Abstract: A telecommunications system includes a managed wireless mesh network capable of transmitting Internet Protocol (IP) packets therethrough, a controller in communication with the mesh network and in communication with the Public Switched Telephone Network, and a communication device in communication with the mesh network. The communication device converts a sound communication into at least one VOIP packet, and transmits and receives VOIP and non-VOIP packets to and from the mesh network, respectively. The packet containing the converted sound communication is set to a higher priority than a non-VOIP packet that does not contain the converted sound communication.

Abstract: A central station distributes software by telephone. The central station accepts credit card information, transmits an acceptance code to a caller and then terminates the call. After verifying the credit card information, the station calls the purchaser back and continues with the transaction only after receiving the acceptance code. The central station then transmits a Control Transfer Program and Initialization Program to the purchaser, and the purchaser executes the Initialization Program to turn over control of the purchaser computer to the central station. The Control Transfer Program is then executed to transfer first a Protection program for ensuring that no memory resident copying programs are running, than a Storing Program for modifying the purchased program for storage at the purchaser computer, and finally the requested program itself.