Abstract: A media gateway is provided that enables seamless switchover between a centralized media stream passing between first and second endpoints and through the media gateway and a decentralized media stream passing between the first and second endpoints, but bypassing the media gateway. The gateway provides synchronization information to the first and second endpoints to enable synchronization of the centralized and decentralized media streams. After synchronization is completed, the centralized media stream is disconnected in favor of the decentralized media stream.

Abstract: A media gateway is provided that enables seamless switchover between a centralized media stream passing between first and second endpoints and through the media gateway and a decentralized media stream passing between the first and second endpoints, but bypassing the media gateway. The gateway provides synchronization information to the first and second endpoints to enable synchronization of the centralized and decentralized media streams. After synchronization is completed, the centralized media stream is disconnected in favor of the decentralized media stream.

Abstract: A modular system for supporting wireless and wired telecommunication includes a telephone base station having a housing configured to operatively connect with one or more modular adapters. The system includes a wireless adapter module configured to operatively connect to the telephone base station through the wireless adapter interface, and a wireless handset. The handset is configured to selectively communicate wirelessly with the telephone base station through an operative connection with the wireless adapter module and the wireless adapter module is configured to selectively communicate through a wired connection with the telephone base station. The wireless adapter module may be selectively paired with the handset or other local accessories, such as wired or wireless headsets.