is transmitted through an operator.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
63 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, further comprising: (a) a processor with control software that transmits the media communication through an operator; (b) a processor with control software that stores at least portions of the media communication in a storage location; and (c) a processor with control software that transmits the stored media communication to the party if no operator is available.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
79 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, further comprising: (a) a processor with control software that transmits a second media communication of an operator; (b) a processor with control software that stores the second media communication in a storage location; (c) a processor with control software that transmits the stored second media communication to the party if no operator is available; and (d) a processor with control software that terminates the second media communication transmission when operator becomes available.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the transmission and reception are controlled by a resource reservation protocol that reserves network resources along a communication path to obtain designated qualities of service for the media communication.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the first party can determine whether the at least one other party is available to receive the media communication by searching a directory of parties available for the media communication.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the media communication is a unicast media communication.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the media communication is a broadcast media communication.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 11, wherein the media communication is a multicast media communication.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
158 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network and a directory of internet protocol addresses of the packet switched network, the computer program comprising: (a) first software that establishes a communication between a first party and the packet switched network utilizing the directory of internet protocol addresses for transmitting the media communication in a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) format, wherein the media communication includes video, audio and data information; (b) second software that transmits the media communication via the packet switched network to at least one other party; (c) third software that receives the media communication via the packet switched network from the at least one other party; and (d) fourth software that controls the quality of transmission and reception of the media communication to obtain predetermined levels of quality of service for the media communication by utilizing a resource reservation protocol.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
158 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network and a directory of internet protocol addresses of the packet switched network, the computer program comprising: (a) first software that establishes a communication between a first party and the packet switched network utilizing the directory of internet protocol addresses for transmitting the media communication in a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) format, wherein the media communication includes video, audio and data information; (b) second software that transmits the media communication via the packet switched network to at least one other party; (c) third software that receives the media communication via the packet switched network from the at least one other party; and (d) fourth software that controls the quality of transmission and reception of the media communication to obtain predetermined levels of quality of service for the media communication by utilizing a resource reservation protocol.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, wherein the at least one other party is registered in a directory of parties available for the media communication.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, wherein the media communication is transmitted through an operator.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
55 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, further comprising: (a) fifth software that transmits the media communication through an operator; (b) sixth software that stores at least portions of the media communication in a storage location; and (c) seventh software that transmits the stored media communication to the party if no operator is available.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
68 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, further comprising: (a) fifth software that transmits a second media communication of an operator; (b) sixth software that stores the second media communication in a storage location; (c) seventh software that transmits the stored second media communication to the party if no operator is available; and (d) eighth software that terminates the second media communication transmission when operator becomes available.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
38 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, wherein the transmission and reception are controlled by a resource reservation protocol that reserves network resources along a communication path to obtain designated qualities of service for the media communication.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
39 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, wherein the first party can determine whether the at least one other party is available to receive the media communication by searching a directory of parties available for the media communication.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, wherein the media communication is a unicast media communication.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, wherein the media communication is a broadcast media communication.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer program as recited in claim 21, wherein the media communication is a multicast media communication.
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