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To: Frank A. Coluccio who wrote (2441)	7/12/1998 11:35:00 AM
From: Scott C. Lemon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29970

Hello Frank, > PCs and additional hardware and software add-ons will not be an > absolute requirement for future VoIP deliveries from cable systems, > such as those being proposed at this time. The voice handling and > protocol conversions will take place either (1) in the STB or > equivalent interface, in some cases on the side of the house; or, > (2) in the PC for those who choose to use the PC-to-PC mode. Most > users will likely choose to use (1) above, since they already have > the wiring infrastructure in place. I actually believe that there is another ... (3) in a hybrid box, inside the home, that might be a PC or act like a PC, that will provide PC-to-PC VoIP and bridge VoIP to the existing home wiring infrastructure. What I am working towards is a way to have an IP-only (wireless) connection to my house. This actually could be DSL or cable modem also. Then to have a box at home that could receive VoIP calls, and bridge them into my existing house wiring. This would require the connection to be at the outside wall or at the main connection to the house wiring. When I pick up a house phone, the "hybrid" box will have to be able to provide dial-tone, take the dialed number, and contact a gateway on the Internet (H.323?) and connect. But I could also go to my PC and call someone like I do today with VoIP softphones. My initial feelings are that this could be a USB peripheral for existing PCs. I'm actually experimenting right now with a US Robotics 56k voice modem for part of this. It won't generate dial-tone, 48v, or ring ... but it allows me to test bridging between VoIP and my home phone line ... I agree that there is going to have to be a bridge to existing home phones for this to be successful ... Scott C. Lemon