Abstract:
An endpoint adaptor and methods of operating the same are provided. The endpoint adaptor provides a single persistent view of a mobile communication device to a network and network-based applications. Moreover, the ability to leverage the endpoint adapter to transition a communication session to include additional media types while the communication session is in-progress is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for enabling browser-to-phone and browser-to-browser communications to be enhanced with enterprise communication features. Specifically, a Collaboration Environment is disclosed with the ability to interface a browser with an enterprise communication network. The Collaboration Environment is exposed to browsers via a media server and/or websocket and is enabled to communicate with the browsers via a purpose-built library.
Abstract:
A communication session with a communication endpoint is established. The communication session is placed on hold. For example, the communication session is placed on hold by being sent to a contact center queue. In response to placing the communication session on hold, a message is sent to the communication endpoint that indicates the communication session has been placed on hold. In response to the message, the communication endpoint may initiate a second media stream, such as to play personal media while the communication session is on hold. The second media stream may be a local media file or a remote media file, such as an internet radio station. In response to determining that the communication session is taken off hold, a second message is sent to the communication endpoint to stop playing the personalized media. This process allows the user to play personalized media while being placed on hold.
Abstract:
A communication session with a communication endpoint is established. The communication session is placed on hold. For example, the communication session is placed on hold by being sent to a contact center queue. In response to placing the communication session on hold, a first message is sent to the communication endpoint that indicates the communication session has been placed on hold. A second message is received from the communication endpoint that indicates that a user of the communication endpoint would like to play personal media while the communication session is on hold. The communication session is later taken off hold. In response to determining that the communication session is taken off hold, a third message is sent to the communication endpoint to stop playing the personalized media. This process allows the user to play personalized media while being placed on hold.
Abstract:
A method, server, and communication system are described that, among other things, enable a server in a server cluster to assume control of any “early” Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) dialogs previously handled by another server in the server cluster when that server fails or otherwise becomes unable to continue handling a communication session. The replacement server in the server cluster is able to generate one or more messages that include an identification of the dialog identifiers used by the now failed server as well as new dialog identifiers to replace the dialog identifiers used by the now failed server.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for enabling browser-to-phone and browser-to-browser communications to be enhanced with enterprise communication features. Specifically, a Collaboration Environment is disclosed with the ability to interface a browser with an enterprise communication network. The Collaboration Environment is exposed to browsers via a media server and/or websocket and is enabled to communicate with the browsers via a purpose-built library.
Abstract:
A communication device sends a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) INVITE message to establish a call. In response, the call is forked. For example, in parallel forking, the SIP INVITE may be sent to two different communication devices. The forking causes each communication device to send at least one provisional response message. In this case, first and second SIP provisional response messages are received that include Session Description Protocol (SDP) information for a media stream. A first media stream associated with one of the first or second SIP provisional response messages is received and played. A second media stream associated with the other one of the first or second SIP provisional response messages is received within a first time period. In response to receiving the second media stream within the first time period, the first media stream is discarded and the second media stream is played.
Abstract:
A communication system, method, and components are described. Specifically, a communication system having the ability to facilitate call transfer across a Session Border Controller (SBC) is provided. The transfer is facilitated by an intelligent mapping process performed at the SBC on one or more messages transmitted during a call transfer.
Abstract:
The system and method monitor a secure Web Real Time Communication (WebRTC) session between browsers. To do so, a WebRTC application receives a first WebRTC offer with a fingerprint of a first browser to establish a secure communication session. The WebRTC application sends session information and the fingerprint of the first browser to a media relay. The WebRTC application receives a fingerprint of a media relay. A second WebRTC offer with a fingerprint of the media relay is sent to a second browser. An answer to the second WebRTC offer is received. Session information and the fingerprint of the second browser are sent to the media relay so the media relay can decrypt the secure communication session. The first WebRTC offer is answered. A secure communication session is established via the media relay using the fingerprints. The media relay, based on the fingerprints, can monitor the secure communication session.
Abstract:
A communication system, method, and components are described. Specifically, a communication method is disclosed which enables a media device and control device to be dynamically paired to one another and a control link call to be established between the media device and the control device. The control link call can be utilized to permit the media device to be controlled by the control device while the media device exchanges media with a communication device operated by another user.