Patent ID: 7890749
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for establishing communication between a trusted Internet Protocol (IP) device and an untrusted device, the method comprising: receiving an initiation request from an untrusted device external to a trusted network, the initiation request indicating a desired communication with a trusted IP device coupled to the trusted network; using at least one computer to evaluate the initiation request; using at least one computer to establish a telecommunication link between the untrusted device and the trusted IP device in response to a positive evaluation of the initiation request, wherein evaluating the initiation request comprises determining whether the untrusted device is requesting the establishment of streaming data with the trusted IP device; using at least one computer to monitor communications transmitted between the untrusted device and the trusted IP device on the telecommunication link to ensure that the communications are streaming data to maintain the integrity of the trusted network; and using at least one computer to terminate the telecommunication link if the communications transmitted between the untrusted device and the trusted IP device are not streaming data to maintain the integrity of the trusted network; wherein establishing the telecommunication link comprises: