Abstract:
A system and method for providing multisensory signaling capabilities enables a user to manage the receipt of incoming communication events, after an initial notification sequence, using multiple media options. Specifically, a remote device notifies a user of incoming communication events and offers real-time coupling of the notifications with communication management options. The message is delivered or otherwise processed according to the option selected.
Abstract:
A method is illustrated for reducing the call setup time of high priority calls such as voice or high speed user generated data without unduly wasting RF frequency resources on non priority calls such as short message calls. This is accomplished by ascertaining the call priority at the base station controller (BSC) level in a GSM system soon after call initiation and immediately changing the channel assignment for use by the remaining signalling type messages to a different operational speed where appropriate. The concept is further extended by supplying the call priority data to a called party's BSC such that all signalling messages after initial contact can be at the operational speed appropriate to the priority of the call.
Abstract:
An monolithic version of optical multiplexer/demultiplexer with an improved spectral characteristic is provided by two diffraction gratings (20, 21) arranged optically in tandem and with a field stop (71, 107) in the coupling between them, the gratings also being arranged to provide free spectral ranges differing by a factor of at least two, and having a coupling (22) between them that carries over into the second grating information conceming the dispersion afforded by the first grating. The field stop is constituted by a pair of etched troughs (70, 105) arranged in the pattem of an open chevron. The diffraction gratings may be configured as a plurality of optical waveguides extending in side-by-side relationship in a set of arcuate optical paths disposed such that the set of arcuate paths of the optical waveguides of one of the diffration gratings embraces the set of arcuate paths of the optical waveguides of the other diffraction grating.
Abstract:
Telephone call management is provided via a computer network (web) facility (22) which can be remotely accessed by subscribers using web browsers (12). The web facility includes an information database for storing personal telephone directories and call logs, and a telephone call control system coupled to a telephone switch (16) via a switch-computer interface (26). Information on calls to and/or from telephone numbers of subscribers is communicated from the switch to the web facility to be stored in the database without requiring the subscribers' browers to be active. Subscribers can make telephone calls and control telephone communications via the browsers and the web facility. Subscribers do not require any hardware or software in addition to a telephone (10) and web browser.
Abstract:
An architecture for a modular communications system is disclosed. The modular communications system comprises at least one control module; a plurality of resource modules for receipt of external payload data provided to said system of for manipulation of the payload data; a plurality of resource module links, one link connecting each resource module to the control module and each resource module. The control module comprises a switch for switching payload data between the plurality of resource modules; and a bandwidth allocator comprising a bandwidth selector and a distributor each connected to the switch and to the resource module links. The bandwidth selector allows the selection of the bandwidth of payload data passed from any of the resource modules to the time switch. Similarly, the bandwidth distributor allows for the selection of the bandwidth of payload data switched through the switch and provided to any of the resouce modules from the control module. Preferably, all the resource module links are electrically isolated from each other. The architecture provides for the modular assembly of a telecommunications offering varied capacities, redundancies and services.
Abstract:
A kit for converting to cordless operation a telephone having a corded handset and a base unit, the base unit having a handset connector jack and a handset receiving cradle for matingly cradling the handset and the corded handset having a housing, a microphone, a speaker, and a cord for electrically connecting the handset to the handset jack. The kit includes a module having a fastener for fixing the module in mating engagement with the base unit and a connector for electrically connecting the module to the handset jack. An uncorded handset mating with the handset receiving cradle is provided, the uncorded handset having a housing generally matching that of the corded handset. The module and uncorded handset exchange signals via radio transmitters and receivers and contain switches responsive to cradling and uncradling of the uncorded handset so that the converted telephone operates as if the uncorded handset remained connected by a handset cord to the base, while the overall shape and configuration of the telephone is preserved.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method to efficiently move data from a pipeline data bus (204) to another data bus 8208) in a network switch or router (200) . A switching module (201) in the network switch generates and places a packet cycle on the pipeline data bus . The switching module generates and places a control data cycle on an auxiliary data bus (212) . A bridging module (206) process the packet cycle on the pipeline data bus after processing the control data cycle on the auxiliary data bus .
Abstract:
A system for implementing a real-time distributed, hierarchical database uses a proxiable protocol. The system includes a first proxy server (208) for receiving a first proxiable protocol message from a first network element (202). The first proxy server performs a first database lookup based on information contained in the first message. If the first proxy server does not obtain the requested information, the first proxy server formulates a second proxiable protocol message and forwards the message to a second proxy server (210). A second proxy server receives the second message and performs a second database lookup based on information contained in the second message. The second proxy server sends the results from the second database lookup to the first proxy server and the first proxy server forwards the results to the first network element.
Abstract:
A method of connecting a calling party connect to the PSTN to a called party connected to an IP network. When a calling party wishes to initiate a voice over IP call to a called party, the calling party need only connect to the IP network through an IP gateway and dial the PSTN telephone number of the called party to complete an IP connection to the called party. An IP gateway or other database is used to perform the necessary translations of addressing and routing information between the PSTN and the IP network for the call to reach its intended destination. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the same PSTN directory number assigned to a party for PSTN calls is also used as a designator for that party's IP address. As such, the PSTN dial plan is reused in association with calls placed over an IP network to that party.