Patent ID: 8351970
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for using push-to-talk technology, characterized by provision of a network operator domain ( 10 ) having a subscriber base comprising a PoC system ( 11 ) and a PoC group management system ( 12 ), in which case various subscribers can subscribe to different PoC groups via the PoC system ( 11 ), using PoC terminals ( 14 ), with a functionality being added in order to send data other than voice via the PoC system ( 11 ), characterized in that the network operator ( 10 ) provides two new interfaces for access by third parties ( 13 ) to the PoC system ( 11 ), in which case a first interface ITF1 is provided in order to allow external service providers to set up customers on a subscription basis in PoC groups, and in that a second interface ITF 2 is provided in order to terminate media contents as a function of the subscribers to the PoC group.