Abstract: A mobile station MS accesses a home page of an IP server W and receives HTML data. The mobile station MS then extracts URLs, telephone numbers, and/or electronic mail addresses marked by anchor tags in the obtained HTML data and stores them with titles in the flash memory of the mobile station MS.

Abstract: A telephone exchanging apparatus 30 comprises a joined terminal table 341, a joined terminal table operating portion 352, and a reception side designating portion 355. The joined terminal table 341 stores terminal identification information that identifies a telephone terminal 40 that will join a conference. The joined terminal table operating portion 352 operates the joined terminal table 341 corresponding to joined terminal table operation commanding information. The reception side designating portion 355 designates the reception side of a speech packet transmitted from the telephone terminal 40. Since the joined terminal table 341 is operated by the joined terminal table operating portion 352, even if the number of people who join a conference increases, they can be easily added or deleted.

Abstract: A format-converting device couples a control device controlling an extension with a private branch exchange (PBX). A memory stores a converting table, which brings a first command data into correspondence with a given function and stores the first command data and the given function, a telephony application programming interface (TAPI) function and a telephony service provider interface (TSPI) function. A converting section calculates the given function based on the received first command data referring to the converting table. A first calculating section calculates the TAPI function. A second calculating section calculates the TSPI function. The first calculating section calculates based on a calculated result of the converting section. The second calculating section produces a second command data based on a calculated result of the first calculating section, where the second command data differs from the first command data. The second command data is sent to the PBX.

Abstract: A call processing system is disclosed wherein plural platforms are populated with plural voice boards. Each board on the different platforms is populated with different resources, and resources may be allocated from any board and any platform to process calls. In a preferred implementation, a priority system is established so that co-located resources are preferred.

Abstract: An interface unit connected between a telephone and a telephone network sets a data transmission speed to an optimum speed. The interface unit transmits a type query signal to the telephone terminal at a first speed. The telephone terminal transmits a type signal to the interface unit at the first speed in response to the type query signal. When the interface unit receives the type signal from the telephone terminal, the interface unit changes a transmission speed to a second speed higher than the first speed if the received type signal indicates that the telephone terminal is capable of transmitting data at the second speed. The interface unit also transmits a speed change request to the telephone terminal at the second speed.

Abstract: A service architecture for the rapid development of next generation telephony services that overcomes the limitations of the current closed PSTN architecture and service model. In this architecture services are provided by multiple cooperating distributed service providers. This architecture is built upon an object-oriented call model which is defined as a small set of extensions to the standard Java Telephony API call model. This new object-oriented call model hides the detail of the underlying call-state management protocols and hardware from applications.

Abstract: A method provides a call-connected party's information to a terminal in a private exchange network. The method displays the call-connected party's information in a private exchange network, and provides accurate information of a call originator to a terminal of a call receiver. The private exchange system is connected to a CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) server having a database including a phone number and various information corresponding to the phone number, and includes at least one terminal being a slave terminal for receiving/displaying information of the database.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preserving call-state information on a wireless communication system is provided. The method includes periodically replicating stable call call-state information between a first and second processor via a network connection. The method also includes performing a transient clear to drop transient calls in existence at the time of an outage of an active first RCS application process or processor. The method also includes forming network-based active call facilities paths to a second RCS application instance and transitioning the second RCS application instance to an active state thereby avoiding a service interruption for the stable calls previously handled by the active first RCS application instance.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for maintaining a universal call-log in a Home Network telephone system. The method comprises: transceiving calls on at least one external telephone line; bridging calls to a plurality Home Network endpoints; and, logging the bridged calls. Bridging calls to a plurality Home Network endpoints includes initiating an outgoing call from an endpoint. Then, the outgoing calls initiated from endpoints are logged. Likewise, incoming calls received on an external telephone line addressed to an endpoint and bridged, and logged. Logging the bridged calls includes cross-referencing entries such as call time, the call duration, the type of call, the external telephone involved, the external line telephone number from which an incoming call is received, the external telephone line telephone number to which an outgoing call is addressed, the endpoint to which an incoming call is addressed, and the endpoint initiating an outgoing call.

Abstract: A method for carrying out an outgoing call reservation service, method comprises the steps of determining whether there is an input of the outgoing call reservation request from a calling subscriber of an exchange system, when a called party is determined to be in a busy state; concurrently re-dialing the called party over a plurality of available central office lines; detecting when one of said central office lines connects to the called party; terminating the re-dialing over the remaining plurality of available central office lines when one of the central office lines connects to the called party; and connecting the central office line that made the connection to the called party to the calling subscriber.

Abstract: A hybrid coaxial cable network employing interdiction to ensure privacy in telephony communications. The video and telephony signals are secured such that telephony and interactive video signals to and from a subscriber do not appear on the network at any other undesired subscriber location.

Abstract: A switch based feature that allows subscribers to adjust their incoming or outgoing audio signal strength. The value of the transmit or receive pad values on the subscriber line card are adjusted to control the strength of the audio signal transmitted to, or received from, the network. The subscriber controls the feature by sending a hook flash to the switch, entering the DTMF keypad feature code and transmit or receive volume parameters, and then returning to the call.

Abstract: Methods for accurate transmission of ELIN/callback number from an emergency caller calling from behind a PBX/MLTS include assigning a port equipment number to each device/trunk of the PBX/MLTS and associating ports/devices with ELINs and callback numbers. The apparatus of the invention detects an emergency number, assigns the call priority, and uses the port/device number to determine the ELIN/callback number and properly transmit the ELIN/callback number.

Abstract: Methods for accurate transmission of ELIN/callback number from an emergency caller calling from behind a PBX/MLTS include assigning a port equipment number to each device/trunk of the PBX/MLTS and associating ports/devices with ELINs and callback numbers. The apparatus of the invention detects an emergency number, assigns the call priority, and uses the port/device number to determine the ELIN/callback number and properly transmit the ELIN/callback number over a private network for far-end hop-off to the public network PSAP.

Abstract: A system and method provide the capability for a visitor to a home or business to leave an audio message for the occupants if they are not present. Outside the home or building, an interface may be provided which is proximate to a doorbell which a visitor may employ when notification by the doorbell has proved unsuccessful. Actuation of a switch on the interface may activate a messaging system which will retrieve a stored phone number and establish a telephonic connection over a telephone network. The telephonic connection may be with a voice messaging system which, in turn, will broadcast via a speaker incorporated into the user interface, a greeting recorded by the occupant. At the end of the greeting, a visitor may then speak into a microphone incorporated into the user interface, and record an audio message. The controller may further be programmed to establish a telephonic connection remotely located between the visitor interface and a telephone.

Abstract: A method, such as a method for doing business. The method includes providing telecommunications dialing features for commercial classes of telephone service. The method may include providing the telecommunications dialing features for commercial classes of telephone service on dedicated phone lines, such as a T-1 circuit. The method may also include charging a customer for providing the telecommunications dialing features for commercial classes of dedicated telephone service. According to one embodiment, the method includes charging the customer a fee on a periodic basis for the dialing features.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for selectively controlling the interconnectivity of two or more active telephone lines and/or one or more audio characteristics of each of the active telephone liens during a multi-line call. A bridge or a call connection control may be implemented to provide selective call connection for each active telephone call. The user may thereby control the interconnectivity of each parry to the user and to the other parties to the conference or multi-line call. An audio controller may also be implemented within a multi-line telephone or at a telephony switch. The call connection control or the volume control may be implemented within the telephone network such as a switch or locally at the telephone unit. The user may provide the desired interconnectivity or volume parameters for the multi party call using a user interface.

Abstract: A telephone system requiring no upload of station data which is reset or set after a seat change even if the station data is not uploaded to a data management equipment whenever the operation change the station data of an extension communication terminal. Each of the extension communication terminals judges, on receiving a seat-change instruction, whether or not its station data is changed. If the station data is judged to be changed, the station data is uploaded to the data management equipment through a switching system.

Abstract: A call related information detector/receiver system which is capable of downloading call related information received at that device to another call related information detector/receiver system remote from the system which initially received the call related information, back over the telephone line. Thus, a remote user while away from the home or office can receive and synchronize call related information at a system other than the one which initially received the call related information. Thus, a remote user can update a local call related information system and review past callers to their home or business telephone at their leisure. Upon establishment of a telephone call between customer premises equipment respectively associated with the two relevant call related information detector/receiver systems, a remote call related information system will request download of call related information logged from another call related information system using the established telephone call.

Abstract: A method for carrying out an outgoing call reservation service, method comprises the steps of determining whether there is an input of the outgoing call reservation request from a calling subscriber of an exchange system, when a called party is determined to be in a busy state; concurrently re-dialing the called party over a plurality of available central office lines; detecting when one of said central office lines connects to the called party; terminating the re-dialing over the remaining plurality of available central office lines when one of the central office lines connects to the called party; and connecting the central office line that made the connection to the called party to the calling subscriber.

Abstract: A bi-directional Calling Identity Delivery (CID) system is disclosed, including a first CID unit of a destination phone set that receives, displays, and stores first CID data of a call and displays, stores, and transmits second CID data of a prior call. A call-originating terminal receives the corresponding second CID data in response to a CID data request signal. A second CID unit of a destination exchange transmits a CID data transmission control signal to the first CID unit, receives the corresponding second CID data from the first CID unit, and transmits the corresponding second CID data to the call-originating terminal. The first CID unit transmits the corresponding second CID data to the second CID unit in response to receiving the CID data transmission control signal, and the second CID unit transmits the CID data transmission control signal in response to receiving the CID data request signal initiated by the call-originating terminal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a music-on-hold service to an originating subscriber requesting a call connection to a busy terminating subscriber in a key telephone system, using an external music-on-hold source coupled to a previously selected central office line port of a central office line circuit to provide a pre-recorded melody.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements relating to voice hunt group searching techniques are provided for use in various telecommunication systems. The voice hunt group searching techniques allow for a plurality of incoming calls to concurrently attempt call set-ups to members within the voice hunt group. The voice hunt group is defined has having a plurality of members and an associated search order. Incoming calls to the voice hunt group are verified against an access list, and then allowed to attempt call set-ups with the next available member in the voice hunt group. Concurrent call set-ups are enabled through the use of an algorithm that significantly reduces queuing delays for subsequently received calls, and provides for concurrent call set-up processes.

Abstract: A new key telephone system including a new key telephone and new telephone interface which use a new data transmission scheme has been developed, unlike an old key telephone system including an old telephone and old telephone interface unit which use an old data transmission scheme. The new telephone interface unit and new key telephone are compatible with both the new and old data transmission schemes. Even if, therefore, the new telephone interface unit is connected to the old key telephone, or the old telephone interface unit is connected to the new key telephone, data transmission can be performed by using the old data transmission scheme, thus maintaining compatibility.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a point-to-point-to-point telephone connection between a remote telephone and a desired called telephone. The method and apparatus use a two-line base telephone unit, e.g., a home or office telephone, as an intermediary point in the telephone call to reduce long distance rates and/or to utilize features and/or information stored in the base telephone unit when the user is away from the home or office. In a first embodiment, the remote telephone makes a local call to the base telephone unit and instructs the base telephone unit to establish a telephone call with, and interconnect the remote telephone to, a called third party. In a second embodiment, the remote telephone makes a quick call to the base telephone unit instructing the base telephone unit to establish and interconnect both a telephone call back to the remote telephone and a second telephone call to the desired called telephone.

Abstract: A multiline telephone apparatus with caller ID signal detecting function had an expensive modem for demodulating the caller ID in each one of telephone lines. According to the invention of the present application, each line is provided with a signal detecting circuit for detecting a channel seizure signal or carrier signal in the caller ID signal, and the input line to the modem for caller ID demodulation is changed over depending on the detection output of these signal detecting circuits, so that the caller ID signals of a plurality of lines can be demodulated by one modem only. As a result, a simple and inexpensive multiline telephone apparatus with caller ID signal detecting function is realized.

Abstract: A video enable answering machine having many new features including customized video announcement messages, caller ID based video announcement messages, and time based video announcement messages.

Abstract: According to this invention, a digital key telephone system connected to an analog public network NW having a function of transmitting a ringing signal including identification information of a calling line through a subscriber line (CO line), accommodating a plurality of extension lines each connected to a digital key telephone (DKT) 2 or a standard telephone (STT) 4 as an extension terminal, and having a function of switching and connecting the subscriber line to the plurality of extension lines or the extension lines to each other includes a called party storage means storing, in advance, information representing the correlation between the calling line and the extension terminals 2 and 4 as a called terminal. When a ringing signal arrives from the analog communication network NW, calling line identification information (caller ID) contained in the ringing signal is detected by a calling line identification information interface unit (RCIU) 12.

Abstract: A call processing system is disclosed wherein plural platforms are populated with plural voice boards different resources thereon. Whenever a functional component on a server is requested to start operating for carrying out a particular function as requested by a call, polling software on said server runs to poll from the platforms the availability information of the corresponding resource required for said function requested by the call.

Abstract: Consumer process equipment (CPE) for cost effective caller identification (CID) and call-waiting (CW) for a multi-line telephone includes a single CIDCW detection circuit and a single switch for coupling the single CIDCW detection circuit between a plurality of telephone lines. The CPE is able to process CIDCW information over a plurality of telephone lines by dynamically switching the single switch from one telephone line to another, depending upon the current state of the CPE.

Abstract: There is described a key telephone system which enables rewriting of the main program of the key telephone system, recovery of the key telephone system from a failure, and maintenance of the key telephone system such as diagnosis in an immediate, flexible, and inexpensive manner, a maintenance method for the key telephone system, and a medium on which is recorded a program for carrying out the maintenance method. A program to be rewritten is downloaded from an external device to a second storage means. After an existing program of a storage means has been saved into the second storage means, the downloaded program stored in the second storage means is transmitted and rewritten into the storage means. Failure information recording means records information regarding at least failures that occur at the time of downloading the program, failures that occur at the time of saving the existing program, and failures that occur at the time of rewriting the downloaded program.

Abstract: The present invention allows characteristics of individual distributed telephone sets to be controlled by a central telephone switch. In one embodiment, configuration files are stored locally on the phone set, but control of the configuration files is provided by the phone switch. Alternatively, configurations files may be stored on the phone switch. When modifying the configurations of a particular phone set, the phone switch dynamically determines the options that are available based on factors such as phone set model and additional hardware connected to the phone set. The phone switch provides a menu or other means for modifying characteristics of the phone set. The menu provides options only for characteristics available on the phone set. The user of the phone set interacts with the menu to confirm or modify the characteristics of particular phone set.

Abstract: According to this invention, a digital key telephone system connected to an analog public network NW having a function of transmitting a ringing signal including identification information of a calling line through a subscriber line (CO line), accommodating a plurality of extension lines each connected to a digital key telephone (DKT) 2 or a standard telephone (STT) 4 as an extension terminal, and having a function of switching and connecting the subscriber line to the plurality of extension lines or the extension lines to each other includes a called party storage means storing, in advance, information representing the correlation between the calling line and the extension terminals 2 and 4 as a called terminal. When a ringing signal arrives from the analog communication network NW, calling line identification information (caller ID) contained in the ringing signal is detected by a calling line identification information interface unit (RCIU) 12.

Abstract: A computer usable medium having software embodied therein for managing at least one telephone system having a PBX switch and database and at least one adjunct system and database. The software includes a method for creating and managing a master database for maintaining a copy of information contained in each PBX and adjunct system database, and collecting SMDR data from the PBX switch and converting the data to CDR data based on the information in the master database. Also provided is a storage device embodying a program of instructions to perform method steps for converting a record of a phone call collected from a PBX switch to 10 digits.

Abstract: A feature-function telephone capable of requesting and receiving special function programs from a telephone company is provided. The feature-function telephone includes an EEPROM for storing special function programs. Upon a user requesting a special service, a microprocessor determines whether the special purpose program corresponding to the special service requested is resident in the EEPROM. If it is established by the microprocessor that the special purpose program corresponding to the special service requested by the user is resident in the EEPROM, then the microprocessor sends a special function code to the telephone company and subsequently carries out the special service requested. Otherwise, the microprocessor sends a reconfiguration request to the telephone company. A method for remotely reconfiguring a feature-function telephone is also provided.

Abstract: A method of displaying the numbers inputted by a user on a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen provided in a telephone connected through an extension with a telephone switching system, comprises the steps of setting the telephone to the hide key mode to hide the numbers in response to the input of a hide key, and hiding the numbers by replacing the numbers with obscuring symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and process for transferring a call charge during call forwarding in a private branch exchange (PBX) system. A call connected to a first extension terminal is forwarded to a second extension terminal upon request for call forwarding from the first extension terminal. It is determined whether the first extension terminal requests for call charge transfer. Information about the call charge of the first extension terminal for the call during the time period from a call set-up to the call forwarding is shifted to a call charge buffer of the second extension terminal. Upon the call charge transferring request, it is determined whether the forwarded call is completed, and the call charge of the second extension terminal is outputted upon completion of the forwarded call.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for controlling of a telecommunications station. A controlling computer establishes a data connection to a controlled computer. The controlled computer is connected via a data connection to the station. The controlled computer receives status information from the station and forwards this information to the controlling computer. The controlling computer, responsive to receipt of user commands, send status control commands to the controlled computer which sends status control commands to the station. Advantageously, if a connection can be established between the controlling and controlled computers, the controlling computer, responsive to user commands, can control the status of the station.

Abstract: A system is provided for logging digital messages and forwarding them outside a proprietary telecommunications network. The system includes a service logic program (“SLP”) which determines whether the message is to be forwarded outside the proprietary system. If the message is to be forwarded outside the system, the SLP sends it to the main relay, which logs the message to a log file, and forwards it to a discriminator. The discriminator forwards the message to a sub-relay, which is connected to a vendor application. The sub-relay forwards the message outside the proprietary telecommunications system, to the vendor application.

Abstract: A switching device includes a call processing application which handles interactions with originating agents in accordance with a flexible interaction framework. The switch is provisioned with an interaction module in which a plurality of primitives, termed "collectables", each comprised of at least one instruction to be processed during execution thereof, reside. The flexible interaction framework is a list of selected ones of the collectables which are to be executed during interactions and a sequence of execution for the list of selected collectables. The call processing application handles interactions with originating agents by executing the collectables maintained in the list in accordance with the sequence of execution. At least one of the collectables maintained in the list contains instructions which, when executed, modifies the sequence of execution.

Abstract: A telecommunication device (1) is provided for identification of a caller number of a calling party. The telecommunication device (1) includes a caller identification circuit (5), a memory (10) for storing numbers of callers and a comparator (15) for comparing numbers of calling parties with the caller numbers stored in the memory. The telecommunication device supplies data of the calling party to a display device when the caller number of a calling party agrees with a caller number stored in memory. A truncation of the caller number of the calling party at its end by a predetermined number of digits occurs when there is no agreement between the caller number of the calling party and any of the numbers stored in the memory and a comparison of the branch exchange main numbers stored in the memory with the shortened caller number occurs.

Abstract: A telephone system with a caller ID logging feature includes a plurality of telephone stations which share a plurality of telephone lines connected to the telephone system. Each one of the plural telephone lines is associated with one or more of the telephone stations. A control processor (CPU) monitors the incoming calls on the telephone lines connected to the telephone system, and also receives caller ID information from the Central Office of the telephone service provider. For unanswered incoming calls and answered calls which are to be stored, the CPU stores the associated caller ID information in a memory as a caller ID record including data indicating the telephone lines on which the incoming call was received. The stored caller ID records for each telephone line are accessible from telephone stations that are associated with that telephone line. Therefore, only one record is required which all users may access, thereby increasing the efficiency of the memory over prior art systems.

Abstract: A multiple-service offering communication terminal and a multiple-service offering apparatus comprise a multiple-service common judgment control unit for judging information on a communication failure or the occurrence of a failure which is provided with a multiple-device informing function to inform a user by controlling accessory terminals according to information to improve the efficiency of the way of informing a plurality of devices of a failure or the like and the operation efficiency of the user.

Abstract: Abbreviated dial number table and special number table are provided in external memory in control unit of digital button telephone system. For each of abbreviated dial numbers, the abbreviated dial number table stores a destination phone number prefixed with a special number concerning whether notice of a call originating party identification number should be permitted. For each of destination identification numbers, the special number table stores the special number. At call origination, it is determined whether dial data is an identification number of destination or an abbreviated dial number. If the dial data is an abbreviated dial number, reference to the abbreviated dial number table is made, dial data prefixed with the special number according to the destination is read out, and sent to the trunk line.

Abstract: A method of routing calls, messages or information (call routing) comprising storing in a memory a database representing a relationship or organization roles, including names of persons filling the roles and call directory numbers associated with the roles, in response to a request to complete a call to a particular directory number associated with one of the roles, looking up in the database a directory number associated with one of the roles, and processing the call as if the call were directed to the further directory number.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining subscriber services available from a service provider, in a telephone in communication with the service provider. The method includes the step of receiving a subscriber services message at the telephone, where the subscriber services message includes a feature identifier for identifying at least one of a plurality of features available in the telephone and a feature controller for controlling whether or not the feature is to be enabled at the telephone. The method further includes the steps of displaying at the telephone a display message including an indication of features enabled at the telephone and transmitting to the service provider a feature request code associated with an enabled feature selected by a user of the telephone, the subscriber services request identifying to the service provider a request for the enabled feature selected by the user. The enabled feature is then provided to the telephone by the central office.

Abstract: A key telephone system with a database dynamically sets a least cost route based on an access frequency distribution value of the database. For that purpose, the key telephone system evaluates access frequency distribution values of records in the database, indexes the records in order of the access frequency distribution value, and creates an index table. Then, the key telephone system searches the database based on the index table by a binary searching. The index table is a digit comparison table.

Abstract: The present invention is associated with data traffic systems. Specifically, the invention relates to a procedure and system for forming a virtual exchange. The purpose with the virtual exchange is to provide customer-specific call transfer, intermediate call and chaining services in a public data traffic system. The customer is enabled to program and to store in the system those subscriber-specific characteristics and functions he desires. The subscriber's calls are marked, and the marked calls are routed to the virtual exchange for processing the characteristics of the call.

Abstract: A method for controlling and processing a call from one keyphone to a busy keyphone utilizing a keyphone main unit connected to an office line and a plurality of keyphones in a keyphone system, the busy keyphone being connected to a third keyphone, wherein the keyphone main unit receives an input sequence of dialed numbers from the one keyphone; determines when the input sequence is complete; transmits a first display signal to the busy keyphone to cause the busy keyphone to display a message indicating an incoming call from the one keyphone; determines whether the busy keyphone is in a forced off-hook ring mode; transmits a busy tone to the one keyphone when it is determined that the busy keyphone is not in the forced off-hook ring mode; checks for an input signal from an off-hook ring button on the one keyphone; transmits an off-hook ring signal to the busy keyphone when it is determined that the busy keyphone is in the forced off-hook ring mode or when it is determined that the off-hook ring button on the

Abstract: A system and method of answering incoming calls are disclosed in which, if the resource (18)(19) desired by the caller is not then available, a robot controller (14) will inform the caller when a call back to the caller can be made. The callback time can be suggested by the robot controller (14) or the caller can request a specific callback time. The robot controller (14) ascertains and verifies the caller's call back identity and stores the number of the identity in a callback queue (11) along with such other pertinent information as the callback time, the caller's name and the required resource. At the appropriate time, the robot controller (14) removes the information from the callback queue (11), places the call and connects the desired resource (18)(19).