Roger S Lester

US Patent:

20060259616, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

May 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/429196

Inventors:

Roger Lester - Blacksburg VA, US

International Classification:

G06F 15/173

US Classification:

709224000

Abstract:

A protocol indiscriminate edge device and method for supporting multiple diverse enterprise needs is disclosed. Supported enterprise services may include e.g., traditional PBXs, IP-PBXs, SIP phones, H.323 terminals, etc. In addition, one or more carrier inputs such as TDM, metro-Ethernet, cable, DSL, wireless, etc. may be accepted with the edge device and method. In one aspect, the device comprises one or more input modules, one or more output modules, and a processor. The processor includes a protocol aggregator and bridge operable to translate, manage and direct a plurality of concurrent data streams to multiple customers. In addition, the processor may optionally include a real time database to dynamically configure input and/or output data streams in real time and on-the-fly. The edge device is advantageous in that it allows carriers to support multiple diverse customers through a common access point.