The present invention provides for a virtual modem device for connecting to a plurality of active communication applications in an environment wherein communication applications utilize a communications driver when talking to an actual modem attached to the system. The virtual modem device selectively...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6012113?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6012113 - Method for connecting a plurality of communication applications with an actual communication port by emulating a plurality of virtual modems