Abstract:
An enhanced push to talk (PTT) method, a network, and a PTT server provide floor control and media traffic optimization for push to talk over cellular (PoC). Specifically, multiple Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) sessions are contemplated between controlling and participating servers while only requiring a single Real Time Protocol (RTP) session for media and a single Real Time Control Protocol (RTCP) session for floor control. In the single RTP and RTCP session, the synchronization source identifier (SSRC) can be used to differentiate between users equipment (UEs) at the controlling and participating servers.
Abstract:
An enhanced push to talk (PTT) method, a network, and a PTT server provide floor control and media traffic optimization for push to talk over cellular (PoC). Specifically, multiple Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) sessions are contemplated between controlling and participating servers while only requiring a single Real Time Protocol (RTP) session for media and a single Real Time Control Protocol (RTCP) session for floor control. In the single RTP and RTCP session, the synchronization source identifier (SSRC) can be used to differentiate between users equipment (UEs) at the controlling and participating servers.
Abstract:
A method, Group Application Server, and mobile device are provided that coordinate an operation of multiple mobile devices of a same user in a group call. When the multiple mobile devices join the group call, a first mobile device of the multiple mobile devices determines that it is an active device and provides an indication of such to the Group Application Server. In response to receiving the indication, the Group Application Server identifies a second mobile device, of the multiple mobile devices, that is a non-active device and one or more of modifies subsequent communications with the second mobile device or conveys a behavior modification message to the second mobile device. In another embodiment of the present invention, the first mobile device may indicate that it is the active device directly to the second mobile device and the second mobile device modify its behavior accordingly.