Abstract: There is described a provides a method for selecting a buddy with which a user wants to connect. The buddy having a buddy identification being listed in a pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations. The user using a user telephone means to which is associated identification information. The method comprises: initiating a call from the user telephone means to an Internet-enabled computing device, the call having associated thereto calling line identification (CLID) information; comparing the CLID information to the user telephone means identification information; validating the CLID information using the comparison upon positive validation, the user providing the buddy identification; consulting the pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations for a match between the buddy identification and one of the Internet-accessible destinations; and advising the user of a successful or unsuccessful match.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a correct international telephone number for a contact, based on the location of the user, the optional location of the contact and a set of rules representing the formats used in the two locations. The location information may be entered by the user or identified using the number and the set of rules. Once the location information is identified, the interface may determine the correct number to dial using the set of rules to produce a correct international telephone number. The correct telephone number may then be associated with the contact so that the correct telephone number is dialed upon receiving a user input to call the contact.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a correct international telephone number for a contact, based on the location of the user, the optional location of the contact and a set of rules representing the formats used in the two locations. The location information may be entered by the user or identified using the number and the set of rules. Once the location information is identified, the interface may determine the correct number to dial using the set of rules to produce a correct international telephone number. The correct telephone number may then be associated with the contact so that the correct telephone number is dialed upon receiving a user input to call the contact.

Abstract: There is described a provides a method for selecting a buddy with which a user wants to connect. The buddy having a buddy identification being listed in a pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations. The user using a user telephone means to which is associated identification information. The method comprises: initiating a call from the user telephone means to an Internet-enabled computing device, the call having associated thereto calling line identification (CLID) information; comparing the CLID information to the user telephone means identification information; validating the CLID information using the comparison upon positive validation, the user providing the buddy identification; consulting the pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations for a match between the buddy identification and one of the Internet-accessible destinations; and advising the user of a successful or unsuccessful match.

Abstract: A method selects a buddy with which a user wants to connect. The buddy has a buddy identification listed in a pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations. The user using a user telephone means to which is associated identification information. A call is initiated from the user telephone means to an Internet-enabled computing device and has associated thereto calling line identification (CLID) information. The CLID information is compared to the user telephone means identification information. The CLID information is validated using the comparison and upon positive validation, the user providing the buddy identification; consulting the pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations for a match between the buddy identification and one of the Internet-accessible destinations; and advising the user of a successful or unsuccessful match. Alternatively, a call is placed to a party which does not necessarily belong to a pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations.

Abstract: There is described a system and a method for triggering an Internet application from an Internet-enabled computing device having access to information specific to a user, namely user-specific information. The Internet-enabled computing device being for coupling to a network, and the method comprising: receiving a message from the user via the network, the message having associated thereto user identification; comparing the user identification with the user-specific information; validating the user identification using the comparison; and upon positive validation, triggering the Internet application from the Internet-enabled computing device using the received message.

Abstract: The present document describes a method and system for placing a VoIP call from a user using a user voice interface device in a given geographical area to a contact using a contact voice interface device in a distant geographical area.

Abstract: The present document describes a method and system for providing services during a call established between a user making the call and a contact. The call being established using a voice interface device having a key. The method comprises: providing an electronic assistant in a background mode; using the key to produce a summoning signal; upon detection of the summoning signal, summoning the electronic assistant to a foreground mode; issuing a command to the electronic assistant for the provision of a service; and upon detection of the command, providing the service.

Abstract: There is described a system and a method for triggering an Internet application from an Internet-enabled computing device having access to information specific to a user, namely user-specific information. The Internet-enabled computing device being for coupling to a network, and the method comprising: receiving a message from the user via the network, the message having associated thereto user identification; comparing the user identification with the user-specific information; validating the user identification using the comparison; and upon positive validation, triggering the Internet application from the Internet-enabled computing device using the received message.

Abstract: There is described a method and system for automatically logging in a user to an Internet-enabled computing device. The computing device runs a validation application and has access to information specific to the user, namely user-specific information. The method comprises initiating a call from a first telephone means to a second telephone means. The call has associated thereto calling line identification (CLID) information. The second telephone means provides access to the Internet-enabled computing device. The validation application, on the Internet-enabled computing device, compares the CLID information to the user-specific information. The method further comprises validating the CLID information using the comparison, and upon positive validation, logging in the user to the Internet-enabled computing device.

Abstract: There is described a provides a method for selecting a buddy with which a user wants to connect. The buddy having a buddy identification being listed in a pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations. The user using a user telephone means to which is associated identification information. The method comprises: initiating a call from the user telephone means to an Internet-enabled computing device, the call having associated thereto calling line identification (CLID) information; comparing the CLID information to the user telephone means identification information; validating the CLID information using the comparison upon positive validation, the user providing the buddy identification; consulting the pre-identified group of Internet-accessible destinations for a match between the buddy identification and one of the Internet-accessible destinations; and advising the user of a successful or unsuccessful match.

Abstract: A method and device for establishing links between communication channels is described. Real link information conveying a set of real links between communication channels in a set of communication channels is provided. The real link information is processed to derive link control data conveying the set of real links and virtual link information. A control signal is then released for causing a communication apparatus to establish or remove links between communications channels in the set of communication channels, the control signal being derived at least in part on the basis of the link control data.