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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing recording as a network service are provided.
A representative method incorporates: communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network:
receives the instructions; determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and directs information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
A representative method incorporates: communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network:
receives the instructions; determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and directs information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
Description
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING RECORDING AS
A NETWORK SERVICE
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a utility application that is based on and claims priority to U.S.
Provisional Application serial number 60/817,630, filed on June 29, 2006, and which is incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND
A NETWORK SERVICE
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a utility application that is based on and claims priority to U.S.
Provisional Application serial number 60/817,630, filed on June 29, 2006, and which is incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Recording of communications is important to many industries, particularly those in which compliance regulations have been implemented. In this regard, a traditional passive tap Internet Protocol (IP) recording technique includes recorders that are deployed along routes of communications. In this technique, each recorder operates similar to a "sniffer"
by analyzing pass-by communication IP packets. Each recorder detects the packets corresponding to certain communication sessions, locally stores the sessions by gathering the corresponding packets, and then directs the recorded sessions to long term storage.
Clearly, interfacing such recorders with the communication network in the proper locations is required to ensure that the desired communications are detected and ultimately recorded.
SUMMARY
by analyzing pass-by communication IP packets. Each recorder detects the packets corresponding to certain communication sessions, locally stores the sessions by gathering the corresponding packets, and then directs the recorded sessions to long term storage.
Clearly, interfacing such recorders with the communication network in the proper locations is required to ensure that the desired communications are detected and ultimately recorded.
SUMMARY
[0003] Systems and methods for providing recording as a network service are provided. In this regard, an embodiment of such a system comprises a switching device operative to:
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated; receive instructions indicating that IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage;
determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and direct information corresponding to the IP
packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device. The switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP
packets.
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated; receive instructions indicating that IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage;
determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and direct information corresponding to the IP
packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device. The switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP
packets.
[0004] An embodiment of such a method comprises: communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network: receives the instructions; determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and directs information corresponding to the 1P packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
[0005] A computer-readable media having computer programs stored thereon also are provided. An embodiment of such a computer-readable medium has computer program comprising computer-executable instructions for performing the computer-implemented steps of: communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP
packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network: receives the instructions; determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with the communication; and directs the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network: receives the instructions; determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with the communication; and directs the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
[0006] Another embodiment of such a system comprises a switching device operative to:
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated; determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and direct information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device. The switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP packets.
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated; determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and direct information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device. The switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP packets.
[0007] Another embodiment of such a method comprises: 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 and the network directs information corresponding to the IP
packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
[0008] Other systems, methods, features and/or advantages of this disclosure will be or may become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and/or advantages be included within this description and be within the scope of the present disclosure.
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[0009] Many aspects of the disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
[0011 ] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the embodiment of FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by another embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a computer-implemented device that is configured to perform the functionality associated with a recorder, such as the recorder used in the embodiment of FIG. 4.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the embodiment of FIG. 5.
[0016] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
[0017] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the embodiment of FIG. 7.
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[0018] As will be described here with reference to several exemplary embodiments, systems and methods for providing recording as a network service are provided. In this regard, some embodiments of such a system involve the use of switching devices, e.g., network switches, network routers andlor other components that form the infrastructure of many communication networks, such as the World Wide Web. Specifically, in these embodiments, the switching devices themselves are capable of performing various functionality that conventionally is provided by recorders, which typically tap into a network, e.g., at a switching device, in order to record communications.
[0019] Refernng now in detail to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
As shown in FIG. 1, system 100 incorporates communications networks 102 and 104.
Each of these networks can be any or a combination of network types (WAN, LAN, the Internet) for providing Internet Protocol (IP) communications.
[0020] Communicating with each of networks 102 and 104 is a network switching device 110 that can be used for directing IP packets, such as directing IP packets between the networks. For instance, the network switching device can be a network switch, which directs IP packets based on the ports of the switch that receive the packets, or a network router, which directs IP packets based on header information contained in the packets.
[0021 ] Long term storage 112 also communicates with the networks 102, 104 and thus with the switching device 110. By way of example, long term storage 112 can be a storage area network (SAN) or network attached storage (NAS). Long term storage 112 receives IP packets, such as IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded, and stores information corresponding to the IP packets so that the recorded communications can be replayed. By way of example, in some embodiments in which the communications involve voice communications, received IP packets could be converted to audio files for storage, or the IP packets themselves could be stored.
Notably, various other types of communications could be involved, such as email, chat and/or corresponding screens of data that are displayed during such communications.
Clearly, the switching device could forward raw IP packets or re-ordered IP packets (i.e., IP
packets arranged for conversion to a file type such as an audio file).
[0022] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the system 100 of FIG. 1. In particular, as depicted in block 210, a determination is made as to whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by a switching device of a network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded. By way of example, the switching device can be switching device 110, which can be a network router or a network switch.
[0023] In determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, various techniques can be used. By way of example, embodiments of such a system can incorporate one or more of receiving, filtering, analyzing and storing of the IP
packets. In this regard, it should be noted that an IP packet (which can be of various IP
versions, e.g., IPv4, Ipv6) incorporates three basic elements, i.e., a header, a data area, and a trailer. The header designates the beginning of the packet, the data area includes the data payload, and the trailer designates the end of the packet.
[0024] In some embodiments, the determining step mentioned above can include analyzing of one or more of the three basic elements of the IP packets received by the system. By way of example, some embodiments can operate in a promiscuous mode, in which each packet received is read in its entirety. Thus, in some embodiments, the devices) of the system associated with performing the determining step can capture and save the packets for analysis.
[0025] Additionally or alternatively, such a system can operate in monitor mode, in which the devices) of the system associated with performing the determining step wirelessly receive the packets and then act on the packets in a manner similar to the promiscuous mode.
[0026] Additionally or alternatively, such a system can operate in non-promiscuous (or normal) mode, in which the devices) of the system associated with performing the determining step check the address of the packet and merely forward the packet to a next device if the packet is not of interest. Thus, these embodiments perform a type of filtering.
[0027] Referring back to FIG. 2, regardless of the manner in which the IP
packets for recording are determined, in block 212, the switching device is used to direct the IP
packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device that is connected to the network. By way of example, long term storage 112 can be such a device.
[0028] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by another system for providing recording as a network service. In particular, as depicted in block 310, instructions are provided to the network such as via broadcast, multicast, socket connection or other communication transport. The instructions indicate that IP
packets associated with desired communications are to be directed to long term storage.
For instance, the instructions may indicate that the following exemplary communications are to be recorded: those originating from a particular source; those including a particular source as a party to the communication; those exceeding a particular duration;
and those having associated metadata such as ANI or DNIS. Clearly, these types of communications can potentially be identified by information provided with the IP packets used in facilitating the communications. However, other events also can be used to initiate recording. For example, when communications are associated with a contact center, various computer applications may be used in concert with a voice communication, e.g., Voice over IP (VoIP) communication, in order to facilitate an interaction between a contact center agent and a customer. In such a scenario, various triggers provided by one or more of the applications could be used to initiate recording.
For instance, when a teleset/softphone is used, a request for recording the voice communication associated with that application could be encoded in instructions that are sent to the network via broadcast, multicast, socket connection or other communication transport.
[0029] In block 312, the instructions are received at the switching device. In block 314, a determination is made as to whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the switching device, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded. Notably, the particular communication and/or the criteria for determining whether the communication is to be recorded are contained in the instructions.
In block 316, the switching device is used to direct the IP packets associated with the communication to long term storage.
(0030] In contrast to conventional methods of recording that use dedicated recorders for tapping communications, using a switching device potentially reduces the latency associated with buffering IP packets in such a recorder prior to the recorder directing the captured data to long term storage. That is, in some embodiments, a switching device may not perform a buffering function at all, instead directing IP packets associated with communications that are to be recorded directly to a network-connected long term storage device without first buffering the packets. In other embodiments, however, some form of buffering could be provided by the switching device depending upon its particular configuration.
[0031] Additionally, by streaming information for recording directly to network attached storage, optimal usage of hard disks may be achieved. This is because hard disks used for storage typically are sized for expected load even though such load is difficult to predict.
By sharing the hard disks attached to the network, the potential of a single hard disk being over used is diminished.
[0032] It should be noted that, in contrast to the embodiment described above with respect to FIG. 3, some embodiments may be provided with instructions for controlling recording by methods other than network broadcast instructions. For instance, the instructions could be directly provided to a switching device and/or provided to the switching device prior to interconnecting the switching device with the network.
[0033] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service. As shown in FIG. 4, system 400 incorporates communications networks 402 and 404. Each of these networks can be any or a combination of network types (WAN, LAN, the Internet) for providing Internet Protocol (IP) communications.
[0034] Communicating with each of networks 402 and 404 is a network switching device 410 that can be used for directing IP packets. Long term storage 412 communicates with the networks 402, 404 and thus with the switching device 410. Long term storage 412 receives IP packets, such as IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded, and stores information corresponding to the IP packets so that the recorded communications can be replayed. In some embodiments, such information could include an identification of the source (e.g., source address), an identification of the destination (e.g., destination address), identification of an agent that is a party to the communication, machine name and/or called phone number, for example.
[0035] As shown in FIG. 4, recording controller 414 also is provided. In this embodiment, the recording controller coordinates activity with the switching device to ensure that the desired communications are recorded. In particular, the recording controller can provide instructions to the switching device so that the communications to be recorded can be identified. This can be accomplished by a user interacting with a user interface of the recording controller. Such a user interface enables a user to provide input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded. The recording controller then converts the input into instructions that can be provided to the switching device by broadcast, for example.
[0036] Additionally or alternatively, duplicate recording of information can potentially be avoided. In some embodiments, this can be accomplished by permitting the storage devices to communicate with each other regarding recording activity. This could be facilitated via a network protocol. In other embodiments, a recording controller could be used to track the recording activity of the recording devices and to direct the recording activity. By way of example, the recording controller could inform the network about the recording devices) that should be used for recording.
[0011 ] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the embodiment of FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by another embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a computer-implemented device that is configured to perform the functionality associated with a recorder, such as the recorder used in the embodiment of FIG. 4.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the embodiment of FIG. 5.
[0016] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
[0017] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the embodiment of FIG. 7.
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[0018] As will be described here with reference to several exemplary embodiments, systems and methods for providing recording as a network service are provided. In this regard, some embodiments of such a system involve the use of switching devices, e.g., network switches, network routers andlor other components that form the infrastructure of many communication networks, such as the World Wide Web. Specifically, in these embodiments, the switching devices themselves are capable of performing various functionality that conventionally is provided by recorders, which typically tap into a network, e.g., at a switching device, in order to record communications.
[0019] Refernng now in detail to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service.
As shown in FIG. 1, system 100 incorporates communications networks 102 and 104.
Each of these networks can be any or a combination of network types (WAN, LAN, the Internet) for providing Internet Protocol (IP) communications.
[0020] Communicating with each of networks 102 and 104 is a network switching device 110 that can be used for directing IP packets, such as directing IP packets between the networks. For instance, the network switching device can be a network switch, which directs IP packets based on the ports of the switch that receive the packets, or a network router, which directs IP packets based on header information contained in the packets.
[0021 ] Long term storage 112 also communicates with the networks 102, 104 and thus with the switching device 110. By way of example, long term storage 112 can be a storage area network (SAN) or network attached storage (NAS). Long term storage 112 receives IP packets, such as IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded, and stores information corresponding to the IP packets so that the recorded communications can be replayed. By way of example, in some embodiments in which the communications involve voice communications, received IP packets could be converted to audio files for storage, or the IP packets themselves could be stored.
Notably, various other types of communications could be involved, such as email, chat and/or corresponding screens of data that are displayed during such communications.
Clearly, the switching device could forward raw IP packets or re-ordered IP packets (i.e., IP
packets arranged for conversion to a file type such as an audio file).
[0022] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by the system 100 of FIG. 1. In particular, as depicted in block 210, a determination is made as to whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by a switching device of a network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded. By way of example, the switching device can be switching device 110, which can be a network router or a network switch.
[0023] In determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, various techniques can be used. By way of example, embodiments of such a system can incorporate one or more of receiving, filtering, analyzing and storing of the IP
packets. In this regard, it should be noted that an IP packet (which can be of various IP
versions, e.g., IPv4, Ipv6) incorporates three basic elements, i.e., a header, a data area, and a trailer. The header designates the beginning of the packet, the data area includes the data payload, and the trailer designates the end of the packet.
[0024] In some embodiments, the determining step mentioned above can include analyzing of one or more of the three basic elements of the IP packets received by the system. By way of example, some embodiments can operate in a promiscuous mode, in which each packet received is read in its entirety. Thus, in some embodiments, the devices) of the system associated with performing the determining step can capture and save the packets for analysis.
[0025] Additionally or alternatively, such a system can operate in monitor mode, in which the devices) of the system associated with performing the determining step wirelessly receive the packets and then act on the packets in a manner similar to the promiscuous mode.
[0026] Additionally or alternatively, such a system can operate in non-promiscuous (or normal) mode, in which the devices) of the system associated with performing the determining step check the address of the packet and merely forward the packet to a next device if the packet is not of interest. Thus, these embodiments perform a type of filtering.
[0027] Referring back to FIG. 2, regardless of the manner in which the IP
packets for recording are determined, in block 212, the switching device is used to direct the IP
packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device that is connected to the network. By way of example, long term storage 112 can be such a device.
[0028] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by another system for providing recording as a network service. In particular, as depicted in block 310, instructions are provided to the network such as via broadcast, multicast, socket connection or other communication transport. The instructions indicate that IP
packets associated with desired communications are to be directed to long term storage.
For instance, the instructions may indicate that the following exemplary communications are to be recorded: those originating from a particular source; those including a particular source as a party to the communication; those exceeding a particular duration;
and those having associated metadata such as ANI or DNIS. Clearly, these types of communications can potentially be identified by information provided with the IP packets used in facilitating the communications. However, other events also can be used to initiate recording. For example, when communications are associated with a contact center, various computer applications may be used in concert with a voice communication, e.g., Voice over IP (VoIP) communication, in order to facilitate an interaction between a contact center agent and a customer. In such a scenario, various triggers provided by one or more of the applications could be used to initiate recording.
For instance, when a teleset/softphone is used, a request for recording the voice communication associated with that application could be encoded in instructions that are sent to the network via broadcast, multicast, socket connection or other communication transport.
[0029] In block 312, the instructions are received at the switching device. In block 314, a determination is made as to whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the switching device, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded. Notably, the particular communication and/or the criteria for determining whether the communication is to be recorded are contained in the instructions.
In block 316, the switching device is used to direct the IP packets associated with the communication to long term storage.
(0030] In contrast to conventional methods of recording that use dedicated recorders for tapping communications, using a switching device potentially reduces the latency associated with buffering IP packets in such a recorder prior to the recorder directing the captured data to long term storage. That is, in some embodiments, a switching device may not perform a buffering function at all, instead directing IP packets associated with communications that are to be recorded directly to a network-connected long term storage device without first buffering the packets. In other embodiments, however, some form of buffering could be provided by the switching device depending upon its particular configuration.
[0031] Additionally, by streaming information for recording directly to network attached storage, optimal usage of hard disks may be achieved. This is because hard disks used for storage typically are sized for expected load even though such load is difficult to predict.
By sharing the hard disks attached to the network, the potential of a single hard disk being over used is diminished.
[0032] It should be noted that, in contrast to the embodiment described above with respect to FIG. 3, some embodiments may be provided with instructions for controlling recording by methods other than network broadcast instructions. For instance, the instructions could be directly provided to a switching device and/or provided to the switching device prior to interconnecting the switching device with the network.
[0033] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service. As shown in FIG. 4, system 400 incorporates communications networks 402 and 404. Each of these networks can be any or a combination of network types (WAN, LAN, the Internet) for providing Internet Protocol (IP) communications.
[0034] Communicating with each of networks 402 and 404 is a network switching device 410 that can be used for directing IP packets. Long term storage 412 communicates with the networks 402, 404 and thus with the switching device 410. Long term storage 412 receives IP packets, such as IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded, and stores information corresponding to the IP packets so that the recorded communications can be replayed. In some embodiments, such information could include an identification of the source (e.g., source address), an identification of the destination (e.g., destination address), identification of an agent that is a party to the communication, machine name and/or called phone number, for example.
[0035] As shown in FIG. 4, recording controller 414 also is provided. In this embodiment, the recording controller coordinates activity with the switching device to ensure that the desired communications are recorded. In particular, the recording controller can provide instructions to the switching device so that the communications to be recorded can be identified. This can be accomplished by a user interacting with a user interface of the recording controller. Such a user interface enables a user to provide input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded. The recording controller then converts the input into instructions that can be provided to the switching device by broadcast, for example.
[0036] Additionally or alternatively, duplicate recording of information can potentially be avoided. In some embodiments, this can be accomplished by permitting the storage devices to communicate with each other regarding recording activity. This could be facilitated via a network protocol. In other embodiments, a recording controller could be used to track the recording activity of the recording devices and to direct the recording activity. By way of example, the recording controller could inform the network about the recording devices) that should be used for recording.
[0037] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an embodiment of a computer-implemented device that is configured to perform the functionality associated with a recording controller. Generally, in terms of hardware architecture, computer 500 includes a processor 502, memory 504, a user interface 506, and one or more input and/or communication (I/O) device interfaces) 508 that are communicatively coupled via a local interface 510. The local interface can include, for example but not limited to, one or more buses or other wired or wireless connections. The local interface may have additional elements, which are omitted for simplicity, such as controllers, buffers (caches), drivers, repeaters, and receivers to enable communications. Further, the local interface may include address, control, and/or data connections to enable appropriate communications among the aforementioned components.
[0038] The processor 502 may be a hardware device for executing software, particularly software stored in memory 504. In this regard, the processor can be a custom made or commercially available processor, a central processing unit (CP>~, an auxiliary processor among several processors associated with the recorder, a semiconductor based microprocessor (in the form of a microchip or chip set), a macroprocessor, or generally any device for executing software instructions.
[0039] The memory 504 can include one or combination of volatile memory elements (e.g., random access memory (RAM, such as DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, etc.)) and nonvolatile memory elements (e.g., ROM, hard drive, tape, CDROM, etc.), Moreover, the memory may incorporate electronic, magnetic, optical, and/or other types of storage media. Note that the memory can have a distributed architecture, where various components are situated remote from one another, but can be accessed by the processor.
Additionally, the memory can include an operating system S 12, as well as instructions associated with a recording controller 520.
[0040] The software in memory may include one or more separate programs, each of which includes an ordered listing of executable instructions for implementing logical functions.
The operating system can be configured to control the execution of other computer programs and provides scheduling, input-communication control, file and data management, memory management, and communication control and/or related services.
[0041] It should be noted that a system component embodied as software may also be construed as a source program, executable program (object code), script, or any other entity comprising a set of instructions to be performed. When constructed as a source program, the program is translated via a compiler, assembler, interpreter, or the like, which may or may not be included within the memory, so as to operate properly in connection with the operating system.
[0042] When the computer 500 is in operation, the processor is configured to execute software stored within the memory, to communicate data to and from the memory, and to generally control operations of the recorder pursuant to the software.
Software in memory, in whole or in part, is read by the processor, perhaps buffered, and is then executed. In this regard, when executing instructions associated with the recording controller, the exemplary functionality described above with respect to recording controllers may be performed.
[0043] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by a recording controller, such as the embodiment of FIG. S. In particular, the functionality may be construed as beginning at block 610, in which user input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded is received. In block 612, the user input is convert into instructions that are operative to enable identification of a communication that is to be recorded. In block 614, the instructions are provided to a component that will be responsible for identifying communications that are to be recorded, such as to a switching device or recorder. Notably, the instructions can be provided in various manners, such as via network broadcast or direct communication to a selected IP address.
[0044] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service. As shown in FIG. 7, system 700 incorporates communications networks 702 and 704. Each of these networks can be any or a combination of network types (WAN, LAN, the Internet) for providing Internet Protocol (IP) communications.
[0045] Communicating with each of networks ?02 and 704 is a network switching device 710 that can be used for directing IP packets. Long term storage 712 communicates with the networks 702, 704 and thus with the switching device 710. Long term storage 712 receives IP packets, such as IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded, and stores information corresponding to the IP packets so that the recorded communications can be replayed. Notably, the IP packets received can be copies or some other interpretation of the original IP packets, thereby ensuring that the original packets continue to be routed as desired.
[0046] As shown in FIG. 7, a recorder 714 also is provided. In this embodiment, the recorder coordinates activity with the switching device to ensure that the desired communications are recorded. In particular, the recorder can provide one or more of the following functions: instructing the switching device about the communications that are to be recorded; identifying which of the IP packets of the switching device are to be directed for recording; and directing identified IP packets to long term storage.
[0047) In some embodiments, the recorder determines which of the IP packets are to be recorded based on the tapping of the switching device and then directs the switching device to direct those packets for long term storage. In other embodiments, responsive to determining which of the IP packets are to be recorded based on the tapping of the switching device, the recorder transmits those packets back to the switching device so that those packets can be directed by the switching device to long term storage.
[0048] In such an embodiment, the recorder is somewhat similar to a conventional recorder in that the recorder taps communications. However, unlike a conventional recorder, the recorder of FIG. 7 may not be implemented with an ability to store IP packets locally for the purpose of manipulating, e.g., re-ordering, the packets. That is, in contrast to conventional recorders that buffer IP packets prior to directing those packets to a long term storage device so that the packets can be re-ordered, some embodiments of the recorder selectively direct IP packets to long term storage by re-transmitting the packets to the switching device without re-ordering those packets into a segment of a communication. In other embodiments, however, the IP packets can be held in memory, e.g., volatile memory, while some form of ordering and/or interpretation of the information contained in the IP packets takes place.
[0049] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by a system, such as the embodiment of FIG. 7. In particular, the functionality may be construed as beginning at block 810, in which IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are identified by a recorder that is tapped into a switching device. 1n block 812, the IP packets are directed to long term storage device with the switching device.
[0050] It should be noted that any of the executable instructions, such as those depicted functionally in the accompanying flowcharts, can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device, such as a computer-based system, processor-containing system, or other system that can fetch the instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device and execute the instructions. In the context of this document, a "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The computer readable medium can be, for example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable medium could include an electrical connection (electronic) having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette (magnetic), a random access memory (RAM) (electronic), a read-only memory (ROM) (electronic), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory) (electronic), an optical fiber (optical), and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM) (optical). In addition, the scope of embodiments of this disclosure can include embodying the functionality described in logic embodied in hardware or software-configured media.
[0051 ] It should also be noted that the flowcharts included herein show the architecture, fimctionality and/or operation of implementations that may be configured using software.
In this regard, each block can be interpreted to represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur out of the order depicted.
For example, two blocks shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of this disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure.
[0038] The processor 502 may be a hardware device for executing software, particularly software stored in memory 504. In this regard, the processor can be a custom made or commercially available processor, a central processing unit (CP>~, an auxiliary processor among several processors associated with the recorder, a semiconductor based microprocessor (in the form of a microchip or chip set), a macroprocessor, or generally any device for executing software instructions.
[0039] The memory 504 can include one or combination of volatile memory elements (e.g., random access memory (RAM, such as DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, etc.)) and nonvolatile memory elements (e.g., ROM, hard drive, tape, CDROM, etc.), Moreover, the memory may incorporate electronic, magnetic, optical, and/or other types of storage media. Note that the memory can have a distributed architecture, where various components are situated remote from one another, but can be accessed by the processor.
Additionally, the memory can include an operating system S 12, as well as instructions associated with a recording controller 520.
[0040] The software in memory may include one or more separate programs, each of which includes an ordered listing of executable instructions for implementing logical functions.
The operating system can be configured to control the execution of other computer programs and provides scheduling, input-communication control, file and data management, memory management, and communication control and/or related services.
[0041] It should be noted that a system component embodied as software may also be construed as a source program, executable program (object code), script, or any other entity comprising a set of instructions to be performed. When constructed as a source program, the program is translated via a compiler, assembler, interpreter, or the like, which may or may not be included within the memory, so as to operate properly in connection with the operating system.
[0042] When the computer 500 is in operation, the processor is configured to execute software stored within the memory, to communicate data to and from the memory, and to generally control operations of the recorder pursuant to the software.
Software in memory, in whole or in part, is read by the processor, perhaps buffered, and is then executed. In this regard, when executing instructions associated with the recording controller, the exemplary functionality described above with respect to recording controllers may be performed.
[0043] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by a recording controller, such as the embodiment of FIG. S. In particular, the functionality may be construed as beginning at block 610, in which user input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded is received. In block 612, the user input is convert into instructions that are operative to enable identification of a communication that is to be recorded. In block 614, the instructions are provided to a component that will be responsible for identifying communications that are to be recorded, such as to a switching device or recorder. Notably, the instructions can be provided in various manners, such as via network broadcast or direct communication to a selected IP address.
[0044] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating another exemplary embodiment of a system for providing recording as a network service. As shown in FIG. 7, system 700 incorporates communications networks 702 and 704. Each of these networks can be any or a combination of network types (WAN, LAN, the Internet) for providing Internet Protocol (IP) communications.
[0045] Communicating with each of networks ?02 and 704 is a network switching device 710 that can be used for directing IP packets. Long term storage 712 communicates with the networks 702, 704 and thus with the switching device 710. Long term storage 712 receives IP packets, such as IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded, and stores information corresponding to the IP packets so that the recorded communications can be replayed. Notably, the IP packets received can be copies or some other interpretation of the original IP packets, thereby ensuring that the original packets continue to be routed as desired.
[0046] As shown in FIG. 7, a recorder 714 also is provided. In this embodiment, the recorder coordinates activity with the switching device to ensure that the desired communications are recorded. In particular, the recorder can provide one or more of the following functions: instructing the switching device about the communications that are to be recorded; identifying which of the IP packets of the switching device are to be directed for recording; and directing identified IP packets to long term storage.
[0047) In some embodiments, the recorder determines which of the IP packets are to be recorded based on the tapping of the switching device and then directs the switching device to direct those packets for long term storage. In other embodiments, responsive to determining which of the IP packets are to be recorded based on the tapping of the switching device, the recorder transmits those packets back to the switching device so that those packets can be directed by the switching device to long term storage.
[0048] In such an embodiment, the recorder is somewhat similar to a conventional recorder in that the recorder taps communications. However, unlike a conventional recorder, the recorder of FIG. 7 may not be implemented with an ability to store IP packets locally for the purpose of manipulating, e.g., re-ordering, the packets. That is, in contrast to conventional recorders that buffer IP packets prior to directing those packets to a long term storage device so that the packets can be re-ordered, some embodiments of the recorder selectively direct IP packets to long term storage by re-transmitting the packets to the switching device without re-ordering those packets into a segment of a communication. In other embodiments, however, the IP packets can be held in memory, e.g., volatile memory, while some form of ordering and/or interpretation of the information contained in the IP packets takes place.
[0049] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating functionality (or method steps) that can be performed by a system, such as the embodiment of FIG. 7. In particular, the functionality may be construed as beginning at block 810, in which IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are identified by a recorder that is tapped into a switching device. 1n block 812, the IP packets are directed to long term storage device with the switching device.
[0050] It should be noted that any of the executable instructions, such as those depicted functionally in the accompanying flowcharts, can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device, such as a computer-based system, processor-containing system, or other system that can fetch the instructions from the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device and execute the instructions. In the context of this document, a "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. The computer readable medium can be, for example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable medium could include an electrical connection (electronic) having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette (magnetic), a random access memory (RAM) (electronic), a read-only memory (ROM) (electronic), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory) (electronic), an optical fiber (optical), and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CDROM) (optical). In addition, the scope of embodiments of this disclosure can include embodying the functionality described in logic embodied in hardware or software-configured media.
[0051 ] It should also be noted that the flowcharts included herein show the architecture, fimctionality and/or operation of implementations that may be configured using software.
In this regard, each block can be interpreted to represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the blocks may occur out of the order depicted.
For example, two blocks shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of this disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure.
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PROPERTY OF PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A method for recording communications comprising:
communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP
packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network:
receives the instructions;
determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded;
and directs information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP
packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network:
receives the instructions;
determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with a communication that is to be recorded;
and directs information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein a switching device of the network, which is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP packets directs the information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to the long term storage device.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein directing of the information corresponding to the IP packets to the long term storage is accomplished without using a recorder, which is configured to be tapped into the switching device, for temporarily storing the IP packets.
4. The method of claim 2, wherein the switching device determines whether the IP
packets are associated with the communication that is to be recorded.
packets are associated with the communication that is to be recorded.
5. The method of claim 2, wherein communicating instructions to the network comprises broadcasting the instructions such that the switching device receives the instructions.
6. The method of claim 2, further comprising receiving the instructions at the switching device.
7. The method of claim 2, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the switching device receives the IP packets in a promiscuous mode.
8. The method of claim 2, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the switching device filters the IP packets.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the switching device filters the IP packets by operating in a non-promiscuous mode.
10. The method of claim 2, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the switching device analyzes at least some of the IP packets received, with a portion of each of those IP packets being analyzed.
11. The method of claim 2, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the switching device analyzes all of the IP
packets received.
packets received.
12. The method of claim 1, wherein the IP packets associated with the communication contain audio data.
13. The method of claim 1, wherein the IP packets associated with the communication contain video data.
14. The method of claim 1, wherein the IP packets associated with the communication contain screen data captured from a computing device.
15. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
receiving the IP packets associated with the communication at the long term storage device.
receiving the IP packets associated with the communication at the long term storage device.
16. The method of claim 15, further comprising:
receiving information corresponding to the IP packets at the long term storage device.
receiving information corresponding to the IP packets at the long term storage device.
17. The method of claim 1, further comprising enabling the communication to be replayed.
18. The method of claim 1, wherein a recorder, which is in communication with the network, determines whether the IP packets are associated with the communication that is to be recorded.
19. The method of claim 1, further comprising receiving the IP packets at a network component to which the IP packets are addressed; and wherein the determining of whether the IP packets are associated with the communication that is to be recorded is performed by the network component.
20. A computer-readable medium having a computer program stored thereon, the computer program comprising computer-executable instructions for performing the computer-implemented steps of:
communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP
packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network:
receives the instructions;
determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with the communication; and directs the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
communicating instructions to a network, the instructions indicating that IP
packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage such that the network:
receives the instructions;
determines whether Internet Protocol (IP) packets, which are being communicated by the network, are associated with the communication; and directs the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
21. The computer-readable medium of claim 20, wherein communicating instructions to the network comprises broadcasting the instructions.
22. The computer-readable medium of claim 20, further comprising:
receiving user input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded; and converting the input into the instructions.
receiving user input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded; and converting the input into the instructions.
23. A system for providing recording as a network service comprising:
a switching device operative to:
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated;
receive instructions indicating that IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage;
determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded based upon the instructions received; and direct information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device;
wherein the switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP packets.
a switching device operative to:
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated;
receive instructions indicating that IP packets associated with a communication that is to be recorded are to be directed to long term storage;
determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded based upon the instructions received; and direct information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device;
wherein the switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP packets.
24. The system of claim 23, wherein the information corresponding to the IP
packets comprises the IP packets.
packets comprises the IP packets.
25. The system of claim 23, further comprising the long term storage device to which the IP packets are directed.
26. The system of claim 23, further comprising means for facilitating identification of the IP packets associated with the communication.
27. The system of claim 23, further comprising a recorder communicating with the switching device, the recorder being operative to facilitate identification of the IP packets associated with the communication.
28. The system of claim 27, wherein the recorder is operative to transmit the IP
packets for recording back to the switching device such that the switching device directs the IP packets transmitted from the recorder to long term storage.
packets for recording back to the switching device such that the switching device directs the IP packets transmitted from the recorder to long term storage.
29. The system of claim 23, wherein the switching device is operative to receive the instructions from a recorder, which is in communication with the switching device.
30. The system of claim 23, further comprising a user interface operative to:
receive user input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded; and convert the input into the instructions.
receive user input regarding criteria used for determining whether communications are to be recorded; and convert the input into the instructions.
31. 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 and the network directs information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
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 and the network directs information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device.
32. The method of claim 31, wherein determining whether the IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded is accomplished by a switching device of a network, the switching device being a network infrastructure component configured for directing the IP packets.
33. The method of claim 32, wherein directing of the information corresponding to the IP packets to the long term storage is accomplished without using a recorder, which is configured to be tapped into the switching device, for temporarily storing the IP packets.
34. The method of claim 32, wherein the switching device determines whether the IP
packets are associated with the communication that is to be recorded.
packets are associated with the communication that is to be recorded.
35. The method of claim 34, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the switching device receives the IP packets in a promiscuous mode.
36. The method of claim 32, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the IP packets are filtered.
37. The method of claim 36, wherein the switching device filters the IP
packets by operating in a non-promiscuous mode.
packets by operating in a non-promiscuous mode.
38. The method of claim 32, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the switching device analyzes at least some of the IP packets received, with a portion of each of those IP
packets being analyzed.
packets being analyzed.
39. The method of claim 32, wherein, in determining whether IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded, the switching device analyzes all of the IP packets received.
40. The method of claim 31, wherein the IP packets associated with the communication contain audio data.
41. The method of claim 31, wherein the IP packets associated with the communication contain video data.
42. The method of claim 31, wherein the IP packets associated with the communication contain screen data captured from a computing device.
43. The method of claim 31, further comprising:
communicating instructions to the network, the instructions indicating that information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication are to be directed to the long term storage device.
communicating instructions to the network, the instructions indicating that information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication are to be directed to the long term storage device.
44. The method of claim 31, wherein a switching device of a network determines whether the IP packets are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and the method further comprises:
providing the switching device with instructions regarding communications such that information corresponding to the IP packets and satisfying criteria associated with the instructions is directed to the long term storage device.
providing the switching device with instructions regarding communications such that information corresponding to the IP packets and satisfying criteria associated with the instructions is directed to the long term storage device.
45. The method of claim 44, wherein at least some of the instructions are provided to the switching device via the network.
46. The method of claim 31, further comprising:
receiving the IP packets associated with the communication at the long term storage device.
receiving the IP packets associated with the communication at the long term storage device.
47. The method of claim 46, further comprising:
receiving information corresponding to the IP packets at the long term storage device.
receiving information corresponding to the IP packets at the long term storage device.
48. The method of claim 47, wherein the information corresponding to the IP
packets comprises at least one of a source of the communication and a destination of the communication.
packets comprises at least one of a source of the communication and a destination of the communication.
49. The method of claim 47, further comprising reconstructing the communication for replay.
50. The method of claim 31, wherein a recorder, which is in communication with the switching device, determines whether the IP packets are associated with the communication that is to be recorded.
51. The method of claim 50, wherein:
the network comprises a switching device operative to direct the IP packets the IP packets are provided to the recorder, which is tapped into the switching device; and the IP packets that are to be directed to the long term storage device by the switching device are retransmitted from the recorder.
the network comprises a switching device operative to direct the IP packets the IP packets are provided to the recorder, which is tapped into the switching device; and the IP packets that are to be directed to the long term storage device by the switching device are retransmitted from the recorder.
52. The method of claim 31, wherein the service resides on the network and is accessible to a user via the network for requesting recording services.
53. The method of claim 52, wherein the recording services are accessible via a web browser.
54. The method of claim 53, wherein the web browser uses HTML.
55. A system for providing recording as a network service comprising:
a switching device operative to:
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated;
determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and direct information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device;
wherein the switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP packets.
a switching device operative to:
communicate Internet Protocol (IP) packets of a network with which the switching device is associated;
determine which of the IP packets communicated by the switching device are associated with a communication that is to be recorded; and direct information corresponding to the IP packets associated with the communication to a long term storage device;
wherein the switching device is a network infrastructure component configured for directing IP packets.
56. The system of claim 55, further comprising the long term storage device to which the IP packets are directed.
57. The system of claim 55, further comprising means for facilitating identification of the IP packets associated with the communication.
58. The system of claim 55, further comprising a recorder tapped into the switching device, the recorder being operative to facilitate identification of the IP
packets associated with the communication.
packets associated with the communication.
59. The system of claim 58, wherein the recorder is operative to transmit the IP
packets for recording back to the switching device such that the switching device directs the IP packets transmitted from the recorder to long term storage.
packets for recording back to the switching device such that the switching device directs the IP packets transmitted from the recorder to long term storage.
60. The system of claim 55, wherein the switching device is operative to receive instructions regarding communications via the network such that IP packets satisfying criteria associated with the instructions are directed to the long term storage device.
61. The system of claim 60, wherein the switching device is operative to receive the instructions from a recorder, which is tapped into the switching device.
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