A multimedia control apparatus (101, 201) provides for control over a plurality of media (145), including telephony, video conferencing, video display, home automation and control, and other communication systems such as voice mail. The multimedia control apparatus includes a network interface (110)...http://www.google.com/patents/US5922047?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5922047 - Apparatus, method and system for multimedia control and communication