Abstract:
Methods, systems, apparatus including computer program products having instructions for porting numbers are provided. In one example system and method, a vPBX system can receive a request from a user to port an existing phone number to the vPBX system. The vPBX server can identify a porting authentication template, based on the requirements of an existing service provider. The vPBX server generate a fax document on the retrieved template. The vPBX server can populate the generated fax document with user information. The vPBX server can receive a user's hand signature from a touch-screen interface of a mobile device. The vPBX server can authenticate the fax document with the received signature, and transmit the authenticated fax document to the existing service provider. The vPBX server can provide the user with a temporary line number with forwarding functions until porting is completed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a telephone switching apparatus which integrate voice, video and data capabilities into a telephone network transforming the same from a mere call/voice interface into a system or device with enhanced computer capabilities. The present invention allows the apparatus to perform computer functions such as, real-time monitoring and management, CDR analysis with graphical representation, fax management of the telephone switch and other related computing functions.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to methods and systems for reducing or canceling echoes during fax communications. In an embodiment, during a fax call, a first fax signal from a first fax device intended for a second fax device is detected. Based at least in part on detecting the first fax signal from the first fax device or on the termination of the first fax signal, an echo audio packet is muted, wherein the echo audio packet is at least partly the result of the first fax signal being transmitted over a network, the network including at least a data network.
Abstract:
A method for accessing and browsing the internet (20) through the use of a telephone and the associated dtmf signals is disclosed. The preferred embodiment provides a system that converts the information content of a web page from text to speech (voice signals), signals the hyperlink selections of a web page in an audio manner (18), and allows selection of the hyperlinks through the use of dtmf signals generated from a telephone keypad. Upon receiving a dtmf signal corresponding to a hyperlink, the corresponding web page is fetched and again delivered to the user via one of the available delivery methods such as voice, fax-on-demand, electronic mail, or regular mail (26).
Abstract:
A Message Storage and Deliver System (MSDS) (10) is connected to a plurality of DID phone lines and receives facsimile messages, voice messages, and data messages. The messages are stored in memory and are also converted into appropriate hyper-test mark-up language (HTML) (30) files. The users can then connect to the MSDS (10) through the Internet (30). The users of the MSDS (10) therefore have the advantage of being able to receive their messages at any time and at any location at a reasonable cost. The user can also telephone the MSDS (10) to listen to messages or to alter the service provided by the MSDS (10).
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are described for receiving a fax transmission at a mobile phone. In one embodiment, the mobile phone receives an incoming call and answers the incoming call, upon receiving a command from a user of the mobile phone to answer the incoming call. A program on the mobile phone then detects that the incoming call is a fax transmission, and then places an outgoing call to a fax server. The program on the mobile phone then conferences the incoming call with the outgoing call to the fax server, such that the fax server receives the fax transmission. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Abstract:
A Message Storage and Deliver System (MSDS) (10) is connected to a plurality of DID phone lines and receives facsimile messages, voice messages, and data messages. The messages are stored in memory and are also converted into appropriate hyper-test mark-up language (HTML) (30) files. The users can then connect to the MSDS (10) through the Internet (30). The users of the MSDS (10) therefore have the advantage of being able to receive their messages at any time and at any location at a reasonable cost. The user can also telephone the MSDS (10) to listen to messages or to alter the service provided by the MSDS (10).