Abstract:
Methods and systems directed to retrieving voicemails from a voice mailbox server. In particular embodiments, a mailbox server may receive a notification from the voice mailbox server and connect to the voice mailbox server providing the credentials of a client device, and pull new voicemails for storage at the mailbox server. In particular embodiments, mailbox server periodically polls voice mailbox server for new voicemail messages. In particular embodiments, a client device polls or receives notification of new voicemails, and transmits a downloaded message to the mailbox server.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for enabling providers of PSTN toll free services to stagger simultaneous transmission of call setup signaling messages into an IP based teleconference bridge, supported by a VoIP network, by suspending a subset of calls and placing them on hold while placing other calls to be connected to the conference bridge are disclosed. The PSTN network can stagger calls by limiting the number of call setup signaling messages to be sent to the VoIP network within a predefined period of time interval and spread all the calls over multiple of such predefined periods. Prerecorded announcements or music can be played while the calls that have been placed on hold are in queue.
Abstract:
A method is provided for the production of accurate waiting time estimates based on at least one of (i) a queue arrival rate and (ii) estimated queue length. In a first embodiment of the present invention, the waiting time for a caller is determined on the basis of a queue arrival rate. In a second embodiment of the present invention, the waiting time for a caller is determined on the basis of a queue length estimate. The queue length estimate is a prediction of the size of the queue at a given time instant.
Abstract:
A method and system for scheduling and transmitting messages is disclosed. The method and system comprise storing a plurality of audio files in an audio database, generating a schedule of queued messages via the plurality of audio files, transmitting the queued messages based on the schedule, reconfiguring the schedule based on a user interaction delivering the queued messages in accordance with the reconfigured schedule. Through the use of the method and system in accordance with the present invention, a scheduled plurality of messages can be transmitted in a clear and professional manner. Additionally, “ad hoc” messages can be incorporated into the schedule without significantly disrupting the other messages.
Abstract:
Since the device priority order table T1 defining the priority order corresponding to the device which a user usually uses is stored in the remote control apparatus 1, the remote control apparatus 1 can be promptly connected to the device with the high priority. Also even in case it is connected to the other device and performs the key input processing to the other device, when the key input is not carried out for a predetermined time, the connection to the device with the higher priority is automatically recovered. Even if a plurality of connections are simultaneously supported, a prompt operation can be performed without a user's recognition of a time lag to the key input processing.
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed to provide recommendations to a wireless device, based on stored bookmark/short-cut data. When a wireless device accesses services, data pertaining to the service access, along with any context related information is transmitted within the wireless device, or to a remote server. The data is processed in conjunction with bookmarks/short-cuts specified within the device, and are organized and presented to the wireless device in accordance with preference instructions specified within the wireless device.
Abstract:
A method and a mobile unit for allocating speech items to mobile units communicating on a direct mode channel. In the method, a transmission of a first mobile unit is sent during the speech item of that mobile unit on the direct mode channel; a second mobile unit takes the speaking turn; and the transmission of the second mobile unit is sent during the speech item of the second mobile unit on the direct mode channel. The mobile units communicating on the direct mode channel are directed to operate in such a way that the first mobile unit is given the priority to start a speech item or request a speaking turn after the termination of the speech item of the second mobile unit before the other mobile units communicating on the direct mode channel.
Abstract:
A network termination unit for connection to a telephone line at a predetermined demarcation point for sequentially simulating a plurality of fault conditions to allow a diagnostic routine to be performed on the telephone line at a remote location from the demarcation point. The network termination unit comprises a plurality of semi-conductor switches electrically connected to conductors of the telephone line to establish a network of electrical paths capable of altering the electrical condition of the telephone line when caused to assume a state of conduction. A logic module causes the switches to assume either a closed or an opened condition in accordance with a predetermined sequence established by a hard-wired program.
Abstract:
A method for realizing a group call in a digital radio network wherein a plurality of mobile subscribers participating in the group call roam within the area of at least one base station. Subscribers participating in the group call are guided one by one to talk on the same radio channel. To be able to handle the traffic in a controlled manner at all times without the subscribers congesting the radio channel by talking simultaneously, the base station is informed of the subscriber's desire to speak after the respective subscriber has indicated his or her desire to speak with predetermined signalling, the next speaker is selected at the base station on the basis of a predetermined algorithm, and the base station transmits an indication of a turn to speak to the subscriber which at the time is the next speaker.
Abstract:
A network termination unit for connection to a telephone line at a predetermined demarcation point thereof for sequentially simulating a plurality of fault conditions to allow a diagnostic routine to be performed on the telephone line at a remote location from the demarcation point. The network termination unit includes a plurality of semi-conductor switches electrically connected to conductors of the telephone line to establish a network of electrical paths capable of altering the electrical condition of the telephone line when caused to assume a state of conduction. A logic module causes the switches to assume either a closed or an opened condition in accordance with a predetermined sequence established by a hard-wired program.