Abstract:
The present invention relates to managing communication events in a Communication System at least comprising a first communication device (1), associated with a first user named Caller; a second communication device (2), associated with a second user named Callee; a central component, named Gatekeeper (3), being connected to said first and second communication devices (1, 2) to mediate communication connections between the Caller and the Callee, wherein said Gatekeeper (3) is also connected to said users' workstations (1, 2). A method is provided for reducing or preventing a negative impact of communication-based interruptions on a user's work.The invention relates to the case that a communication connection is established and, therefor, proposes to initiate state-saving actions on the workstation (1, 2) of at least one user involved in said communication.
Abstract:
A system for scheduling and transmitting messages is disclosed. The system stores a plurality of audio files in an audio database, generates a schedule of queued messages via the plurality of audio files, transmits the queued messages based on the schedule, and reconfigures the schedule based on a user interaction delivering the queued messages in accordance with the reconfigured schedule. 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:
In a method for operating a computer system connected to a telecommunication network and provided with a data memory for storing communication data, a data trace is compiled from parameters selected from time, at least one position designation, and at least one content. A communication data set together with the data trace is stored as a data set that is retrievable by authorized persons.
Abstract:
An improved call waiting process is provided wherein the called party (user) may elect to transfer the calling party (second caller) to a disposition option wherein a recorded message invites the second caller to elect to remain on hold until the first call is finished or to be transferred to the user's voicemail. If the second caller elects to remain on hold, the second call is placed on hold until the first call is terminated and the second call completed to the user. While the second call is holding, the recorded message is repeated at predetermined intervals. If the second caller elects to continue to remain on hold, the cycle repeats itself over the predetermined interval. If the second caller elects to leave a message, the second call is transferred to the user's voicemail where he/she can leave a message and the second call is terminated upon completion of the message.
Abstract:
A system and method for sending an outbound greeting. User input is received specifying a recipient, a date, and a time for delivery of the outbound greeting. The outbound greeting is received. The outbound greeting is stored for future delivery. A call is initiated to the recipient in response to the date and the time specified by the user input being met.
Abstract:
A system and method suspends incoming call-barring for a subscriber in a telecommunications network for a specified period of time when an emergency call is initiated by the subscriber. During the time period, there is no incoming call-barring for the subscriber making the emergency call and a call from any number can be received. The PSAP is thus allowed to call the subscriber in case the emergency call is disconnected without being completed.
Abstract:
Systems, methods and computer readable media for providing or managing or using voicemails are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a first data processing system, data representing an expiration time of a voicemail left for a user of the first data processing system and storing the data representing the expiration time for later use by the first data processing system. Systems, media, and other methods are also described.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an audio source selection process for a conference bridge. The conference bridge receives multiple audio sources and selects at least one of the audio sources based on the relative signal levels associated with the audio signal at each of the audio sources. The audio signals associated with the selected source are delivered to conference participants via one or more audio outputs. The conference bridge will repeatedly employ a selection process to select an audio source based on signal level measurements for the audio signals of the audio sources. During the selection process, the influence of a selected audio source relative to the other unselected audio sources is reduced, after the selected audio source has remained selected for more than a first time period.
Abstract:
A time authentication system provided can detect an alteration of the case, in which either of the speakers of a conversation makes the alteration, and can verify, in the case of no alteration, that a conversation voice has occurred at a time within a range. When a speaker #1 terminal (2) and a speaker #2 terminal (3), i.e., all the speakers of the conversation request a time authentication station server (1) for the issue of a unique background sound which is difficult for those other than the time authentication station server (1) to estimate beforehand, the time authentication station server (1) issues the background sound and an electronic verification, which is electronically signed by adding a time stamp to the hash of the background sound, to the speaker #1 terminal (2) and the speaker #2 terminal (3). All the speakers of the conversation start the record of the conversation voice containing the background sound of all the speakers of the conversation, by using the speaker #1 terminal (2) and the speaker #2 terminal (3), mix and transmit their own voices while reproducing the background sound, end the record of the speech voice, and store the voice data.
Abstract:
System and method for providing clocks to digital circuitry with a need for multiple clocks. A preferred embodiment comprises an oscillator controller (oscillator clock domain block 305) distributes a system clock generated by an oscillator to a plurality of clock domain blocks (GSM clock domain block 310 and so forth). The clock domain blocks use the system clock to generate specific clocks needed by attached hardware. The clock domain blocks may be programmed after manufacture to permit customized clock generation to meet requirements.