RFC 3960 · INFORMATIONAL · 2004

Early Media and Ringing Tone Generation in the Session Initiation Protocol

Overview

RFC 3960, “Early Media and Ringing Tone Generation in the Session Initiation Protocol”, is an Informational document published in December 2004 by G. Camarillo, H. Schulzrinne. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes how to manage early media in the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using two models: the gateway model and the application server model. It also describes the inputs one needs to consider in defining local policies for ringing tone generation. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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