Abstract: One example method of operation may include extracting a calling device telephone number from a received call message, querying a verification table for the calling device telephone number, identifying the calling device telephone number and a corresponding service provider network identifier from the verification table, querying a mapping table for the service provider network identifier, and identifying whether a match between the service provider network identifier and a service provider code exists as an entry in the mapping table.

Abstract: The object of the present application is to provide a method and device for verifying a communication number. Compared with the prior art, the present application includes: a user equipment transmitting a verification request to a network device; the network device transmitting an auxiliary verification number to the user equipment based on the verification request; the user equipment initiating a verification call to the auxiliary verification number via the communication number; the network device obtaining a call record of the auxiliary verification number and determining the verification result based on the call record of the auxiliary verification number. In this way, operator fees would not be caused at both the user equipment and the network device, thus greatly saving costs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system, apparatus, and method that obtains audio and metadata information from voice calls, generates textual transcripts from those calls, and makes the resulting data searchable via a user interface. The system converts audio data from one or more sources (such as a telecommunications provider) into searchable usable text transcripts. One use of which is law enforcement and intelligence work. Another use relates to call centers to improve quality and track customer service history. Searches can be performed for callers, callees, keywords, and/or other information in calls across the system. The system can also generate automatic alerts based on callers, callees, keywords, phone numbers, and/or other information.

Abstract: To provide a called one with information on the caller, a reference to a resource containing real-time or near-real-time information relating to the caller, or information deduced using the real-time or near-real-time information, or the real-time or near-real-time information, or the information deduced using the real-time or near-real-time information, is transmitted with a connection establishment request, and the information in the resource or the received information is displayed to the called one before the requested connection is established so that the called one can make a decision whether or not to answer the call.

Abstract: Embodiments for rendering content, such as a teleconference, by one or more processors are described. A personalized presentation rendering profile for at least one individual is received. Portions of the content are selected based on the personalized presentation rendering profile. A rendering of the content is caused to be generated. The rendering of the content includes rendering the selected portions of the content in a manner different than other portions of the content.

Abstract: A system for authenticating the identity of a caller (i) receives a phone call from a caller, where the phone call is initiated through an application on a remote computer device associated with the caller, and where the phone call includes one or more phone authentication credentials; (ii) determines a preliminary identity of the caller based upon the one or more phone authentication credentials; (iii) receives online authentication credentials from the application on the remote computer device; (iv) determines a confirmed identity of the caller based, at least in part, upon the one or more online credentials and the preliminary identity of the caller; and (v) displays the confirmed identity of the caller to a user answering the phone call. As a result, the user and/or the system do not need to perform additional authentication before providing service to the caller.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling telephone calls are disclosed. For example, such a method can include receiving an incoming call, determining caller identification information for the incoming call, and, responsive to the determining, generating an indication and receiving an input in response to the indication. In such an embodiment, the incoming call is received at a call control unit, the call control unit is associated with a telephone, and the incoming call is directed to the telephone. Further, the indication is generated by the call control unit.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention determining a threat score of a call traversing a telecommunications network by leveraging the signaling used to originate, propagate and terminate the call. Outer-edge data utilized to originate the call may be analyzed against historical, or third party real-time data to determine the propensity of calls originating from those facilities to be categorized as a threat. Storing the outer edge data before the call is sent over the communications network permits such data to be preserved and not subjected to manipulations during traversal of the communications network. This allows identification of threat attempts based on the outer edge data from origination facilities, thereby allowing isolation of a compromised network facility that may or may not be known to be compromised by its respective network owner.

Abstract: A system, method and non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions that when read by a processor perform receiving a telephony connection request at a location in a telephony network, the location separated from an intended recipient of the telephony connection request by a target telephony network, determining addressing information regarding the intended recipient, the addressing information including at least routing information or a phone number, determining a status characteristic of the intended recipient based on the addressing information, based on the status characteristic, and determining whether the intended recipient would successfully receive the telephony connection request if the telephony connection request was forwarded to the intended recipient.

Abstract: Described herein is a retrofit digital speaker system comprising two or more retrofitted speaker enclosures, each of the two or more retrofitted speaker enclosures (enclosures) comprising: at least one speaker; and an analog-and-digital interface adapted to receive digitally encoded audio signals, electrical power, and digital command signals, and wherein the digitally encoded audio signals, electrical power, and digital command signals are transmitted over existing two wire analog audio cables, and further wherein the two or more retrofitted speaker enclosures are wired in a daisy chain fashion, via the existing two wire analog audio cables.

Abstract: Communication source identifier verification system mechanisms are provided. The mechanisms receive communication information for a communication initiated between a source communication system and a destination communication system. The communication information comprises a source identifier and a local device identifier signature specifying zero or more local device identifiers of devices local to the source communication system. The mechanisms retrieve valid device identifier information for an authorized communication source corresponding to the identifier of the source communication system. The mechanisms execute a verification operation that verifies whether the source identifier is validly associated with the source communication system based on the retrieved valid device identifier information and the local device identifier signature.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a speaker enclosure and an actuating and sensing module. The casing has an opening. The speaker enclosure is disposed within the casing to enclose a speaker. The speaker enclosure is in communication with the opening of the casing. The actuating and sensing module is disposed within the speaker enclosure. The actuating and sensing module comprises a fluid transportation device and a sensor. The fluid transportation device is driven to transport a fluid from outside the casing into the speaker enclosure through the opening of the casing to make the fluid sensed by the sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes descriptions of various aspects of unified communication (UC) systems, including UC management and analysis systems and related tools and techniques. Described systems, tools, and techniques are adapted for enhanced UC data capture, analysis, and reporting; enhanced UC monitoring services; and a user survey service that can be used for conducting user surveys related to UC services. Embodiments disclosed herein include computer systems and methods that can be used for analyzing service level objectives for call quality, classifying calls into distinct categories, and real-time user notification of call quality and reliability issues.

Abstract: First and second hearing assistance devices each comprise a rechargeable power source and power management circuitry configured to control charging of the power sources. A portable charging unit comprises an interface configured to receive a connector of a power cable or a power and data cable, a rechargeable power source coupled to the interface, first and second charge ports configured to receive the first and second hearing assistance devices, and charging circuitry coupled to the first and second charge ports and to the rechargeable power source of the charging unit. The power management circuitry and the charging circuitry cooperate to partially charge the power sources of the hearing assistance devices at an accelerated charge rate above 1.0C when a state of charge (SoC) of the power sources is within a predetermined SoC range.

Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.

Abstract: In an intercom system to be used in an apartment complex configured by residential buildings and a centralized building that can communicate with the residential buildings, the residential buildings includes: residential room master devices disposed in residential rooms, collective entrance devices which can communicate with the residential room master devices; and a building controller. The building controller has: a building controller ID that, when the centralized building is called by one of the residential room master devices via the building controller, is used in recognition in which the centralized building recognizes the building controller; and a collective entrance device ID that, when the centralized building is called by one of the residential room master devices via the building controller, is used in recognition in which the one residential room master device recognizes the building controller as a virtual collective entrance device that is different from the collective entrance devices.

Abstract: A method for blocking unwanted calls has been provided. The includes intercepting a call being routed from a calling device to a receiving device. The intercepting occurs prior to the call being presented to the receiving device for an answer. The method further determines further routing of the intercepted call by comparing parameters of the intercepted call to one or more lists. If it is determined that the call should be authenticated, the method sends an authentication challenge to the calling device. If a response is received to the authentication challenge, the method determines whether the response is correct. If the response is correct, the method routes the call to the receiving device.

Abstract: A method for managing an intercom system includes obtaining a householder management authority of an intercom official account by an intercom indoor device and transferring the householder management authority to a first mobile terminal of a householder. An intercom request can be generated by an access control device through which a visitor or other is seeking entry, the intercom request being received by the first mobile terminal of the householder. A communication with the access control device can be established, and the access control device can be controlled to open or not open a door. An intercom system is also provided.

Abstract: To provide a called one with information on the caller, a reference to a resource containing real-time or near-real-time information relating to the caller, or information deduced using the real-time or near-real-time information, or the real-time or near-real-time information, or the information deduced using the real-time or near-real-time information, is transmitted with a connection establishment request, and the information in the resource or the received information is displayed to the called one before the requested connection is established so that the called one can make a decision whether or not to answer the call.

Abstract: An RF switch circuit and method for switching RF signals that may be fabricated using common integrated circuit materials such as silicon, particularly using insulating substrate technologies. The RF switch includes switching and shunting transistor groupings to alternatively couple RF input signals to a common RF node, each controlled by a switching control voltage (SW) or its inverse (SW_), which are approximately symmetrical about ground. The transistor groupings each comprise one or more insulating gate FET transistors connected together in a “stacked” series channel configuration, which increases the breakdown voltage across the series connected transistors and improves RF switch compression. A fully integrated RF switch is described including control logic and a negative voltage generator with the RF switch elements. In one embodiment, the fully integrated RF switch includes an oscillator, a charge pump, CMOS logic circuitry, level-shifting and voltage divider circuits, and an RF buffer circuit.