DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a digital voice application and recording server system.

BACKGROUND
[0002] The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Voice recording and monitoring has become a requirement in surveillance systems both in defense and commercial applications. Voice can be of any form, like radio data, telephone data and even the recently voice data i.e. voice over internet protocol (IP).
[0004] The systems in the art, require separate individual systems for each audio source such as radio, telephone or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). It is highly impractical to use separate systems for voice recording from each of these sources. Further, such systems are not modular and require replacement of the entire apparatus for replacing the basic components.
[0005] Therefore, there is need in the art to provide an apparatus and method that can overcome the aforementioned, and use a single apparatus for multichannel voice recording and monitoring.
[0006] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities or dimensions of items, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[0007] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0008] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0009] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS
[0010] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0011] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide a server apparatus and a method for voice recording and monitoring.
[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a server apparatus which offers modular system.
[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a server apparatus for multi-channel recording of signal using a single apparatus.

SUMMARY
[0014] The present disclosure pertains to a modular server apparatus and method for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0015] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a modular server apparatus for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP). The apparatus including an analogue audio processor, which can be configured to receive the voice signal, and a memory device operatively coupled with the analogue audio processor. The analogue audio processor can be operable to process the received voice signal into one or more data packets, and the memory device can be operable to store the one or more data packets, for recording and monitoring the voice signal from the telephone channel, the radio channel and/or the voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0016] In an aspect, the apparatus can further include a modular frame provided with a rack. The analogue audio processor can be positioned in the rack. The analogue audio processor can be attached to the modular frame by means of a spring lock screw.
[0017] In an aspect, the apparatus can further include a power supply device, operable in hot swap mode, a base plate comprising a base module and one or more slots, and an interface attached to the modular frame.
[0018] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) connection, the process including the steps of receiving the voice signal at an analogue audio processor of a modular server apparatus; processing, at an analogue audio processor, the received voice signal into one or more data packets; transmitting, to a base module through an interface operatively connected to the analogue audio processor and the base module, the one or more data packets; and storing, in a memory device, the transmitted data packets for recording and monitoring voice signal from telephone channel, radio channel and/or voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0019] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0021] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary front view of a modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary representation of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates an analogue audio processor (104) of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 3 illustrates a power supply device (106) of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 4 illustrates a modular frame (102) of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0026] FIG. 5 illustrates a base plate (107) of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0028] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0029] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of hardware, software, and firmware and/or by human operators.
[0030] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0031] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0032] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0033] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0034] Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software, processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular named element.
[0035] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims.
[0036] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments.
[0037] Embodiments of the present invention may be provided as a computer program product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. The term “machine-readable storage medium” or “computer-readable storage medium” includes, but is not limited to, fixed (hard) drives, magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, optical disks, compact disc read-only memories (CD-ROMs), and magneto-optical disks, semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs), programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions (e.g., computer programming code, such as software or firmware).A machine-readable medium may include a non-transitory medium in which data can be stored and that does not include carrier waves and/or transitory electronic signals propagating wirelessly or over wired connections. Examples of a non-transitory medium may include, but are not limited to, a magnetic disk or tape, optical storage media such as compact disk (CD) or digital versatile disk (DVD), flash memory, memory or memory devices. A computer-program product may include code and/or machine-executable instructions that may represent a procedure, a function, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, a software package, a class, or any combination of instructions, data structures, or program statements. A code segment may be coupled to another code segment or a hardware circuit by passing and/or receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents. Information, arguments, parameters, data, etc. may be passed, forwarded, or transmitted via any suitable means including memory sharing, message passing, token passing, network transmission, etc.
[0038] Furthermore, embodiments may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description languages, or any combination thereof. When implemented in software, firmware, middleware or microcode, the program code or code segments to perform the necessary tasks (e.g., a computer-program product) may be stored in a machine-readable medium. A processor(s) may perform the necessary tasks.
[0039] Systems depicted in some of the figures may be provided in various configurations. In some embodiments, the systems may be configured as a distributed system where one or more components of the system are distributed across one or more networks in a cloud computing system.
[0040] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0041] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0042] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0043] The present disclosure pertains to a modular server apparatus and method for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0044] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a modular server apparatus for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP). The apparatus including an analogue audio processor that can be configured to receive the voice signal and a memory device operatively coupled with the analogue audio processor. The analogue audio processor can be operable to process the received voice signal into one or more data packets, and the memory device can be operable to store the one or more data packets, for recording and monitoring the voice signal from the telephone channel, the radio channel and/or the voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0045] In an aspect, the apparatus can further include a modular frame provided with a rack. The analogue audio processor can be positioned in the rack. The analogue audio processor can be attached to the modular frame by means of a spring lock screw.
[0046] In an aspect, the apparatus can further include a power supply device, operable in hot swap mode, a base plate comprising a base module and one or more slots, and an interface attached to the modular frame.
[0047] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) connection, the process including the steps of receiving the voice signal at an analogue audio processor of a modular server apparatus, processing, at an analogue audio processor, the received voice signal into one or more data packets, transmitting, to a base module through an interface operatively connected to the analogue audio processor and the base module, the one or more data packets; and storing, in a memory device, the transmitted data packets for recording and monitoring voice signal from telephone channel, radio channel and/or voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0048] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like features.
[0049] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary front view of a modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary representation of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0050] In an aspect and as illustrated in FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, the present disclosure provides a modular server apparatus (100) for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP). The apparatus (100) including an analogue audio processor (104) that can be configured to receive the voice signal, and a memory device (112) operatively coupled with the analogue audio processor (104). The analogue audio processor (104) can be operable to process the received voice signal into one or more data packets, and the memory device (112) can be operable to store the one or more data packets, for recording and monitoring the voice signal from the telephone channel, the radio channel and/or the voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0051] FIG. 2 illustrates an analogue audio processor (104) of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates a power supply module (106) of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a modular frame (102) of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 illustrates a base plate (107) of the of the modular server apparatus (100), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0052] In an aspect, the apparatus (100) can further include a power supply device (106), operable in hot swap mode, a base plate (107) comprising a base module (110) and one or more slots, and an interface (108) attached to the modular frame (102).
[0053] In an aspect, and as shown in FIG. 2, the analogue audio processor (104) can include a hyperpacket audio processor (120), a front panel (130) and a status indicator (138). In an exemplary embodiment, each hyperpacket audio processor (120) or analogue audio processor (104) may digitize audio coming from telephone or radio channel of Line Interface Unit (LIU) and then frame it into Ethernet packets, which may be sent through a single LAN interface to the base module (110) through the interface (108) for further processing and storage/recording, wherein each analogue audio processor (104) module may be capable of processing/recording 16 channels of Analogue Audio comprising of 2 wire Analog signals (Telephone lines, EPABX extensions and / or 2 wire VHF/HF radio data).
[0054] The status indicator (138) can be a LED indicator, which can be provided on the front panel of the module. The LED indicator may be provided on the front side of the analogue audio processor (104) to show the proper insertion/hot plugging of the analogue audio processor (104) into the apparatus.
[0055] The analogue audio processor (104) can be configurable to be coupled with the hyperpacket audio processor (120) by means of a module support rivet assembly (136). The analogue audio processor (104) can be provided with Aluminum stiffeners (126) bars on the sides for imparting strength. In an embodiment, the size of the module can be 389 mm x 190 mm x 20 mm with frame material as Aluminum, wherein the weight of the analogue audio processor (104) can be 0.60 Kg. Various other materials, can be used for analogue audio processor (104), in various dimensions, size and weight.
[0056] In an aspect, and as shown in FIG. 3, the power supply device (106) can include an AC-DC convertor (142), a cooling fan (150), a heat sink (160), an interface connector for input AC and an interface connector for DC output at rear side. In an embodiment, the two interface connectors can be provided for power, wherein one connector (DB-9) can be provided for input AC and another connector (DB-25) can be provided for DC 12 V output at rear side. The power supply device (106) can be integrated with front panel (130b) with a spring lock screw (154). The power supply device (106) can further include a switch (172) to perform ON/OFF operations, provided at the front panel (130b). In an embodiment, the size of the power supply device (106) can be 190 mm x 114 mm x 58 mm, wherein the frame material used can be aluminum and the total weight of the power supply device (106) can be 0.70 Kg. Various other materials, can be used for power supply device (106), in various dimensions and sizes.
[0057] In an embodiment, the apparatus (100) can include a power supply device (106) that can include at least two hot pluggable/swappable power supply units, operated by dual AC input with OV and OC protections. In such a case, the apparatus (100) can function on one switched mode power supply (SMPS) if another is removed for maintenance or repairing, wherein the SMPS can generate and distribute 12V DC to the apparatus (100).
[0058] In an aspect, and as shown in FIG. 4, the apparatus (100) can further include a modular frame (102) provided with a rack (204). In an embodiment, the analogue audio processor (104) can be positioned in the rack (204), wherein the analogue audio processor (104) can be attached to the modular frame (102) by means of a spring lock screw (124). Each rack (204) or slot can be equipped with two mounting holes (240) in which the analogue audio processor (104) can be fitted using the spring lock screws (124) provided on the front panel of the analogue audio processor (104). The modular frame (102) can enable easy access and removal or insertion of analogue audio processor (104) from the rack (204). In an embodiment, plurality of racks (204) can be provided for insertion of plurality of analogue audio processor (104). In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus (100) can be provided with 4 racks (204) or slots for inserting four analogue audio processors (104).
[0059] The modular frame (102) can be integrated with the interface (108), which can be backplane interface module, for interfacing analogue audio processor (104) and base module (110).
[0060] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the interface (108) can include a 100 pin edge module connector (210) which can be connected to 100 pin module edge of analogue audio processor (104). In an embodiment, the frame material for interface (108) used can be Aluminum. Various other materials can also be used for manufacturing the interface (108).
[0061] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the base plate (107) comprising base module (110) and the one or more slots (310a, 310b), which configured to accommodate the power supply device (106) and the memory device (112). In an embodiment, the slot (310a) can be configured to accommodate one or more memory device (112). In an exemplary embodiment, the slot (310a) can be configured to accommodate two memory devices (112), as shown in FIG. 5. In an embodiment, the slot (310b) can be configured to accommodate one or more power supply device (106). In an exemplary embodiment, the slot (310b) can be configured to accommodate two power supply devices (106), as shown in FIG. 5.
[0062] In an aspect, the base plate (107) can be connected to the 2 input output (IO) modules, such as rear panel IO module and front panel IO module using 68 pin connectors (302, 306) using 68 pin cable assembly, as shown in FIG. 5. The base module (110) can be configured to operatively connect the power supply device (106) to the interface (108), configured to operatively connect the analogue audio processor (104) with the base module (110).
[0063] In an embodiment, the base module (110) may be a common interface module for the power supply module (106), interface (108), memory device or hard disk (112), and extension modules such as the DVD burner (116), the LED membrane (122), two input output (IO) modules, such as rear panel IO module and front panel IO module using 68 pin connectors (302, 306) using 68 pin cable assembly. In an embodiment, the base module (110) may receive audio data through LAN interface from analogue audio processor (104) as Ethernet packets through the LAN cables connected between analogue audio processor (104) and the base module (110), wherein the base module (110) may store the Ethernet packets in RAID-1 configured SATA HDD (112). In another embodiment, the base module (110) may send the Ethernet packets of Audio / VoIP data to Remote Server or work station. In an embodiment, the base module (110) may segregate the selected channels for replay through GUI at Work Stations or at remote server without any compromise/performance/audio quality degradation, wherein recorded data may be played using the apparatus of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the base module (110) may provide the interface (108) to take back up either through DVD / CD write or through external USB 3.0 based 2 HDDs, each HDD may be of 1 TB. In an embodiment, the base module (110) may identify the faulty Power Supply module and indicate the faulty one for the replacement. In another embodiment, the base module (110) may continue to work from the redundant PS module which may be already placed in the apparatus (100) during the replacement of Faulty PS module. In another embodiment, the base module (110) may check the status of external UPS through SNMP using LAN interface provided in the rear panel. In another embodiment, the base module (110) may make buzzer (placed in Front panel IO module) alarm with LED indication to indicate the status of the power supply modules. In another embodiment, the base module (110) may provide the HDMI interface to display the replayed audio and other access on the monitor. In another embodiment, the base module (110) may provide audio interface to replay the recorded audio either through External Loud Speaker or head set. In another embodiment, the base module (110) may have COM port interface without flow control for debugging and monitoring the status of the apparatus (100) or may provide interface to an extension module to access monitor, key board and mouse.
[0064] In an aspect, the memory device (112) can be a dual hard disk drive (HDD) operable to function in hot swap mode. In an embodiment, the memory device (112) can be a SATA hard disk drive. The apparatus (100) can further comprise an LED membrane (122), which can be pasted on the front side of the chassis of the apparatus (100), as illustrated in FIG. 1. The apparatus (100) can further comprise a DVD burner (116), which can be fixed to the chassis of the apparatus (100), as illustrated in FIG. 1. All the different modules or components can be accessible after removing bezel on the front side of the apparatus (100).
[0065] The modular server apparatus (100) can be used for recording and monitoring voice signal from telephone channel, radio channel and/or voice over internet protocol (VoIP), wherein the apparatus (100) can record, monitor, and control and replay analogue audio and VoIP channels. The apparatus (100) can work in client-server architecture. The workstations can also control, monitor and replay the audio and VoIP channels through the LAN interface provided on the apparatus (100). The apparatus (100) can be adapted for continuous operation for critical air traffic control application, using modular architecture with expandability in such a way that critical modules are hot pluggable and swappable for ease in repairs.
[0066] The analogue audio processor (104) of the apparatus (100) can have processing capability of VoIP data, which can be expanded to 1 GB. The apparatus (100) can have inbuilt diagnostic feature to identify the fault, display the status and to make the alarm to make the operator to replace. The apparatus (100) can support expandability since the apparatus (100) can be made to be compatible with the LAN architecture. In an embodiment, dual external USB based HDDs can be made use to take the back up of recorded data. In an aspect, multiple units of apparatus (100) can be connected through LAN to provide support for more than 64 channels.
[0067] In an embodiment, there can be an equipment in a single integrated equipment enclosure in 4U sizes for 19” rack to record the voice to process less than 64 telephone channels. In this equipment, the recording capacity can be such that either 64 telephone channels or 64 radio channels can be processed and or recorded, or 32 or more VoIP channels can be processed. In an embodiment, insertion of analogue audio processor (104) into the system can be simple, and hence it may not be required to configure the module manually. The apparatus (100) can be designed in such a way that analogue audio processor (104) can be plugged into any one of the multiple slots meant for one or more analogue audio processors (104). The analogue audio processor (104), upon insertion, can be automatically powered due to hot plug / live insert feature, availability of which can be displayed on the graphical (GUI). Further, a user can operate on the channel to record the voice, as per the intended use, or else the apparatus (100) can also operated with default configuration. In an embodiment, the apparatus (100) can have a chassis which can be made in 19 inch rack 4U form factor, wherein the overall Dimension can be 177 mm (height) x 482.6 mm (width) x 453 mm (diameter) mm, the weight can be less than 15 Kg, and material used can be aluminium. The apparatus (100) may not be limited to the mentioned dimensions, weight and material, and various other dimensions, weight and material can also be used.
[0068] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) connection. The process can include the steps of receiving the voice signal at an analogue audio processor (104) of a modular server apparatus (100), processing, at an analogue audio processor (104), the received voice signal into one or more data packets, transmitting, to a base module (110) through an interface (108) operatively connected to the analogue audio processor (104) and the base module (110), the one or more data packets; and storing, in a memory device (112), the transmitted data packets for recording and monitoring voice signal from telephone channel, radio channel and/or voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
[0069] In an embodiment, the data packets can be in the form of ethernet packets.
[0070] In an aspect, analogue audio processor (104) can digitize incoming audio or voice signal from a telephone channel or a radio channel and then process it into Ethernet packets. In an embodiment, when the input or voice signal is VoIP, the analogue audio processor (104) can process the voice signal by extracting portion of VoIP and encapsulating the extraction portion into ethernet packets. The data packets or Ethernet packets can be transmitted through a single LAN interface to baseboard via interface (108) for further processing and storage/recording.
[0071] In an embodiment, four analogue audio processor (104) can be present, which can be capable of processing/recording 16 channels of Analogue Audio comprising of 2 wire Analogue signals (Telephone lines, EPABX extensions and / or 2 wire VHF/HF radio data) and 8 channels of VoIP data. The apparatus (100) can further be connected through LAN for addition of more analogue audio processor (104) for expansion.
[0072] The apparatus (100) and the method of the present disclosure can enable to enhance storage capacity without any change in hardware and is capable of processing/recording multiple channels of Analogue Audio signals, and VoIP data. The apparatus (100) can be scalable, expandable, and reconfigurable.
[0073] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive patient matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “includes” and “including” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practised with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0074] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES
[0075] The present disclosure provides a server apparatus and a method for voice recording and monitoring.
[0076] The present disclosure provides a server apparatus which has a modular framework for easy removal and insertion of one or more components.
[0077] The present disclosure provides a server apparatus for multi-channel recording of signal using a single apparatus.
[0078] The present disclosure provides a server apparatus with components that are hot swappable and can be replaced in case of failure without any manual intervention.
,CLAIMS:1. A modular server apparatus (100) for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP), said apparatus (100) comprising:
an analogue audio processor (104) configured to receive said voice signal; and
a memory device (112) operatively coupled with said analogue audio processor (104),
wherein said analogue audio processor (104) is operable to process said received voice signal into one or more data packets, and said memory device (112) is operable to store said one or more data packets, for recording and monitoring said voice signal from said telephone channel, said radio channel and/or said voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
2. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said apparatus (100) further comprising a modular frame (102) provided with a rack (204).
3. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said analogue audio processor (104) is positioned in said rack (204), or wherein said analogue audio processor (104) is attached to said modular frame (102) by means of a spring lock screw (124).
4. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said apparatus (100) further comprising a power supply device (106), operable in hot swap mode, a base plate (107) comprising a base module (110) and one or more slots, and an interface (108) attached to said modular frame (102).
5. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said power supply device (106) comprises any of an AC-DC convertor (142), a cooling fan (150), a heat sink (160), an interface connector for input AC and an interface connector for DC output at rear side.
6. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said one or more slots are configured to accommodate said power supply device (106) and said memory device (112), or wherein said base module (110) is configured to operatively connect said power supply device (106) to said interface (108).
7. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said analogue audio processor (104) comprises hyperpacket audio processor (120), front panel (130a) and a status indicator (138), or wherein said analogue audio processor (104) is configurable to be coupled with said hyperpacket audio processor (120) by means of a module support rivet assembly (136).
8. The apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said memory device (112) is a dual hard disk drive (HDD) operable to function in hot swap mode
9. A method for recording and monitoring a voice signal from a telephone channel, a radio channel and/or a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) connection, said process comprising the steps of:
receiving said voice signal at an analogue audio processor (104) of a modular server apparatus (100);
processing, at an analogue audio processor (104), said received voice signal into one or more data packets;
transmitting, to a base module (110) through an interface (108) operatively connected to said analogue audio processor (104) and said base module (110), said one or more data packets; and
storing, in a memory device (112), said transmitted data packets for recording and monitoring voice signal from telephone channel, radio channel and/or voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein said data packets are in the form of ethernet packets.