Abstract: A client confirmation method and system for identifying data traffic transmitted over a network controlled by an operator, the data traffic being associated with at least one client, the client confirmation system comprising: a client confirmation application configured to identify at least one client address; an authenticator configured to authenticate the at least one client identified by the at least one client address by analyzing data usage information generated by the at least one client, wherein the data usage information is further known to the operator; and a traffic associator configured to associate data traffic transmitted over the network with the at least one client identified by the at least one client address.

Abstract: A client confirmation method and system for identifying data traffic transmitted over a network controlled by an operator, the data traffic being associated with at least one client, the client confirmation system comprising: a client confirmation application configured to identify at least one client address; an authenticator configured to authenticate the at least one client identified by the at least one client address by analysing data usage information generated by the at least one client, wherein the data usage information is further known to the operator; and a traffic associator configured to associate data traffic transmitted over the network with the at least one client identified by the at least one client address.

Abstract: A method of placing an outgoing communication event to a destination phone number is disclosed. Accordingly, upon receiving a notification of the outgoing communication event, a determination is made if the destination phone number is associated with a user of a first network. The first network is a packet based communication network. A user identification of the user of the first network corresponding to the destination phone number is then retrieved. A presence information of a communication node in the first network associated with the user is also retrieved. The presence information is an indication of the user's availability. The communication node is configured to receive voice communication events. The outgoing communication event to the communication node associated with the user in the first network is placed based on the retrieved presence information.

Abstract: A method of altering a caller line identification in a phone service is disclosed. The method includes receiving, via a user interface, a phone number from a user of the phone number. A to-be called phone number is then selected from a pool of phone numbers. The to-be called phone number is temporarily associated with the phone service for a selected period of time. The to-be called phone number is displayed on the user interface. Via the user interface, the user is requested to call back the displayed to-be called phone number within the selected period of time.

Abstract: A system comprising: one or more first user terminals each for a respective user, each of the first user terminals comprising a first interface to a service run over a communication network; an authorization mechanism arranged to conditionally verify the users of the first user terminals as being licensed to use the communication service based on a first indication received via the first interface; and one or more second user terminals each for a respective user, each of the second user terminals comprising a second, alternative interface to the communication service; wherein the second interface is not operable to provide the first indication to the authorization mechanism; and wherein the authorization mechanism is configured to conditionally verify the users of the second user terminals as being licensed to use the communication service based on a second indication received via the second interface.

Abstract: A method of altering a caller line identification in a phone service is disclosed. The method includes receiving, via a user interface, a phone number from a user of the phone number. A to-be called phone number is then selected from a pool of phone numbers. The to-be called phone number is temporarily associated with the phone service for a selected period of time. The to-be called phone number is displayed on the user interface. Via the user interface, the user is requested to call back the displayed to-be called phone number within the selected period of time.

Abstract: A method of placing an outgoing communication event to a destination phone number is disclosed. Accordingly, upon receiving a notification of the outgoing communication event, a determination is made if the destination phone number is associated with a user of a first network. The first network is a packet based communication network. A user identification of the user of the first network corresponding to the destination phone number is then retrieved. A presence information of a communication node in the first network associated with the user is also retrieved. The presence information is an indication of the user's availability. The communication node is configured to receive voice communication events. The outgoing communication event to the communication node associated with the user in the first network is placed based on the retrieved presence information.

Abstract: A system comprising: one or more first user terminals each for a respective user, each of the first user terminals comprising a first interface to a service run over a communication network; an authorisation mechanism arranged to conditionally verify the users of the first user terminals as being licensed to use the communication service based on a first indication received via the first interface; and one or more second user terminals each for a respective user, each of the second user terminals comprising a second, alternative interface to the communication service; wherein the second interface is not operable to provide the first indication to the authorisation mechanism; and wherein the authorisation mechanism is configured to conditionally verify the users of the second user terminals as being licensed to use the communication service based on a second indication received via the second interface.

Abstract: A system and method are described herein that can be used to establish a new type of conference (e.g., collaboration) between a leader and one or more participants. In one embodiment, the leader downloads media (e.g., digital photos) from a consumer appliance device (e.g., digital camera) into a network connected device (e.g., personal computer). Then, the leader uploads the media from the network connected device via the Internet (for example) into a television network. The television network then broadcasts the media to participants who can view/listen to the media on their televisions.

Abstract: A method for communicating between users which employ a plurality of communication devices over a packet switched network. The method includes the steps of receiving a precommunication request for a communication device or devices of said recipient to which said communication should be sent, determining in accordance with a communication receipt preferences of the recipient which communication device or devices should receive said communication and transmitting an indication to the requester to which communication device or devices said communication should be transmitted. The communication itself may be a single media or a multimedia communication.

Abstract: A method for communicating between users which employ a plurality of communication devices over a packet switched network. The method includes the steps of receiving a precommunication request for a communication device or devices of said recipient to which said communication should be sent, determining in accordance with a communication receipt preferences of the recipient which communication device or devices should receive said communication and transmitting an indication to the requester to which communication device or devices said communication should be transmitted. The communication itself may be a single media or a multimedia communication.