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Glossary
MRCP
Media Resource Control Protocol. An application level protocol that enables
client devices requiring audio/video stream processing to control media service
resources like Speech Synthesizers (TTS), Speech Recognizers (ASR), Signal
Generators, Signal Detectors, Fax Servers, and so on over a network. This
protocol is designed to work with streaming protocols like RTSP (Real Time
Streaming Protocol) or SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) which help establish
control connections to external media streaming devices, and media delivery
mechanisms like RTP (Real Time Protocol).
Node
A computer that is linked to other computers in a network of computers.
Palette
A grouping of steps in the Cisco CRS Editor.
Pane
A part of a window that is devoted to a specific function.
PIM
Peripheral Interface Manager. The Cisco proprietary interface between a
peripheral device and the Peripheral Gateway.
Ports
In a communications network, a logical channel identified by its unique port
number.
Post-Routing
Process of making a routing decision after a call reaches a termination point.
Pre-Routing
Process of making a routing decision before a call reaches a termination point.
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