| 摘要 |
<p>A LAN telephone (6) which makes voice telephone calls over a local area network (LAN) data network (1). Acoustic voice sounds are digitally encoded and transmitted as simultaneously receives LAN data packets and decodes them, translating the data into acoustic audio voice sounds. All communications with the network occur through the use of the LAN (1), including data for call control and for voice signals. The disclosed LAN packet collision, delay or loss. The scheduling technique relies on time of transmission and arrival to switch packets. Additionally, the disclosed LAN telephone is operable to receive power from a data switch, using LAN wiring. The instrument further includes a means for attaching peripheral devices through an electronic interface system, as well as an internal system for allowing the telephone to be moved, from one connection to another, without changing the telephone number.</p> |
