Multi-channel multi-access voice over IP intercommunication systems and methods

摘要

The present invention provides systems and methods employing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to provide multi-channel, multi-access voice communication capabilities.

主权项

1. A client/server software based system comprising a plurality of processors and software components, said server software configured to:
a) utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) techniques for audio distribution; b) receive audio information from a plurality of audio sources using said VoIP techniques; c) send audio information to a plurality of communication devices using said VoIP techniques; d) provide control information to a control panel interface that permits a client using said control panel interface to manage said audio information; e) optionally, provide control information to a system administration interface that permits a client using said system administration interface to configure the system; f) optionally, provide control information to a device interface that permits a client using said device interface to interface the system to external audio systems; and g) provide a user interface that permits: management of a group call between one or more operators acting as callers and a larger number of listeners;wherein said system is a non-blocking system that provides full audio summing allowing audio initiated and directed from one client to another to be delivered and heard by the other client without any action required on the part of the receiving client.