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  • Method and apparatus for enabling global telephony capabilities in communication networks
    Publication number: 20060250974
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a network service provider, e.g., a VoIP network provider, to create configuration files containing network based parameters that support global telephony capabilities (e.g., in country services) such as in country ring tones, dialing patterns, network announcements, and signaling tones that can be offered to users who want in country telephony capabilities independent of their location is disclosed. These global telephony capability configurations can be downloaded to intelligent IP phones or based in the VoIP network for access by subscribers' telephony devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC INTERNATIONAL CALLING RATES
    Publication number: 20140036731
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling VoIP service providers to dynamically adjust international calling rates as a function of adjustments made with partner carrier arrangements that VoIP service providers put in place are disclosed. Thus VoIP service providers can pass on savings, if the new calling rate is lower than the old calling rate, to their subscribers in order to enhance the loyalty of existing subscribers. Instead of having subscribers to call into customer service centers to take advantage of these new lower international calling rates, the new calling rates will be updated dynamically and immediately for subscribers without these subscribers having to call in to request their billing rates to match the new calling rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for enabling dual tone multi-frequency signal processing in the core voice over internet protocol network
    Patent number: 8675638
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for enabling DTMF signal processing in the core VoIP network. More specifically, the present invention enables a VoIP network to recognize and respond to special DTMF signals entered by a user and initiate the appropriate service logic response to satisfy the user's service request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING CALLS TO AN ALTERNATIVE ENDPOINT DURING NETWORK DISRUPTIONS
    Publication number: 20100098067
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling calls destined for a terminating point on a packet network, e.g., a VoIP network, that is experiencing a service disruption to be forwarded by the network to another endpoint is disclosed. The method enables subscribers to register an alternative number, such as a cell phone number, a relative's phone number, or a work number, that the network can use to forward calls in the event of a service disruption. In one embodiment, the provider can even use an alternative transport network, such as the PSTN, to forward these calls until the VoIP network service is restored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: MARIAN CROAK, HOSSEIN ESLAMBOLCHI
  • Method and apparatus for routing calls to an alternative endpoint during network disruptions
    Publication number: 20060251053
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling calls destined for a terminating point on a packet network, e.g., a VoIP network, that is experiencing a service disruption to be forwarded by the network to another endpoint is disclosed. The method enables subscribers to register an alternative number, such as a cell phone number, a relative's phone number, or a work number, that the network can use to forward calls in the event of a service disruption. In one embodiment, the provider can even use an alternative transport network, such as the PSTN, to forward these calls until the VoIP network service is restored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CLIENT SOFTWARE USAGE IN END USER DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130268658
    Abstract: The present invention enables a capability for packet-switched network service providers, e.g., VoIP network service providers, to monitor the CPE application usage of their subscriber to ensure that changes to the network do not interfere with these applications and to potentially provide changes to the network to enhance these premise based applications. Monitoring software will be installed in the CPE to monitor upgrades and features installed by the end users so that any potential impact to these applied applications can be assessed before a VoIP network upgrade is carried out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for providing E911 services for nomadic users
    Publication number: 20070201622
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing E911 services for nomadic users by utilizing web based updates on packet networks, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Service over Internet Protocol (SoIP) networks, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method enables a VoIP or SoIP service provider to detect a change in an IP address associated with either a broadband modem and/or a router through which a terminal adaptor is used to access services by a nomadic customer from a new location. Upon detecting such a change, the method presents a web page to the nomadic customer for entering the new physical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for providing virtual private access links in a communication network
    Publication number: 20070076692
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an overlay structure in the access portion of a packet network, e.g., a VoIP network, that allows enterprise customers to place their traffic on virtual private links for both signaling and media traffic are disclosed. The method partitions the VoIP access network components so that only subscribers of private access lines can use the virtual private traffic links across the infrastructure. These private links provide the highest quality of service backed by SLA and prioritize the traffic of subscribers of private access lines over any other traffic that is being transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for providing endpoint and access independent virtual numbers
    Publication number: 20070091878
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling subscribers using any access technology and endpoint equipment to subscribe to VoIP network services and to use the advanced features provided by VoIP networks to receive incoming calls are disclosed. The present method enables subscribers to use a virtual number, which they can associate with any existing phone lines that they have already subscribed to, including traditional PSTN telephone lines, mobile phone lines, or even IP based phone lines. For example, subscribers can set up an advanced feature so that calls to this virtual phone number can be forwarded to the subscriber's phones serially or in parallel depending on the preferences of the subscriber and the identity of the incoming caller. All advanced features associated with VoIP services can be made available to subscribers through these virtual numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for providing dynamic international calling rates
    Patent number: 9001987
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling VoIP service providers to dynamically adjust international calling rates as a function of adjustments made with partner carrier arrangements that VoIP service providers put in place are disclosed. Thus VoIP service providers can pass on savings, if the new calling rate is lower than the old calling rate, to their subscribers in order to enhance the loyalty of existing subscribers. Instead of having subscribers to call into customer service centers to take advantage of these new lower international calling rates, the new calling rates will be updated dynamically and immediately for subscribers without these subscribers having to call in to request their billing rates to match the new calling rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for providing dynamic international calling rates
    Patent number: 8553863
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling VoIP service providers to dynamically adjust international calling rates as a function of adjustments made with partner carrier arrangements that VoIP service providers put in place are disclosed. Thus VoIP service providers can pass on savings, if the new calling rate is lower than the old calling rate, to their subscribers in order to enhance the loyalty of existing subscribers. Instead of having subscribers to call into customer service centers to take advantage of these new lower international calling rates, the new calling rates will be updated dynamically and immediately for subscribers without these subscribers having to call in to request their billing rates to match the new calling rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for providing dynamic international calling rates
    Patent number: 8150009
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling VoIP service providers to dynamically adjust international calling rates as a function of adjustments made with partner carrier arrangements that VoIP service providers put in place are disclosed. Thus VoIP service providers can pass on savings, if the new calling rate is lower than the old calling rate, to their subscribers in order to enhance the loyalty of existing subscribers. Instead of having subscribers to call into customer service centers to take advantage of these new lower international calling rates, the new calling rates will be updated dynamically and immediately for subscribers without these subscribers having to call in to request their billing rates to match the new calling rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING GLOBAL TELEPHONY CAPABILITIES IN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20140056181
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a network service provider, e.g., a VoIP network provider, to create configuration files containing network based parameters that support global telephony capabilities (e.g., in country services) such as in country ring tones, dialing patterns, network announcements, and signaling tones that can be offered to users who want in country telephony capabilities independent of their location is disclosed. These global telephony capability configurations can be downloaded to intelligent IP phones or based in the VoIP network for access by subscribers' telephony devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossien Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY CALLS TO A DISABLED ENDPOINT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20070217578
    Abstract: The present invention enables the remote activation of a device by a packet-switched service, e.g., VoIP network service for the purposes of receiving calls identified as urgent from a pre-identified calling party when the device is disabled. The present invention enables registered users to select the calling parties they wish to receive emergency calls from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: MARIAN CROAK, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY CALLS TO A DISABLED ENDPOINT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090232131
    Abstract: The present invention enables the remote activation of a device by a packet-switched service, e.g., VoIP network service for the purposes of receiving calls identified as urgent from a pre-identified calling party when the device is disabled. The present invention enables registered users to select the calling parties they wish to receive emergency calls from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for enabling personalized name identification in the calling name field
    Publication number: 20060146789
    Abstract: The present invention enables registered subscribers to register their preferred identity or name with a VoIP network service. This registered name will then be forwarded in the calling name field of the call setup message when these users signal to the network that they want to place a call to another network user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY CALLS TO A DISABLED ENDPOINT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120164967
    Abstract: The present invention enables the remote activation of a device by a packet-switched service, e.g., VoIP network service for the purposes of receiving calls identified as urgent from a pre-identified calling party when the device is disabled. The present invention enables registered users to select the calling parties they wish to receive emergency calls from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • Method and apparatus for providing emergency calls to a disabled endpoint device
    Publication number: 20060140351
    Abstract: The present invention enables the remote activation of a device by a packet-switched service, e.g., VoIP network service for the purposes of receiving calls identified as urgent from a pre-identified calling party when the device is disabled. The present invention enables registered users to select the calling parties they wish to receive emergency calls from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY PROVIDING COMFORT NOISE
    Publication number: 20100098064
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dynamically enabling the activation and deactivation of comfort noise over a VoIP media path or channel are disclosed. The present method detects all sound levels in the media path and only activates the comfort noise in the absence of sound and when the background noise level or the telephone line noise level is low rather than only in the absence of speech.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: MARIAN CROAK, Hossein Eslambolchi
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY RING TONES FOR URGENT CALLS
    Publication number: 20100098065
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling calling parties to request the VoIP network to provide a special ring tone to be signaled as the occurrence of an urgent call to called parties are disclosed. Alternatively, a high frequency intercept tone or call waiting tone is also provided when the called parties are already engaged in conversation when an urgent call is incoming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Marian Croak, Hossein Eslambolchi
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