Managing multimedia calling
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DEFINITY ECS Release 8.2
Administrator’s Guide
555-233-506 Issue 1
April 2000
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Managing multimedia calling

Multimedia Applications Server

Interface

The Multimedia Applications Server Interface (MASI) def ines a protoc ol and a set
of operations that are used to extend DEFINITY ECS feature functionality to a
Multimedia Communications Exchange (MMCX) system. MASI architecture fits
the client/server model, where the DEFINITY ECS functions as a server for
MMCX clients. Examples of features supported by MASI include Call Detail
Recording (CDR), AUDIX/INTUITY voice mail integration, and AAR/ARS.
MMCX can make use of both MASI features and MMCX autonomous features.
Autonomous features are those that MMCX provides, even if MASI is not
enabled. This document does not discuss them unless there is a consideration for
MASI administration.
Some autonomous MMCX features:
■Basic Call (Place/Drop)
■Call Coverage
■Conference
■Transfer
DEFINITY/MASI features:
■Basic Call (Place/Drop) — DEFINITY ECS tracks the status of all calls
placed to or from a MASI terminal.