Method and apparatus for multiple audio connections over networks
AssigneeDigital Accoustics, Inc.
InventorsScott Stogel, Jonathan Niedfeldt
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Abstract
A communication terminal, communication method and communication system is particularly suited for audio communications and applications such as an intercom. Multiple communication terminals may reside on a network and idle in a server mode. When communications are initiated in response to a trigger by switching a communication terminal from a server mode to a client mode, the client addresses another communication terminal and requests service in the form of a connection. The system, method and terminals may operate using TCP/IP protocol.
Claims29
An audio communication device comprising:
- a codec connected to a processor;
- a TCP/IP operating system on said processor;
- at least one audio transducer and audio circuit connected to said codec/processor;
- a trigger connected to said processor wherein said processor is responsive to said trigger to switch said device from a server condition to a client condition and establish a TCP/IP network connection-to another device in a client-listener pair configuration and enable a digitized audio transmission.
A communication method comprising the steps of:
- setting a communication terminal to a stand-by server mode state;
- switching said communication terminal to a client mode state in response to a trigger;
- establishing a network connection between said communication terminal and a remote communication terminal at a known address;
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- transmitting data from said communication terminal to said remote communication terminal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.