Virtual PBX based on feature server modules

Details Virtual PBX based on feature server modules Virtual PBX based on feature server modules

2006-08-24

2010-06-29

Smith, Creighton (Department: 2614)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Combined circuit switching and packet switching

C370S389000, C370S401000, C379S093010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07746848

ABSTRACT:
A virtual private branch exchange is formed by a plurality of interconnected feature server modules, each having an integral feature server that is configured and operates independently of the other feature server modules. Within a virtual private branch exchange, the feature server modules may be logically arranged in a hierarchy having at least a main feature server module and one or more subordinate feature server modules. A particular feature server module may operate in multiple virtual private branch exchanges, and may have a distinct set of rules for handling calls originating in different virtual private branch exchanges.

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