US Patent 7724727 Communicating calls from analog devices using voice over packet technology

Communicating a call from an analog device is disclosed. An analog interface receives analog signals from an analog device, and a receiver receives audio signals. A controller converts the analog signals to first data packets, requests a first communication link according to a voice over packet protocol, and communicates the first data packets across the first communication link according to the voice over packet protocol. The controller converts the audio signals to a plurality of second data packets, requests a second communication link according to the voice over packet protocol, and communicates the second data packets across the second communication link according to the voice over packet protocol.