Patent ID: 7903568
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for providing recording of communications comprising: providing recording as a service on a network such that: the network determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the communication comprising one of audio, email, chat or screen displays; instructions indicating that identification information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication are to be directed to a plurality of network attached long term storage devices; the network directs identification information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to the network attached long term storage devices so that a recorded communication can be replayed; and providing a switching device with instructions regarding communications such that identification information corresponding to the IP packets and satisfying criteria associated with the instructions is directed to the plurality of network attached long term storage devices, wherein determining whether the IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded is accomplished by the switching device of a network, the switching device being a network infrastructure component configured for directing the IP packets, and wherein the plurality of network attached storage devices communicate with a recording controller to exchange information regarding recording activity.