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Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information including video, audio and data is routed through a switched network which includes transfer of information across the internet. Users can participate in video conference calls in which each participant can simultaneously view the video from eac

Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information including video, audio and data is routed through a switched network which includes transfer of information across the internet. Users can participate in video conference calls in which each participant can simultaneously view the video from each other participant and hear the mixed audio from all participants. Users can also share data and documents with other video conference participants. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. Billing of the conference call is accomplished utilizing a billing detail record to capture events associated with a call as they occur and debit the appropriate bill.

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[ What is claimed is:] [7.] A system for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, and a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network, the system comprising:(a) a processor with control software that establishe

[ What is claimed is:] [7.] A system for media communication over a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, and a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network, the system comprising:(a) a processor with control software that establishes a multicast communication among a plurality of parties for media communication in a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) format utilizing the hybrid network and the directory of internet protocol addresses wherein the media communication includes video, audio and data information;(b) a processor with communication software which transmits the audio information from a first party to at least one other party participating in the communication;(c) a processor with communication software which transmits the video information from the first party participating in the multicast communication to the at least one other user; and(d) a processor with control software that stores a record based on the first party and the at least one other party and media features utilized for routing the media communication over the hybrid network, wherein the record also contains information on duration of resources utilized during the media communication.