Abstract: Using a network in which one master station modem 105 and multiple slave station modem 106, 107, 108 are physically connected by rudder connection or bus connection with a telecommunication line 121, the measurement result of the S/N ratio between the master station and slave stations is once collected in the master station at the initialization stage, pairs of the modulation method, by which all modems can demodulate at high probability, and transmission voltage are calculated based on this data, and the calculation is transmitted to all slave stations; and at a normal transmission stage, information regarding the coordination and control of the network is transmitted in accordance with this setting. Thus, one-to-multi communication is realized, guaranteeing an access right.

Abstract: This method for dispatching an alert message in a telecommunications network comprises a step (E20) of receiving a multimedia stream emitted by a calling device having emitted a call to a called device, and a step (E30) of transmitting to the called device, during the call setup phase, at least one part of the multimedia stream, which part can be restored, at least partially, by alert means of the called device.

Abstract: A system and method for accepting a recipient identifier, wherein the recipient identifier can be used to identify an electronic mail (email) recipient; generating a petition based on the recipient identifier and at least one petition rule, wherein the at least one petition rule includes at least one of: 1) a sender identification method; and 2) a recipient; and wherein the petition can be used by a email provider to allow a recipient to receive email from a sender.

Abstract: An example of a solution provided here comprises: in response to a request from an original sender, transmitting tracing notifications to the original sender, and providing limits for the tracing notifications. The tracing notifications operate when an e-mail message is forwarded to at least one non-original recipient.

Abstract: A method for enhancing connect probability in outbound calling comprises steps of (a) collecting presence data related to web activity over time for a plurality of persons and storing the presence data for each person associated with at least one contact address for the person; (b) selecting a person or address for an outbound call; and (c) consulting the stored presence data, and upon finding presence data associated with the person or address selected, considering the presence data in making the call.

Abstract: A communications method for transmitting additional information relating to a call process using a first subscriber's station to set up a communications context with a second subscriber's station for the transmission of data or information. Additional information including at least one of audio, image and video data is transmitted to the second subscriber's station. The additional information is defined by the first subscriber's station and is transmitted to the second subscriber station before or during the call process. The additional information is output on the second subscriber's station in the form of a signal for indicating the call.

Abstract: A call system for performing a voice call by an Internet call function using a known telephone terminal. In a multifunction machine serving as the telephone terminal, the output destination and the input source of audio signals input/output from/to a transmitter/receiver may be switched to an audio I/F. In the switched state, audio based on audio signals input/output from/to an outside source through the audio I/F is output/input from the transmitter/receiver. Therefore, when the multifunction machine is connected to a PC having the Internet call function such that audio signals can be input/output through an audio cable, an indirect audio call by the Internet call function with the transmitter/receiver is available. When an incoming call from a telephone line network is received, reception of the incoming call is notified so that a user can confirm the reception of the incoming call during the voice call by the Internet call function.

Abstract: An incoming call is received. Prior to transmitting a first ringing signal for the incoming call, an advanced calling feature signal is transmitted to customer premises equipment (CPE) on a local line at the customer premises. Then, the first ringing signal is transmitted to the CPE via the local line.

Abstract: A communication system is disclosed which is arranged to cause establishment of a connection between a first system that is a party to a call, or is a party to a call being initiated, and a second system. The first and second systems are arranged to communicate via said connection. The communication comprises a data dialogue that is separate to initiation communications for the call. At least one of the first system and the second system is arranged to store data, or to cause a change to an application or data or process in dependence on the data dialogue. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A communication system includes a communication network, and an originating telephony device, a target telephony device, and a call manager coupled to the communication network. The call manager signals the target telephony device to indicate an incoming call from the originating telephony device. The call manager includes an alternate number list that identifies at least one alternate telephony device to be signaled in response to the incoming call directed to the target telephony device. The call manager additionally includes one or more mapping tables associating a packet network address with each identified alternate telephony device.

Abstract: A method of transmitting one text message to a plurality of receivers is disclosed. The method includes inputting numbers of the receivers and a text message to be transmitted, determining a type of a transmission speed of the inputted text message, and transmitting the inputted text message of the determined type to numbers of the respective receivers. If the text message transmission succeeds, the method further includes confirming whether any further receivers of the text message exist and, if so, inputting new numbers of the further receivers and re-transmitting the corresponding text message to the new numbers of the further receivers. In inputting the phone numbers of the receivers, the sender can transmit the text message more rapidly and conveniently using the phonebook function and one-touch dial function.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method, which can comprise automatically causing a call to be connected. The call can be connected via a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) user identity provided by a calling device that requests the call. The SIP public user identity can be associated with one or more called devices. The SIP public user identity can be one of a set of one or more SIP user identities associated with a user.

Abstract: A telephone communication system and method for transmitting reply messages are provided. The telephone communication system includes a plurality of telephone devices, wherein at least a first telephone device has hardware circuitry, a display, and a processor. The hardware circuitry receives a signal from a second telephone device. The display is in communication with the hardware circuitry and displays an image when the signal is received. The processor is in communication with the hardware circuitry and the display, and the processor performs the steps including communicating the image that is displayed on the display when the signal is received, wherein at least one prerecorded reply message is made available for selection when the signal is received, and receiving a command inputted by a user of the first telephone device selecting one of the available reply messages, wherein the selected reply message is transmitted to the second telephone device.

Abstract: A system to enable access information stored on a terminal device (cellular phone) to be utilized without imposing a load on a user when performing communications from a communication device (MFP). An address book on the cellular phone is opened (S101, S102), and a name of a communication destination and the access information are selected by use of the address book (S103 to S105). vCard-formatted data is created based on the content selected (S108), and the created data is transmitted to the MFP (S109). The MFP analyzes the vCard-formatted data received from the cellular phone (S201, S202), and the communications are performed by use of the access information contained in the vCard-formatted data (S203 to S216).

Abstract: A system and method for providing data services and controllable power to each one of a plurality of end points in a structure. The system comprises a network, a source of power, a concentrator connected to the network and remote network devices/controllers connected to the network with a remote network device/controller located at an end point. The remote network devices/controllers receive power from the source of power and supply controllable power to one or both of networked and non-networked controlled devices connected to the remote network devices/controllers. The networked controlled devices send data to and receive data from the remote network device/controller, and data is communicated between the remote network device/controller and the concentrator. The power supplied to the networked and non-networked controlled devices is controlled at the source of power or at an associated remote network device/controller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method usable for managing a connection release of an established connection between two or more parties via a communication network. When the reason for terminating a connection/session between at least two parties is caused by circumstances in the communication network, such as a loss of bearer, this is detected in a first network element. Then the first network element generates a connection terminating message to be used in the connection release procedure into which a new information element is introduced indicating the reason for the connection release, for example the loss of bearer. This reason may be indicated to a user as an optional and additional information. Furthermore, a corresponding system, device and/or terminal equipment are proposed.

Abstract: Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. The hybrid network also contains logic for responding to requests for quality of service and reserving the resources to provide the requested services.

Abstract: A remote conversation management device to manage conversations on a first communication device. The method includes maintaining a gateway node having a first interface to enable the gateway node to receive conversation control information from the remote conversation management device and a second interface to couple the gateway node to a communication network, where the communication network is configured to support a conversation between a first communication device and one or more other communication devices over the communication network. The method further includes storing in a message buffer the media of the conversation as the media is received through the second interface from the communication network and receiving conversation control information from the remote conversation management device through the first interface.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for preventing data loss in a VoIP system. In particular, during a VoIP call, it is determined whether incoming ringing on a POTS line causes an unacceptable level of signal loss or errors. If so, for subsequent VoIP calls, the CO handling calls to the POTS line is instructed to either answer each call with a busy signal or automatically forward calls to the POTS line to the VoIP line or other selected telephone. Calling returns to normal upon ending of the VoIP call. In this manner, incoming ringing on the POTS line does not result in call dropping or lengthy retraining processes.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a Unified Messaging System having a controller element to submit to a Calling Card Server (CCS) over a primary call leg a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) SUBSCRIBE message requesting outdial event notification for a call placed on a secondary call leg responsive to a reply of a voicemail message, and receive over the primary call leg a SIP NOTIFY message from the CCS indicating outdial events associated with placing the call over the secondary call leg. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: To simplify the acquisition and exchange of social information, a social information acquisition application could be triggered when the calling party initiates a call to a called party. The application adds a request to the called dialing sequence for a list of all available social information repositories associated to the called party. If multiple repositories exist, one of those repositories this selected either by the calling party or by applying selection rules. Information retrieved from the selected repository could be presented to the calling party and/or used to update social information repositories maintained on behalf of the calling party.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium for providing audio-video messaging in a video chat system. In one implementation, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a video chat request from a caller, and providing a video message in response to the video chat request, where the video message is operable for playback.

Abstract: A telephone device is capable of receiving, during communication with a first external device, a call from a second external device. The telephone device includes a setting unit and a ring alert inhibiting unit. The setting unit is configured so as to be capable of setting the telephone device to either one of a first status, in which a user of the telephone device wants to perform communication, and a second status, in which the user does not want to perform communication, the setting unit being configured so as to be capable of setting the second status, either when communication is started with the first external device, or while the communication with the first external device is being executed. The ring alert inhibiting unit inhibits a sound of a ring alert for informing that a call has been received from the second external device when the telephone device is in the second status.

Abstract: A method for reducing bandwidth when transmitting data between a sending terminal and a receiving terminal over a voice connection path using a digital data network. The coding of user information is converted within the digital data network between data transmission in the voice connection path and data transmission in the digital data network so that the user information is transmitted on one section of the digital data network via the coded voice connection path and the user information is transmitted on another section of the digital data network using a method suitable for the digital data network.

Abstract: An enhanced telecommunication signal insertion system includes a first connection block field including a plurality of switches configured to be coupled to an enhanced signal source and a second connection block field including a plurality of normally closed switches configured to connect respective pairs of tip and ring lines from a central office to corresponding pairs of tip and ring lines to associated subscriber locations and a jumper plug. The jumper plug has a first connector and a second connector with a length of cable extending therebetween. The first connector is configured to be inserted in one of the normally closed switches of the second connection block field to open the one of the normally closed switches. The second connector is configured to be inserted in one of the switches of the first connection block field.

Abstract: A private branch exchange (PBX) capable of transmitting and receiving an E-mail over a network is provided. The PBX includes an interface for communicating with the network, an E-mail server for receiving and storing the E-mail; an extension interface for exchanging a communication signal including an audio signal and control signal with an extension telephone, a database for storing a destination address of an E-mail and an extension number corresponding to the address, an examining unit for examining whether or not an mailing address contained in an E-mail received at the E-mail server from the network is registered in the database, and a controller for sending a notice of the reception of the E-mail the extension telephone of the extension number allocated to the mailing address of the E-mail when the examining unit judges that the mailing address of the E-mail is registered in the database.

Abstract: A service outlet for coupling a data unit to a wired digital data signal and for coupling a service unit to an analog service signal, for use with a service wire pair installed in walls of a building, the service wire pair concurrently carrying a wired bi-directional digital data signal and an analog service signal carried over a service signal frequency band, using frequency division multiplexing, wherein the wired digital data signal is carried over a frequency band distinct from the service signal frequency band. The outlet has a single enclosure and, within the enclosure: a wiring connector; first and second filters coupled to the wiring connector; a service connector coupled to the first filter and connectable to the service unit for coupling the service unit to the analog service signal; a service wiring modem coupled to the second filter; and a power supply coupled to the service wiring modem.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to identity SPAM emails is disclosed. The method sets a misspelling rejection ratio. Upon receipt of an email comprising (X) words, the method determines the number (Y) of misspelled words comprising that email. The method then calculates a misspelling ratio by dividing (Y) by (X), and then determines if the misspelling ratio is greater than or equal to the misspelling rejection ratio. If the method determines that the misspelling ratio is greater than or equal to the misspelling rejection ratio, then the method reports the email as SPAM. In certain embodiments, the detection of words used to trigger the rejection of SPAM is based on a fuzzy search of alternate spellings. These alternate spellings may come from a spell checker.

Abstract: Systems and methods for partially releasing an appliance from a private branch exchange are shown and described. The method can include issuing a path replacement command to the private branch exchange, receiving a facility message from the private branch exchange destined for one end-point of a communications session, and transmitting the received facility message to another end-point of the communications session.

Abstract: A telephony application such as an interactive voice response (“IVR”) needs to identify quickly the nature of the call (e.g., whether it is a person or machine answering a call) in order to initiate an appropriate voice application. Conventionally, the call stream is sent to a call-progress analyzer (“CPA”) for analysis. Once a result is reached, the call stream is redirected to a call processing unit running the IVR according to the analyzed result. The present scheme feeds the call stream simultaneous to both the CPA and the IVR. The CPA is allowed to continue analyzing and outputting a series of analysis results until a predetermined result appears. In the meantime, the IVR can dynamically adapt itself to the latest analysis results and interact with the call with a minimum of delay.

Abstract: A communication system provides integrated email, telephone and instant messenger communication including a common address book, a common log of communication history and shared presence information. A user can respond to a communication according to any format, email, telephone or instant messenger, with a response using the same format or any other format. The response may be initiated by a single command.

Abstract: A communication system provides integrated email, telephone and instant messenger communication including a common address book, a common log of communication history and shared presence information. A user can respond to a communication according to any format, email, telephone or instant messenger, with a response using the same format or any other format. The response may be initiated by a single command.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for storing and passing on multimedia messages for a multimedia call in a packet-switching telecommunication network (TN), with the called subscriber (B subscriber) having network access with a known and predetermined bandwidth to the telecommunication network (TN). In the situation where it is found (1) during the setting up of a multimedia call that the available bandwidth is too narrow (2, 3) because the called subscriber (B subscriber) is currently using a further multimedia service, the multimedia call is diverted (4) to a recording device (ABZ) which is available in the telecommunication network (TN). A calling subscriber (A subscriber) can then leave a multimedia message on the recording device (ABZ), which is then passed (5) to a local recording device (ABL) for the called subscriber (B subscriber) via the network access and using the bandwidth that is still available.

Abstract: A presence aware communications system, comprising a messaging system configured to perform at least one of the following operations: (a) provide a subscriber's communication device with information regarding an incoming contact during a messaging session between the subscriber's communication device and the messaging system; (b) provide the subscriber's communication device with a text message containing information regarding one or more messages when a notification is received that the subscriber's communication device is available; (c) provide the subscriber's communication device with a text message relating to a voice message from a different first party received by the messaging system; (d) in response to the subscriber's communication device requesting a connection with at least one of an inputted telephone number and address, provide the subscriber's communication device with a notification respecting at least one eligible message from a second party associated with the at least one of an inputted

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that use resources more efficiently for calls originating and terminating in a first address space that use services in an IP address space. A call is established from an originator in a first address space to an IP device within an IP address space. The IP device sends a message to a switch in the first address space indicating a new destination in the first address space. The established call is released and a second call is established from the originator in the first address space to the new destination in the first address space. In another implementation, a first leg of a call is established to an IP device from a first address space. The IP device establishes a second leg of a call to a destination in the first address space. The calls are bridged and resources released.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multimodal network community system capable of transmitting a message to and collecting responses from multiple specific persons in a short period of time and a method of controlling the same, which can transmit a notice (message) to and collect responses from a plurality of members of a specific group or groups in a short period of time according to a predefined procedure via various methods, such as a telephone call, an email, a text message, a web message, an instant message and a voice message, and can collect the results of the recipients' reception of the message and responses via various communication means, automatically arrange them in a database and transmit them to a message transmitter, so that the message transmitter can simultaneously transmit a desired message to a number of persons at one time, the recipients can perfectly receive the message via communication means set by them with a high probability of success and in a timely manner, and a message relay servi

Abstract: Telephonic Electronic mail is abbreviation of TEMAIL is a protocol/standard/tool/application for sending and receiving telephone audio messages in a secure and organized way. TEMAIL users require a telephone or a computer with Internet connection to send and receive audio electronic message. TEMAIL users will not call the recipient number directly to deliver their audio message. Instead they specify recipient EMAIL ID or recipient TEMAIL ID and use TEMAIL service provider system to deliver the message to the recipient. This helps sender to deliver their messages to the recipients in any country and vise versa. The following items are required for sending & receiving TEMAIL voice message. 1. Client A—Any mobile or basic phone (i.e.: —Landline) or any wireless device, which can act as client to send and receive audio messages. 2. Client B—Computer, which can act as client to send and receive any type of messages. 3.

Abstract: A method for transferring data from a first switch to a second switch selectively by line-switching or by packet-switching as wellas to a switch for carrying out the method. Data packets are thereby first transferred packet-switched through a packet-switching network to the second switch. With the presence of a corresponding control signal a line-switching connection is established from the first switch to the second switch and the data are then transferred through this connection. Where applicable a renewed changeover to a packet-switching transfer is carried out. A flexible packet-switching or line-switching data transfer linked with dynamic costs between the junctions of a telecommunications network is enabled.

Abstract: A presence aware communications system, comprising a messaging system configured to perform at least one of the following operations: (a) provide a subscriber's communication device with information regarding an incoming contact during a messaging session between the subscriber's communication device and the messaging system; (b) provide the subscriber's communication device with a text message containing information regarding one or more messages when a notification is received that the subscriber's communication device is available; (c) provide the subscriber's communication device with a text message relating to a voice message from a different first party received by the messaging system; (d) in response to the subscriber's communication device requesting a connection with at least one of an inputted telephone number and address, provide the subscriber's communication device with a notification respecting at least one eligible message from a second party associated with the at least one of an inputted

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer products for Internet Protocol Television message waiting indication. Exemplary embodiments include a method for providing messages to an Internet-Protocol-enabled device, the method including receiving a communication that a message to a recipient party has been deposited in a message infrastructure, mapping a recipient party message address to an Internet Protocol-enabled device address of the recipient party, retrieving sending party identification information and sending a message waiting indication to the Internet Protocol-enabled device address.

Abstract: A communications system for providing alerting services that includes a plurality of server devices distributed throughout a geographical area, a transmission network including a plurality of transmission routes, and an alerting component adapted to generate and transmit the alert information. The plurality of server devices are adapted to receive, store and transmit alert information associated with an external event and the plurality of server devices store substantially the same alert information at any given time. The alerting component also directs the plurality of server devices to transmit the alert information to at least one user device. The transmission network is adapted to transmit the alert information using one or more of the plurality of transmission routes between any two server devices.

Abstract: A communication system and method facilitating a user to directly dial an account network-based telephone user with a combined alphabet and numeral account via a conventional telephone and computer is disclosed. The computer is provided with a set of predetermined alphabet and numeral code correspondence table. In addition, all the extended units coupled to the telephone constitute an exchange communication system, let the telephone in the different indoor place can directly call the network-based telephone.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting electronic messages in a computer environment. The preferred embodiment receives an electronic message addressed to a telephone number and determines an instant message identifier associated with the telephone number. In response to the determination that an instant message identifier associates with the telephone number, it is further determined whether an instant message receiver is available to receive messages addressed to the instant message identifier. In response to a determination that an instant message receiver is available to receive instant messages addressed to the instant message identifier, the electronic message is forwarded as an instant message addressed to the instant message identifier.

Abstract: A calling network capable of accepting voice and data information includes a voice distribution server, wherein the voice distribution server is communicably coupled to an integrated access device, wherein the voice distribution server is associated with a computer readable medium, and wherein the computer readable medium includes a customer profile; and wherein the customer profile includes at least one registered access number associated with the integrated access device, and at least two quasi-registered access numbers associated with the integrated access device.

Abstract: A method of providing anonymous calling comprising the steps of: providing a first user having a first user ID associated with a first phone number; providing a second user having a second user ID associated with a destination phone number; accepting a call request from the first user containing the second user ID; receiving in a computer based system a call request, checking whether the destination phone number is a paid plan or free plan, and wherein the first user is on a free plan, an advertisement is played to the initiating user prior to placing phone call and wherein the first user is on a paid plan the advertisement is not played and the first user is called to provide an anonymous phone connection between the first user and the destination phone number.

Abstract: A system and method generates configurations used for accessing electronic mailboxes. A database stores the configuration conventions that are sets of e-mail expressions formed by symbols. A transformer module expands configuration conventions stored in the database to generate configurations based on user supplied context data.

Abstract: A telecommunication and multimedia management apparatus and method that supports voice and other media communications and that enables users to: (i) participate in multiple conversation modes, including live phone calls, conference calls, instant voice messaging or tactical communications; (ii) review the messages of conversations in either a live mode or a time-shifted mode and to seamlessly transition back and forth between the two modes; (iii) participate in multiple conversations either concurrently or simultaneously; (iv) archive the messages of conversations for later review or processing; and (v) persistently store media either created or received on the communication devices of users. The latter feature enables users to generate or review media when either disconnected from the network or network conditions are poor and to optimize the delivery of media over the network based on network conditions and the intention of the users participating in conversations.

Abstract: A telecommunication and multimedia management apparatus and method that supports voice and other media communications and that enables users to: (i) participate in multiple conversation modes, including live phone calls, conference calls, instant voice messaging or tactical communications; (ii) review the messages of conversations in either a live mode or a time-shifted mode and to seamlessly transition back and forth between the two modes; (iii) participate in multiple conversations either concurrently or simultaneously; (iv) archive the messages of conversations for later review or processing; and (v) persistently store media either created or received on the communication devices of users. The latter feature enables users to generate or review media when either disconnected from the network or network conditions are poor and to optimize the delivery of media over the network based on network conditions and the intention of the users participating in conversations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for rendering one or more conversations on a first communication device. The method includes receiving over a network and storing at the first communication device media associated with the one or more conversations. The method further includes selecting on the first communication device one of the one or more conversations as current and rendering the media associated with the selected current conversation. The rendering of the media of the currently selected conversation may be performed in either a near real-time mode where the media is progressively rendered as it is received or in a time shifted mode where the media is rendered at a time after it was received. The method also includes creating media on the first communication device associated with the selected current conversation and transmitting the created media over the network to one or more remote communication devices associated with the selected current conversation.

Abstract: A system is provided for cycling encryption keys to prevent the guessing of encrypted presence information in a shared information space. The system of the invention prevents malicious publication of presence information and ensures that only valid presence information is published to the shared information space. A malicious subscriber is prevented from knowing that he/she has been detected while a search is underway to determine his/her identity. During such a search, authorized subscribers are shifted to a new source of presence information while the malicious subscriber remains at the previous source.