Patent ID: 7206316
Filing Date: 2007-04-17
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of processing a call between users with reduced call set-up times using one or more telecommunication networks, the method being provided between at least a pair of H.324-like terminals coupled to the one or more telecommunication networks, the method comprising: providing one or more preferences for a call associated with a first terminal and a second terminal, the one or more preferences being associated with an initial mode of operation for the call between the first terminal and the second terminal; processing the one or more preferences as a Custom Message; establishing a bearer channel between the first terminal and the second terminal after a call signaling process; transferring the Custom Message from the first terminal to the second terminal through a telecommunication network using the bearer channel prior to transferring an H.245 message from the first terminal to the second terminal using a control channel; processing the Custom Message by the second terminal; transferring a Custom Response Message by the second terminal using one or more response messages to indicate to the first terminal the initial mode of operation; and exchanging information between the first terminal and the second terminal after the initial mode of operation has been established.