Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed invention include a system, method, and computer program product for providing a notification of an incoming call on a communication device. For example, in one embodiment, a communication device is disclosed comprising one or more displays covering two or more surfaces of the communication device. In certain embodiments, a first image is displayed on two or more displays in response to receiving an incoming call for providing a visible indicator for alerting a user of an incoming call. Still, in some embodiments, the first image is a current profile image of a caller retrieved from a network device associated with a social networking website.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 25, 2013
Date of Patent:
May 20, 2014
Assignee:
CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLP
Inventors:
Mike Roberts, Shekhar Gupta, Krishna Kolothuparambil Bhaskarankutty Nair
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing communication services that enables a customer to deactivate service when the service is not being used and reactivate the service when the service is being used. This process can save the customer money without the hassle of having to contact a service provider to cancel and reinstall communication services repeatedly. In addition, the customer can maintain consistent service such as, but not limited to, maintaining his/her calling number, maintaining contact information, speed dial information, saved voicemails or recordings, and other user personalized settings.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 1, 2013
Publication date:
November 14, 2013
Applicant:
CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLP
Inventors:
Kelsyn Donel Seven Rooks, Sr., Erik Geldbach, Mark Wilmoth, Shane M. Smith, Eric Lumbirt