Systems and methods for providing a virtual private network connection between a first
private network and a Second private network through a public network are disclosed. The …

Zafman 57 ABSTRACT An automatic method in a teleconferencing System for merging at
least two ongoing teleconferences. A first end point transmits a merge request message to …

4,201.889 5/1980 Lawrence et al.. The invention is a System for providing virtual
connections 4,310,727 1/1982 Lawser. through an ATM interworking multiplexer on a call-by …

Various aspects of an interactive multimedia system and associated methods. In general, the
multimedia system employs central and peripheral hubs that function to provide services to a …

The present invention comprises a System for providing an interface for a call between an
asynchronous transfer mode network and a local network. The call has user …

Amethod and apparatus for optimizing transmission of data to a plurality of second
endpoints in a system wherein a? rst endpoint is providing data to the plurality of second …

Services for a call from a first communication device in an asynchronous transfer mode
format. The call has user com munications and call signaling. The System comprises a …

The invention includes a System for processing telecommu nications signaling. Signaling for
a call is received into a Signaling processor. The Signaling processor processes the call and …

The present invention includes a method, system, and apparatus for providing
communication control. The invention includes a method in which signaling is processed …

Seamless transport of messages is provided between SS7 network elements and Internet
Protocol (IP) network ele ments using an STP as an intermediary. Thus, messages may be …