The Gateway tool exposes Open Web Services, a suite of pre-built application components within the Ubiquity SIP Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) based on the Parlay X 2.0 specification, to enable NET developers to add real-time telephony services into their applications. The full set of services includes:

• Third Party Call Control, which enables an application to trigger the connection of two parties into a call;
• Multimedia Conferencing, which enables the connection of multiple parties into an audio conference and a series of interactive conference control functions such as muting or adding participants;
• Call Handling, which enables a series of value-added inbound calling features, including call forwarding and call blocking;
• Audio Call, which enables an audio announcement to be played to a party; and
• Call Notification, which provides a notification of an incoming call to an application

The Gateway will be showcased through the Microsoft Connected Services Sandbox, a Microsoft program designed to unite independent software vendors, developers, systems integrators, network equipment providers and telecommunications service providers in developing and testing new communications services. Gray states that this will give developers access to a live network environment for testing completed applications in real working conditions.

Gray also states another advantage of network-based services is their general compatibility with a wide variety of wireless handsets. For example, the previously described “I’m Lost” application requires only voice capability. Furthermore, the fact that such capabilities are deployed as network software can allow developers to apply developed features in future applications extending beyond wireless handsets, such as hands-free services for motorists.

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