Integrated private branch exchange and device control system

摘要

In one embodiment, a state center operates as a repository and exchange point for telephony state information that would not typically be accessible from an Internet Protocol private branch exchange (IP PBX), and control state information that would not typically be accessible from a programmable multimedia controller. In such manner, the state center enables telephony responsive audio/video (A/V) and home automation device control, and A/V and home automation device responsive telephony control.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving a registration message at a state center from a mobile device within a home, the mobile device supporting voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calling, the registration message indicating telephony event involving the mobile device and an Internet Protocol private branch exchange (IP PBX) separate from the state center occurred in the home, the telephony event being the mobile device becoming available to the IP PBX for sending or receiving calls, the mobile device currently placing a call through the IP PBX, or the mobile device currently receiving a call via the IP PBX; based on the registration message, updating telephony state at the state center to indicate the telephony event involving the mobile device and the IP PBX; and sending a notification message to one or more first devices within the home that have registered to receive notification messages from the state center for telephony events, to inform the one or more first devices of occurrence of the telephony event involving the mobile device and the IP PBX and to cause at least one first device to perform a responsive action that controls an audio/video (A/V) or home automation device within the home in response to the telephony event, wherein the one or more first devices include another mobile device within the home that supports VoIP calling and that is configured to update a telephony user interface in response to the telephony event.