1. The DreamLogger is a small device that records VOIP phone calls from 1-25 phones with no technical expertise required for setup.
2. It installs anywhere, stores recordings securely offsite, and is cost-effective for single phone recordings.
3. The device maintains network traffic flow while simultaneously copying and encrypting VOIP packets to send to a virtual recording server for conversion and long-term storage.
2. Objective:
◦ 100% recording of office phones (VOIP only)
◦ Office size: 1- 25 phones
◦ Simple, no hassle for staff
Issues:
◦ Limited technical expertise
◦ Storage
◦ Security
◦ Support
3. Tiny server installs anywhere
Records offices up to 25 phones
Cost-effective for a single phone
Requires no technical expertise for install
Highly reliable
All storage/access is offsite
Secure: Encrypted, PCI compliant
4. 6.6 (L) x 3.6 (W) x .9 (H) (inches)
Weight: <12 ounces
Power input: 100-240VAC/50-60Hz 19W
Power use: 5V/3.0A
No fan, no noise
Suitable for small offices (5 – 25 phones)
5. Projected form factor:
◦ 11.7 (L) x 5.8 (W) x 3.4 (H) (inches)
◦ Weight: <36 ounces
◦ Power input: 100-240VAC/50-60Hz 19W
◦ Power use: 15V/12.0A
◦ No or very small fan – comparable to a laptop
◦ Suitable for larger offices (25 - 50 phones)
Added features:
◦ Network bridge operates without power
◦ Larger cache to survive extended network failure
6. For multiple phones:
Unplug LAN cable to PBX (black dashed line)
Plug that line into DreamLogger (green dashed line)
Run new cable from DreamLogger to PBX (green
VOIP Phones
solid line) (dedicated
Turn on DreamLogger phone sets or
soft phones)
Also works on cable to LAN switch to phones
Dream
Logger
Internet Router
PBX
7. For a single phone:
Unplug LAN cable to phone (black dashed line)
Plug that line into DreamLogger (green dashed line)
Run new cable from DreamLogger to Phone (green
VOIP Phones
solid line) (dedicated
phone sets or
Turn on DreamLogger soft phones)
Dream
Logger
Internet Router
PBX
8. 1. DreamLoggger bridge maintains flow of network traffic to PBX or phone
2. Simultaneously, VOIP packets are copied and encrypted
3. Copied packets are sent to VirtualLogger Central Operations
4. At VirtualLogger, VOIP packets converted to WAV files, stored for client use
VOIP Phones
2
Dream
Logger
Router
Internet
1
3
PBX
VirtualLogger
4 Operations Center
9. 1. DreamLogger bridge maintains flow of network traffic to PBX or phone
2. Simultaneously, VOIP (RTP/Call Control) packets are copied and encrypted
3. Copied packets are sent to VOIP recorder
4. Data is processed to simulate packets from SPAN or network tap
5. At recorder, VOIP packets processed per VOIP recording method
VOIP Phones
2
Dream
Logger
Router
Internet
1
3
PBX
Data
conversion
4
VOIP recorder
5
10. Run cable from SPAN port or network tap to DreamLogger
(green dashed line)
Run cable from DreamLogger to LAN switch or router
Turn on DreamLogger
Eliminates failure point (DreamLogger network bridge) VOIP Phones
(dedicated
Requires SPAN, mirror port or network tap phone sets or
soft phones)
Dream
Logger
Internet Router
LAN
switch/
PBX
tap
11. DreamLogger simulates SPAN/tap
◦ No change to Codec or call control packets
◦ Existing encryption is not affected
◦ Recording works as though connected via SPAN/tap
Works for VOIP calls only
◦ TDM process in development