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F Glossary
Broadband Broad or wide bandwi dth. In data t ransmission , the wi der th e band, the more data it is
possible to transmit in a given time span. A cable, DSL and ADSL connection to the
network provide broadband for data transmission. A dialup or ISDN connection
typically provide a narrow bandwidth for data transmission.
Codec Codecs are programs in Bria involved in transmitting audio; each codec has different
characteristics and therefore each works better in some situations than in others
Dial plan The rules that Bria follows in order to interpret the softphone address or phone
number that the user has entered and to modify t he nu mbe r or ad dress, as req ui red, to
ensure that the call will be pla ced successfully.
DTMF Dual-tone multi frequency. DTMF is the system that is used in interactive voice-
response menu systems such as the menu system for accessing voicemail messages.
The DTMF system allows the user to interact with the menu by pressing keys on a
dialpad or keyboard.
Firewall A technology that prevents unauthorized people connecting to your computer and to
the applications runnin g on the computer.
HID Human interface device. In Bria, if the headset is HID-compliant, the user can
configure the buttons on the device to invoke functions on Bria such as answering an
incoming call.
IM Instant Messaging. A technology that lets users send text message and files for near
instantaneous delivery and display on each others’ computers.
MWI Message Waiting Indicator. An indicator that there is a voicemail message for the
owner of an account.
Narrowband In data transmission, the wider the band, the more data it is possible to transmit in a
given time span. A cable, DSL and ADSL connection to the network provide
broadband for data transmission. A dialup or ISDN connection typically pr ovide a
narrow bandwidth for data transmission.
Presence An instant messaging feature that al lows users to share informatio n about th eir online
status.
PSTN Public Switch Telephone Network. The traditional land-line phone network.
SIP account An account that provides the user the ability to make VoIP phone calls. The account
encapsulates the rules and functions the user can access.
softphone address The address used to connect to a SIP endpoint. I n ot her words, the “phone number”
used in a VoIP phone call. For example, sip:jose [e-mail].
USB device Universal Serial Bus device. A device that follows a specific communications
standard. A headset may be a “USB type” of h eadset.
vCard An electronic business card that is often attached to an e-mail. It often appears as a
“signature” block that identifies the person, their title, and their business.
VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol. A variation of IP used for sending voice data over the
internet, in other words, used for making phone calls over the internet.
XMPP account An account that provides the use r with the ability to send IMs and view other p eople’s
presence.