Abstract: A system and method of security monitoring is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining a channel of a television system associated with video content from a security camera. In a particular embodiment, a method includes sending a first alert to a display device and sending a second alert to a remote control device.

Abstract: A system and method of security monitoring is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes determining a channel of a television system associated with video content from a security camera. In a particular embodiment, a method includes sending a first alert to a display device and sending a second alert to a remote control device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system and method of controlling access to an entrance. In a particular embodiment, the method includes receiving a first signal, first data, or any combination thereof, at an audio video transport system indicating that a request to access an entrance has been received via a security system. The method also includes determining a set-top box device associated with the request. Further, the method includes sending a second signal, second data, or any combination thereof, to a network terminal indicating that the request has been received, wherein the network terminal communicates video content of an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) system to the set-top box device. The network terminal communicates an alert to the set-top box device indicating that the request has been received, the alert overlaying the video content at a display device coupled to the set-top box device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing local warning of a low battery condition from an optical network terminal to a device in a customer premises are disclosed. An example optical network terminal is coupled to a power supply having a battery. The power supply sends a data signal to the optical network terminal indicating a condition of the battery. The optical network terminal includes a data port to receive the data signal from the power supply. The optical network terminal has a computer data port. A controller is provided to read the data signal and send a warning signal of the battery condition via the computer port to a device in a customer premises serviced by the power supply.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for compressing data in a communications network. The downstream data is compressed at a network element and sent to a customer premises over a data communication link, and is decompressed by a device at the customer end. The upstream data is compressed by the device at the customer end and decompressed by the network element.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for an opt-in voice session recording in a communication device. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a communication device (200) having a transceiver (102) for communicating with a second communication device, an audio system (206) for exchanging audible signals with an end user of the communication device, and a controller (214) for managing operations of the transceiver and the audio system. The controller can be programmed to establish (304) a voice session with the second communication device, transmit (308) to the second communication device a request to record the voice session, receive (316) from the second communication device a grant to record the voice session, and record (320) the voice session in response to the grant. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for extending communications over the Internet by associating a telephone number with, for example a remote virtual private network (VPN) client IP address. A call can be received to the telephone number and an invite signal is provided to the remote VPN client utilizing the IP address. When the VPN client is able, a VPN can be established and the call can be routed to a phone associated with the remote VPN client IP address.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for managing messages in a packetized voice environment. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone. The VoIP telephone may include an interface for communicatively coupling with a broadband network access device. The VoIP telephone may also include an answering machine module that is capable of initiating the answering of an incoming VoIP call, the playing of a recorded announcement to a calling party, and the saving of a message from the calling party. In some embodiments, the answering machine module may be integral with the VoIP telephone and the saved message may be stored on a local memory.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telephone apparatus and a communication system for carrying VoIP traffic. In a particular embodiment, the VoIP telephone apparatus includes an encoder and decoder module responsive to a handset of the VoIP telephone apparatus, a data processor responsive to the encoder and decoder module, a point to point over Ethernet (PPPoE) client software module responsive to the data processor; a memory to store PPPoE session information, and a PPPoE function key that is used to launch a PPPoE communication session.