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Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Combined circuit switching and packet switching

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C370S389000, C370S392000, C379S090010, C379S093070, C379S114030

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06909708

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 participate in video conference calls in which each participant can simultaneously view the video from each other participant and hear the mixed audio from all participants. Users can also share data and documents with other video conference participants. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site.

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