i2Telecom (News - Alert) International, Inc., has announced that it has received U.S. Patent #7,336,654, for its portable VoIP Service Access Module (VSAM) technology, which is marketed as VoiceStick.

 

VoiceStick is a plug-and-play, portable key chain-sized device that inserts directly into the USB port of PC or notebook computer, PDA, or other similar device. Once the VoiceStick is inserted, users can begin making domestic and international long-distance calls over the Internet. A headset is included with the USB device.

 

Upon activation, a dial pad is displayed that enables users to dial phone numbers, and taking advantage of the inherent cost-savings associated with VoIP, users enjoy calls at a fraction of normal long-distance rates.

 

According to the company, the new patent will add the VoiceStick technology to i2Telecom’s growing Intellectual Property Portfolio. Patent protection on the VoiceStick encompasses 30 claims and will run until 2025. Additionally, i2Telecom is seeking patent protection in several other countries throughout the world.

 

According to Paul Arena, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of i2Telecom, “Securing this patent validates the outstanding efforts of everyone internally who developed the technology. Our innovative team has redefined the term “user-friendly” in the world of VoIP services, through our exciting VoiceStick device, which enables users to make calls anywhere in the world over the i2Telecom network on a very cost-effective basis.”

 

I2Telecom’s SIP-compliant VoIP service uses a combination of the Company’s own network and the Internet to deliver high-quality phone calls, streaming video, and text chat to customers on a global scale.