Glossary

activity log

A file used to record activity on a channel, such as changes in state, as the demo runs.

configuration file

A file that enables the demo user to customize demo parameters including, the boards and channels to be used, the protocol, phone numbers etc.

ICAPI protocol

The Dialogic® Interface Control Application Programming Interface. Provides a device specific telephony and signaling interface for the Global Call API to control Intel® Dialogic network interface boards using E-1 CAS or T-1 Robbed Bit signaling schemes. Also the name of a Global Call call control library. This library cannot be accessed directly.

inbound call

A call received by the local end point from a remote end point.

makefile

A software project management file that is used to determine which parts of a program to compile.

PDK protocol

A protocol developed using the Intel® Dialogic Protocol Development Kit (PDK). PDK protocols supersede ICAPI and other older protocols.

protocol

A set of rules that apply to the signaling between the end points in a connection that has been established for communication. Both end points must recognize and observe a protocol. Protocols are often described in an industry or international standard.

outbound call

A call made by the local end point to a remote end point.

technology simulator

Test equipment used to simulate a specific technology such as, E-1 or T-1.

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