СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ДОСТУПА К УСЛУГАМ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ СЕТЕВОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА, РЕАЛИЗУЮЩЕГО ФУНКЦИЮ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ШЛЮЗОМ ДОСТУПА

Изобретение относится к вычислительной технике. Технический результат заключается в расширении функциональных возможностей, за счет обеспечения управления шлюзом доступа, при отношении соответствия между логическим номером пользователя и физическим номером пользователя. Способ содержит: получение элементом функции управления шлюзом доступа (элементом ФУШД) в процессе регистрации, инициированной пользователем, отношений соответствия между физическим номером пользователя и логическим номером пользователя от главного сервера абонентов и сохранение их элементом ФУШД. Получение элементом ФУШД, в процессе вызова, совершаемого пользователем, логического номера пользователя, используя сохраненные отношения соответствия между физическим номером пользователя и логическим номером пользователя, и обеспечение элементом ФУШД доступа пользователя к услугам. Система реализует заявленный способ. 2 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

ПРИОРИТЕТ МНОГОМОДАЛЬНОЙ СВЯЗИ ПО БЕСПРОВОДНЫМ СЕТЯМ

... 1. Способ, выполняемый на вычислительном устройстве, для обеспечения сеансов унифицированной связи (UC) по беспроводной сети, содержащий этапы, на которыхпринимают запрос сеанса связи;определяют профиль пользователя и одну или более запрашиваемых модальностей, ассоциированных с запрошенным сеансом связи;выделяют полосу пропускания запрошенному сеансу связи, так чтобы во время сеанса связи обеспечивался уровень качества обслуживания (QoS), на основе профиля пользователя и упомянутых одной или более запрашиваемых модальностей; иобеспечивают сеанс связи по беспроводной сети.2. Способ по п. 1, при этом запрос сеанса связи принимают в усовершенствованной базовой сети пакетной передачи данных (EPC) от одного или более узлов, присутствующих в пределах беспроводной сети, через один или более интерфейсов.3. Способ по п. 2, при этом узлы соединяются с узлом управления мобильностью (MME) и обслуживающим шлюзом/шлюзом сети пакетной передачи данных (S-GW/P-GW) внутри EPC.4. Способ по п. 2, при этом ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОВМЕСТНОГО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ФУНКЦИЙ МЕЖДУ УСТРОЙСТВАМИ ЧЕРЕЗ СЕТЬ

... 1. Способ совместного использования функции между устройствами через сеть, причем способ содержит этапы, на которых:выбирают второе устройство, которое имеет совместно используемую функцию, требуемую первым устройством, из числа по меньшей мере одного устройства, соединенного с сетью;соединяют первое устройство со вторым устройством через сеть;передают исходное мультимедийное содержание из первого устройства второму устройству через сеть; ивыполняют совместно используемую функцию по отношению к исходному мультимедийному содержанию во втором устройстве и принимают результирующие данные выполнения совместно используемой функции в первом устройстве через сеть.2. Способ по п.1, в котором этап выбора второго устройства содержит этапы, на которых:осуществляют поиск по меньшей мере одного устройства, имеющего совместно используемую функцию, требуемую первым устройством, из числа по меньшей мере одного устройства, соединенного с сетью; ивыбирают второе устройство из числа по меньшей мере одного ...

Digitalfernsehempfänger und System zur Realisierung von Ressourcen-Sharing des Digitalfernsehempfängers mit einem Computer

Tragbare elektronische Vorrichtung und Verfahren zu deren Steuerung

Ein Verfahren für eine Benutzereinrichtung (UE User Equipment) umfasst in Reaktion zumindest zum Teil auf einen ATtention(AT)-Befehl für eine Aktion einer berührungsempfindliche Anzeige ein Emulieren oder Berichten einer Meta-Navigations-Geste für eine berührungsempfindliche Eingabe mit einem Anzeigebereich und einem Nicht-Anzeigebereich.

WIRELESS TRAFFIC SCHEDULING FOR A PLURALITY OF PROTOCOLS

An electronic device having a communications module which can operate using a plurality of protocols receives a set of policies each of which includes information about prioritizing communications for a protocol. For example voice traffic may be prioritized over data or communication to or from a device such as a headset may be prioritized over communication to a different device. The device determines timing and frequency information associated with each protocol and schedules transmission and reception for each of the protocols based on the policy and timing and frequency information. Data from a first protocol (e.g. Bluetooth) can be interleaved into time intervals of non-transmission of a second protocol (non-Bluetooth).

Backup module and method

Telephone system,switching system and management method of telephone system

SERVICE SUPPLY WITH SERVER IN TCP/IP NETWORKS

SIP UTILIZATION TEST TELEPHONE

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR the DIRECT USER SIGNALING IN H.323 COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

INTERACTIVE COMPUTER PLAY SYSTEM WITH DISTANT TERMINALS

Improved media delivery platform

Abstract: An improved method for delivery and playback of sound and image file is provided. This new method includes the use of sound and/or image clips, which can be snippets or full files, as alerts for a variety of electronic devices or for playing on a handheld device, and for use as a promotion to sell items associated with the files. A collection or library or uniquely selected and/or edited clips may also be provided to the consumer in a manner far more conveniently on conventional telephone equipment than previously available. Algorithms are provided for the delivery, storage and playback of the sound files, including a delivery method algorithm, a parametric optimization and compression algorithm and an error correction algorithm. In contrast to the conventional ring tones or musical chimes used to ring cellular phones currently on market, the current invention provides a method for ringing cellular phones and landline telephones with real sound recordings including real music, ...

Bandwidth management and codec negotiation based on WAN topology

A system for bandwidth management and codec negotiation, according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a configuration storage module having supported codecs storage, codec lists and preferred site settings storage, and a call manager having an extension module, a trunk module, a location service engine, a codec manager, a bandwidth manager, and a media manager. The codec manager and the bandwidth manager used for negotiating a codec for a call between two endpoints. The present invention also includes a number of methods including a method for negotiating a codec for a call, a method for managing bandwidth for a call, a method for adding a description of a new codec supported by an endpoint, a method for adding an identifier of a supported codec to a codec list and a method for editing code site codec settings.

Mobile security technology

In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes determining a location of a mobile computing device using one or more of a plurality of data sources; communicating, by the mobile computing device, with another computing device as part of a two-way video chat session over a first network connection, the communicating including transmitting the location of the mobile computing device; displaying, as part of the two-way video chat session, real-time video from the other computing device; recording video using one or more cameras that are accessible to the mobile computing device; and transmitting, over a second network connection, the video to a remote storage system for persistent storage.

Display mode based media player switching

A media item is presented via a media player, the media player configured to receive the media item, the media item being associated with a format and including an audio component. Responsive to a change in a display mode associated with the media player, a second media player is identified that is configured to receive a corresponding media item, the corresponding media item being associated with a second format and including a second audio component that matches the audio component. A particular location is determined in the media item to cease presentation of the media item via the media player and a corresponding location in the corresponding media item to begin presentation of the corresponding media item using the second media player. Responsive to reaching the particular location, concurrently, presentation of the media item is ceased and presentation of the corresponding media item at the corresponding location is begun.

Method, system and device for detecting a SILENCE period status in a user equipment

A method, system and device for detecting a SILENCE period status 200A in a first device 101. The detection is performed by a second device 102 that is in communication with the first device, receiving transmissions of the first device. The SILENCE period status corresponds to a status wherein the first device has no speech samples to be transmitted towards the second apparatus. The second device receives, 413, transmissions from the first device and determines, 414A, 414B, 414C, the type of the received transmissions. The second device counts 415 the number of received transmissions of a first type, and times a time interval between the last received transmission of the first type and the last received transmission of a second determined type. At reception of a transmission of the first type, the second device detects 416 whether the first device is in the SILENCE period status 420 on an evaluation 416 of the counted number of transmissions of the first type and the time interval of the ...

Improving voice connectivity of push-to-talk clients

Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for providing seamless PTT services to a user. In an embodiment, a push-to-talk (PTT) component provides, to the user, PTT services with a talk group through a connectivity to a data channel in a mobile network. A voice monitoring component monitors attributes of data connectivity on the data channel to determine when a voice quality falls below a threshold. When the voice quality is determined to fall below the threshold, a connectivity component requests the user to switch the connectivity to a voice channel. Then, the connectivity component dials a telephone number through the voice channel to access a voice conference bridge that provides the PTT services. To provide the PTT services, the voice conference bridge sets up a routing path to a session initiation protocol session for the talk group, and routes voice communication through the SIP session.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DEVICES

The present invention has the purpose of providing technology capable of efficiently transmitting data when performing data communications between a mobile station and a server apparatus. A simplified protocol TL is employed on the transport layer instead of TCP/IP. The simplified protocol TL is used as the communication protocol on a wireless communication path (radio-oriented interval) between an MS (Mobile Station) 1 and a GWS (GateWay Server) 5. The simplified TL protocol is utilized to relay data communications between the MS 1 and a CPS 8 (Content Provider Server). The response of data communications is therefore improved by a decrease in traffic between the MS 1 and the GWS 5 and reduction in overhead in comparison to when TCP/IP is deployed. As a result, the user can efficiently access content provided by the CPS 8 over the Internet via a wireless communication path. Efficient access may occur even where the wireless communication path has low data transmission capacity in comparison ...

TELEPHONE SYSTEM, SWITCHING SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM

A switching system includes plural communication interfaces, a detection unit, a terminal setting database, a judgment unit, a determination unit and a send-back unit. The communication interfaces accommodate plural terminal devices under accommodation modes each selected for each terminal device from the group consisting of a first mode in which the communication interfaces are explicitly assigned to the terminal devices and a second mode in which the communication interfaces are unexplicitly assigned to the terminal devices. The database associates each terminal device with the accommodation mode and the communication interface. When the judgment unit judges that the accommodation mode of each terminal device is the first mode and failure occurs in a communication interface having been assigned to each terminal device, the determination unit determines another communication interface from among communication interfaces in which the detection unit detects that failure does not occur.

SECURE VIDEO VISITATION SYSTEM

Video conferencing in a controlled environment facility entails significant security concerns. These concerns are even more prevalent in a system that permits residents of such facilities to communicate via their own personal devices. In order to alleviate these concerns and provide a secure system where residents can make video calls using their personal device, a kiosk unit is provided to which the personal device must be linked for completing a video call. When making the video call, the camera and display on the personal device are disabled, and all video data is captured and displayed by the kiosk unit. The link between the kiosk unit and the personal device facilitates the exchange of the image information for transmission to the outside party, or display to the user. By providing a fixed camera, and disabling the personal device camera, security can be maintained while permitting video calling services.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

According to one embodiment, telephone system includes terminals can make telephone communication, call processor sets links connecting terminals at outgoing callers and terminals at incoming callers in response to outgoing call requests, and status manager manages statuses of terminals, wherein the terminal comprises display displays information, display controller displays a list of partner's destinations of communication of user registered in advance onto display, call processor reports outgoing call request for setting link between a terminal selected by user from list and a terminal of user to call processor, acquisition processor acquires status information showing statuses of terminals regarding partner's destinations on list, and management processor manages security levels of links set between terminal of user and terminals of partner's destinations on list on the basis of status information, and display controller displays security levels on display by associating with each of ...

DISCOVERY AND CONTROL OF REMOTE MEDIA SESSIONS

Example apparatus and methods concern a first device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, laptop) that may discover and control remote media sessions (e.g., movie, game, book, podcast) running on remote devices (e.g., smart television, game console). The first device may run a local shell process that interacts with a shell process or other process on a remote device. The local shell process may acquire information about exposed remote media sessions. The local shell process may present a user interface on the first device. The user interface may provide user interface elements (e.g., buttons) for controlling a remote media session. The user interface and user interface elements are native to the first device. The user interface may allow navigating (e.g., flipping) between multiple remote media sessions that are discovered. The local shell process may also discover media sessions local to the first device and include those sessions in the user interface.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SAME

A method for a User Equipment (UE), includes responsive, at least in part, to an ATtention (AT) command for touch-sensitive display action, emulating or reporting a meta-navigation gesture for a touch-sensitive input including a display area and a non-display area.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

An IP telephony system allows users of the IP telephony system to register extension telephony devices with the IP telephony system. An extension telephony device is one that is provided with service by a separate telephony service provider. Once an extension telephony device is registered, a user can obtain communications services from the IP telephony system using the extension telephony device. A extension telephony device may be tied to a user's main telephony services account with the IP telephony system such that when the user obtains communications services from the IP telephony system using an extension telephony device, the user will be billed for those communications services through the user's main account.

Image Data Communication System

Embedded appliance for multimedia capture

A multimedia device includes input ports (210) dedicated to receiving a real-time media signal and a processor system (250) dedicated to capturing the real-time media signal. The processor system defines an embedded environment. The input ports (210) and the processor system (250) are integrated into the multimedia capture device. The input ports include an audio input port (202) and at least oneof a visual-capture input port (204) or a digital-image input port (208).

MOBILE PHONE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING A WAITER OF DIFFUSION IN FLOW AND PROPOSING A MODE OF REMOTE RECOPY OF IMAGE AFFICHEE TO THE SCREEN

Ce téléphone mobile (12) comprend un écran d'affichage (24), des moyens (26) d'affichage d'une image à l'écran, des moyens (28) de capture d'une image affichée à l'écran, les moyens de capture (28) étant propres à capturer l'image transitant entre les moyens d'affichage (26) et l'écran (24), et un serveur (18) de diffusion en flux de données à destination d'un équipement client distant (14) suivant un protocole réseau prédéterminé. Le serveur de diffusion en flux (18) est propre à être relié à l'équipement client distant (14) via une liaison de données (16) et à recevoir, de la part de l'équipement client distant (14), une requête de diffusion de données. Le serveur de diffusion en flux (18) comporte des moyens (44) d'activation des moyens de capture (28), le serveur de diffusion en flux (18) étant propre à transmettre à l'équipement client distant (14) l'image capturée.

MOBILE PHONE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING a WAITER OF DIFFUSION IN FLOW WITH MEANS OF ORDERING OF the TRANSFORMATION Of a FILE BEFORE SA DIFFUSION

Method for adapting content e.g. Internet page, that is to be rendered on rendering unit of terminal, involves performing action of adaptation of contents as function of received contextual data

L'invention a trait à un procédé d'adaptation d'un contenu (CNT) apte à être restitué sur des moyens de restitution (ECR) d'un terminal (TRM1), dit premier terminal. Selon l'invention, la restitution du contenu est précédée des étapes suivantes: - une étape de transmission (ET11,ET23) d'une demande de données contextuelles (CTX) du premier terminal (TRM1) vers un deuxième terminal (TRM2) apte fournir des données contextuelles, - une étape réception (ET13,ET28) par le premier terminal (TRM1) d'une réponse issue du deuxième terminal (TRM2), incluant les données contextuelles (CTX), - une étape d'adaptation du contenu (CNT) fonction des données contextuelles reçues (CTX).

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING DELAY MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL

Un mode de réalisation inclut un système (10). Le système inclut un récepteur (20) configuré pour extraire une estampille temporelle d'un en-tête de chaque paquet d'un flux de données (DS) reçu d'un réseau et pour dé-paquétiser le flux de données afin de fournir un flux de blocs de données. L'estampille temporelle peut correspondre à un temps de génération de chaque bloc de données pour chaque paquet respectif du flux de données en fonction d'une base de temps globale. Le système inclut également un contrôleur de retard (22) configuré pour mesurer un retard associé à chaque paquet du flux de données sur la base de l'estampille temporelle par rapport à la base de temps globale et pour contrôler la conversion du flux de données en un flux de sortie (DT) correspondant pour la transmission sur la base du retard mesuré.

USER AGENT FOR SERVICING VOIP SECURITY COMMUNICATION AND A SECURITY COMMUNICATION SERVICE METHOD USING THE USER AGENT, ESPECIALLY CONCERNED WITH ENABLING INTERNET PHONE USERS TO USE VOIP SECURITY COMMUNICATION SERVICES

PURPOSE: A user agent for servicing VoIP(Voice over Internet Protocol) security communication and a security communication service method using the user agent are provided to install a module additionally which provides a security function except a module which provides general communication, thereby supporting security communication. CONSTITUTION: A user interface(10) enables a user to operate a user agent(100) to communicate with another user agent. A signaling processing module(20) determines signaling security mechanism through negotiation with an external server if there is an encoding call request exists, encodes a signaling message according to the mechanism to send the encoded message to another user agent, and receives/analyzes an encoded signaling message from another user agent. A media processing module(30) generates an encoding key, determines media encoding algorithm through negotiation with another user agent, encodes a voice packet to send the packet to another user agent ...

VOICE TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY SELECTION

The present invention relates to a method of transmitting a signal by an MME(Mobility Management Entity) in a wireless network, the method comprising: receiving a tracking area update message from an UE(User Equipment); transmitting, on reception the tracking area update message, an Update Location message comprising an IMS voice over PS(Packet Switched) session supported indication to an HSS(Home Subscriber Server), wherein the IMS voice over PS session supported indication indicates whether or not an IMS Voice over PS Session is supported homogeneously in all tracking areas in the serving MME.

INFORMATION DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD

복수 단말의 멀티미디어 파일 협동 플레이 방법, 및 관련 장치 및 시스템

... 복수 단말의 멀티미디어 파일 협동 플레이 방법, 및 관련 장치 및 시스템이 개시된다. 멀티 단말 협동 플레이 시스템은 마스터 협동 플레이어, 플레이 그룹 관리 장치, 및 슬레이브 협동 플레이어를 포함한다. 플레이 그룹 관리 장치는 마스터 협동 플레이어에 의해 송신된 협동 플레이 요구에 따라 협동 플레이 식별자 및 플레이 위치 정보를 할당하고, 슬레이브 협동 플레이어에 의해 송신된 협동 플레이 참가 요구에 따라 플레이 위치 정보를 할당하며, 마스터 협동 플레이어는 플레이 그룹 관리 장치에 멀티미디어 파일 정보를 송신하며, 슬레이브 협동 플레이어는 플레이 그룹 관리 장치로부터 멀티미디어 파일 정보를 획득하며, 마스터 협동 플레이어는 슬레이브 협동 플레이에 플레이 커맨드를 송신하며, 이에 따라 마스터 협동 플레이어 및 슬레이브 협동 플레이어는 협동 플레이의 시작 시각에, 플레이 그룹 관리 장치에 의해 마스터 협동 플레이어 및 슬레이브 협동 플레이어에 할당된 각각의 플레이 위치에서, 멀티미디어 파일 정보에 대응하는 멀티미디어 파일을 플레이할 수 있다.

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System and method for managing processor utilization of a customer premise equipment

The invention provides a system for managing processor utilization of a customer premise equipment (CPE). When a request for a voice communication is received from a user, the system detects processor utilization of the CPE, and determines whether the processor utilization is in a high level. When processor utilization is in the high level, the system creates two virtual channels to divides network bandwidth of the CPE, where one of the virtual channels is used for the voice communication and transmission of voice packages, and another virtual channel is used for transmission other packages, so as to limit other packages pass through the CPE and ensure that the CPE has enough processor resources to process voice data of the voice communication.

Systems and methods for presenting media content obtained from multiple sources

MODULE AND METHOD

The present invention relates to a module and method. A content item options module operative for a content item delivery system, is configured to: determine a change in content type of a content item being delivered to a content item receiver apparatus for display on a display apparatus; initiate display of one or more content item identifiers on said display apparatus corresponding to one or more other content items; and respond to selection of a one of said one or more content item identifiers to initiate display of a corresponding other content item on said display apparatus.

TEST PHONE USING SIP

The invention provides a test phone whereby the test phone comprises means to communicate to a server, means to generate SIP signaling towards the server, whereby the test phone by means for SIP signaling may request the server to set-up a test call using specific resources for routing said test call.

AUTO REPLY AND LOOPBACK METHOD FOR THE REMOTE MEASUREMENT OF THE QUALITY OF AN INTERNET PHONE

The present invention relates to an auto reply and loopback method that an Internet phone must perform for the remote measurement of the quality of an Internet phone, wherein the auto reply and loopback method for remotely measuring the quality of the Internet phone can be used to measure the quality of the Internet phone without inconveniencing an Internet phone user and without affecting the use of additional services of the Internet phone when quality-measuring equipment transmits a call requesting a measurement of quality to the Internet phone.

Enhanced call downgrade reason indicator

A method of signaling a reason for a downgrade of an enhanced call to an audio-only call. User equipment (UE) can engage, via a telecommunication network, in an enhanced call including audio content and additional content. The UE can generate a downgrade message that requests a downgrade of the enhanced call to an audio-only call that includes the audio content without the additional content. The downgrade message can include a downgrade reason indicator identifying whether the UE is automatically downgrading the enhanced call or whether the UE is instead downgrading the enhanced call due to user instructions. The UE can send the downgrade message to the telecommunication network.

Lightweight Voice Over Internet Protocol Phone

Disclosed above are various embodiments of VoIP communication systems that utilize low cost IP phones that rely on a centralized VoIP controller for much of the processing. Reducing the processing taking place on an IP phone may reduce the number of components that need to be on the IP phone which may result in a less expensive IP phone in terms of both cost and power. When the IP phone is embodied as a WIPP, the reduced processing may also result in more efficient communication between the WIPP and an AP. The increased communication efficiency may result in less power being used by the WIPP and effectively extend the battery life. Since a number of redundant components have been centralized, the VoIP system as a whole may be less costly. Also, centralized control may provide greater functionality and versatility in the setup and configuration of a VoIP communication system.

Mobile device workload management for cloud computing using SIP and presence to control workload and method thereof

A method is implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions. The programming instructions are operable to manage workload for cloud computing by transferring workload to at least one mobile device using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

Disclosed is a method for managing a communication of a terminal device. In the method it is determined if the terminal device executes an active communication connection carrying voice data over a public switched telephone network, in response to a determination that the terminal device executes the active communication connection inactivating a voice portion of a communication session over a communication network implementing IP based communication, and in response to a determination that the terminal device does not execute the active communication connection activating the voice portion of the communication session over the communication network implementing IP based communication. Also disclosed is a terminal device, a computer program product and a system.

Method and system for transferring control of a user interface of a content distribution system

A method and system for controlling a user interface displayed at a client device includes a client device and a server device that communicates a first remote user interface from the server device to the client device. The client device displays the first remote user interface and communicates key signals to the server device. The server device communicates a first transfer control signal to the client device. The client device displays a client native interface and communicates a second transfer control signal to the server device. The server device communicates the second remote user interface to the client device. The client device displays a second remote user interface at the client device.

Data communications

Measures for use in operating a subscriber device in a network. An audio call communication session is conducted between the subscriber device and an audio call client of a remote user device. The audio call communication session includes the transfer of audio data between the subscriber device and the audio call client of the remote user device. During the audio call communication session, transmittal, to a user interface associated with a user of the remote user device, of information associated with switching communication from the audio call client of the remote user device to a web browser client is caused. A real-time media data communication session is established between the subscriber device and the web browser client. Real-time media data is transferred between the subscriber device and the web browser client instead of audio data between the subscriber device and the audio call client of the remote user device.

DEVICES FOR MANAGING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH AN AUDIO COMMUNICATION

An electronic device for managing data associated with an audio communication is described. The electronic device includes a processor memory in electronic communication with the processor. Executable instructions are stored in the memory. The electronic device establishes an audio communication. The electronic device also receives data. The electronic device further determines whether the data is associated with the audio communication. The electronic device additionally performs an operation based on the data if the data is associated with the audio communication.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL PACKETS

A method for processing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) packets is provided. The method includes: determining if the arrived VoIP packet arrives out of order according to a sequence number of the arrived VoIP packet and a sequence number of a preceding VoIP packet of the arrived VoIP packet; determining whether the buffer has a packet having a same sequence number as the arrived VoIP packet if the arrived VoIP packet arrives out of order; calculating the difference between the sequence number of the arrived VoIP packet and that of the preceding VoIP packet if the buffer has no such packet having the same sequence number as the arrived VoIP packet; and counting a number of pseudo packets needed to be inserted into the buffer according to the calculated difference and generating and inserting the number of pseudo packets into the buffer.

CLIENT-SIDE LOCATION AWARE NETWORK SELECTION

A mobile device that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including requesting transport characteristics of a network coupled to a server and to the device according to a trajectory of the device. Data packets are transported to the mobile device according to a dynamic adaptive streaming over hypertext transfer protocol. The operations include obtaining the current transport characteristics of the network and predicting a future transport characteristic of the network, according to the trajectory of the device. A time is scheduled for sending a request to the server for transmission over the network of a data packet. The time can be scheduled according to the current and future transport characteristics of the network, to avoid degradation in quality of media content presented by the device. The data packet received responsive to sending the request is buffered for a future presentation of the media content. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a processing system including a processor; and predicting a transport characteristic for a first network according to a trajectory of a physical movement of the mobile device, current transport characteristics of the first network, and historical data associated with a time-varying transport characteristic of the first network for a location corresponding to a predicted location of the mobile device;', 'predicting an availability of a second network at a future time based on information obtained from a network map server and the predicted location, wherein the mobile device is communicatively coupled with the first network and subsequently with the second network in accordance with an availability of the second network at the predicted location and based on an available bandwidth from the second network at the predicted location;', 'sending a request, at a scheduled time, for transmission of a data packet over the second network, wherein the data packet has a ...

Method and system for switching multi-screen on video conference

The present invention relates to multi-screen video image control. Disclosed are a method and system for switching the multi-screen on the video conference. The method comprises: a multi-screen switching device generates, according to a user input, a switch control message used for controlling the number of the multi-screen and a layout of the multi-screen, and sends the switching control message to an MCU or a video conference terminal; when the switching control message is sent to the MCU, the MCU switches, according to the switching control message, the number of the multi-screen or the layout of the multi-screen of each video conference terminal; and/or, when the switching control message is sent to the video conference terminal, the video conference terminal switches, according to the switching control message, the number of the multi-screen or the layout of the multi-screen of the video conference terminal.

RF and EM Field Shield and Electrical Generator

The RF (Radio Frequency) and EM (Electro Magnetic) Field Shield and Electrical Generator is an apparatus for shielding the user of an electrical device from electrical frequency generated internally from the device during normal operations while at the same time absorbing the unproductive fields generated internally or available from external fields for conversion to an electrical current that can be utilized to provide recycled and captured electrical current to the device. Additionally with increased size applied to the apparatus as a stand-alone converter that can provide electrical current to a number of electrical devices, or an external power grid.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING MARKETABLE ITEMS

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor having a controller to receive from a media communication system metadata describing one or more marketable items depicted in a media program supplied by the media communication system, present images of the media program at a media presentation device without highlighting the one or more marketable items, present an icon at least at one of a remote controller managing operations of the media processor or the media presentation device to indicate a presence of the one or more marketable items in one or more of the images presented at the media presentation device, detect a selection of the icon, and highlight the one or more marketable items. Other embodiments are disclosed.

INTERNET RADIO AND INDEXING SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AUDIO CONTENT PROVIDERS AND SUBSCRIBERS

... Abstract of Disclosure An on-line audio indexing network facilitates listeners to communicate with on-line audio content providers. Preferably, the on-line audio content providers are Internet audio broadcasters and the on-line audio indexing network, listeners and audio content providers are coupled via the Internet. To listen to audio broadcasts, the listeners communicate with the on-line audio content providers and the indexing network via audio appliances, rather than standard personal computers.

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD

The present invention relates to a communication system operative to provide a user interface for selecting content from at least a first content domain and a second different content domain, configured to drive a display device to display one or more content item identifiers (184) identifying content items of said first content domain and content item identifiers (192) identifying one or more content items of said second content domain in a common display arrangement (180). The invention also relates to an apparatus and method.

TRANSFER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEAMLESS CONTENT TRANSFER

A method and apparatus for seamlessly transferring content from a first communication device to a second communication device is disclosed. The method includes establishing a communication session with a controller for streaming content and sending a request to the controller for sharing the content being currently streamed at the first communication device. The request includes an option tag indicating a share request and an address of the second communication device to which the content is to be shared. The method further includes receiving a notification from the controller once the second communication device starts receiving the content from a point in time at which the request was sent from the first communication device.

Output of content from the internet on a media rendering device

A system and method for controlling output of content on a media rendering device. A mobile phone may be effective to receive a request for content where the content is from a content processor. The mobile phone may be effective to generate a command based on the request, the command including a URL, the URL including an address of a gateway processor and an identification of the content processor. The mobile phone may be effective to send the command to the media rendering device. The media rendering device may be effective to send a request to the gateway processor using the URL. The gateway processor may be effective to receive the content from the content processor and send the content to the media rendering device. The media rendering device may be effective to output the content.

Determining capacity of virtual devices in a voice over internet protocol system

A method for determining a capacity of a virtual machine configured as a telephony device in a VoIP system includes determining a resource configuration of the virtual machine including a number of CPU cores, a CPU clock rate, or a memory size. The virtual machine may be configured as a trunk, conference bridge, phone switch, session border controller, router, or another device in the VoIP system. The method also includes sending the resource configuration from the virtual machine to a VoIP system configuration application. The VoIP system configuration application may be an application running on the virtual machine or an application running on a server separate from the virtual machine. At the VoIP system configuration application, a capacity of the virtual machine is determined based on the resource configuration. The capacity determines a number and type of telephony features supported by the telephony device in the VoIP system.

Method for establishing a telecommunication connection in a telecommunication system and telecommunication system

In a telecommunication system comprising multiple switching nodes (10, 20, 30) having a respective local server (C1, C2, C3) and associated terminals (D1, D2, D3, D4) located within a network and a central DSS server (DSS) for controlling the telecommunication system by using a general switching protocol, the terminals (D1, D2, D3, D4) of a switching node (10, 20, 30) are controlled by the local server (C1, C2, C3) under a local protocol comprising control commands for node-internal call pickup. The pickup of a call directed from a third terminal (D4) to a first terminal (D3) assigned to a first switching node (10) through a second terminal (D1) assigned to another, second switching node (20) occurs across nodes by using the general switching protocol through transferring the control commands provided in the local protocol for call pickup to the general switching protocol and providing them across nodes through the central DSS server (DSS) to the multiple switching nodes (10, 20, 30) located ...

INTERACTIVE APPLICATION SERVER ON A SECOND SCREEN DEVICE

A server version of an interactive application executed by a processing device of a first mobile device communicatively connected to a main video rendering device collects first data generated by a first client version of the interactive application executed by the processing device. The server version of the interactive application generates first displayable content relating to the first client version of the interactive application based on the first data, wherein the first displayable content is rendered on a display of the first mobile device. The server version of the interactive application generates second displayable content based in part on the first data and additional data relating to the server version of the interactive application, wherein the first displayable content is different from the second displayable content. The server version of the interactive application, transmits the second displayable content to the main video rendering device to be rendered on a main video ...

A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A NOTIFICATION MESSAGE THROUGH THE FILE DELIVERY OVER UNIDIRECTIONAL TRANSPORT PROTOCOL

A method for transporting/receiving notification messages via File Delivery over Unidirectional Transport (FLUTE) includes: At the transmitting end, a server carries a notification content in a transport object and carries notification related information and a transport object identifier (TOI) of the transport object carrying the notification content in a first file description table (FDT), and then sends the first FDT and the transport object carrying the notification content in a FLUTE session; the receiving end obtains the notification related information and the TOI of the transport object charring the notification content from the first FDT, and receives the transport object charring the notification content according to the obtained related information and the TOI. A server for transporting notification messages via FLUTE, a FLUTE server, a content server and a terminal are also disclosed. With the present invention, the notification transport procedure is simpler and the reliability ...

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A MULTIMEDIA SESSION WITH A REMOTE USER OF A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PEER-TO-PEER IMS

IP telephone system and method for controlling the same

The invention provides a method for controiling an IP telephone terminal by controlling a computer. The IP telephone terminal includes an identification data receiving unit, a communicating unit, and an IP telephone function controlling unit. The identification data receiving unit receives over an Internet identification data identifying another IP telephone terminal. The communicating unit establishes IP telephone communications with the other IP telephone terminal identified by the identification data via the Internet. The IP telephone function controlling unit controls execution of an IP telephone function used to implement a telephone call with the other IP telephone terminal via the communicating unit. The method includes functioning the computer as a determining unit that determines identification data received by the identification data receiving unit, a terminal data acquiring unit that acquires terminal data associated with the identification data transmitted from the other IP ...

Internet phone using USB interface to transmit signals

A method for controlling the time which a user spends connected to a data communication network, comprising the steps of: upon connection (20) of a user to a data communication network, determining (21) a profile of the user by determining the age group (8) to which the user belongs; calculating (24) a time that the user has spent connected to the data communication network and comparing (25) the connection time with a table (23) which contains connection times which are predefined according to the different age groups of the user; if the connection time is greater than the maximum allowable time for the age group of the user, automatically interrupting (27) the connection to the data communication network.

TERMINAL DEVICES, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS

A terminal device is configured to operate in a wireless communication system, and the terminal device comprises - a media session handler configured to interface with an application of the terminal device, and - a media player configured to interface with the application of the terminal device, wherein the media session handler is configured with a first uplink interface and a first downlink interface for communicating with an infrastructure equipment of the wireless communication system, and the media player is configured with a second uplink interface and a second downlink interface for communicating with the infrastructure equipment of the wireless communication system ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОВМЕСТНОГО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ФУНКЦИЙ МЕЖДУ УСТРОЙСТВАМИ ЧЕРЕЗ СЕТЬ

Изобретение относится к области соединения устройств для совместного использования функций через сеть. Техническим результатом является сокращение функций, интегрированных в мобильное мультимедийное устройство. Способ совместного использования функции через сеть включает в себя этапы, на которых выбирают второе устройство, имеющее совместно используемую функцию, требуемую первым устройством, из числа множества устройств, соединенных с сетью, соединяют первое устройство со вторым устройством через сеть, передают исходное мультимедийное содержание с первого устройства на второе устройство через сеть, выполняют совместно используемую функцию по отношению к исходному мультимедийному содержанию во втором устройстве и передают результирующие данные выполнения совместно используемой функции первому устройству через сеть. 6 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

УПРАВЛЕНИЕ СЕАНСОМ СВЯЗИ ДЛЯ ПЕРЕДАЧИ МЕДИАПОТОКА

Изобретение относится к средствам управления передачей медиапотока. Техническим результатом является исключение колебания качественного уровня при воспроизведении медиапотока. В способе получают (32) описание (100) мультимедиа для медиапотока, где описание (100) мультимедиа указывает начальный элемент (92) из элементов (84) потока, отправляют (34) запрос начального элемента (92) потока, инициируют (36) процедуру управления сеансом связи, ассоциируют (38) после этапа (34) отправки запроса начального элемента (92) потока медиапоток с сеансом связи в процедуре управления сеансом связи и управляют (40) передачей последующего элемента (94) из элементов потока в соответствии с правилом управления сеансом связи. 9 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы; 11 ил.

СЕРВЕР ИНТЕРАКТИВНОГО ПРИЛОЖЕНИЯ НА УСТРОЙСТВЕ С ФУНКЦИЕЙ ВТОРОГО ЭКРАНА

СПОСОБ, СИСТЕМА И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ СТАТУСА ПЕРИОДА МОЛЧАНИЯ В ОБОРУДОВАНИИ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ДОСТУПА К УСЛУГАМ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ СЕТЕВОГО ЭЛЕМЕНТА, РЕАЛИЗУЮЩЕГО ФУНКЦИЮ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ШЛЮЗОМ ДОСТУПА

... 1. Способ доступа к услугам пользователя сетевого элемента, реализующего функцию управления шлюзом доступа (элемента ФУШД), при котором отношения соответствия между логическим номером пользователя и физическим номером пользователя элемента ФУШД хранятся на главном сервере абонентов, и при этом упомянутый способ содержит:получение элементом ФУШД в процессе регистрации, инициированной пользователем, отношений соответствия между физическим номером пользователя и логическим номером пользователя от главного сервера абонентов, и сохранение их элементом ФУШД; иполучение элементом ФУШД, в процессе вызова, совершаемого пользователем, логического номера пользователя, используя сохраненные отношения соответствия между физическим номером пользователя и логическим номером пользователя, и обеспечение элементом ФУШД доступа пользователя к услугам.2. Способ по п.1, при котором процесс регистрации содержит:после получения первого запроса о регистрации от элемента ФУШД - определение главным сервером абонентов ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЯ МУЛЬТИМЕДИЙНОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

OPTIONS-ANFRAGE FÜR MEHRERE EMPFÄNGER BEIM SESSION INITIATION PROTOCOL (SIP)

Ein Nutzergerät übermittelt an einen Server eine SIP OPTIONS-Anfrage, die eine Liste von zwei oder mehr Empfängern beinhaltet. Der Server sendet seinerseits eine SIP OPTIONS-Anfrage an jeden der Empfänger, empfängt eine Antwort von jedem der Empfänger und sendet eine aggregierte Antwort an das Nutzergerät. Das Nutzergerät nimmt danach an einer Mehrparteien-Kommunikationssitzung mit den Empfängern teil.

Method, System and device for selecting a device to satisfy a user request

User interface

Data communications

Telephone switching system for maintaining interface information in the event of a failure

A telephone switching system for immediately updating and maintaining interface accommodation information in the event of a failure. The switching system includes plural communication interfaces, a detection unit, a terminal setting database, a judgment unit, a determination unit and a send-back unit. The communication interfaces accommodate plural terminal devices under accommodation modes either a first mode in which the communication interfaces are explicitly assigned to the terminal devices or a second mode in which the communication interfaces are unexplicitly assigned to the terminal devices. The database associates each terminal device with the accommodation mode and the communication interface. When the judgment unit judges that the accommodation mode of each terminal device is the first mode and failure occurs in its communication interface, the determination unit determines another communication interface in which the detection unit detects that failure does not occur. The invention ...

Communication event history

A method device and system for streaming media data

Data communications

An audio call communication session is conducted between a subscriber device (102) and an audio call client (114) of a remote user device (106). The audio call session includes the transfer of audio data between the subscriber and remote devices. During the audio call, information associated with switching communication from the audio call client of the remote user device to a web browser client (116) is transmitted to a user interface associated with a user of the remote user device. A real-time media data communication session is established between the subscriber device and the web browser client. Real-time media data is transferred instead of audio data between the subscriber device and the remote user device.

PROCEDURE FOR SENDING AND/OR RECEIVING FROM BROADCAST SIGNALS AND RECEIVERS

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE FOR A COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, WHICH STORE A COMMUNICATION CONTROL PROGRAM FOR A COMMUNICATION DEVICE

IMPLEMENTATION OF A MEETING-BASED SERVICE IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION NET

System and method for remotely controlling a communication terminal

Improved media delivery platform

User interface for a communication device

A device for use in a communication system the device comprising processing means arranged to execute first and second applications, and first and second interface means, the first application for detecting a communication event, the second application comprising means for controlling the second interface to allow a user to use the second application; wherein the first application is arranged to control first interface means to indicate to a user of the device that the communication event has occurred, when the second application is running.

Mobile security technology

In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes determining a location of a mobile computing device using one or more of a plurality of data sources; communicating, by the mobile computing device, with another computing device as part of a two-way video chat session over a first network connection, the communicating including transmitting the location of the mobile computing device; displaying, as part of the two-way video chat session, real-time video from the other computing device; recording video using one or more cameras that are accessible to the mobile computing device; and transmitting, over a second network connection, the video to a remote storage system for persistent storage.

NETWORK TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREFOR

A self-configuring telephone device (2851) interconnected to other network telephone devices by a network, such as a local area network (2831), without the need for a central controller or secondary wiring. A network telephone (2851) sends a broadcast over the network with a predetermined number. If there is another telephone with the predetermined number, the phone (2851) receives a message so indicating and a directory of numbers from which to choose a non-conflicting telephone number. Voice mail (2827) and calls between outside lines and a network phone are supported. A telephony interface provides connectivity between one or more netphones and an external telephone network such as a PSTN telephone system (2844). The network interface provides connectivity between one or more computers and an external computer network such as the Internet (2819). The local area network (2831) provides interconnectivity between the network(s), the computer(s), the telephony interface and the network interface ...

NETWORKED MICROPHONE DEVICE CONTROL

NETWORKED MICROPHONE DEVICE CONTROL

Systems and methods disclosed herein include, while a microphone of a first networked microphone device is enabled, determining whether a first reference device is in a specific state, and in response to determining that the first reference device is in the specific state, disabling the microphone of the first networked microphone device. Some embodiments further include, while the microphone of the first networked microphone device is enabled, receiving a command to disable the microphone of the first networked microphone device via one of the microphone of the networked microphone device or a network interface of the networked microphone device, and in response to receiving the command to disable the microphone of the networked microphone device via one of the microphone of the networked microphone device or the network interface of the networked microphone device, disabling the microphone of the networked microphone device.

VIDEO PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING OPERATIONS BASED ON TELEPHONY SIGNALS

A video processing device (10) and method (40) for managing operations, such as digital video recording operations, based on telephony signals, including caller ID signals. The method includes receiving multimedia content, receiving telephony signals and performing one or more video processing device operations, such as digital video recorder operations, in response to receiving the telephony signals. The video processing device includes a processor for receiving and processing multimedia content, and a memory element or storage device for storing at least a portion of received multimedia content. The processor and/or the video processing device is configured to perform one or more video processing operations in response to receiving telephony signals or instructions based on the received telephony signals. For example, the video processing device can pause the playback of multimedia content to select end user display devices in response to all or select received telephony signals, including ...

EMBEDDED MEDIA TERMINAL ADAPTER (EMTA) ENDPOINT REDIRECT MODE

Systems and methods are disclosed for enabling an embedded media terminal adapter (EMTA) with included MIB objects to redirect a received telephone c all. Based on the MIB objects, the EMTA communicates with a cable modem term ination system (CMTS) to set up two service flows where one flow is set up b etween two EMTAs and one flow is set up between the endpoint EMTA and the NO C.

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPORTING PLAYOUT OF CONTENT

Methods and arrangements in a client node and a server node for supporting a decision on decoding and playout of a certain content in the client node. The methods and arrangements relate to the determining, conveying and obtaining of information related to the characteristics (level) required for decoding and playing out the certain media content at a non-regular playout rate. The method and arrangement in the client node further relate to determining, based on the obtained information, which playout rate(s) that is/are supported by the client node in regard of level. The methods and arrangements enable the client node to refrain from decoding and playout of the content at a non-regular rate requiring a level which is not supported by the client node.

MOBILE SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes determining a location of a mobile computing device using one or more of a plurality of data sources; communicating, by the mobile computing device, with another computing device as part of a two-way video chat session over a first network connection, the communicating including transmitting the location of the mobile computing device; displaying, as part of the two-way video chat session, real-time video from the other computing device; recording video using one or more cameras that are accessible to the mobile computing device; and transmitting, over a second network connection, the video to a remote storage system for persistent storage.

INTERACTION MODALITIES FOR MULTIMEDIA DELIVERY AND PRESENTATION

A method and apparatus for displaying received data, analyze the quality of the displayed data formulating a media-parameter suggestion for the encoder to alter the characteristics of data to be sent to the receiver, and sending fro m the receiver, the formulated suggestion.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING PRESENCE OF SIM--CARD AND CLIENT SIP PROTOCOL IN ONE AND THE SAME MOBILE DEVICE

Sink device and control method therefor

Multimedia network data sharing system

METHODS FOR SPREADING A MEDIA STREAM

Electro-optic device and stereoscopic vision display apparatus

An electro-optic device includes: an electro-optic panel displaying a display image with illumination light emitted from an illumination device; a display control circuit controlling the electro-optic panel to display a right-eye image during a right display period and display a left-eye image during a left display period; a glasses control circuit controlling a right-eye shutter of stereoscopic vision glasses so as to maintain an open state during the right display period, controlling a left-eye shutter of stereoscopic vision glasses so as to maintain an open state during the left display period, and controlling both the right-eye shutter and the left-eye shutter so as to maintain a close state during a blocking period; and an illumination control circuit controlling the illumination device to vary an intensity of the illumination light in a pulsed shape during the blocking period.

Systems and methods for encoding and decoding

Systems and methods for encoding and decoding are disclosed. The systems and methods include multimedia decoder instantiation systems and multimedia processing engines which are capable of being upgraded or reconfigured to support a new or previously-unsupported compression format, without the need for platform-specific software or hardware upgrades.

Mobile phone including a streaming server providing a method of copying a distance of the image on the screen

The mobile phone ( 12 ) includes a display screen ( 24 ), a display generator ( 26 ) for displaying an image on the screen, a capturer ( 28 ) for capturing an image displayed on the screen, the capturer ( 28 ) being adapted to capture the image passing between the display means ( 26 ) and the screen ( 24 ), and a streaming server ( 18 ) for streaming data to a remote client equipment ( 14 ) according to a predetermined network protocol. The streaming server ( 18 ) is adapted to be connected to the remote client equipment ( 14 ) via a data link ( 16 ) and is adapted to receive, from the remote client equipment ( 14 ), a data streaming request. The streaming server ( 18 ) includes an activator ( 44 ) for activating the capturer ( 28 ), the streaming server ( 18 ) being adapted to transmit the captured image to the remote client equipment ( 14 ).

Communications apparatus, system and method

The present invention relates to the field of communications apparatus, systems and method(s) of communication. In one form, the invention relates to a mobile phone device and it's associated systems and method(s) of communication. More particularly, the present invention, in aspect of invention, relates to a mobile VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) device. In one particular aspect the present invention a mobile internet phone (MIP).

Systems and methods for resetting a network device

A network device includes a data store with first and second parameters, the first parameter affecting a communication operation of the network device and the second parameter affecting a security operation of the network device. A device reset function enables a user to selectively and independently refresh the first and second parameters. For example, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) device user can restore a default communications configuration of the SIP device while preserving the device decryption key.

Systems and methods for detecting bifurcations

At least one example embodiment discloses a method of detecting a bifurcation in a navigable feature. The method includes first determining a first possible segment and a second possible segment of the navigable feature based on location measurements along the navigable feature, the location measurements representing a heading vector and the location measurements having a higher probability of being on the first possible segment than on the second possible segment, second determining an angle based on the heading vector and a vector between the second possible segment and one of the location measurements, and detecting a bifurcation based on the angle.

Mobile device workload management for cloud computing using sip and presence to control workload and method thereof

A method is implemented in a computer infrastructure having computer executable code tangibly embodied on a computer readable storage medium having programming instructions. The programming instructions are operable to manage workload for cloud computing by transferring workload to at least one mobile device using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).

Portable streaming media device

A portable streaming media device connects to a wireless network, connects to a media stream (e.g., an audio stream or video stream) associated with a streaming media channel identified by channel information stored in memory, and processes the media stream for playback. The device can interpret input events based on the current input mode. In a playback control input mode, the device adjusts a playback parameter (e.g., playback volume) responsive to input that corresponds a hardware button being pressed. In a channel-selection input mode, the device connects to a new media stream responsive to input that corresponds one or more hardware buttons being pressed. A power-up event can be initiated by connection of an output device (e.g., earphones) to the portable streaming media device.

Content multicasting

A multicast system is contemplated. The multicast system may be configured to facilitate changing between multicast steams by caching one multicast stream while tuned to another multicast stream in anticipation of tuning to the cached multicast stream. Attributes associated with available multicast streams may be communicated to assist accessing devices in deciding which one or more of the available multicast streams to cache.

Mechanism for dynamic signaling of encoder capabilities

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for dynamically signaling encoder capabilities of vocoders of corresponding communication nodes. In one embodiment, during a call between a first communication node and a second communication node, a control node (e.g., base station controller or mobile switching center) for the first communication node sends capability information for a voice encoder of a vocoder of the first communication node to a control node for the second communication node. As a result, the second communication node is enabled to select and request a preferred encoder mode for the voice encoder of the vocoder of the first communication node based on the capabilities of the voice encoder of the vocoder of the first communication node.

Configuring output on a communication device

In one general sense, display of content communicated by a sender communication device to a destination communication device may be enabled by receiving, at a destination communication device, content to be displayed by the destination communication device. Characteristics of a display of the received content by the destination communication device may be algorithmically identified in accordance with display configuration settings for the destination communication device. Based on the identified characteristics, at least one change to be made to capture configuration settings at a capturing communication device used to capture the received content may be identified. At least one alternative capture configuration setting may be communicated to the capturing communication device. Content that is captured by the capturing communication device is received at the destination communications device based on the alternative capture configuration setting communicated.

Portable Devices as Videoconferencing Peripherals

A videoconferencing system has a videoconferencing unit that use portable devices as peripherals for the system. The portable devices obtain near-end audio and send the audio to the videoconferencing unit via a wireless connection. In turn, the videoconferencing unit sends the near-end audio from the loudest portable device along with near-end video to the far-end. The portable devices can control the videoconferencing unit and can initially establish the videoconference by connecting with the far-end and then transferring operations to the videoconferencing unit. To deal with acoustic coupling between the unit's loudspeaker and the portable device's microphone, the unit uses an echo canceller that is compensated for differences in the clocks used in the A/D and D/A converters of the loudspeaker and microphone.

Communication terminal, communication control method, and program

A communication terminal capable of seamless reproduction of stream data even when structure of an ALM tree changes during the reproduction of stream data includes a control unit which causes a reproduction unit to start reproduction of a stream data packet at a time point which is later than a predetermined time point by a total of all delay times corresponding to a communication path from the communication terminal to a leaf terminal. The delay times are obtained by an obtainment unit.

Voip analog telephone system with connection to home monitoring system

A multi-port VoIP telecommunications system that allows the user to gain access to telephone connectivity through the Internet by connecting directly to the Internet or by connecting to the Internet through the existing Internet connection of a computer or cell phone device. The present system includes an Ethernet port, a Wi-Fi receiver to facilitate the transmission and receipt of Internet protocol signals wirelessly, a USB plug connectable to the ATA, connectivity to a home monitoring network and connectivity to Bluetooth devices.

Scheduling Media Recording Via A Handheld Device

Techniques for scheduling content recordings at a multimedia device are described. A mobile device receives an invitational message from a local wireless network. In response to receiving the invitational message, the mobile device sends a scheduling request/instruction to a server or to the multimedia device directly. The scheduling request or instruction causes a recording of the specific media content at a multimedia device to be scheduled.

Cross-layer optimized adaptive http streaming

Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, an application function module interacts with an application on a remote device that utilizes dynamic policy and charging control to receive an adaptive multimedia stream. A policy and charging rules function (PCRF) module implements policy and charging control decisions, and a policy and charging enforcement function (PCEF) module enforces policy decisions received from the PCRF. The remote device provides session information including a media presentation description to the application function module to provide the multimedia stream to the remote device at a specified quality of service.

Handling of a Communication Session

Embodiments describe handling a communication session at a device, by executing a communication session handling program at the device, the communication session handling program comprising a communication session handling part for handling the communication session and an interfacing part for linking with a communication session control interface. An application executed at the device provides, to a user of the device, a communication session control interface for the communication session handled by the communication session handling part of the communication session handling program, the application linking with the interfacing part of the communication session handling program. On detecting that the application has ceased to provide the communication session control interface, the interfacing part of the communication session handling program links, without dropping the communication session, to a further communication session control interface provided at the device for continuation of the communication session handled by the communication session handling part. 1. A computer-implemented method of handling a communication session at a device , the method comprising:detecting that an application has ceased to provide a communication session control interface for a communication session; andinitiating an additional communication session control interface to handle the communication session.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the application comprises a host application hosting a plug-in program.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the plug-in program provides the communication session control interface.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein an additional program provides the additional communication session control interface.6. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the plug-in program comprises a HyperText Markup Language tag.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Dynamic video source selection

A Dynamic Video Source Selection (DVSS) component that can be implemented in a physical or virtual STB that is capable of presenting a high quality service and consistent navigational paradigm to the viewer, while detecting, selecting, and presenting the best quality programming possible based upon the current position of the viewer's device within the network.

Bandwidth Management and Codec Negotiation Based on WAN Topology

A system for bandwidth management and codec negotiation, according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a configuration storage module having supported codecs storage, codec lists and preferred site settings storage, and a call manager having an extension module, a trunk module, a location service engine, a codec manager, a bandwidth manager, and a media manager. The codec manager and the bandwidth manager used for negotiating a codec for a call between two endpoints. The present invention also includes a number of methods including a method for negotiating a codec for a call, a method for managing bandwidth for a call, a method for adding a description of a new codec supported by an endpoint, a method for adding an identifier of a supported codec to a codec list and a method for editing code site codec settings. 1. (canceled)2. An IP telephony system , comprising:a configuration storage module having an input for storing a description of at least one codec and the configuration storage module having an output for providing information stored in the configuration storage module; anda call manager adapted for communication with at least two endpoints, the call manager coupled to the configuration storage module to use the information stored in the call manager to negotiate a codec for a call between two endpoints.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the configuration storage module includes supported codecs storage for storing descriptions of supported codecs.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein a description of a codec stored in the supported codecs storage includes an identification string and a bandwidth value.5. They system of claim 3 , wherein the configuration storage module includes one or more codec lists claim 3 , each codec list including at least one identifier of a codec whose description is stored in the supported codec storage.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the configuration storage module includes a site settings storage for storing ...

Method, system and device for selecting a device to satisfy a user request

Methods, systems and devices for selecting an end-user device from a plurality of end-user devices to satisfy a user request. The method comprises storing at a portal aggregator data identifying a user device group comprising a plurality of end-user devices, wherein the data identifying the device group comprises the capabilities of each end-user device. When the portal aggregator receives a request from the user the portal aggregator generates a list of end-user devices from the device group that are capable of satisfying the user request. The portal aggregator then selects an end-user device from the list of capable end-user devices and then transmits a command to the selected end-user device to satisfy the request. In some cases the list of capable end-user devices may be sorted and/or filtered prior to selecting an end-user device from the list.

Just-in-Time Distributed Video Cache

A video optimizer receives a request to optimize a source file and stream the optimized file. The request may be accompanied by a key uniquely identifying the original source file to be optimized and an optimized version of the source file to stream to the client. The key uniquely identifies the source video file as it exists on an origin server to prevent transmission of modified source video and the optimized version of the source file by optimization parameters to ensure compatibility with the user device. The video optimizer queries a cache database in response to the received request, which contains references keys and locations of optimized source files among local caches in a cluster of video optimizers. The cache database responds indicates whether a matching optimized version of the source file exists in a local cache of a given video optimizer in the cluster. 1. A computer-implemented method for streaming video , the method comprising:receiving a request to optimize an original source file from a client computing device, the request including a key specifying parameters to optimize the original source file;identifying, based on the key, a first portion of an optimized version of the original source file in a local cache of a video optimizer;generating a query, based on the key, to a database maintaining a plurality of reference keys corresponding to a plurality of optimized versions of source files stored on a plurality of other video optimizers, each reference key specifying parameters of an optimized version of a source file;receiving, from the database, a response indicating whether the key matches a reference key;receiving from the database, in response to a reference key matching the key, the address of another video optimizer storing a segment of the requested optimized version of the original source file;stitching the first portion of the optimized version of the original source file with the segment of the optimized version of the original source ...

Method, device and medium for determining coding format

A method, device and medium for determining a coding format are provided. The method includes: receiving one or more data packets forwarded by a call center during a VoLTE communication, in which the one or more data packets carry a first coding format; detecting whether the first coding format is same with a negotiated second coding format; and modifying the coding format used during the VoLTE communication from the second coding format to the first coding format, if the first coding format is not same with the negotiated second coding format.

MULTI-SCREEN SWITCHING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING

The present invention relates to multi-screen video image control. Disclosed are a method and system for switching the multi-screen on the video conference. The method comprises: a multi-screen switching device generates, according to a user input, a switch control message used for controlling the number of the multi-screen and a layout of the multi-screen, and sends the switching control message to an MCU or a video conference terminal; when the switching control message is sent to the MCU, the MCU switches, according to the switching control message, the number of the multi-screen or the layout of the multi-screen of each video conference terminal; and/or, when the switching control message is sent to the video conference terminal, the video conference terminal switches, according to the switching control message, the number of the multi-screen or the layout of the multi-screen of the video conference terminal. 1. A method for switching multi-screen on video conference , comprising:a multi-screen switching device generating, according to a user input, a switching control message used for controlling the number of the multi-screen or a layout of the multi-screen, and sending the switching control message to a Multi-Control Unit (MCU) or a video conference terminal;when the switching control message is sent to the MCU, the MCU switching, according to the switching control message, the number of the multi-screen or the layout of the multi-screen of each video conference terminal; and/or, when the switching control message is sent to the video conference terminal, the video conference terminal switching, according to the switching control message, the number of the multi-screen or the layout of the multi-screen of the video conference terminal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the multi-screen switching device generates claim 1 , by a multi-screen distributing element in the multi-screen switching device claim 1 , a switching control message carrying multi- ...

SERVER-SIDE RENDERED AUDIO USING CLIENT AUDIO PARAMETERS

A server system is provided that includes at least one processor configured to receive a set of client audio parameters from a client computing device, determine a set of audio tuning parameters based on the set of client audio parameters, execute a server-side rendered application program for the client computing device, render a stream of visual data for the server-side rendered application program based on a stream of user input received from the client computing device, render a stream of audio for the server-side rendered application program based on the set of audio tuning parameters, and send the stream of visual data and the stream of audio to the client computing device. 1. A server system comprising: receive a set of client audio parameters from a client computing device;', 'determine a set of audio tuning parameters based on the set of client audio parameters;', 'execute a server-side rendered application program for the client computing device;', 'render a stream of visual data for the server-side rendered application program based on a stream of user input received from the client computing device;', 'render a stream of audio for the server-side rendered application program based on the set of audio tuning parameters; and', 'send the stream of visual data and the stream of audio to the client computing device., 'at least one processor configured to2. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the server system further comprises a server-side dedicated audio processor configured to render the stream of audio for the server-side rendered application program based on the set of audio tuning parameters.3. The server system of claim 1 , wherein the rendered stream of audio for the server-side rendered application program is rendered as stereo audio.4. The server system of claim 1 , wherein to determine the set of audio tuning parameters claim 1 , the at least one processor is further configured to:send the set of client audio parameters to a third-party audio ...

Setup management for ear tip selection fitting process

A method performed by a programmed processor of an in-ear headphone that is to be worn by a user. The method obtains, over a wireless communication link and via a first wireless connection that uses an accessory profile, a first request, from an audio source device, to start a measurement process. In response to obtaining the request, the method 1) establishes, over the link, a second wireless connection that uses an audio distribution profile between the headphone and the source device, 2) obtains, via the second wireless connection, an audio signal for driving a speaker of the headphone to output sound, 3) responsive to the outputted sound, determining a fit parameter, and 4) transmitting the fit parameter to the source device via the first wireless connection.

Voice and video calling over long term evolution-based user interface

A video calling service provides a mobile device user is provided the capability to transition from a voice call to a video call within a calling session in a voice over long term evolution (VoLTE). The example video calling service offers a seamless transition of a voice call to a video call in a simplified and efficient process. In an example, a graphical user interface is provided that allows a user to select controls to provide real-time stream of video of a live scene via a rear facing camera to another user during a video call. Other examples describe the merger of individual voice calls into a merged call with the individual calls grouped as a conference call. The examples provide simplified use of a mobile device to transition voice calls to a video call in a cellular carrier's mobile network.

DEVICE PAIRING TECHNIQUES USING DIGITAL WATERMARKING

Computer-implemented techniques include detecting, using a camera of a computing device having one or more processors, a digital watermark displayed by a display of a computing system. The digital watermark can be a visual indicator that is detectable by the camera of the computing device, and the computing system can further comprise a set of speakers and a set of cameras. The techniques can include determining, by the computing device, a unique identifier for the computing system based on the digital watermark. The techniques can also include automatically coordinating, by the computing device, an audio/video conference session between the computing device and the computing system using the unique identifier. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:joining, by a first user computing device having one or more processors, an audio/video conference session with one or more second user computing devices, the audio/video conference session being hosted by a remote server computing device; and detecting, using a camera of the first user computing device, a digital watermark displayed by a display of a computing system that is distinct from the first user computing device and is not participating in the audio/video conference session, the digital watermark being a visual indicator that is detectable by the camera of the first user computing device;', 'determining, by the first user computing device, a unique identifier for the computing system based on the digital watermark; and', 'automatically coordinating, by the first user computing device and using the unique identifier, the addition of the computing system to the audio/video conference session., 'during the audio/video conference session2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the computing system is a media system for a conference room claim 1 , and wherein the display is a non-smart display connected to a third user computing device that is configured as a wireless access point for the ...

INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEVISION AUDIO AND VIDEO CALLING

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computer-readable storage medium in a media controller having computer instructions to execute a soft-phone client application on the media processor, receive an audio call or a video call originating from an IP Multimedia Subsystem network where the calls are directed to the media processor by a gateway having a switch that routes the audio call or video call in accordance with a destination address included in a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) header message, and selectively answer one of the audio call or the video call. The computer instructions can be operable to present an audio portion of the audio call through a speaker of a presentation device when an audio call is answered. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device comprising:a terminal adapter;a processing system including a processor; and receiving an incoming video call by a soft phone client executed on the device;', 'converting, by the terminal adapter, voice over internet protocol signals associated with the incoming video call to plain old telephone service signals;', 'processing, by the soft phone client, digital samples of the plain old telephone service signals; and', 'presenting the digital samples through a presentation device coupled to the device., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, the operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:identifying a targeted user for the incoming video call; andselecting the presentation device for presenting the incoming video call according to the targeted user.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:initiating an outgoing video call.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the initiating of the outgoing video call comprises:displaying a virtual keypad on the presentation device; andreceiving a user input from a ...

METHOD FOR PROCESSING NETWORK DATA, AND TERMINAL, SERVER AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREOF

A method for processing network data, and a terminal, a server and a storage medium thereof are provided. The method includes: displaying a live streaming interface of a first user account logged on to the first terminal; in response to receiving a trigger instruction for the entrance, acquiring merged live streaming content and a question item; displaying the merged live streaming content and the question item on the live streaming interface; and displaying an answering result of the question item on the live streaming interface. 1. A method for processing network data , the method being applicable to a first terminal , and comprising:displaying a live streaming interface of a first user account logged on to the first terminal, the live streaming interface comprising an entrance for initiating answering;in response to receiving a trigger instruction for the entrance, acquiring merged live streaming content and a question item, the merged live streaming content being generated based on live streaming content of the first user account and live streaming content of a second user account;displaying the merged live streaming content and the question item on the live streaming interface; anddisplaying an answering result of the question item on the live streaming interface.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after displaying the live streaming interface of the first user account logged on to the first terminal claim 1 , the method further comprises:in response to receiving a trigger instruction for the entrance, acquiring a plurality of candidate answers to the question item; anddisplaying the plurality of candidate answers when displaying the question item on the live streaming interface.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein displaying the answering result of the question item on the live streaming interface comprises any one of the following steps:displaying a user account, selecting a correct answer, in a corresponding display area of the correct ...

Alteration of Event User Interfaces of an Online Conferencing Service

Techniques are disclosed relating to automatically altering a displayed user interface for an event. A server computer system may cause, via a conferencing service, display of a user interface for an event having a group of users accessing the conferencing service via a plurality of user devices, the displayed interface including an indication of a video feed of a user in the group of users that is currently active. The system may store, in a database, data for the event, including content of audio and video feeds of users in the event. The system may analyze a set of characteristics included in the content of the audio and video feeds. The system may alter, while the indication of the video feed of the user is being displayed, aspects of the displayed user interface other than the indication, where the altering is performed based on the analyzing. 1. A method , comprising:causing, by a server computer system via a conferencing service, display of a user interface for an event having a group of users accessing the conferencing service via a plurality of user computing devices, the displayed user interface including an indication of a video feed of at least one user in the group of users that is currently active;storing, by the server computer system in a database, event data for the event, including content of audio and video feeds of respective users in the event;analyzing, by the server computer system, a set of characteristics included in the content of the audio and video feeds; andaltering, by the server computer system while the indication of the video feed of the at least one user is being displayed, one or more aspects of the displayed user interface other than the indication, wherein the altering is performed based on the analyzing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the set of characteristics included in the content of the audio and video feeds includes:transcribing audio feeds of one or more users in the group of users;extracting one or more ...

Filtering video content items

Methods and systems for filtering video content items are described herein. The system identifies a plurality of video content items that are linked to respective image content items. The system determines, for each of the plurality of video content items, whether a video content item corresponds to a respective image content item. In response to the determining, the system causes to be provided information identifying the plurality of video content items excluding video content items that do not correspond to respective image content items.

MULTI-MODAL APPROACH TO A SECURE AND CLOSED SOLUTION FOR PROVIDING SCHEDULED NOTIFICATIONS

A multi-modal portal system provides an authorization prior to establishing a visual interface connection between a support user or caller and a client user or receiving party. Once the caller is authorized, the caller is permitted to drop-in such that a visual interface connection is established with the receiving party. The authorization can be based on a profile configuration that indicates whether the caller has the credentials required for the visual interface. The authorization can require that a notification be sent to a trusted user or primary contact or the caller can be associated with a profile configuration that allows for a pre-authorization without requiring the notification. Also, a schedule associated with the profile configuration can ensure a video notification of one or more scheduling parameters to the client user as well as the receipt of a video response from the client user. 1. A multi-modal portal system for providing one or more video notifications to a multi-sensor hub based on a profile configuration associated with a client user comprising:a memory storing one or more computer-readable instructions; and identify one or more schedules associated with the client user based on the profile configuration;', 'retrieve one or more video notifications associated with the one or more schedules;', 'establish a visual interface connection to the multi-sensor hub associated with the client user based on the profile configuration; and', 'provide, via the visual interface connection, the one or more video notifications to the multi-sensor hub for display on a display device associated with the multi-sensor hub., 'a processor configured to execute the one or more computer-readable instructions to2. The multi-modal portal system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute one or more instructions to:receive, via the visual interface connection, one or more responses from the client user, wherein the one or more responses are based ...

WEB REAL-TIME VOICE COMMUNICATION METHOD IMPLEMENTED BASED ON SCANNING TWO-DIMENSIONAL CODE

The disclosure relates to a method for web real-time voice communication based on two-dimensional code scanning which, even when the called party does not have its own web, can automatically generate a temporary web embedded with a web communication plug-in for the called party by a network voice communication SIP server, and realizes web real-time voice communication based on two-dimensional code scanning. In addition, by using the web real-time voice communication technology, the calling party can communicate with the called party without downloading and installing the client, and the calling party can call and communicate with the called party answering terminal by the web real-time communication SIP server and the network voice communication SIP server, only with the need to scan a two-dimensional code to use the web communication plug-in on the web of the called party or the temporarily generated web. 1. A method for web real-time voice communication based on two-dimensional code scanning , comprising:registering a user with a network voice communication Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server to obtain a network voice communication SIP number and a first two-dimensional code, the first two-dimensional code carrying registered user information, a user SIP Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) link, and a network voice communication SIP server Uniform Resource Locator (URL) link;the registered user logging in to an account to complete call plug-in settings on a user page and obtain a second two-dimensional code, the second two-dimensional code carrying a URL link that the user has determined and has a HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code of the call plug-in affixed thereto;turning on a two-dimensional code scanner of a communication terminal of a calling party to scan a two-dimensional code of the called party, the two-dimensional code of the called party being the first two-dimensional code or the second two-dimensional code;recognizing a URL link of the two- ...

System for seamlessly switching between a cloud-rendered application and a full-screen video sourced from a content server

A system and method for seamlessly integrating efficient digital content media streaming with a flexible browsing interface for display on a viewing device. The invention relates to rendering an interface in a remote interface display on a remote server and streaming that remote interface display as a data stream to an appliance coupled to a viewing device. The remote display could include digital media content streaming from a content delivery network (CDN). The invention also relates to enabling the appliance to stream digital media content directly from the CDN and to seamlessly display that streaming content on the viewing device.

DISTRIBUTED CONTROL OF MEDIA CONTENT ITEM DURING WEBCAST

Disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for distributed control of media-playback components of a webcast. In an example, a webcast presenter's device can include a webcast compositing engine for creating a webcast from a variety of data sources, a media-playback engine for playing media content items, and a message processing engine for processing messages sent from audience members to the presenter. The message processing engine can obtain the messages and parse the messages for tokens indicative of a requested media content item. The message processing engine, having identified the requested media content item, can then cause the media-playback engine to play the requested content or add it to a queue. 1. A method comprising:playing, using a media content engine, a first media content item for a first user;enabling the first user to manage playback of the media content engine;receiving, at a message parsing engine, instant message content sent from a second user to the first user;identifying, with the message parsing engine, a play media content item action and an indicia of a second media content item in the instant message content, the second media content item being different from the first media content item; andresponsive to receiving a manage playback action from the first user, instructing a media-playback engine of the first user to play the second media content item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the instant message content includes text content to be displayed to the first user; andthe text content includes the indicia of the second media content item.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing webcast content to a remote webcast host claim 1 , wherein the first user is a presenter of the webcast content and the second user is an audience member of the webcast content.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the webcast is a live gaming session.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the indicia of the second media content ...

System and method for sharing images using an image upload menu

There is disclosed a system and method for uploading an image file to an image repository from a mobile handheld communications device having an integrated camera. In an embodiment, the method comprises: upon determining capture of an image using the integrated camera, automatically initiating an image upload module; configuring the image upload module to display an image upload user interface having user selectable image upload settings; and upon receiving user instructions, uploading the image file to the image repository with the selected image upload settings. The upload settings may be preselected and the device may be preauthorized to access an account on the image repository.

Controlled environment secure media streaming system with digital video recording

A Controlled Environment Secure Media Streaming System with Digital Video Recording (DVR) manages the delivery of content to Secured Devices. Cloud Services provide content to Integration Hub. The Integration Hub interfaces with various cloud services providers and prepares content for consumption by a resident of a secured facility. Integration Hub utilizes Content Filter to inspect content received from cloud service providers for suitability for use in a secured environment. Once content is retrieved, filtered, formatted, and packaged by Integration Hub, the content is stored in Data Warehouse. When requested content is not available, the system schedule a future retrieval or DVR of the content when it becomes available. When the system detects that the content is stopped, the system creates a bookmark, so the user can resume the content at the bookmarked portion at a later time.

Video communication system, video transmission terminal, video reception terminal, communication method, and recording medium

A video communication system includes a video transmission terminal and a video reception terminal. In the video transmission terminal, a first control unit causes the video transmission terminal to be disconnected from a first network by controlling a first communication session control unit. After the video transmission terminal is disconnected from the first network, the first control unit causes the video transmission terminal to start an operation as an access point by controlling the first communication session control unit and causes the first communication session control unit to create a second network. The first control unit causes the first video session control unit to establish a video session with the video reception terminal.

REMOTELY CONTROLLING WEB REAL-TIME COMMUNICATIONS (WEBRTC) CLIENT FUNCTIONALITY VIA WEBRTC DATA CHANNELS, AND RELATED METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA

Remotely controlling Web Real-Time Communications (WebRTC) client functionality via WebRTC data channels, and related methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed. In this regard, in one embodiment, a method for remotely controlling WebRTC client functionality comprises establishing, by a first WebRTC client executing on a first computing device and a second WebRTC client executing on a second computing device, a WebRTC media channel between the first WebRTC client and the second WebRTC client. The method further comprises establishing, between the first WebRTC client and the second WebRTC client, a WebRTC data channel affiliated with the WebRTC media channel. The method also comprises receiving, by the second WebRTC client, a client control signal originating from the first WebRTC client via the WebRTC data channel. The method additionally comprises, responsive to receiving the client control signal via the WebRTC data channel, modifying a functionality associated with the second WebRTC client. 1. A method for remotely controlling Web Real-Time Communications (WebRTC) client functionality , comprising:establishing, by a first WebRTC client executing on a first computing device and a second WebRTC client executing on a second computing device, a WebRTC media channel between the first WebRTC client and the second WebRTC client;establishing, between the first WebRTC client and the second WebRTC client, a WebRTC data channel affiliated with the WebRTC media channel;receiving, by the second WebRTC client, a client control signal originating from the first WebRTC client via the WebRTC data channel; andresponsive to receiving the client control signal via the WebRTC data channel, modifying a functionality associated with the second WebRTC client.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying the functionality associated with the second WebRTC client comprises modifying an attribute associated with a device communicatively coupled to the second WebRTC client ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

There is provided an information processing device, an information processing method, and a computer program that enable to switch communication between virtual space and real space smoothly. The information processing device includes a communication control unit that controls communication performed in virtual space in which a virtual image corresponding to a real image of a user present in real space is created, interactively between users through the virtual image of the user; a user-information acquiring unit that acquires position information regarding a position of the user in the real space and attribute information including at least information regarding intimacy between the users at predetermined timing; and a switching control unit that controls switching between communication performed in the real space and communication performed in the virtual space according to at least either one of the position information and the attribute information. 1. An information processing device comprising:a communication control unit that controls communication performed in virtual space in which a virtual image corresponding to a real image of a user present in real space is created, interactively between users through the virtual image of the user;a user-information acquiring unit that acquires information regarding a position of the user in the real space and attribute information including at least information regarding intimacy between the users, at predetermined timing; anda switching control unit that controls switching between communication performed in the real space and communication performed in the virtual space according to at least either one of the position information and the attribute information.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprisingan action-information acquiring unit that acquires action information regarding an action of the user, whereinthe switching control unit establishes network connection between the users ...

In-Line AI Virtual Assistant

Novel tools and techniques for providing an in-line AI virtual assistant are provided. A system includes a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, and a session initiation protocol stack. The session initiation protocol stack includes a processor, and non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to: receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request; provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and join the AI virtual assistant instance to a call with the end-user device. 1. A system comprising:a session border controller coupled to an end-user device, wherein the end-user device is configured to place a session initiation protocol call to a recipient device; a processor; and', receive, from the session border controller, a call invite request;', 'provision, via the AI virtual assistant service, an AI virtual assistant instance in response to the call invite request; and', 'join the AI virtual assistant instance to the session initiation protocol call with the end-user device., 'non-transitory computer readable media comprising instructions executable by the processor to], 'a session initiation protocol stack in communication with an in-line artificial intelligence (AI) virtual assistant service, the session initiation protocol stack comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the session border controller is configured to determine whether a user associated with the end-user device is authorized to access the AI virtual assistant service.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in response to determining that the user is authorized to access the AI virtual assistant service claim 2 , one of the end-user device or the session border controller is configured to automatically generate and transmit the call invite request to the session initiation protocol stack.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SYSTEM USING PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES

A method for managing jitter includes determining, by a processor of a master device, at least one of device capabilities of at least one satellite device, device capabilities of the master device, or channel conditions; determining, by the processor of the master device, a de-jitter buffer size based on the at least one of the device capabilities of the at least one satellite device, the device capabilities of the master device, or the channel conditions; and applying, by the processor of the master device, de-jitter buffer having the determined de-jitter buffer size. 1. A method for managing jitter in a virtual conference system having a master device connected to a plurality of satellite devices , comprising:determining, by a processor of the master device, at least one of (1) device capabilities of at least one of the plurality of satellite devices, (2) device capabilities of the master device, or (3) channel conditions;determining, by the processor of the master device, a de-jitter buffer size based on the at least one of the device capabilities of the satellite device, the device capabilities of the master device, or the channel conditions; andapplying, by the processor of the master device, a de-jitter buffer having the determined de-jitter buffer size.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device capabilities of the plurality of satellite devices comprise an ability to utilize at least one of quality of service (QoS) or Bluetooth.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device capabilities of the master device comprise an ability to support for quality of service (QoS).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the channel conditions is a type of channel associated with a network linking the satellite device and the master device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the de-jitter buffer size comprises mapping the at least one of the device capabilities of the plurality of satellite devices claim 1 , the device capabilities of the master device claim 1 , or ...

OPERATING A TERMINAL DEVICE IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a method for operating a terminal device () of a communication system. The terminal device () comprises a capturing device () for capturing media. The terminal device () is configured to transmit the captured media via a data communication connection (-) of the communication system. According to the method, a transmission quality of the data communication connection (-) is determined and a capturing quality of the capturing device () is automatically set depending on the determined transmission quality. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for operating a terminal device of a communication system , the terminal device comprising a capturing device for capturing media , wherein the terminal device is configured to transmit the captured media via a data communication connection of the communication system , the method comprising the steps of:determining a transmission quality of the data communication connection, andautomatically setting a capturing quality of the capturing device depending on the determined transmission quality.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the transmission quality comprises at least one of a group consisting of:a bandwidth of the data communication connection,a data rate of the data communication connection,a bit error rate of the data communication connection,a packet loss rate of the data communication connection,a jitter of the data communication connection, anda data round trip time of the data communication connection.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the capturing device comprises a camera claim 16 , wherein setting the capturing quality of the camera comprises at least one of a group consisting of:setting a pixel resolution of the camera,setting a frame rate of the camera,setting a color depth of the camera, andsetting a contrast of the camera.19. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the capturing device comprises at least one microphone claim 16 , wherein setting the capturing ...

DEVICE FOR CAPTURING AND STREAMING VIDEO AND AUDIO

A portable communications device captures a plurality of data records from a camera and streams the data records to another, external device after detecting a first trigger event and a second trigger event. The portable communications device may initiate streaming of captured data records following detection of only one high confidence trigger event. Data records streamed to an external communications management system are protected from deliberate, inadvertent, or accidental alteration or deletion, thereby protecting the integrity of captured audio and video data. Data records may be stored in a buffer memory in the device when a communications link to an external device is not available, then streamed from the device after a communications link has been established. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a central processing unit;', 'a display in data communication with said central processing unit;', 'a radio transceiver in data communication with said central processing unit;', 'a camera in data communication with said central processing unit;', 'a microphone coupled to said central processing unit; and', 'a memory in data communication with said central processing unit,', 'wherein said central processing unit is configured to form streaming data records from signals received from said camera and said microphone and transmit said streaming data records through said radio transceiver after detecting a first trigger event and a second trigger event;, 'a portable communications device, comprisinga communications management system configured to receive said streaming data records from said portable communications device and store said streaming data records on a data archiving system; anda docking connector connected to said communications management system, said docking connector configured to connect to said portable communications device and receive said streaming data records.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said portable communications device is configured to ...

Apparatus and Method for Managing a Presentation of Media Content

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a communication device having a controller to detect a media device operating externally to the communication device actively engaged in presenting media content, detect an incoming communication session initiated by another communication device, present a notice identifying the media device and the media content being presented by the media device, detect a directive to modify an operation of the media device to mitigate interrupting a communication session with the other communication device, and instruct the media device to modify its operation according to the directive. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Apparatus and Method for Managing a Presentation of Media Content

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a communication device having a controller to determine a directive associated with an incoming communication session initiated by another communication device, providing an option that directs the media device to modify the media content being presented by a media device, providing a first instruction to the media device to modify the media presentation according to the directive responsive to a selection of the option, and providing a second instruction to the media device to resume the media presentation responsive to detecting a termination of the incoming communication session. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A first communication device , comprising:a processing system including a processor; and determining a directive associated with an incoming communication session initiated by a second communication device, wherein the directive is determined when a media device external to the first communication device is detected as actively presenting media content in a media presentation;', 'providing an option that directs the media device to modify the media presentation being actively presented, wherein the option describes the media content being presented in the media presentation;', 'providing a first instruction to the media device to modify the media presentation according to the directive, wherein the providing of the first instruction is responsive to detecting an establishment of the incoming communication session between the first and second communication devices and responsive to a selection of the option; and', 'providing a second instruction to the media device to resume the media presentation of the media content responsive to detecting a termination of the incoming communication session., 'a memory storing executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, perform operations comprising2. The first communication device of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD AND TERMINAL FOR SHARING CONTENT

A content sharing method includes: selecting, by a content sharing terminal, content; transmitting, by the content sharing terminal, identification information of the selected content to an external device; and reproducing, by the content sharing terminal, the selected content while the external device is reproducing the selected content based on the identification information. 1. A content sharing method comprising:selecting content using a content sharing terminal;providing states of a plurality of external devices;transmitting identification information of the selected content including link information of the selected content, to one or more external devices which are selected among the plurality of external devices based on the states of the plurality of external devices;receiving the selected content from a server which corresponds to the link information of the selected content, the selected content being transmitted from the server to the one or more external devices; andreproducing the selected content while the one or more external devices are reproducing the selected content.2. The content sharing method of claim 1 ,wherein the reproducing of the selected content further comprises:displaying additional information associated with the selected content; andtransmitting the additional information associated with the selected content to the one or more external devices.3. The content sharing method of claim 2 , further comprising:changing the additional information associated with the selected content while the selected content is reproduced in response to receiving a request to change the additional information from the content sharing terminal or the one or more external devices.4. The content sharing method of claim 2 ,wherein the additional information is text describing the selected content.5. The content sharing method of claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting a content sharing request to the one or more external devices; andreceiving an acceptance ...

Method for providing collaboration services among plural applications and collaboration agent device therefor

A method for providing collaboration services and a collaboration agent device for implementing the method, which allows the collaboration agent devices to handle common functions necessary for the collaboration services and the applications to indirectly interact with each other using the collaboration agent devices so that applications running executed in two or more smart devices can provide the collaboration services in collaboration with each other.

Providing Transfer and Configuration of Web Conferencing Between Consumer Devices

A method, system, and computer program product for providing transfer and configuration of web conferencing between consumer devices includes a processor to parse one or more electronic communications on one or more computing devices associated with a user to identify web conference data. The processor may extract the web conference data in the one or more electronic communications and transmit the web conference data and the user credential data to a media device. The media device may be a smart media device and/or a digital television. The process may further receive one or more web conference user preferences and/or user credential data and transmit the one or more web conference user preferences and/or the user credential data to the media device. The processor may display the web conference on the media device according to the one or more web conference user preferences.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION

A system configured for remote communication includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of a first individual, a processor configured to determine an intent of the first individual to establish communication with a remote individual, a communication module configured to communicate the presence and intent to a remote system and further configured to receive an indication of the presence and availability of a second individual at the remote system to communication, and an indicator configured to indicate the second individual's presence and availability to communication. The indicator is configured to indicate a plurality of different presence and availability states for the second individual. 1. A device configured for remote communication , the device comprising:a sensor configured to detect a presence of a first individual;a processor configured to determine an intent of the first individual to establish audio and/or video communication with a remote individual;a communication module configured to communicate, to a remote device, the detected presence and determined intent of the first individual, and further configured to receive, from the remote device, an indication of a presence of the second individual at the remote device, and further configured to receive availability of the second individual to audio and/or video communication; andan indicator configured to indicate, at the first device, the detection of the second individual's presence and availability to audio and/or video communication, wherein the indicator is configured to indicate a plurality of different presence and availability states for the second individual.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is further configured to detect a proximity of the first individual to the sensor claim 1 , and wherein the communication module is further configured to communicate the detected proximity.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a microphone claim 1 , a biometric sensor claim 1 , ...

Using device location for emergency calls

Embodiments relate to making IP-based (Internet Protocol based) emergency calls. A device is capable of making calls over the Internet to an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) core to a Public-Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The device computes location information based on its actual or estimated physical location. The location information may be computed prior to making an emergency call, for instance by a location platform or service running on the computing device. When the device makes an emergency call, the device uses its location information to inform the emergency call. Specifically, a SIP message is formatted with the location information. The SIP message might be a SIP invitation formatted with a header indicating that an emergency call is being requested. The device might be capable of making only IP-based calls.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREE-FORM CONFERENCE

A method of dynamically maintaining conference attributes during a conference includes conducting the conference according to a first set of conference attributes based on a first set of member terminals currently members of the conference and detecting during the conference that conference membership changes from the first set of member terminals to a second set of member terminals participating in the conference. Thus, a second set of conference attributes can be determined based on the second set of member terminals so that the conference can be dynamically changed so as to be conducted according to the second set of conference attributes rather than the first set of conference attributes. 1. A method of dynamically maintaining conference attributes during a conference , comprising:conducting, by a computer of a contact center, the conference according to a first set of conference attributes based on a first set of member terminals currently members of the conference;detecting during the conference, by the computer of the contact center, that conference membership changes from the first set of member terminals to a second set of member terminals participating in the conference;determining, by the computer of the contact center, a second set of conference attributes based on the second set of member terminals; andconducting, by the computer of the contact center, the conference according to the second set of conference attributes rather than the first set of conference attributes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conference is initially established between the first set of member terminals.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the change in conference membership comprises detecting a joining member terminal that joins the conference.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the change in conference membership comprises detecting a leaving member terminal claim 1 , from among the first set of member terminals claim 1 , that leaves the conference.5. ...

Acoustic apparatus and volume control method for acoustic apparatus

An acoustic apparatus according to each of the embodiments includes a reception unit, an operation unit, and a control unit. The reception unit is configured to receive a packet to which voice data and a signal for azimuth estimate are added. The operation unit is configured to operate a signal angle of the packet by using the signal for azimuth estimate. The control unit is configured to control information related to a sound image of the voice data according to the signal angle.

Controller and voice transmission system using the same

A voice transmission system includes at least one electronic device and a controller. The at least one electronic device is connected to an internet. The controller is connected to the at least one electronic device over a wireless local area network channel for conducting a unidirectional voice transmission. The at least one electronic device includes a first communication module and a speaker unit. The first communication module receives a first voice signal from the internet, and the speaker unit plays the first voice signal. The controller includes a voice receiving unit and a second communication module. The voice receiving unit receives a second voice signal, and the second communication module transmits the second voice signal to the first communication module of the at least one electronic device over the wireless local area network. The first communication unit further transmits the second voice signal received to the internet.

Efficiently accessing web conferences from a mobile device

A technique for joining a web conference on a mobile device includes running a program on the mobile device that displays a list of web conference invitations for web conferences scheduled to be held at or near the current time, receiving a user selection of one of the listed web conference invitations, and initiating a web conference for the selected web conference invitation using a web conference client installed on the mobile device. The technique enables mobile users to join web conferences quickly and with few manual operations.

High Availability Voice Over Internet Protocol Telephony

The present invention is directed to processes and systems for high availability Voice Over Internet Protocol telephony. Exemplary embodiments comprise a VOIP proxy cluster in communication with an IP private branch exchange cluster in communication with a PSTN VOIP gateway cluster, all at a first call cluster locale. In exemplary configuration, nodes within each of the clusters mount a database node from the database cluster, and store and retrieve persistent telephony operation data within the database cluster. Embodiments employ the clustering mechanisms to separate telephony elements in a cluster to cluster topology. In exemplary usage, multiple physically separate call cluster locales are deployed for higher availability. 1. A system for voice over internet protocol (VOIP) to public switched telephone network (PSTN) at a call locale , said system comprising:a VOIP proxy cluster in communication with a IP private branch exchange (PBX) cluster in communication with a PSTN VOIP gateway cluster;a database cluster, said database cluster comprised of a plurality of database nodes operable to store and retrieve state of telephony operations, said database nodes in communication with each other over an applied cluster mechanism;said VOIP proxy cluster comprised of a plurality of VOIP proxy nodes, each VOIP proxy node being an instance operable to proxy telephony from VOIP telephones, said VOIP proxy nodes in communication with each other and a clustering mechanism applied to said VOIP proxy cluster, replicating the data in each of said VOIP proxy nodes across said VOIP proxy nodes in said VOIP proxy cluster;said PBX cluster comprised of a plurality of IP PBX nodes, each PBX node being an instance operable to act as central switching system for telephony within said call locale, said PBX nodes in communication with each other and a clustering mechanism applied to said PBX node cluster, replicating the data in each of said PBX nodes across said PBX nodes in said PBX ...

DATA COMMUNICATIONS

Measures for use in operating a subscriber device in a network. An audio call communication session is conducted between the subscriber device and an audio call client of a remote user device. The audio call communication session includes the transfer of audio data between the subscriber device and the audio call client of the remote user device. During the audio call communication session, transmittal, to a user interface associated with a user of the remote user device, of information associated with switching communication from the audio call client of the remote user device to a web browser client is caused. A real-time media data communication session is established between the subscriber device and the web browser client. Real-time media data is transferred between the subscriber device and the web browser client instead of audio data between the subscriber device and the audio call client of the remote user device. 1. A method of operating a subscriber device in a network , the method comprising:conducting an audio call communication session between the subscriber device and an audio call client of a remote user device, the audio call communication session comprising the transfer of audio data between the subscriber device and the audio call client of the remote user device;during the audio call communication session, causing transmittal, to a user interface associated with a user of the remote user device, of information associated with switching communication from the audio call client of the remote user device to a web browser client;in response to the transmittal, establishing a real-time media data communication session between the subscriber device and the web browser client; andtransferring real-time media data between the subscriber device and the web browser client instead of audio data between the subscriber device and the audio call client of the remote user device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the web browser client is located on the remote ...

PROCESS FOR MANAGING THE CONNECTION OF USERS THROUGH THEIR TERMINALS TO A MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCE SESSION

Process for managing the connection of users through their terminals to a multimedia conference session provided by a multimedia conference service in a network, said process providing, as a user connects to said session, for muting said user in said session, for broadcasting a multimedia content on the terminal of said user, said process further providing for, as an activity event happens into said session, for temporarily interrupting said broadcasting and for unmuting said user in said session. 1. Process for managing the connection of users through their terminals to a multimedia conference session provided by a multimedia conference service in a network , said process providing , as a user connects to said session , for muting said user in said session , for broadcasting a multimedia content on the terminal of said user , said process further providing for , as an activity event happens into said session , for temporarily interrupting said broadcasting and for unmuting said user in said session.2. Process according to claim 1 , wherein provides for allowing the user to restart the broadcasting of the multimedia content claim 1 , said user being automatically muted in the session upon such a restarting.3. Process according to claim 1 , wherein it provides for muting the user in the session and for restarting the broadcasting of the multimedia content when no activity event has happened in the session for a predefined period of time.4. Process according to claim 1 , wherein it provides for allowing the user to interrupt the broadcasting of the multimedia content claim 1 , said user being automatically unmuted in the session upon such an interruption.5. Process according to claim 1 , wherein the session is created by a conference organizer claim 1 , the multimedia content to be broadcast being previously selected by said conference organizer during the creation of said session.6. Collaboration server for managing the connection of users through their terminals to ...

USER-CONFIGURED NETWORK FALLBACK CONTROL

A device receives a call invitation message with a Session Description Protocol (SDP) offer for establishing a call between a calling party and a called party and obtains a set of network fallback rules associated with the called party. The device determines, based on the set of network fallback rules, whether to reject the call and avoid network fallback from a first wireless network to a second wireless network. The device sends, based on the determination, a call denial message without an SDP answer, to reject the call and avoid the network fallback. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a device, a call invitation message for establishing a call between a calling party and a called party;obtaining a set of network fallback rules associated with the called party, wherein the set of network fallback rules are based on called party-selected network fallback criteria selected and customized by the called party for receiving calls;determining, based on the set of network fallback rules, whether to reject the call and avoid a network fallback from a first wireless network to a second wireless network; andsending, by the device based on the determination, a call denial message to reject the call and avoid the network fallback.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless network comprises a Next Generation network claim 1 , wherein the second wireless network comprises a Fourth Generation (4G) network claim 1 , and wherein the network fallback comprises redirecting and establishing the call via the 4G network instead of the Next Generation network.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a user equipment device (UE).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a telephony application server (TAS) in an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of network fallback rules comprises at least one of:a) rejecting call requests that do not provide a calling party number;b) ...

CUSTOM CONTENT INSERTION

Provided are methods and systems for inserting custom content. An example method can comprise receiving, at a first computing device, an insertion instruction over a first non-packet-switching protocol information stream. The method can also comprise querying, by the first computing device, a second computing device in response to receiving the insertion instruction. The method can further comprise receiving, at the first computing device, content over a packet-switching protocol information stream in response to querying the second computing device. The content can be customized for an end-user associated with the first computing device. 1. A method comprising:detecting, by a device, an advertisement insertion instruction in content associated with a non-packet switching protocol transport stream;sending, based on the advertisement insertion instruction and via a packet-switching protocol, a request for an advertisement, wherein the request comprises demographic information;receiving, based on the request and via the packet-switching protocol, a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with an advertisement;retrieving, based on the URL, the advertisement;causing insertion of the advertisement into the content; andsending, via the non-packet switching protocol transport stream, the content comprising the advertisement.2. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the URL indicates a location of the advertisement claim 1 , and wherein retrieving the advertisement comprises:sending, using the URL, a request for the advertisement; andreceiving the advertisement.3. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the URL comprises an IP address.4. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the advertisement insertion instruction comprises an SCTE 35 signal.5. The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the advertisement insertion instruction indicates one or more of:a length of time associated with the advertisement;a start time of the advertisement within the content; oran end time of ...

PRIORITY CALLING USING CLOUD-BASED SIGNALING FOR VoLTE AND NON-CELLULAR CALLS

This Application describes mechanisms to provide priority levels for call connection requests and/or messages from a sending device to a receiving device. The receiving device is configured to allow prioritized notification alerts for incoming call connection requests and/or for incoming messages from a sending device to override a silent or do not disturb mode for one or more contacts based on i) a priority level provided with the call connection request or message and ii) a priority setting for the sending device or a set of devices associated with a user of the sending device.

Discovery and Control of Remote Media Sessions

Example apparatus and methods concern a first device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, laptop) that may discover and control remote media sessions (e.g., movie, game, book, podcast) running on remote devices (e.g., smart television, game console). The first device may run a local shell process that interacts with a shell process or other process on a remote device. The local shell process may acquire information about exposed remote media sessions. The local shell process may present a user interface on the first device. The user interface may provide user interface elements (e.g., buttons) for controlling a remote media session. The user interface and user interface elements are native to the first device. The user interface may allow navigating (e.g., flipping) between multiple remote media sessions that are discovered. The local shell process may also discover media sessions local to the first device and include those sessions in the user interface. 1. A method performed on a local computing device , the method comprising:discovering one or more remote media sessions running on one or more remote computing devices, where discovering a remote media session includes acquiring data concerning the remote media session;presenting a user interface on the local computing device, where the user interface includes data concerning the one or more remote media sessions and one or more user interface elements for controlling the one or more remote media sessions;accepting, through the user interface, an input for controlling a member of the one or more remote media sessions, andcontrolling the member based, at least in part, on the input,where a remote media session has its own user interface that is specific to the remote computing device on which the remote media session is running, andwhere the remote media session is a non-served session that is registered as a local process on the remote device.2. The method of claim 1 , where the method is performed in a shell process on the ...

Cross-Process Media Handling in a Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VOIP) Application Platform

A computer-implemented system is provided that facilitates implementation of a voice-over-IP (VOIP) application. The system includes a host system and a user interface (UI) host process residing on the host system. The system also includes an agent host process residing on the host system which is being configured to process a VOIP call received by one or more VOIP applications executable on the host system. A moniker protocol is utilized for redirection of input and output between a media element which is utilized to render media on a display on the system. The redirection enables media processing to be allocated between the UI host process in the foreground and the agent host process in the background to thereby reduce latency perceived by a user during a VOIP experience.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A COMMUNICATION ENDPOINT INFORMATION SERVICE

A system and method for providing a telephony endpoint information service at a communication platform includes obtaining information of a first endpoint through a set of information collection processes; storing the obtained information in an endpoint repository; receiving an endpoint query request of a communication event, wherein the endpoint query request specifies at least a first endpoint; accessing endpoint information for the first endpoint; and augmenting the communication event according to the accessed endpoint information. 1. A method for providing a telephony endpoint information service at a communication platform system comprising: controlling the communication platform system to:provide a communication to a first telephony phone number endpoint, the communication platform system adding a trackable resource reference in a content field of the communication; obtaining the device information during access of the trackable resource reference based on user-agent information included in a request to access the trackable resource reference, the request to access the trackable resource being received at the communication platform system, the user-agent information identifying an application, and', 'running a set of capability tests within the application;, 'obtain device information of the first telephony phone number endpoint, wherein the platform system obtains the device information byresponsive to an endpoint query request from a communication service for device information of the first telephony phone number endpoint, provide the obtained device information of the first telephony phone number endpoint to the communication service.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the communication service is at least one of a PSTN, SIP, video, screen sharing, SMS, MMS, instant messaging, and media messaging communication service,wherein the device information indicates at least one of an SMS and a MMS messaging capability of at least one device associated with the first ...

EXCHANGING NON-TEXT CONTENT IN REAL TIME TEXT MESSAGES

Non-text content may be exchanged in real time text (RTT) messages over a telecommunications network as part of an enhanced RTT (eRTT) service. A first UE can receive, from a second UE over a telecommunications network, capability information indicating whether the second UE is capable of exchanging text content and/or non-text content via RTT messages. Using this capability information, the first UE may determine whether to enable eRTT functionality on the first UE by determining whether to display a user interface element(s) in a selectable state on the display next to a RTT conversation window. The selectable user interface element(s), upon selection, allows a user of the first UE to create new non-text content, or select particular non-text content from available non-text content, for inclusion in a RTT message. The first UE may thereafter send non-text content in the RTT message to the second UE. 1. A first user equipment (UE) comprising:a processor;a display; and receive, from a second UE over a telecommunications network, capability information indicating whether the second UE is capable of exchanging text content and/or non-text content via real time text (RTT) messages;', 'display, based at least in part on the capability information indicating that the second UE is capable of exchanging at least the text content via the RTT messages, a RTT conversation window on the display;', 'display, based at least in part on the capability information indicating that the second UE is capable of exchanging the non-text content via the RTT messages, a user interface element in a selectable state on the display next to the RTT conversation window;', 'receive user input indicating that the user interface element is selected;', 'insert a file into a RTT message, the file including non-text content created or selected by a user of the first UE; and', 'send, over the telecommunications network, the file via the RTT message to the second UE., 'memory storing computer- ...

PAUSING FUNCTIONS OF AN ASSISTANT DEVICE DURING AN ACTIVE TELEPHONE CALL

A computer-implemented method includes: monitoring, by a user device, calling activity on the user device; detecting, by the user device and based on the monitoring, that a call has started on the user device; providing, by the user device, a pause instruction to an assistant device based on detecting that the call has started on the user device, causing the assistant device to disable speech response functions; detecting, by the user device and based on the monitoring, that the call has ended on the user device; and providing, by the user device, a resume instruction to the assistant device based on detecting that the call has ended on the user device, causing the assistant device to resume speech response functions. 1. A computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith , the program instructions executable by a user device to cause the user device to:monitor calling activity on the user device;detect, based on the monitoring, that a call has started on the user device;provide a pause instruction to an assistant device based on the detecting that the call has started on the user device, the pause instruction causing the assistant device to disable speech response functions of the assistant device; andprovide a resume instruction to the assistant device based on detecting during the monitoring calling activity on the user device that a mute function of the user device has been activated,wherein the providing the pause instruction and the resume instruction further comprises providing location information of the user device.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein providing the pause instruction causes the assistant device to perform at least one selected from the group consisting of:muting an audio input device of the assistant device; andignoring speech input received by the audio input device.3. The computer program product of claim 2 , wherein providing the resume instruction causes ...

WEBRTC API REDIRECTION WITH FALLBACKS

A virtual desktop server include an application framework comprising a real-time media application to provide real-time communications (RTC), a native RTC engine to execute a portion of the real-time media application when received, and a processor coupled to the application framework and to the native RTC engine. The processor redirects original application program interfaces (APIs) of the real-time media application intended for the native RTC engine based on redirection code injected into the real-time media application so that the portion of the real-time media application is to be redirected. The processor receives from a client computing device capabilities of the client computing device to execute the redirected portion of the real-time media application. The processor switches to a fallback mode if the client computing device has limited capabilities. 1. A virtual desktop server comprising:an application framework comprising a real-time media application to provide real-time communications (RTC);a native RTC engine to execute a portion of the real-time media application when received; and redirect original application program interfaces (APIs) of the real-time media application intended for the native RTC engine based on redirection code injected into the real-time media application so that the portion of the real-time media application is to be redirected,', 'receive from a client computing device capabilities of the client computing device to execute the redirected portion of the real-time media application, and', 'switch to a fallback mode if the client computing device has limited capabilities., 'a processor coupled to the application framework and to the native RTC engine and configured to perform the following2. The virtual desktop server according to wherein in the fallback mode claim 1 , at least part of the original APIs are used so that the native RTC engine executes at least part of the portion of the real-time media application.3. The virtual ...

COMPUTER TELEPHONY HEADSET WITH PRESENCE INDICATOR

A telephone headset is provided which includes a presence status indicator thereon for signaling to other persons the user's availability and/or willingness to communicate face-to-face. 1. A computer telephony headset for supporting communication of audio data over a network via a host device of the network , the headset comprising:an earpiece operable to receive electronic audio signals and render the electronic audio signals audible to a user wearing the headset;a microphone attached to the earpiece and operable to convert sounds into transmitted electronic signals;a processor configured to receive presence data from the host device, the presence data representative of a presence status of the user; anda visual indicator operably connected to the processor for providing a visual indication of the presence status of the user based on the presence data.2. The computer telephony headset of claim 1 , wherein the presence status is representative of one or both of the user's availability and the user's willingness to communicate.3. The computer telephony headset of claim 1 , wherein said earpiece includes a fastener selected from a headband and an ear hook.4. The computer telephony headset of claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is disposed on the headset.5. The computer telephony headset of claim 1 , further comprising a boom attached to the earpiece claim 1 , the boom receiving the microphone at a distal end of the boom claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is positioned at the distal end of the boom.6. The computer telephony headset of claim 1 , further comprising:a USB connector for connecting the headset to the host device.7. The computer telephony headset of claim 1 , further comprising a control module electrically coupled to the headset claim 1 , said control module including one or more of:a volume control configured to selectively increasing or decreasing a volume of the electronic audio signals;a mute button configured to selectively turn the microphone ...

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A TELECOMMUNICATION CONNECTION IN A TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM

In a telecommunication system comprising multiple switching nodes () having a respective local server (C, C, C) and associated terminals (D, D, D, D) located within a network and a central DSS server (DSS) for controlling the telecommunication system by using a general switching protocol, the terminals (D, D, D, D) of a switching node () are controlled by the local server (C, C, C) under a local protocol comprising control commands for node-internal call pickup. The pickup of a call directed from a third terminal (D) to a first terminal (D) assigned to a first switching node () through a second terminal (D) assigned to another, second switching node () occurs across nodes by using the general switching protocol through transferring the control commands provided in the local protocol for call pickup to the general switching protocol and providing them across nodes through the central DSS server (DSS) to the multiple switching nodes () located within the network, and converting the registration of a terminal (D, D, D, D) for call pickup provided in the local protocol to the general switching protocol and forwarding it to the central DSS server. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for establishing a telecommunication connection in a telecommunication system having a network and multiple switching nodes with a respective local server and associated subscriber terminals located within the network as well as a central Direct Station Selection (DSS) server for controlling the telecommunication system by using a general switching protocol , wherein the associated subscriber terminals of a switching node are controlled by the local server under a local protocol having control commands for node-internal call pickup between terminals registered inside the switching node for call pickup , and wherein the telecommunication connection can be established by a call pickup through a second terminal of a call directed from a third terminal to a first terminal , and wherein the control ...

VOICE TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY SELECTION

The present invention relates to a method of transmitting a signal by an MME (Mobility Management Entity) in a wireless network, the method comprising: receiving a tracking area update message from an UE (User Equipment); transmitting, on reception the tracking area update message, an Update Location message comprising an IMS voice over PS (Packet Switched) session supported indication to an HSS (Home Subscriber Server), wherein the IMS voice over PS session supported indication indicates whether or not an IMS Voice over PS Session is supported homogeneously in all tracking areas in the serving MME. 1. A method of transmitting a signal by a mobility management entity (MME) in a wireless network , the method comprising:receiving a tracking area update message originated from a user equipment (UE); andtransmitting, to a home subscriber server (HSS), based on reception of the tracking area update message to update location information of the UE, an update location message including information, which is used to select a domain between one of a packet switch or a circuit switch in a terminating access domain selection (TADS), to indicate whether an internet protocol (IP) multimedia subsystem (IMS) voice over packet switched (PS) session is supported homogeneously in tracking areas for the UE in the MME.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information to indicate whether the IMS voice over PS session is supported is stored in the HSS.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the information to indicate whether the IMS voice over PS session is supported is used in order to avoid requesting claim 2 , by the HSS claim 2 , whether the IMS voice over PS session is supported to the MME.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information to indicate whether the IMS voice over PS session is supported is set to “Supported” when all tracking areas in the MME support the IMS voice over PS session.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information to indicate whether the IMS voice over PS ...

Custom Content Insertion

Provided are methods and systems for inserting custom content. An example method can comprise receiving, at a first computing device, an insertion instruction over a first non-packet-switching protocol information stream. The method can also comprise querying, by the first computing device, a second computing device in response to receiving the insertion instruction. The method can further comprise receiving, at the first computing device, content over a packet-switching protocol information stream in response to querying the second computing device. The content can be customized for an end-user associated with the first computing device. 1receiving, by a first computing device, an advertisement insertion instruction over a first non-packet-switching protocol information stream;querying, by the first computing device, a second computing device in response to receiving the advertisement insertion instruction; andreceiving, by the first computing device, an advertisement over a packet-switching protocol information stream in response to querying the second computing device, wherein the advertisement is customized for a user associated with the first computing device.. A method comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/968,119 filed Dec. 14, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/765,303 filed Feb. 12, 2013, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,246,963, which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.Televisions and other display devices provide end-users an opportunity to view content delivered to their home through distribution networks. Content delivery can be organized into channels. On many channels, end-users are often provided advertisements that interrupt the regular content of interest to the end-user. In some cases, the same channel is distributed to different geographic regions to end-users who have different interests in addition to living in different locations. Such a ...

CLIENT-SIDE LOCATION AWARE NETWORK SELECTION

A mobile device that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including requesting transport characteristics of a network coupled to a server and to the device according to a trajectory of the device. Data packets are transported to the mobile device according to a dynamic adaptive streaming over hypertext transfer protocol. The operations include obtaining the current transport characteristics of the network and predicting a future transport characteristic of the network, according to the trajectory of the device. A time is scheduled for sending a request to the server for transmission over the network of a data packet. The time can be scheduled according to the current and future transport characteristics of the network, to avoid degradation in quality of media content presented by the device. The data packet received responsive to sending the request is buffered for a future presentation of the media content. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a processing system including a processor; and predicting an available bandwidth of a second network element at a future time based on a predicted location of the mobile device and based on at least one of a traffic condition, a network delay, a hotspot location, or a combination thereof, the mobile device being communicatively coupled with a first network element and subsequently with the second network element in accordance with a predicted availability of the second network element at the predicted location;', 'scheduling a transmission of a request for a data packet, the request including a requested bitrate, the transmission being deferred until the mobile device is communicatively coupled with the second network element; and', 'buffering, for a future presentation of media content at the mobile device, the data packet that is received in response to the request, the buffering preventing a potential degradation in a quality of the media content., 'a memory ...

Extending communication services to a consumption device using a proxy device

A system for data communications comprising a handset having a processor, a wireless communications device, a speaker and a microphone and one or more software applications operating on the processor that are configured to interface with a voice over long-term evolution (VoLTE) service. A wireless access point coupled to the handset through a local wireless communications media and the wireless communications device, the wireless access point further coupled to a long range wireless communications media and configured to interface with a server that provides VoLTE calling functionality.

Ecosystem-based wireless network setup

Various arrangements for configuring wireless network access for a first wireless device using a previously-configured second wireless device are presented. The first wireless device may output a temporary wireless network hotspot and advertise an identifier. A second wireless device may search for and identify the first wireless device based on the advertised identifier. The second wireless device may connect with the temporary wireless network hotspot and provide wireless network credentials for a wireless network for which the second wireless device has previously been granted access. The first wireless device may then establish a network connection with the wireless network based on the wireless network credentials transmitted by the second wireless device.

Content reproduction apparatus, content reproduction method and storage medium

A content reproduction apparatus includes a hardware processor. The hardware processor is configured to send data that is used in a function of a first communication device to the first communication device while a reproduction unit reproduces content introducing the function.

TERMINAL DEVICES, INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS

A terminal device comprising: transceiver circuitry configured to communicate with infrastructure equipment; and processing circuitry configured to control the transceiver circuitry to: receive, from the infrastructure equipment, a media content stream via a media interface; and receive a remote control instruction via the media interface. 1. A terminal device configured to operate in a wireless communication system , the terminal device comprising:a media session handler configured to interface with an application of the terminal device; anda media player configured to interface with the application of the terminal device, whereinthe media session handler is configured with a first uplink interface and a first downlink interface for communicating with an infrastructure equipment of the wireless communication system, andthe media player is configured with a second uplink interface and a second downlink interface for communicating with the infrastructure equipment of the wireless communication system.2. The terminal device of claim 1 , whereinthe media session handler is configured to establish, control and support a media session within the terminal device.3. The terminal device of claim 1 , whereinthe media player is configured to stream media content on the terminal device.4. The terminal device of claim 1 , whereinthe media session handler is configured to transmit data to a media application function executed by the infrastructure equipment via the first uplink interface.5. The terminal device of claim 1 , whereinthe media session handler is configured to receive data from a media application function executed by the infrastructure equipment via the first downlink interface.6. The terminal device of claim 1 , whereinthe media player is configured to transmit data to a media application server executed by the infrastructure equipment via the second uplink interface.7. The terminal device of claim 1 , whereinthe media player is configured to receive data from a ...

System for Interactive Matrix Manipulation Control of Streamed Data

An interactive streaming media and application service provider system can securely stream high resolution, multiple formats of video and data. Different data sets can be included in a single stream. A rights management system controls matrix manipulation and other aspects of user control of the data, including one or more of rendering in various different 2D, 3D, or other media formats, reconstruction and modeling, zooming, frame grab, print frame, parental controls, picture in picture, preventing unauthorized copying, adapting to different data transmission formats, adapting to different resolutions and screen sizes, and actively control functionality contained in embedded data, encryption/decryption. Control can be exerted by an external entity through a user-side virtual machine. Control codes can optionally be embedded in the media, embedded in the user's device, and/or sent separately to the device.

Media Session Between Network Endpoints

A media session between an initiating endpoint and a responding endpoint is effected, there being a plurality of available paths through a communication network via which the media session could be established. Type metrics associated with the available paths convey the directness of the available paths and are for making a selection of an available path for the media session. Network information indicative of the quality of the available paths and collected from a plurality of network nodes comprises contributions from network nodes other than the initiating and receiving endpoints which have current and/or have had past visibility of at least parts of the available paths. Said selection is influenced so as to cause the endpoints to select for the media session a higher quality but less direct available path in favour of a more direct but lower quality available path. 1. A method for effecting a media session between an initiating endpoint and a responding endpoint connected via a communication network which includes network nodes , there being a plurality of available paths through the network via which the media session could be established , wherein the endpoints have access to type metrics associated with the available paths which convey the directness of the available paths , the type metrics for making a selection of an available path for the media session , the method comprising:accessing network information indicative of the quality of the available paths, the network information collected from a plurality of network nodes and comprising contributions from network nodes other than the initiating and receiving endpoints which have current and/or have had past visibility of at least parts of the available paths;generating selection data based on the network information, the selection data for influencing said selection; andtransmitting the selection data to at least one of the endpoints so as to cause the endpoints to select for the media session a higher ...

ENHANCING USER EXPERIENCE FOR INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA CORE NETWORK SUBSYSTEM BASED COMMUNICATION SERVICES

User experience is enhanced for Internet Protocol Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) based rich communication services in telecommunication environments. A system receives, from a user equipment, a session initiation protocol invitation packet to commence a communication session, and as a function of the session initiation protocol invitation packet, displays an access network technology type used by the user equipment to access a network device associated with a multiple access communication network. 1. A system , comprising:a processor; and initiating a communication session in response to receiving packet data representing a session initiation protocol invitation comprising a field that represents an access network topology type used by a mobile device to send the packet data; and', 'as a function of the packet data, decoding, and displaying the access network topology type used by the mobile device to access a network device of a communication network., 'a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise associating data representing a pictogram representing the access network technology type with a contact name stored in the memory.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the access network technology type is determined as a function of a type of access point device determined to be coupled to the network device of the communication network.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the access point device is determined to communicate with the mobile device via a wireless exchange of data using a radio wave.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the access point device is coupled to the network device of the communication network via a wire configured to transmit digital data to the network device of the communication network.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the network device accesses the network device of the communication ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SYSTEM USING PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES

A method for managing jitter includes determining, by a processor of a master device, at least one of device capabilities of at least one satellite device, device capabilities of the master device, or channel conditions; determining, by the processor of the master device, a de-jitter buffer size based on the at least one of the device capabilities of the at least one satellite device, the device capabilities of the master device, or the channel conditions; and applying, by the processor of the master device, de-jitter buffer having the determined de-jitter buffer size. 1. A method for communication in a virtual conference system having a master device connected to a satellite device , comprising:determining, by a processor of the satellite device, a priority associated with an audio frame based on energy associated with that audio frame;determining, by the processor of the satellite device, at least one of retransmission count or buffer packet discard for the audio frame based on the priority; andtransmitting, by a network device of the satellite device as configured by the processor of the satellite device, the audio frame based on the at least one of the retransmission count or buffer packet discard to the master device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the priority comprises at least one of a transmission priority or a delay bound.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining the priority comprises:determining, by the processor of the satellite device, the energy associated with the audio frame;assigning, by the processor of the satellite device, the audio frame as a voice frame if the energy is greater than a predetermined threshold; andassigning, by the processor of the satellite device, the audio frame as a silence frame if the energy is less than the predetermined threshold.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:assigning, by the processor of the satellite device, a first transmission priority or a first delay bound when the audio frame is the voice ...

SESSION SETUP CONTROL FOR MESSAGING INTEROPERABILITY

A device includes a processor and a memory. The processor effectuates operations including receiving a service capability for a mobile originating (MO) device. The processor further effectuates operations including receiving a service capability for a mobile terminating (MT) device. The processor further effectuates operations including receiving session initiation protocol (SIP) messages from the MO device at a Breakout Gateway Control Function (BGCF). The processor further effectuates operations including determining whether the received SIP messages are associated with setting up an outgoing open group chat (OGC) or an outgoing Message Session Relay Protocol (MSRP) file transfer. The processor further effectuates operations including blocking the SIP messages in response to the determination that the SIP messages are associated with setting up a MSRP file transfer.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AND CONTROLLING DATA, AND USER TERMINAL

The present disclosure provides a method and system for operating and controlling data, and a user terminal. The method includes: obtaining, by a first user terminal, an operation instruction entered for document data in a first browser application of the first user terminal; obtaining, by the first user terminal, instruction information corresponding to the operation instruction; sending, by the first user terminal, the instruction information to a second user terminal based on the first browser application of the first user terminal; receiving, by the second user terminal, the instruction information sent by the first user terminal; obtaining, by the second user terminal, an operational control instruction corresponding to the instruction information; and operating, by the second user terminal according to the operational control instruction, the document data in a second browser application of the second user terminal. 1. A method for operating and controlling data , comprising:obtaining, by a first user terminal, an operation instruction entered for document data in a first browser application of the first user terminal;obtaining, by the first user terminal, instruction information corresponding to the operation instruction;sending, by the first user terminal, the instruction information to a second user terminal based on the first browser application of the first user terminal;receiving, by the second user terminal, the instruction information sent by the first user terminal;obtaining, by the second user terminal, an operational control instruction corresponding to the instruction information; andoperating, by the second user terminal according to the operational control instruction, the document data in a second browser application of the second user terminal.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein before the obtaining claim 1 , by a first user terminal claim 1 , an operation instruction entered for document data in a browser application of the first user ...

Ecosystem-based wireless network setup

Various arrangements for configuring wireless network access for a first wireless device using a previously-configured second wireless device are presented. The first wireless device may output a temporary wireless network hotspot and advertise an identifier. A second wireless device may search for and identify the first wireless device based on the advertised identifier. The second wireless device may connect with the temporary wireless network hotspot and provide wireless network credentials for a wireless network for which the second wireless device has previously been granted access. The first wireless device may then establish a network connection with the wireless network based on the wireless network credentials transmitted by the second wireless device.

CONTENT IDENTIFICATION, RETRIEVAL AND ROUTING IN THE INTERNET

A method and apparatus for content identification, retrieval, and routing in the Internet are provided. In the method and apparatus, content is uniquely identified using an object identifier (OID), and the OID is used for routing and retrieving content in an Internet network. Further, in the method and apparatus, OID summarization based on one or more OIDs may be performed, in which Bloom filters are applied to a portion of the one or more OIDs. Furthermore, hash functions may be applied to network node identities to determine location resolver nodes associated with content. 1. A node in an Internet Protocol (IP) network comprising:a receiver configured to receive one or more object identifiers (OIDs), wherein the one or more OIDs have an identical prefix OID;a processor configured to generate a summary OID comprising the prefix OID and a suffix summary OID, the suffix summary OID having a digest, wherein the digest is generated based on the one or more OIDs by applying a Bloom filter to suffixes of the one or more OIDs; anda transmitter configured to transmit the summary OID.2. The node of claim 1 , wherein the summary OID comprises type-length-value (TLV) fields.3. The node of claim 2 , wherein a prefix TLV field of the summary OID is the same as a prefix TLV of the one or more received OIDs.4. The node of claim 2 , wherein a type field claim 2 , a value field claim 2 , and a number of OIDs summarized field are appended to the digest to produce the suffix TLV.5. The node of claim 1 , wherein the summary OID is capable of being tested to determine whether an OID is one of the one or more received OIDs.69-. (canceled)10. A content delivery network (CDN) comprising: a first node receiver configured to receive a request for content, the request for content identifying content using an object identifier (OID) associated with the content; and', 'a first node processor configured to determine whether the content is stored in a local cache of the first node based on the ...

User terminal having a plurality of subscriber identity modules

A user equipment (UE) is provided. The UE includes a first subscriber identity module (SIM) configured to correspond to a first cellular network, a second SIM configured to correspond to a second cellular network, a wireless communication circuit, and a processor configured to determine a SIM to be used for Internet data communication among the first SIM and the second SIM as the first SIM, perform a connection process for Internet data communication and internet protocol (IP) multimedia subsystem (IMS) communication for a voice call with the first cellular network using first identification information about the first SIM, perform a connection process for the IMS communication with the second cellular network using second identification information about the second SIM, configure a parameter for the UE to support a narrow bandwidth for the second cellular network in UE capability information and transmit the UE capability information to the second cellular network.

NOTIFICATIONS TO ALL DEVICES TO UPDATE STATE

A device state service supported on an application server is disclosed herein. The device state service is configured to dynamically monitor a device state across devices, and particularly monitor whether or not a device is currently active (e.g., incoming or outgoing ringing, incoming or outgoing busy signal, audio and/or video call in progress, etc.) The active device transmits device state data along with context data and sensor data (collectively “real-time data”). The inactive (or subject) devices may likewise transmit real-time data to the device state service. The device state service determines an action for the subject and/or active devices to perform based on the received real-time data. For example, when a user's smartphone is currently active (e.g., a call in-progress), the user's tablet may enter a power save mode to save resources. 1. A method to execute an action on a communication-inactive computing device based on a device state of a communication-active computing device , the method comprising:collecting the device state of the communication-active computing device, wherein the device state includes a communication state of a call or messaging session being conducted on the communication-active computing device;as the communication is conducted on the communication-active computing device, determining an action for performance by the communication-inactive computing device based on the collected device state; andtransmitting the determined action to the communication-inactive computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication is either an incoming or outgoing call or a messaging session claim 1 , and the call state includes one of ringing claim 1 , busy signal claim 1 , network status signal claim 1 , call in-progress claim 1 , leaving voicemail claim 1 , checking voicemail claim 1 , receiving a message claim 1 , transmitting a message claim 1 , or inputting a message.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determined action ...

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND OUTPUT METHOD

A communication terminal, a communication system and an output method. The communication terminal and the output method include storing, in a memory, a plurality of communication applications including a first communication application and a second communication application, outputting first status information indicating a first status of the first communication application according to a call control information transmitted by the first communication application, and outputting second status information indicating a second status of the second communication application according to a resource that is used by the first communication application in the first status. The communication system includes a publish-subscribe server and the communication terminal, and the communication terminal further includes sending a pub request to publish the call control information and a sub request to subscribe to the call control information to the publish-subscribe server. 1. A communication terminal comprising:a memory to store a plurality of communication applications including a first communication application and a second communication application; andan output unit to output first status information indicating a first status of the first communication application according to a call control information transmitted by the first communication application, and to output second status information indicating a second status of the second communication application according to a resource that is used by the first communication application in the first status.2. The communication terminal according to claim 1 , further comprisinga resource manager to manage a number of available resources,wherein the output unit outputs the second status information according to the number of the available resources managed in the resource manager.3. The communication terminal according to claim 2 , further comprisingan update unit to update the number of the available resources managed in the ...

EXCHANGING NON-TEXT CONTENT IN REAL TIME TEXT MESSAGES

Non-text content may be exchanged in real time text (RTT) messages over a telecommunications network as part of an enhanced RTT (eRTT) service. A first UE can receive, from a second UE over a telecommunications network, capability information indicating whether the second UE is capable of exchanging text content and/or non-text content via RTT messages. Using this capability information, the first UE may determine whether to enable eRTT functionality on the first UE by determining whether to display a user interface element(s) in a selectable state on the display next to a RTT conversation window. The selectable user interface element(s), upon selection, allows a user of the first UE to create new non-text content, or select particular non-text content from available non-text content, for inclusion in a RTT message. The first UE may thereafter send non-text content in the RTT message to the second UE. 1. A first user equipment (UE) comprising:a processor;a display; and receive, from a second UE over a telecommunications network, capability information indicating that the second UE is capable of exchanging text content and types of non-text content via real time text (RTT) messages;', 'display, based at least in part on the capability information indicating that the second UE is capable of exchanging at least the text content via the RTT messages, a RTT conversation window on the display;', 'display, based at least in part on the capability information indicating that the second UE is capable of exchanging the types of non-text content via the RTT messages, a non-text selection region on the display adjacent to the RTT conversation window comprising selectable user interface elements, the selectable user interface elements including icons respectively corresponding to the types of non-text content that the second UE is capable of exchanging;', 'receive user input selecting one of the icons;', 'insert a file into a RTT message, the file being created or selected by a ...

PEER-TO-PEER INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEPHONE SYSTEM WITH SYSTEM-WIDE CONFIGURATION DATA

Various embodiments of the invention provide a Peer-to-Peer (P2P, Internet Protocol (IP) telephone system. The telephone system includes a plurality of terminals coupled together via an IP network. The terminals cooperate with one another to provide telephony features without a dedicated central controller such as a PBX and/or a KSU controller. The terminals further cooperate with one another to maintain system-wide configuration data for the telephone system. 1. A telephone system , comprising a plurality of telephone terminals , wherein:a first telephone terminal of the plurality of telephone terminals is configured to conduct a telephone call over an Internet Protocol (IP) network, and to broadcast on the IP network a beacon signal comprising a first configuration identifier for system-wide configuration data stored by the first telephone terminal;a second telephone terminal of the plurality of telephone terminals is configured to conduct a telephone call over the IP network with the first telephone terminal, and to receive the beacon signal via the IP network,wherein the first telephone terminal is further configured to store a revision history of configuration identifiers, to determine whether a second configuration identifier provided by a verification request from the second telephone terminal matches a configuration identifier of the revision history, and to remove the second telephone terminal from the telephone system if a match of the second configuration identifier is not found in the revision history,wherein the first telephone terminal is further configured to transmit to the second telephone terminal an update notification in response to the verification request if the second configuration identifier provided by the verification request matches a configuration identifier of the revision history of configuration identifiers,wherein the revision history of configuration identifiers are transferable from the first telephone terminal to the second ...

LOCAL AREA NETWORK ARCHITECTURE FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE IP SERVICES

A network device receives an indication to establish a session for an internet protocol (IP) service between a first device and a second device, wherein the network device is part of a local network with the first device and another network device. The network device identifies a service tag to include in a service tag field of a session request. The other network device causes the session request that includes an updated service tag to be provided to the second device. The second device provides a session response with the service tag to the other network device, the other network device updates the session response to include the original service tag and provides an updated session response to the network device. The network device causes the session to be established. 1. A method , comprising: 'wherein the network device is in a location within the local network that is different than a particular location of another network device in the local network;', 'receiving, by a network device in a local network, an indication to establish a session for an internet protocol (IP) service between a first device and one or more other devices,'} 'wherein the service tag is in a format capable of being processed by the other network device;', 'identifying, by the network device, a service tag to include in a service tag field of a session request,'} 'wherein the session request is relayed to the one or more other devices by the first device based on a previous communication between a service agent of the network device and a network agent of the other network device;', 'causing, by the network device, the session request that includes the service tag to be relayed to the one or more other devices,'}receiving, by the network device, a session response that includes the service tag; andcausing, by the network device and based on receiving the session response that includes the service tag, the session to be established between the first device and the one or more other devices ...

Method and System for Establishing Real-Time Audio Connections

A method for providing selectable real-time audio connections between an executing communication unit () and a plurality of further communication units () in a communication group (). The executing communication unit () establishes a connection to a data network, determines further communication units (), forms a communication group () that comprises the executing communication unit () and at least one further communication unit (), defines an address assignment for an audio channel to the at least one remote communication unit, receives a user input for activation of the real-time audio transmission by selecting an activation element (), and opens the audio channel. 1. A method for providing selectable real time audio connections in which the audio connection has a delay of less than 40 ms , preferably less than 20 ms between an executing communication unit and a plurality of further communication units in a communication group , wherein at least the executing communication unit provides a plurality of activation elements which can be activated by user selection for selective activation of real time audio connections between the executing communication unit and at least one further communication unit associated with the respective activation element , and wherein the executing communication unit executes the following steps:establishing a connection to a data network;determining further communication units which are located in the range of the data network and which are capable of establishing a real time audio connection;forming a communication group which comprises the executing communication unit and at least one of the determined further communication units;defining an address assignment for an audio channel via the data network to the at least one remote communication unit;providing an activation element, which is assigned at least to the one remote communication unit, on a user interface of the executing communication unit;receiving a user input for ...

Real Time Communication Method, Terminal Device, Real Time Communication Server and Real Time Communication System

The present invention provides a real time communication method, a terminal device, an RTC server and an RTC system. The method includes: receiving, by a first terminal, call request information that is sent by another terminal to the first terminal and forwarded by an RTC server and, where the call request information carries a unique identifier of a WEB-based RTC application of a terminal sending the call request information; and determining, by the first terminal, whether to accept a call request according to the unique identifier of the WEB RTC of the terminal sending the call request information, if yes, sending request information for opening the WEB-based RTC application to the RTC server, and after receiving information of the WEB-based RTC application returned by the RTC server, communicating, by using the WEB-based RTC application, with the terminal sending the call request information. 1. A real time communication method , wherein the method comprises:receiving, by a first terminal, call request information that is sent by another terminal to the first terminal and forwarded by a real time communication RTC server, wherein the call request information carries a unique identifier of a WEB-based RTC application of the terminal sending the call request information; anddetermining, by the first terminal according to the unique identifier of the WEB-based RTC application of the terminal sending the call request information, whether to accept a call request, and if it is determined that the call request needs to be accepted, sending request information for opening the WEB-based RTC application to the RTC server, and after receiving information of the WEB-based RTC application returned by the RTC server, communicating, by using the WEB-based RTC application, with the terminal sending the call request information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein before the receiving claim 1 , by a first terminal claim 1 , call request information that is sent by ...

SERVICE CAPABILITIES IN HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK

In some implementations, a telecommunications network can include a core network device. The core network device can receive from a session-originating device an initiation request of a communication session, the initiation request including information of a destination and information of media capabilities. The core network device can determine network-location information of the destination, retrieve from a capability registry modification information corresponding to the network-location information, and modify the information of the media capabilities based at least in part on the modification information. The core network device can transmit the initiation request including the modified information of the media capabilities to another core network device corresponding to the network-location information. The core network device can also determine that the information of the one or more media capabilities does not correspond to the retrieved capability information and transmit a session-failure indication to the session-originating device. 1. A telecommunications network , comprising:a capability registry; and receive from a session-originating device an initiation request of a communication session, the initiation request including information of a destination and information of one or more media capabilities;', 'determine network-location information of the destination;', 'retrieve from the capability registry modification information corresponding to the network-location information;', 'modify the information of the one or more media capabilities based at least in part on the modification information; and', 'transmit the initiation request including the modified information of the one or more media capabilities to the second core network device, wherein the second core network device corresponds to the network-location information., 'first and second core network devices communicatively connectable with a session-originating device, wherein the first core ...

Seamless Switching Between Computing Devices During an Online Meeting

Methods and systems for switching between computing devices during an online meeting are described herein. A collaboration server may receive a token from a first computing device connected to an online meeting hosted by the collaboration server. The collaboration server may receive another token from a second computing device and determine whether the received tokens match. If so, the collaboration server may establish an association between the second computing device and the meeting participant attending the online meeting via the first computing device. The collaboration server may accept a request from the second computing device to join the online meeting thus allowing the meeting participant to continue the online meeting from the second computing device.

Method and apparatus for collecting and disseminating information over a computer network

The apparatus comprises at least one database for storing digital information associated with at least a first user and a second user, at least one links module for the first user and for the second user, at least one manipulations module and at least one display device for respectively displaying at least said linked digital information wherein said linked digital information associated with said first user is automatically updated on at least said display device of said second user when that information is manipulated, and wherein said linked digital information associated with said second user is automatically updated on at least said display device of said first user when that information is manipulated.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

There is provided an information processing apparatus that controls display of a virtual object displayed in an extended work space in which a real object and the virtual object are operable, the information processing apparatus including an operation deciding unit configured to decide an operation process to the virtual object displayed in the extended work space on the basis of a result of analysis of input information to the extended work space, the analysis being based on position information of an information terminal detected in the extended work space and display control trigger information for changing display of the virtual object, and a display control unit configured to execute a display control process of the virtual object on the basis of the decided operation process. 1an operation deciding unit configured to decide an operation process to the virtual object displayed in the extended work space on the basis of a result of analysis of input information to the extended work space, the analysis being based on position information of an information terminal detected in the extended work space and display control trigger information for changing display of the virtual object; anda display control unit configured to execute a display control process of the virtual object on the basis of the decided operation process.. An information processing apparatus that controls display of a virtual object displayed in an extended work space in which a real object and the virtual object are operable, the information processing apparatus comprising: The present application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/238,701, filed Jan. 3, 2019, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/890,717, filed Feb. 7, 2018, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/612,487, filed Jun. 2, 2017, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/440,383, filed May 4, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SESSION CONTROL SUPPORT FOR FIELD OF VIEW VIRTUAL REALITY STREAMING

A server for streaming content includes a communication interface and a processor. The communication interface is configured to communicate with a user equipment (UE). The processor is configured to determine whether the UE supports viewing direction feedback. When the UE supports viewing direction feedback, the processor generates a first portion of the content corresponding to a first field of view of the UE and transmits the first portion of the content to the UE. 1. A server for streaming content , the server comprising:a communication interface configured to communicate with a user equipment (UE); and determine whether the UE supports viewing direction feedback; and', generate a first portion of the content corresponding to a first field of view of the UE; and', 'control the communication interface to transmit the first portion of the content to the UE., 'when the UE supports viewing direction feedback], 'at least one processor configured to2. The server of claim 1 , wherein the content includes a plurality of tiles and the first portion of the content includes a first set of tiles from the plurality of tiles corresponding the first field of view.3. The server of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to:receive a second field of view from the UE;generate a second portion of the content based on the second field of view.4. The server of claim 3 , wherein the processor is configured to generate the second portion of the content based on the second field of view by comparing the first set of tiles among the plurality of tiles corresponding to the first field of view and a second set of tiles among the plurality of tiles corresponding to the second field of view.5. The server of claim 4 , wherein:when the first set of tiles is the same as the second set of tiles, the communication interface is configured to transmit the first portion of the content, andwhen the first set of tiles is different from the second set of tiles, the communication interface is ...

CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The Controlled Environment Media And Communication System delivers communications services to residents of controlled facilities using a common network architecture. Some of the communications capabilities of the Controlled Environment Media And Communication System include media distribution, video visitation, intra-facility messaging, and other such communications services. 1. A communications platform for providing a video visitation session to an inmate of a controlled environment facility , the communications platform comprising:a transceiver;a memory that stores a router configured to route video visitation transmissions associated with the video visitation session between a communications device associated with the inmate and an outside network via the transceiver;a monitoring subsystem configured to record, store and review the video visitation session; and receive a confidentiality flag that identifies the video visitation session as being confidential; and', 'causing the video visitation transmissions to bypass the monitoring subsystem in response to the receiving of the confidentiality flag., 'one or more processors configured to2. The communications platform of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring subsystem includes at least one investigative workstation.3. The communications platform of claim 1 , wherein the confidentiality flag is received from a participant of the video visitation session.4. The communications platform of claim 1 , further comprising a scheduling subsystem claim 1 , wherein the confidentiality flag is received from the scheduling subsystem.5. The communications platform of claim 1 , wherein the confidentiality flag is received from a local access point.6. The communications platform of claim 5 , wherein the local access point is associated with a video visitation kiosk designated for confidential communications.7. The communications platform of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring subsystem is configured to perform automatic live monitoring ...