公开(公告)号：US09131059B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13822830

申请日：2011-10-28

Applicant: Boland T. Jones ,  David Michael Guthrie ,  Peter Stewart ,  Tammy Hammond

Inventor： Boland T. Jones ,  David Michael Guthrie ,  Peter Stewart ,  Tammy Hammond

IPC: H04M3/56 ,  H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04M3/568 ,  H04M3/563 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2201/36 ,  H04M2201/42 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2203/5081 ,  H04M2203/551 ,  H04N7/155

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems, methods, and computer programs are disclosed for joining an online conference already in progress. One such method comprises: a conferencing system establishing an audio conference between a plurality of participants accessing the conferencing system via a communication network; the conferencing system presenting to the participants via a graphical user interface the audio conference and a conference interface displaying a participant object identifying each of the participants; synchronously recording the audio conference with content presented in the conference interface; storing the synchronized audio conference and the content; during the audio conference, receiving from a new participant a request to join the audio conference already in progress; and in response to the request to join the audio conference, playing back the synchronized audio conference and the content presented in the conference interface to the new participant beginning from a recording start location.

Abstract translation: 公开了系统，方法和计算机程序的各种实施例，用于加入在线会议。 一种这样的方法包括：会议系统，在经由通信网络访问会议系统的多个参与者之间建立音频会议; 所述会议系统经由图形用户界面向所述参与者呈现所述音频会议，以及会议界面，其显示标识每个所述参与者的参与者对象; 与会议接口中呈现的内容同步录制音频会议; 存储同步的音频会议和内容; 在音频会议期间，从新参与者接收到加入已经进行的音频会议的请求; 并且响应于加入音频会议的请求，从记录开始位置开始将同步的音频会议和呈现在会议接口中的内容回放到新参与者。

公开(公告)号：US20150124946A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14590287

申请日：2015-01-06

Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.

Inventor： Venson M. Shaw

IPC: H04M3/533

CPC classification number: H04M3/53333 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04M11/00 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2203/253

Abstract: A method of managing visual voice mail in a multi-screen environment. The method includes receiving voice mail messages in a server, creating a state machine for each message, pushing a visual voice mail notification to at least three devices, receiving an action command from one of the three devices and updating the state machine responsive to the receiving step.

Abstract translation: 一种在多屏幕环境中管理视觉语音邮件的方法。 该方法包括在服务器中接收语音邮件消息，为每个消息创建状态机，将可视语音邮件通知推送到至少三个设备，从三个设备之一接收动作命令，并响应于接收来更新状态机 步。

公开(公告)号：US08812004B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13260639

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Zhuo Zhang ,  Xiaobo Jia

Inventor： Zhuo Zhang ,  Xiaobo Jia

IPC: H04W40/00 ,  H04M3/00 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/42059 ,  H04M3/42102 ,  H04M2201/14 ,  H04M2201/16 ,  H04M2201/18 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2207/18

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for handling a call conflict at a call processing apparatus in a communication network, said call processing apparatus comprising a first call processing element which handles a first call initiated by a first terminal and a second call processing element which handles a second call initiated by a second terminal, when said second call processing element receives an incall message initiated by said first terminal and directed to communicate with said second terminal while said second terminal is in busy state, the method comprising: inquiring the called number in the call record of said second terminal; comparing initiating times of said first call and said second call, if said called number in said call record of said second terminal is the number of said first terminal contained in said incall message; and releasing the call with later initiating time and continuing setting up of the call with earlier initiating time, based on result of the comparison. Corresponding call processing apparatus and program product are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种在通信网络中的呼叫处理装置处理呼叫冲突的方法，所述呼叫处理装置包括处理由第一终端发起的第一呼叫的第一呼叫处理元件和处理第一呼叫处理元件的第二呼叫处理元件 当所述第二呼叫处理单元在所述第二终端处于忙状态时接收到由所述第一终端发起并指示与所述第二终端通信的接收消息时，由所述第二终端发起的所述第二呼叫，所述方法包括： 所述第二终端的呼叫记录; 如果所述第二终端的所述呼叫记录中的所述被叫号码是包含在所述接收消息中的所述第一终端的号码，则比较所述第一呼叫和所述第二呼叫的发起时间; 并根据比较结果，在稍后启动时间内释放呼叫，并以较早启动时间继续设置呼叫。 还公开了相应的呼叫处理装置和节目产品。

公开(公告)号：US20140185608A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13730260

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: VONAGE NETWORK, LLC

Inventor： Tzahi Efrati ,  Gavin Macomber ,  Anthony Russo

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04M3/56 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/48 ,  H04M2201/22

Abstract: Systems and methods performed by an IP telephony system are designed to determine when two parties to a recently terminated telephony communication are simultaneously calling each other in an attempt to re-establish a telephony communication. When the IP telephony system determines that this situation is occurring, the IP telephony system acts to connect the two parties, rather than have both of them see their new call setup attempt fail because the other party's telephony device is indicated to be busy.

Abstract translation: IP电话系统执行的系统和方法被设计为确定最近终止的电话通信的两方当前是否正在相互呼叫以尝试重新建立电话通信。 当IP电话系统确定发生这种情况时，IP电话系统用于连接双方，而不是让他们看到他们的新呼叫建立尝试失败，因为对方的电话设备被指示为忙。

公开(公告)号：US20130294260A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13925527

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: ShoreTel, Inc.

Inventor： Nam Do ,  Vu Hwang

IPC: H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L43/10 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2207/20

Abstract: A method for providing a status to a plurality of devices in a distributed VoIP system includes circulating a first status data packet between each device in the first group of devices and circulating a second status data packet between each device in the second group of devices. One device in the first group of devices participates in circulating both the first status data packet and the second status data packet, while the other devices in the first group of devices circulate only the first status data packet. One device in the second group of devices participates in circulating both the first status data packet and the second status data packet, while the other devices in the second group of devices circulate only the second status data packet.

Abstract translation: 用于向分布式VoIP系统中的多个设备提供状态的方法包括在第一组设备中的每个设备之间循环第一状态数据分组，并在第二组设备中的每个设备之间循环第二状态数据分组。 第一组设备中的一个设备参与循环第一状态数据分组和第二状态数据分组，而第一组设备中的其他设备仅循环第一状态数据分组。 第二组设备中的一个设备参与循环第一状态数据分组和第二状态数据分组，而第二组设备中的其他设备仅循环第二状态数据分组。

公开(公告)号：US08571531B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12271062

申请日：2008-11-14

Applicant: Wen Zhou

Inventor： Wen Zhou

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/42042 ,  H04M2201/22

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for realizing the CNAP service, including: receiving a service request sent by the switching system, where the service request carries the identifier of the calling party and the identifier of the called party; querying the calling information set by the calling party according to the identifier of the calling party, and querying the location information of the called party according to the identifier of the called party; after determining that the called MS already rings, sending a flash message that contains the calling information to the called MS according to the location information of the called party. The present invention also provides a calling information service apparatus accordingly. The invention correlates the judging of the status of the call connection process with the time of implementing the CNAP service. Therefore, the calling information can be sent to the called MS at a proper time, thus helping the called party to identify the calling party correctly.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种实现CNAP业务的方法，包括：接收由交换系统发送的业务请求，业务请求中携带主叫方的标识符和被叫方的标识符; 根据主叫方的标识查询主叫方设置的主叫信息，并根据被叫方的标识查询被叫方的位置信息; 在确定被叫MS已经响铃之后，根据被叫方的位置信息向被叫MS发送包含呼叫信息的闪存消息。 本发明还提供一种呼叫信息服务装置。 本发明将呼叫连接过程的状态判断与实施CNAP服务的时间相关联。 因此，呼叫信息可以在适当的时间发送给被叫MS，从而帮助被叫方正确识别主叫方。

公开(公告)号：US20130217372A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13398805

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Tai Cheung Poon

Inventor： Tai Cheung Poon

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/109 ,  H04L12/1818 ,  H04L12/1845 ,  H04M3/565 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04M2242/15 ,  H04W4/029

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for facilitating convenient teleconferencing between users located in different time zones. The system generally comprises three or more mobile devices with an associated server, processor and memory. The memory stores instructions that cause the processor to execute a method which generally involves an inviter proposing a first meeting time with two or more invitees. Based on the proposed time, an ideal time frame for the teleconference is presented to the inviter. The time frame is computed using data regarding the local times of each of the three attendees, thereby determining the most convenient time for all three to attend the teleconference. Once the meeting is started, the inviter reconfirms the current local times at the locations of the invitees. Subsequently, a meeting may be cut short if the local time of any attendees falls within a designated meal time or non-working time.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于促进位于不同时区的用户之间方便电话会议的系统和方法。 系统通常包括具有相关联的服务器，处理器和存储器的三个或更多个移动设备。 存储器存储使处理器执行通常涉及向两个或多个被邀请者提出第一会议时间的邀请者的方法的指令。 根据建议的时间，电话会议的理想时间框架呈现给邀请者。 使用关于三名参加者中的每一位的当地时间的数据计算时间框架，从而确定所有三人参加电话会议的最方便的时间。 一旦会议开始，邀请人将重新确认被邀请者所在地的当前当地时间。 随后，如果任何与会者的当地时间在指定的用餐时间或非工作时间内，会议可能会缩短。

公开(公告)号：US20110208813A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12458108

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: John Storrie ,  Michael Mentz ,  Paul Skidmore ,  Lydia Chung

Inventor： John Storrie ,  Michael Mentz ,  Paul Skidmore ,  Lydia Chung

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04M3/42374 ,  H04L51/043 ,  H04L51/36 ,  H04M3/42263 ,  H04M7/0024 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2203/554 ,  H04Q3/0062 ,  H04W4/16 ,  H04W8/18

Abstract: A user status may be updated at one of a plurality of network entities associated with a user. Through communication between the network entity on which the update has been made and a central server, an indication of the status update may be transmitted, by the central server, to the other network entities associated with the user.

Abstract translation: 可以在与用户相关联的多个网络实体之一处更新用户状态。 通过在其上进行更新的网络实体与中央服务器之间的通信，中央服务器可以向与用户相关联的其他网络实体发送状态更新的指示。

公开(公告)号：US20100254525A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12416926

申请日：2009-04-02

Applicant: Lisa F. Maly ,  John W. Maly

Inventor： Lisa F. Maly ,  John W. Maly

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/38 ,  H04M1/67 ,  H04M3/42348 ,  H04M3/487 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2203/2072 ,  H04M2203/6081 ,  H04M2242/15

Abstract: What is addressed is the problem of dialing telephone numbers stored in the memory of a telephonic device at inopportune and/or inappropriate times for the contacts in question. A telephonic device's database may incorporate means for flagging selected contacts or contact phone numbers for calling-confirmation step(s) to prompt the user to ensure that an outgoing call is appropriate. Alternatively, a contact's local time and/or local time zone may be displayed when browsing a contacts list and/or upon call-initiation to the contact. The proposed solutions encompass communication devices that use buttons, switches, dials, wheels, joysticks, track sticks, trackballs, keypads, keyboards, touchpads, touch screens, voice-recognition commands, biometric-authentication devices, other input technology, or any combination thereof, and wired and wireless communication device accessories. Additionally, the proposed solutions can incorporate various contact-location technologies in order to facilitate automated determination of the current local time and/or time zone and/or vacation status for a contact.

Abstract translation: 所解决的问题是存储在电话设备的存储器中的电话号码对于所讨论的联系人不适合和/或不适当的时间的问题。 电话设备的数据库可以包括用于标记所选择的联系人或联系电话号码以用于呼叫确认步骤的手段，以提示用户确保呼出呼叫是适当的。 或者，当浏览联系人列表和/或在联系人的呼叫启动时，可以显示联系人的本地时间和/或本地时区。 所提出的解决方案包括使用按钮，开关，拨盘，轮子，操纵杆，轨迹棒，轨迹球，键盘，键盘，触摸板，触摸屏，语音识别命令，生物认证设备，其他输入技术或其任何组合的通信设备 ，以及有线和无线通讯设备配件。 此外，所提出的解决方案可以包括各种联系位置技术，以便于自动确定联系人当前的当地时间和/或时区和/或假期状态。

公开(公告)号：US20090240359A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12344542

申请日：2008-12-28

Applicant: Arn Hyndman ,  Andrew Lippman ,  Nicholas Sauriol

Inventor： Arn Hyndman ,  Andrew Lippman ,  Nicholas Sauriol

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: H04L65/4015 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04M3/42221 ,  H04M2201/22 ,  H04M2203/301

Abstract: A participant in a three dimensional computer-generated virtual environment is able to control a dispersion pattern of his Avatar's voice such that the Avatar's voice may be directionally enhanced using simple controls. The audio dispersion envelope is designed to extend further in front of the Avatar and less to the sides and rear of the Avatar. The audio dispersion envelope may be static or controllable by the participant to enable the distance that the Avatar's voice travels within the virtual environment to be adjusted. This enables the Avatar to whisper or “shout” in the virtual environment such that other Avatars normally outside of hearing range of the Avatar may selectively receive audio generated by the user. Separate audio streams are mixed for each user from audio generated by users with Avatars within their Avatar's dispersion envelope. The volume of audio from a user in the mixed audio stream depends on the separation of the Avatars within the virtual environment.

Abstract translation: 三维计算机生成的虚拟环境中的参与者能够控制他的“阿凡达”的声音的色散模式，使得使用简单的控制可以使“阿凡达”的声音定向增强。 音频分散包络被设计为在阿凡达前面进一步扩展，而不是在阿凡达的侧面和后面。 音频分散包络可以由参与者静态或可控，以使得阿凡达的语音在虚拟环境内行进的距离被调整。 这使得阿凡达在虚拟环境中耳语或“呼喊”，使得通常在“阿凡达”听觉范围之外的其他化身可以选择性地接收用户产生的音频。 对于每个用户，独立的音频流与Avatar的分散包络中的Avatars所产生的音频混合。 来自混合音频流中的用户的音频音量取决于虚拟环境中化身的间隔。