Java Telephony API

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The Java Telephony API is an interface solution introduced by Sun Microsystems and other companies at the end of 1996 between Java-based computers and telephone devices.

overview

The aim of the Java Telephony API is to give telephone applications suitable functionality. This is achieved using seven packages :

Call Center Package
This package is intended for routing calls to one or more target objects in the queue.
Call Control Package
With the help of this package the calls are forwarded or put on hold.
Core Package
Contains important functions such as calling and answering.
Media Package
This package offers the possibility to access fax machines.
Mobile Package
This package is used to customize properties of a telephone such as ringing and buttons.
Phone Package
Ring tones, buttons, displays, microphones, loudspeakers and lighting can be addressed and manipulated with this.
Private data package
This allows direct communication and control of the connected hardware.

Web links

Official website (English)