ВРЕМЕННОЙ ШЛЮЗ ENUM

Изобретение относится к системам связи. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности обеспечения информации о номере обратного вызова. Архитектура временных ENUM присваивает временный ENUM во время вызова. Для возникшей связи, требующей маршрутизации к стороне, которой необходим частный неподдерживаемый формат обратного вызова, TempENUM обеспечивает совместимость с конкретным форматом, требуемым принимающей стороной. TempENUM присваивается на время продолжения вызова или связи или на заданный интервал времени после этого. Шлюз службы TempENUM включает в себя базу данных TempENUM, модуль, который присваивает соответствующий TempENUM во время маршрутизации вызова, и модуль, который обрабатывает поиск в базе данных TempENUM и отображает присвоенный TempENUM в идентификатор вызывающей стороны (CgPID). База данных TempENUM сохраняет TempENUM от координационной системы и соотносит фактический идентификатор вызывающей стороны (CgPID) для использования в попытках обратного вызова. Либо ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБМЕНА ИНФОРМАЦИЕЙ В СЕТИ СВЯЗИ

Изобретение относится к способу связи уникального идентификатора и информационного объекта. Соединение уникального идентификатора, такого как телефонный номер или адрес Интернет, например, IPv6 и специфического информационного объекта, именуемого телефонной страницей, позволит А-стороне получить непосредственный доступ к информации, которую В-сторона или устройство пользователя В-стороны желает показать связанной стороне. Телефонная страница располагается в памяти телекоммуникационной сети или в сети передачи данных. Телефонная страница может выглядеть подобно вэб-странице Интернет, но также может принимать и другой вид. Процесс обработки или демонстрации телефонной страницы может быть выполнен зависимым от возможностей устройства пользователя А-стороны. Техническим результатом является обеспечение навигации между последовательностями информационных объектов путем применения нового соединения между коммуникационной сетью передачи данных и телекоммуникационной сетью. 2 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, ...

ДОСТУП К ТЕЛЕКОМУНИКАЦИОННЫМ УСТРОЙСТВАМ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ НОМЕРОВ МОБИЛЬНЫХ ТЕЛЕФОНОВ

... 1. Сервер регистрации, содержащий: ! процессор, выполненный с возможностью принимать запрос от телекоммуникационного устройства о том, чтобы добавить телекоммуникационное устройство в инфосферу, имеющую мобильный телефон, и в ответ на запрос добавлять телекоммуникационное устройство в инфосферу посредством создания сетевого адреса для телекоммуникационного устройства, причем сетевой адрес соотносится с телефонным номером мобильного телефона. ! 2. Сервер регистрации по п.1, в котором сетевой адрес содержит телефонный номер мобильного телефона и информацию, идентифицирующую телекоммуникационное устройство. ! 3. Сервер регистрации по п.2, в котором информация, идентифицирующая телекоммуникационное устройство прибавляется к концу телефонного номера мобильного телефона. ! 4. Сервер регистрации по п.1, в котором процессор дополнительно сконфигурирован отображать сетевой адрес телекоммуникационного устройства к IP адресу телекоммуникационного устройства. ! 5. Сервер регистрации по п.4, в котором ...

Call-Agent-Apparat, IP-basiertes Fernsprechgerät und IP-basiertes Fernsprechsystem

Telephone call processing method and apparatus

Dial plan transparency for fragmented networks

Load balancing for packet switched alarm monitoring

Intergrated information communication system

Initiating a communication session and establishing a connection between a calling device in a first network and a node located in a second network

A method of controlling a communication session between a user of a communication network and a communication system wherein the communication network comprises a first network (packet switched) and a second network (circuit switched e.g. PSTN), and wherein the communication system operates on the first network said method comprising; transmitting a session request (e.g. packet) from a device associated with the user to a first node located in the first network; initiating the session, wherein during the session the method comprises the steps of; providing from the first node to the device a calling identity (e.g. PSTN number) for use by the device during a communication event between the user and an entity via the communication system, wherein the calling identity may be used to establish a connection between the device and a second node located in the second network.

Party identifiers in a multi-telephony service environment

The invention provides methods and apparatus for processing telephone calls in a packet-based telephony service. A store of telephone party identifiers is maintained for multi-service users having access to the packet-based telephony service and an alternate telephony service. Incoming signalling information for telephone calls in the packet-based telephony service is monitored and outgoing signalling information may be altered with reference to the store. An alteration may involve replacing telephony party identification data associated with one telephony service for telephony party identification data associated with another telephony service. The invention allows a multi-service user to be consistently identified by other telephony users by a single telephony party identifier instead of one telephony party identifier for each service they subscribe to. Further, a multi-service user can be identified at the call destination by a single telephony party identifier, irrespective of which ...

Integrated information communication system

Display of phones on a map of a network

Information directory system and method

Integrated information communication system

Integrated information communication system

Communication system

Processing service requests and processing DNS queries in telephony networks

Communication method and system.

A communication system comprises a mobile telephone (10) connected to an Interactive voice response (IVR) server (12) and associated database (14) by a telephone communications network (20). The IVR server (12) is in turn connected to a plurality of computers (16) on a second network (18). The database (14) stores the relationship between a plurality of telephone numbers and a plurality of IP addresses of the computers (16). A telephone call is routed using the telecommunication networks to the IVR server. The IVR server (12) uses the related IP address to send a message to the remote computer (16) and a communication session is set up between a listening application running on the remote computer (16) and the IVR server (12), whereby the remote computer (16) receives parameters and sends commands to the IVR server (12), and the IVR server in turn sends and receives messages to the user via the telephone communications network (20).

A method of supplying information to a user of a mobile station.

A user of a mobile station (10)wishing to obtain information, dials a predetermined number to obtain the information. The call is routed to an interactive voice response voice response (ivr)server (12)and associated database (14)by a telephone communications network (20). The ivr server (12)is in turn connected to a plurality of telephone comuters (16)on a second network(18). The database (14)stores the relationship between a plurality of telephone numbers and a plurality of ip addresses of the computers (16). The user dials a telephone number to request information, and the telephone call is routed to the ivr server. The iv server (12)uses the related ip adress to send a message to the remote computer (16). Included in the message is the number of the mobile astation (10). The remote computer (16)obtains the relevant information form an associated memory device ans sends a message including the information using the short message service (sms)protocol to the mobile station (10).

A communication system architecture.

Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site.

Systems and methods for communicating across various communication applications using single address strings.

Systems and methods are disclosed for providing addressing strings formats and associated system implementations to minimize the number of diffrent addressing strings used for communicating across diffrent communication applications. The systems and methods receive a valid address string that can be inputted into a communication applications selected from a collection of communication applications wherein the same address string can be inputted for any selected communication appplication from that collection.

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE WITH FIXED ROUTING

Systems and methods for communicating across various communication applications using single address strings

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE WITH FIXED ROUTING

Communication method and system

A method of supplying information to a user of a mobile station

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE WITH FIXED ROUTING

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, NETWORK ROUT AND METHOD FOR NETWORK CONNECTION WITH ADDRESS CONVERSION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE CHANGE OF INFORMATION IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

NUMBER PORTABILITY FOR A IMS NET

PROCEDURE AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK WORK FOR UPDATING THE ROUTING DATA OF A DOMAIN NAME SERVER

CONTROL OF PLMN INTELLIGENCE SERVICES IN IPDOMÄNEN

ARRANGEMENTS IN A IP-MULTIMEDIA-SUBSYSTEM (IMS)

TELEPHONE INFORMATION PROCEDURE AND - SYSTEM

SERVICE SUPPLY OVER RADIO IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR DISSOLVING AN EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICES FOR STEERING CALL CONTINUITY IN ONE IMS NETZWERKUMGEBUNG USING SIP MESSAGES

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR DISSOLVING AN EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

EXTENSIONS OF A SIGNALING OF TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL FOR LOAD RECONCILIATION AND SERVER POOL SUPPORT

CONNECTION ESTABLISHMENT PASSAGE FOR A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Routing messages

Method for initiation of a communication session in a mobile telephony network

Telephone System

Method and apparatus for mapping an ip address to an msisdn number within a service network

System, method, device and mail sorting machine for enabling the delivery of dispatches in a postal operator's messaging network

Signaling transport protocol extensions for load balancing and server pool support

A METHOD FOR BILLING IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

The present invention is directed to a method for placing a call between a client in one network and a client in another network. The IP network includes a SIP server and a network gateway configured to provide access to a public switched network. The method includes receiving a SIP call request message from the first client. The SIP call request message is authenticated to thereby identify an authentic originating client. Subsequently, a database is searched to find client billing tag corresponding to the authentic originating client. The call is completed if the client billing tag is obtained, and not completed if the client billing tag cannot be obtained. Thus, the present invention provides an efficient method for billing phone calls that are placed from SIP enabled devices to a telephone connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The method of the present invention also substantially eliminates certain types of fraud.

DIAL PLAN TRANSPARENCY FOR FRAGMENTED NETWORKS

In one configuration, the present invention is directed to an enterprise network that includes geographically dislocated first and second network regions 202 and 206 communicating with one another through first and second networks 252 and 248 and respectively comprising first and second gateways 220 and 224 and first and second groupings of trunks. A common electronic address is associated with the second grouping of trunks. A media server 200 is positioned in the first network region 202 that includes an inter-gateway routing agent 260. The first network region transmits, as part of the establishment of a real-time or near real-time communication between first and second subscribers respectively in the first and second network regions, the common address to the second gateway 224. After the outgoing communication is answered by the second gateway 224, the first network region transmits in band to the second gateway 224 a user identifier associated with the second subscriber and/or a phantom ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND COMMUNICATION ENTITY

The communication originating entity (1) or a serving entity (3) is adapted to send an identification such as an identifying number containing e.g. a country code and a national number part of the communication terminating entity, to a first database device (4) storing a table for translating a first part of the identification, e.g. the country code, into an address of a second database device (6) assigned to a part of the network. The first database device (4) returns the address of the second database device to the first network entity (1) or serving entity (3) which then address the second database device (6) using the address thereof and indicating the identification or at least a part thereof. The second database device (6) responds by sending back, to the first network entity or serving entity, information for establishing a connection, e.g. for locating and/or accessing the second network entity (1) or a serving entity (10) being assigned to the second network entity (14).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CALL CONTINUITY IN IMS NETWORK ENVIRONMENT USING SIP MESSAGING

In one embodiment, a scheme is disclosed for managing call continuity in a network environment (100) including a circuit-switched (CS) network and an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) network (350) wherein a SIP Invite message having a Domain Transfer-URI contained in the Request-URI that is operable to trigger a return of a routable number is utilized. Responsive to the SIP Invite message from a UE device (302), a network node (308) provides a SIP response message (e.g., SIP Alternative Service 380 Response) which includes one or more radio access technologies and an alternative domain available to the UE device (302) for continuing a call from one domain to another domain.

SHARED DEDICATED ACCESS LINE (DAL) GATEWAY ROUTING DISCRIMINATION

An approach for providing telephony services over a data network (231) is disclosed. A communication system includes a gateway (201) that receives a signal to establish a call with a called (229, 233) station from a calling station (237, 239) in a telephone network, such as a Class 3 network (205), associated with one of a plurality of customers. The gateway (201) generates a message according to a prescribed application layer protocol to establish the call with the called station (229, 233) over the data network (231). The message includes an alias host address identifying the one customer. The system also includes a server (225) that receives the message from the gateway and to route the call to the called station (229, 233) based upon the alias host address.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING STATIC ADDRESSES FOR INTERNET CONNECTED DEVICES EVEN IF THE UNDERLYING ADDRESS IS DYNAMIC

A method and system for resolving domain names of web sites with dynamic addresses. The resolution system, which may execute as part of a domain name server, receives a domain name associated with a web site. The resolution system then identifies a dynamic address name associated with the received domain name. The resolution system then sends to a dynamic address system the identified dynamic address name. The dynamic address system then returns an address associated with the dynamic address name to the resolution system. Upon receiving the identified address, the resolution system then returns the identified address as the address of the received domain name. Methods and systems for mapping an unregistered domain name to an address and for placing telephone calls via a network are also provided.

METHOD FOR INPUTTING AND SEARCHING INFORMATION ABOUT AN OBJECT IN A REMOTE DATABASE

The inventive method consists in transmitting the object identifier-conta ining message from a mobile telecommunications terminal to a server by means of the network of a global mobile communication system via a cellular commu nication operator or by means of the Internet network. At least one word is used in the form of the object identifier-containing message transmitted fro m the mobile telecommunications terminal. The search of the object identifie r in the server database consists in comparing the word with domain names by said server. While the user of the mobile telecommunications terminal deter mines the domain name, the server transmits the telephone number of a subscr iber thereto. The mobile telecommunications terminal initiates communication for said telephone number by providing a voice connection with the telephon e number of the subscriber. The method makes it possible to extend functiona l capabilities, to accelerate search, to reduce the amount of transmissible information ...

INTEGRATED DIALING

A METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A COMMUNICATIONS CALL

A method, system, interface and server for establishing a communications call by selecting a B party (6) using an interactive device (16) connected to a public network (10, 12), sending called address data for the B party (6) and calling address data for an A party (4) to a communications platform (18) of the public network (10, 12), and establishing a call between the A and B parties (4, 6) over the public network (10, 12) using the communications platform (18) and the called and calling address data. The called address data can be accessed from the public network, and may reside on a server of a messaging network, such as the Internet.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK

A directory assistance method and system to provide directory assistance information to users at computer terminals without operator assistance. The directory assistance information is requested in a computer protocol and converted to a telephone protocol, then the retrieved from a telephone data base.

METHOD OF ACCESSING A TARGET ENTITY OVER A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

A method of accessing a target entity over a communications network employs a distributed database system similar to the DNS of the Internet; indeed the DNS may be used as the required distributed database. The distributed database stores records each associated with a corresponding domain name and holding communication date for use in accessing a target entity. Each of these domain names is related to a respective number string from which it can be derived by a process including parsing at least a substantial portion of the number string into at least a part of said domain name. Upon the input of a number string indicative of a target entity, the related domain name is formed by parsing the number (step 120) and the domain name is then used to retrieve the corresponding communication data from the DNS-type distributed database system (step 121). This data is then used in accessing the target entity. In one embodiment, the communications network is a telephone network and the target entity ...

IMAGE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, SERVER APPARATUS, AND CAPABILITY EXCHANGING METHOD

An Internet facsimile apparatus makes inquiry about capability, which a destination possesses, to a local server. The server is connected to the same LAN as that of the Internet facsimile apparatus. When the local server has no capability information of the destination, the Internet facsimile apparatus makes inquiry to a DNS server and obtains capability information. Then, the Internet facsimile apparatus makes an image to be suitable for the capability of the destination and transmits it to the destination via the Internet . As a result, the Internet facsimile apparatus on a transmitter side can surely obtain capability information of a destination terminal, thereby making it possible to carry out the same capability exchange as that of G3 facsimile apparatus.

AUTOMATED EXCHANGE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION

The present invention provides a novel system, method and apparatus for exchanging electronic information during a voice telephone call. A subscriber during a voice telephone call can provide subscriber-input to their telephone or to request a transfer of electronic information to one or more other subscribers during a voice telephone call. The present invention thus obviates the need for manually transcribing electronic information such as email addresses,facsimi le number or web-page addresses during a voice telephone call.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DATA TRANSMISSION IN VARIOUS COMMUNICATION APPLICATIONS USING UNIFIED ADDRESS SEQUENCES

СПОСОБ ВВОДА И ПОИСКА ИНФОРМАЦИИ ОБ ОБЪЕКТЕ В УДАЛЕННОЙ БАЗЕ ДАННЫХ

Способ включает передачу при помощи сети глобальной системы мобильной связи через оборудование оператора сотовой связи и при помощи сети Интернет на сервер от мобильного терминала связи сообщения с идентификатором объекта. В качестве сообщения с идентификатором объекта, передаваемым от мобильного терминала связи, используют по меньшей мере одно слово. При поиске идентификатора объекта в базе данных сервера тот сопоставляет слово с доменными именами. При определении пользователем мобильного терминала связи доменного имени сервер передает ему телефонный номер абонента. Мобильный терминал связи инициализирует связь для этого телефонного номера, осуществляя голосовое соединение с телефонным номером абонента. Способ позволяет расширить функциональные возможности, ускорить поиск, уменьшить количество передаваемой информации, снизить нагрузку на телекоммуникационные сети и их оборудование.

СИСТЕМА, СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И МАШИНА ДЛЯ СОРТИРОВКИ ПОЧТЫ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННЫЕ ДЛЯ ДОСТАВКИ ОТПРАВЛЕНИЙ В СЕТИ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СООБЩЕНИЙ ПОЧТОВОГО ОПЕРАТОРА

Настоящее изобретение относится к доставке отправлений в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора, в которой применяемый адрес получателя представляет собой виртуальный адрес получателя. Система выполнена с возможностью передачи виртуального адреса на носитель первой базы данных и возвращения, в ответ на эту передачу, адреса сервера оператора, относящегося к данному виртуальному адресу. Кроме того, система выполнена с возможностью передачи отправления по указанному адресу сервера оператора, а также использования адреса доставки, который соответствует указанному виртуальному адресу на носителе второй базы данных, для доставки отправления в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора.

СИСТЕМА, СПОСОБ, УСТРОЙСТВО И МАШИНА ДЛЯ СОРТИРОВКИ ПОЧТЫ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННЫЕ ДЛЯ ДОСТАВКИ ОТПРАВЛЕНИЙ В СЕТИ ПЕРЕДАЧИ СООБЩЕНИЙ ПОЧТОВОГО ОПЕРАТОРА

Настоящее изобретение относится к доставке отправлений в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора, в которой применяемый адрес получателя представляет собой виртуальный адрес получателя. Система выполнена с возможностью передачи виртуального адреса на носитель первой базы данных и возвращения в ответ на эту передачу адреса сервера оператора, относящегося к данному виртуальному адресу. Кроме того, система выполнена с возможностью передачи отправления по указанному адресу сервера оператора, а также использования адреса доставки, который соответствует указанному виртуальному адресу на носителе второй базы данных, для доставки отправления в сети передачи сообщений почтового оператора.

СПОСОБ ВВОДА И ПОИСКА ИНФОРМАЦИИ ОБ ОБЪЕКТЕ В УДАЛЕННОЙ БАЗЕ ДАННЫХ

Способ включает передачу при помощи сети глобальной системы мобильной связи через оборудование оператора сотовой связи и при помощи сети Интернет на сервер от мобильного терминала связи сообщения с идентификатором объекта. В качестве сообщения с идентификатором объекта передаваемым or мобильного терминала связи используют, по меньшей мере, одно слово. При поиске идентификатора объекта в базе данных сервера тот сопоставляет слово с доменными именами. При определении пользователем мобильного терминала связи доменного имени сервер передает ему телефонный номер абонента. Мобильный терминал связи инициализирует связь для этого телефонного номера, осуществляя голосовое соединение с телефонным номером абонента. Способ позволяет расширить функциональные возможности, ускорить поиск, уменьшить количество передаваемой информации, снизить нагрузку на телекоммуникационные сети и их оборудование.

电话查号服务方法和电话查号服务系统

... 该电话查号服务系统接受对注册人电话号码的请求，并判断注册人是否在电话号码数据库中注册。当注册人在电话号码数据库中注册时，电话查号服务系统基于电话号码数据库中注册的电话号码披露条件判断是否将查询人的消息发送到注册人而不将电话号码告知查询人。然后，在发送的情况下，使得查询人输入消息并将输入的消息告知注册人。 ...

Number association implementation method and system

The invention provides a number association implementation method and system. The method comprises the following steps of: acquiring number information of a user through a P-CSCF (proxy-call session control function); and analyzing and saving the number information through the P-CSCF to realize number association. According to the method provided by the invention, the number information of the user is acquired through the P-CSCF, and the number information is analyzed and saved for realizing number association, wherein the number form can be of SIP (session initiation protocol) format or TEL (telephone) format, thus the processing of optimizing business can be simplified, the efficiency can be improved and the implementation cost can be reduced.

Packet transfer method and packet transfer system in mobile communication network system, and medium for packet data

TELEPHONE SYSTEM USING INTERNET

métodos e sistemas para terminação de solicitações de comunicação

TELEPHONE SYSTEM USING INTERNET

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO MANAGE MULTIPLE MODES OF COMMUNICATION

A computer-implemented system and method to manage the communication of a user are disclosed. In one embodiment, when a person tries to electronically convey a message to the user, the status of the user, the identity of the person, and the urgency of the message can be identified. The access priority of the person can be determined based on the person's identity. Then, the message can be managed using one or more rules and in view of the status of the user, the access priority of the person and the urgency of the message.

DOMAIN NAME PROCESSING METHOD AND DOMAIN NAME SERVER

A domain name processing method and a domain name server are provided by the present invention. Said method includes: an inquiry request is forwarded to a second stage domain name server of a home domain of a subscriber when the inquiry request of a non-local domain subscriber forwarded from said second stage domain name server of an initiator is received; and an inquiry result is forwarded to the second stage domain name server of the initiator when the inquiry result fed back by said second stage domain name server of the home domain of the subscriber is received (104). The present invention enables realization of exact division of working of two stages of domain name servers in a domain name server system and strengthens the convenience for data management. The workload is reduced, and ratio of redundancy and error of data are reduced; thus the work efficiency of the domain name server system is improved.

METHOD FOR IMPORTING IDENTITIES FROM INTERNET SERVICES TO A TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK

Present invention refers to a method for importing a second identity of a user from an internet service to a telecommunication network where the user is registered with a main identity. The method comprises: sending a request to the telecommunication network to associate the second user identity to the main identity; notifying the internet service about the request of the user; the user verifying through the internet service that he is the owner of said second identity; and finally associating the second identity of the user to the main identity of the user, as an alias, in a server of the telecommunication network.

PROCESSING OF MESSAGING SERVICE ATTRIBUTES IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

A messaging system (1) has a provisioning server (2), an application server (3), a notification server (4), a mail server (7), and a voice/video server (8) which act as clients toward an LDAP directory server (5). A proxy ("DAP", 6) performs high speed write operations on a subset of attributes which it determines to be dynamic attributes. LDAP client requests that do not involve dynamic attributes are forwarded to the directory server (5) in a conventional manner. The proxy (6) also joins the results of requests that have both high-speed dynamic attributes as well as "static" attributes that are stored in a directory server (5). "Intelligent" services that involve maintaining dynamic attributes for large number of subscribers in a distributed environment can be deployed.

METHOD OF DISCOVERING AND ACCESSING WEB PAGES

A communication terminal (110, 120) accesses a web page for a target entity- using the telephone number of the target entity. The communication terminal (110, 120) directs a web access information request to a web access information server (WAIS 310) maintained by the target entity using a telephone number entered by the user or retrieved from memory. The information server (WAIS 310) returns web access information in response to the web access information request. The communication terminal (110,120) can then use the returned web access information to access the target entity's web page.

TELEPHONIC ADDRESSING FOR ESTABLISHING SIMULTANEOUS VOICE AND COMPUTER NETWORK CONNECTIONS

A user system uses a called number to establish a telephone call over a public telephone network to a called party .In response to the telephone call, the user system transfers a data call request to a server system over a public data network. The server system uses the called telephone number to check a database to determine if the called party is ready to receive data calls. If the called party is ready and accepts the data call, the server system exchanges computer data between the caller and called parties over the public data network.

METHOD, SYSTEM AND SERVICE FOR ACHIEVING SYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION RESPONSIVE TO DYNAMIC STATUS

A method for routing a communication connection request includes the steps of obtaining context information from a communication connection requestor (320) in response to a communication connection request (310). The steps further include using the context information to determine a communication connection action (335), and connecting the communication connection requestor based upon the connection action (340).

ARCHITECTURE FOR LINKING MULTIPLE INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEPHONY DEVICES HAVING A COMMON TELEPHONE NUMBER

An architecture and method for permitting internet telephones assigned to a common telephone number but having a unique IP address to be used in the manner of telephones and extension telephones in PSTN (Fig. 2a). A calling agent (Fig. 1, 3 and 4b) is provided with the fully defined address of two or more telephony devices. Telephone traffic to or from either of these devices is directed to a call agent, which contacts a gateway, which rings one or both of the telephony devices. This gateway then forms a bridge with a secondary gateway, to which are attached the other telephony devices that are to act as extensions of the first, and combines the audio from both so that they appear to the consumer to act like conventional PSTN extension telephones. This architecture can be used with any Internet Protocol telephony device, including video telephones.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ENABLE EMAIL SERVICES FOR MOBILE DEVICES

The invention is a method and a system, which allows the integration of email-enabled devices into a carrier service network without the need for user individual configuration of the devices. A system with an email proxy and a database is provided for handling email requests from a terminal. The network address of the terminal is used to retrieve email configuration settings from the database, whereupon the email proxy is able to communicate with an email server using the retrieved email configuration settings.

METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING BRAND-IMAGE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN VENDORS AND CONSUMERS

An integrated consumer product marketing and information system which enables manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to carry out product-related functions: an internet product information subsystem (2) delivers information to interested consumers, using universal product code information in particular (3); product advertising is delivered to consumers (2A) within physical and electronic shopping environments; a sales analysis and forecasting subsystem (5) enables retailer purchasing agents to make obtain information about manufacturers' products in order to make informed purchases along the supply chain.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERFACING WITH A BILLING AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT UNIT

A system updates a billing unit. The system receives at least one modification to an Internet Protocol (IP) communications network account from a user and modifies a first record in a database based on the received at least one modification. The system transmits the at least one modification from the database to the billing unit and updates a second record, corresponding to the first record, in the billing unit based on the at least one modification so as to make the updated second record available in substantially real time.

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A device installed at home is connected to an open-type connection-less network from outside. The device installed at home transmits a data packet continuously during a predetermined interval so that a connection via the network is established and maintained. An outer user terminal accesses the device via the network server.

TELEPHONE SET, MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL AND SERVER

The invention concerns a telephone set associated with a multimedia terminal. Said set (PT1) comprises means for ordering transmission, to a server (SERV) comprising a database (BD) wherein are stored identifiers of telephone sets and identifiers of the multimedia terminals (TM1, TM2) associated with said telephone sets, of a request in the form of a message including an identifier of said first telephone set and an identifier of a second telephone set (PT2) with which the first set is currently communicating over the phone. The server comprises means for ordering transmission, to a multimedia terminal associated with the first and/or with the second telephone set, of an identifier of another terminal, so as to set up a multimedia communication, through a logical channel different from the telephone communication channel, between said multimedia terminals.

SYSTEM FOR CONSULTING AND/OR UPDATING DNS SERVERS AND/OR LDAP DIRECTORIES

The invention concerns a system for consulting and/or updating a record stored in a first database (33, 36), said record comprising one or several resource records (RR), said first database being hosted by a domain name server, called DNS (Domain Name System) server, or a directory server, called LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server, capable of being accessed by indirection from a DNS server. The system comprises: communication means (1150, 53-59, 61, 63) enabling reception by said system from a telecommunication terminal a request for consulting and/or modifying said record or for programming such a request; control means (1175, 74, 75) for determining based on said consultation and/or modification request transmitted to said system or pre-programmed in said system, a domain name and an operation to be performed on said record; protocol management means (1162, 62, 64) for searching based on said name domain, the IP address of said server hosting said first database and, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

A technique for connecting a dialed B-party number to a data object is described. The connecting of a B-party number to a specific data object, hereafter referred to as phonepage, will allow an A-party direct access to information that a B-party wishes to display to a calling party. The phonepage resides in a memory in a telecommunications network, or in a memory in a data-communications network connected thereto. The phonepage may have a similar appearance to an Internet web page, but may also take other appearances. The displaying of the phonepage may be made dependent upon the capabilities of the A-party user equipment.

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, PERSONAL DATA TRANSMITTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING DATA USING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a method for transmitting and receiving a personal information, comprising the steps of: a communication terminal reads a personal information stored in respective information record device by electrically connecting the personal information card in which the personal information is recorded to a communication terminal or reciprocally contacting two communication terminals or electrically connecting the personal computer to the communication terminal; the communication terminal transmits the personal information data read from the information record device to a server by using the internet network; the server receives the personal information data and stores therein so as to provide various data and supplementary services to the communication terminal required therefrom.

SHARED DEDICATED ACCESS LINE (DAL) GATEWAY ROUTING DISCRIMINATION

An approach for providing telephony services over a data network (231) is disclosed. A communication system includes a gateway (201) that receives a signal to establish a call with a called (229, 233) station from a calling station (237, 239) in a telephone network, such as a Class 3 network (205), associated with one of a plurality of customers. The gateway (201) generates a message according to a prescribed application layer protocol to establish the call with the called station (229, 233) over the data network (231). The message includes an alias host address identifying the one customer. The system also includes a server (225) that receives the message from the gateway and to route the call to the called station (229, 233) based upon the alias host address.

A METHOD OF SUPPLYING INFORMATION TO A USER OF A MOBILE STATION

Selon l'invention, un utilisateur de station mobile (10) désirant obtenir une information compose un numéro prédéterminé afin d'obtenir cette information. L'appel est acheminé vers un serveur (12) à réponse vocale interactive (IVR) et une base de données associée (14) via un réseau de communications téléphoniques (20). Le serveur IVR (12) est lui-même connecté à plusieurs ordinateurs (16) sur un second réseau (18). La base de données (14) stocke la relation entre de nombreux numéros de téléphone et de nombreuses adresses IP des ordinateurs (16). Pour une demande d'information, l'utilisateur compose un numéro de téléphone, et l'appel téléphonique est acheminé au serveur IVR (12). Le serveur IVR (12) utilise l'adresse IP correspondante afin d'envoyer un message à l'ordinateur distant (16). Le message comporte le numéro de la station mobile (10). L'ordinateur distant (16) obtient l'information recherchée à partir d'un dispositif mémoire associé et envoie, à la station mobile (10), un message ...

Electronic document sender system and method with external address access

A method of electronic document sending comprises importing an electronic address of an electronic document receiver from a mobile computing device into an electronic document sender and sending an electronic document from the electronic document sender to the electronic address. An electronic document sender comprises a communication module configured for electronically sending an electronic document to an electronic address of an electronic document receiver and configured for importing the electronic address of the electronic document receiver from a mobile computing device.

Intelligent network interface

The present invention provides methods and apparatus for interconnecting disparate communications systems. A call request that originates from a communications network is directed to a network interface. The network interface consequently redirects the call request to a communications entity, such as a radio or a cellular radio system that serves the user associated with the call request. The network interface may support address translation functionality for identifying the communications entity, control conversion functionality for generating control and signaling with the communications entity, transmission content conversion functionality for converting the transmission content during the call, and security functionality for encrypting and decrypting the transmission content. Also, the present invention enables non-networking communications entities to interact with applications that are being executed on another terminal through the network, enables network management systems to manage ...

Call handling on dual-mode wireless handsets

Embodiments of the invention provide novel solutions, including systems, methods and/or software, for handling calls in a dual-mode VoIP/cellular environment. Merely by way of example, some systems can be configured to determine whether to use a VoIP system or a cellular system to handle a particular call, and/or to transition a call from one network to the other network. Other systems can be configured to substitute a public number (which might be, for example, a VoIP number) for a private number (which might be, for example, a cellular number) when routing a call originating from a dual-mode phone on a cellular network. Further systems can be configured to allow a VoIP system to serve as an anchor for calls originated and/or delivered on a cellular system, for instance to facilitate a transition between cellular and VoIP service during a call.

Processing method of device information and network device in device information management system

In a device information management system in which a management server for managing device information and various devices are connected, a plurality of different types of device information is transmitted to the management server at predetermined timings, respectively. In a device information management system in which a management server for managing device information and various devices are connected, a request to transmit the device information to the management server is transmitted to another device and the device information of the requesting device is transmitted to the management server in accordance with the request.

Voice over Network (VoN)/Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) architect having hotline and optional tie line

Voice service over a next generation network is provided using Advanced Intelligent Network solutions. According to an exemplary embodiment, a Voice over Network system includes a communications device having a directory communication address in communication with a telecommunications network, means for decoding the directory communications address to identify a voice over internet protocol service feature of the communications address, and means for establishing an internet protocol telephony communications connection of the communications device with a called party's communications address via a VoN hotline. According to further exemplary embodiments, the hotline may include a media gateway, an application server, a feature server, and means for communicating among the media gateway, the application server, and the feature server.

System for interconnecting standard telephony communications equipment to internet protocol networks

A system for linking standard telephony communications with internet protocols. Standard telephony equipment, such as a telephone, can communicate using the internet without special adapters or the like. A network of Internet servers may be connected to the Internet and telephony communications system, enabling telephony communications equipment access to the Internet.

Method and system for receiver self-priced multimedia communication over the internet and a member pool via a plug-in module compatible with any Instant messaging software

The present invention accomplishes billing and collection of multimedia IP calls with receiver designated fee schemes, enabling advance services such as personal 800 or 900 service in the conventional telephony via a downloadable software plug-in that is compatible with any compatible instant messaging software. Internet users register as members via member sub-system, and acquire a unique member ID across the member pool by downloading and installing client-software, and login to the communication sub-system and enter a “stand-by for communication” mode. Member chooses a fee flow method among options of “pay-to-answer (PA)”, “charge-to-answer (CA)”, and “free-to-answer (FA)”, and set member's own per-pulse fee rate. Callers find the right receiver by entering keywords in a search box within their IM space or by going through a refined search utilizing such keys as country zip codes, keywords, or fee schemes. Results are returned in a search result page in several variations, preferably ...

Method and apparatus for managing ENUM records

A method and apparatus for managing ENUM records is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a broker having a detection element that detects a Resource Record (RR) submission made by an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), and a comparison element that retrieves from an object-oriented data storage element a zone associated with the RR, identifies a Domain Name Server (DNS) responsible for processing said zone, compares the zone with a volatile memory of the DNS, and updates the volatile memory according to one or more differences detected. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

User aliases in a communication system

A technique is disclosed in the context of a communications system whereby parties accessible through the system may be referenced by multiple alternative symbolic names. User profile information for a given party may be maintained in the system to control features and routing behavior in response to session request involing the party. By virtue of a mapping capability, one or more symbolic names may be associated with the same user profile information. A session request involving any of the alternative names for a party will evoke the same user profile.

Network session management with gateway-directory services and authorization control

A number of gateway objects interconnect circuit switched and packet switched networks, such as the telephone network and the Internet, for example to enable telephony communication across the combined networks. A directory object coupled to the packet network provides address translation capability, and the directory object polls or communicates with the gateways to provide an intelligent selection of one of the gateway objects, typically for egress to the telephone network. The system also includes an authorization control object. After gateway selection, a calling terminal attempts communication through the gateway object. The gateway object then queries the authorization control object, which instructs the gateway object to proceed only if the requested communication between the calling terminal and the destination terminal is authorized.

Method and apparatus for translating a static identifier including a telephone number into a dynamically assigned network address

A method and apparatus for translating a static identifier into a dynamically assigned network address. In one embodiment, a dynamic database address is used to access a dynamic database. A static identifier corresponding to the device to be contacted is provided, and the dynamic database returns an appropriate dynamically assigned network address corresponding to the static identifier. A static identifier includes a telephone number arranged in a predetermined format to which a static portion is appended. An Internet Domain Name System (DNS) domain may be used as the static appended portion. This translation of a static identifier into a dynamically assigned network address may be applied to DNS servers. A system of the present invention includes a network, an intermittently connected device, and a dynamic database server. The device has a static identifier and an assigned network address. The dynamic database stores the static identifier and the assigned network address when the intermittently ...

Content delivery network (CDN) content server request handling mechanism with metadata framework support

To serve content through a content delivery network (CDN), the CDN must have some information about the identity, characteristics and state of its target objects. Such additional information is provided in the form of object metadata, which according to the invention can be located in the request string itself, in the response headers from the origin server, in a metadata configuration file distributed to CDN servers, or in a per-customer metadata configuration file. CDN content servers execute a request identification and parsing process to locate object metadata and to handle the request in accordance therewith. Where different types of metadata exist for a particular object, metadata in a configuration file is overridden by metadata in a response header or request string, with metadata in the request string taking precedence. 1. A computer program product in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium holding computer program instructions executable in a hardware processor , the computer program instructions comprising:program code adapted to receive and store a data structure that identifies content provider domains, wherein at least one entry in data structure comprises a content provider domain that is aliased to an alternative domain, the at least one entry pointing to a configuration file associated with the content provider domain, the configuration file having at least one handling instruction associated therewith;program code adapted to receive a request for a resource, the request being received as a result of a domain name service (DNS) query to a content provider domain being resolved using the alternative domain in lieu of the content provider domain, the request for the resource having a host header associated therewith, the host header including a name value;program code adapted to determine whether the name value in the host header matches any content provider domain entry in the data structure;program code adapted to retrieve the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 122-. (canceled)23. A management device for operation at a user premises to provide local application services for a plurality of endpoint devices at the user premises , the management device comprising:at least one processor;one or more interfaces operably coupled to the at least one processors and configured to enable (1) local, bi-directional communication with the plurality of endpoint devices that is located at the user premises and (2) communication with a service provider remote from the user premises; and receive user command data from a control device at the user premises, wherein the control device is separate from the plurality of endpoint devices;', 'operate the one or more interfaces to deliver at least a portion of content based on the user-command data, via the at least one local application, to at least one endpoint device of the plurality of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 126-. (canceled)28. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein the one or more network interfaces provide communication based on a first communication protocol and a second communication protocol claim 27 , wherein the first communication protocol enables the bi-directional communications between the apparatus and the one or more endpoint devices at the location claim 27 , and wherein the second communication protocol enables the bi-directional communications claim 27 , via the wide area network claim 27 , between the apparatus and the computing system located external to the location.29. The apparatus of claim 28 , wherein the second communication protocol enables communications via the wide area network through a local wireless network that is connected to the wide area network.30. The apparatus of claim 27 , wherein execution of the programming by the one or ...

MOBILE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS USING INTERNET PROTOCOL

A database stores unique associations between account identifiers and mobile-network telephone numbers assigned by a mobile network to mobile communications devices. The account identifiers are also associated with voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephone numbers. Voice calls between the mobile communications devices are made as voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls using respective VoIP telephone numbers. Tracking of the VoIP calls is performed through the mobile network using respective mobile-network telephone numbers, so that a prepaid balance can be enforced. 1. A method for electronic communications , the method comprising:receiving, at a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, a call request for a call from a source device to a destination device;determining, by the VoIP service, whether the destination device is on a public switched telephone network (PSTN) coupled to the VoIP service;when the destination device is on the PSTN, routing the call through the PSTN;when the destination device is not on the PSTN, routing the call through the VoIP service;receiving at a communications routing system coupled to the VoIP service, call information for the call, wherein at least one of the source device or the destination device corresponds to an account identifier stored at the communications routing system, the call information indicating whether the call is routed through a mobile network or through a wireless local area network (WLAN) and including a call length;when the call information indicates that the call is routed through the mobile network, reducing a usage balance for the account identifier based on the call length; andwhen the call information indicates that the call is routed through the WLAN, recording the call length without reducing the usage balance for the account identifier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , when the source device is associated with the account identifier and the usage balance for the account identifier is depleted:when the ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE DEVICES FOR DETERMINING WHETHER TO FORWARD REQUESTS FROM A PHYSICAL TELEPHONE NUMBER MAPPING SERVICE SERVER TO A VIRTUAL TELEPHONE NUMBER MAPPING SERVICE SERVER

A determination is made whether to forward a request for communication services associated with a specific number range from a physical telephone number mapping service server to a virtual telephone number mapping service server. Responsive to determining to forward the request, a determination is made whether a virtual telephone number mapping service instance has been provisioned to handle requests associated with the specific number range. 1. A method , comprising:determining, by a processor in a physical telephone number mapping service server, whether to forward a request for communication services associated with a specific number range to a virtual telephone number mapping service server; andresponsive to a determining to forward the request, determining, by the processor, whether a virtual telephone number mapping service instance has been provisioned to handle requests associated with the specific number range.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining not to forward the request claim 1 , handling the request by the physical telephone number mapping service server.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining that the virtual telephone number mapping service instance has been provisioned to handle the requests associated with the specific number range claim 1 , forwarding the request to the virtual telephone number mapping service instance.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining that the virtual telephone mapping service instance has not been provisioned to handle the requests associated with the specific number range claim 1 , handling the request by the physical telephone number mapping service server.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether to forward the request is based on configuration data associated with the physical telephone number mapping service server indicating whether the whether the physical telephone number ...

Content delivery network (CDN) content server request handling mechanism with metadata framework support

To serve content through a content delivery network (CDN), the CDN must have some information about the identity, characteristics and state of its target objects. Such additional information is provided in the form of object metadata, which according to the invention can be located in the request string itself, in the response headers from the origin server, in a metadata configuration file distributed to CDN servers, or in a per-customer metadata configuration file. CDN content servers execute a request identification and parsing process to locate object metadata and to handle the request in accordance therewith. Where different types of metadata exist for a particular object, metadata in a configuration file is overridden by metadata in a response header or request string, with metadata in the request string taking precedence. 1. A computer program product in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium holding computer program instructions executable in a hardware processor , the computer program instructions comprising:program code executed by the hardware processor to receive and store a data structure that identifies content provider domains, wherein at least one entry in data structure comprises a content provider domain that is aliased to an alternative domain, the at least one entry pointing to a configuration associated with the content provider domain;program code executed by the hardware processor to receive a request for a resource, the request being received as a result of a domain name service (DNS) query to a content provider domain being resolved using the alternative domain in lieu of the content provider domain, the request for the resource having a host header associated therewith, the host header including a name value;program code executed by the hardware processor to determine whether the name value in the host header matches any content provider domain entry in the data structure;program code executed by the hardware processor to ...

INDEPENDENT INTERNET CONNECTION GENERATION

A method and system for generating an automated Internet connection is provided. The method includes receiving from a first communication hardware device of a first user, a first telephone number and a first Internet protocol (IP) address. A second telephone number and a second Internet protocol (IP) address are received from a second communication hardware device of a second user. A request for connecting the first communication hardware device to the second communication hardware device via an Internet connection is received and it is determined that the second communication hardware device is currently connected the first communication hardware device. The request is transmitted to the second communication hardware device. Based on the second user approving the request, the second IP address is automatically transmitted to the first communication device and a secure private Internet link between the first communication hardware device and the second communication hardware device is generated. 1. An automated Internet connection method comprising:receiving, by a processor of a server from a first communication hardware device of a first user, a first telephone number and a first Internet protocol (IP) address associated with said first communication hardware device, wherein said first communication hardware device is communicatively connected to a second communication hardware device of a second user;receiving, by said processor from said second communication hardware device, a second telephone number and a second Internet protocol (IP) address associated with said second communication hardware device, wherein said first communication hardware device is communicatively connected to said second communication hardware device via a telecommunications link;receiving, by said processor from said first user via said first communication hardware device, a request for connecting said first communication hardware device to said second communication hardware device via an ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

An information processing apparatus includes a presentation unit that, in response to receipt of an instruction to present a favorite destination of transmission, presents destination information designated as a favorite for the transmitting application of interest. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a presentation unit that, in response to receipt of an instruction to present a favorite destination of transmission, presents destination information designated as a favorite for a transmitting application of interest.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga registration unit that registers, as favorites, one or more pieces of destination information selected from a plurality of pieces of destination information corresponding to a contact.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein if a plurality of transmission protocols are supported by a transmitting application, the presentation unit presents destination information designated as a favorite for a transmission protocol corresponding to a transmitting application of interest.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein a plurality of transmission protocols are supported by a single transmitting application, or a single transmission protocol is supported by a plurality of transmitting applications, andwherein the information processing apparatus further comprises a registration unit that registers, as favorites, one or more pairs of destination information and a transmitting application selected from a plurality of pairs of destination information and a transmitting application corresponding to a contact.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a receiving unit that receives an image; anda transmitting unit that transmits an image,wherein the information processing apparatus has a contact list, andwherein a favorite destination is managed for each user.6. A non-transitory ...

IP CARRIER PEERING

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method and system to interconnect a first communications carrier to a second communications carrier by receiving a request to connect a communication from a first carrier to a second carrier; filtering the request to identify a specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number from a plurality of specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) numbers; when the filter identifies the specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number, modifying a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) domain of the request to include an intercarrier ENUM apex based domain; retrieving a routing record using a domain name server (DNS) indicated by the intercarrier ENUM apex based domain; and routing the communication to the second carrier using the routing record. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system to interconnect carrier communication systems , the system comprises:a communication client, the communication client configured to:receive a request, including an e.164 number, to connect an IP (Internet protocol) call from a first carrier to a second carrier;filter the request to identify a specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number;when the filtering identifies the specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number, modify a query to a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) to include an intercarrier ENUM apex based domain;forward the modified query to the second carrier to retrieve a routing record from the second carrier, wherein the forward the modified query includes an upchain to a tier 1 ENUM or tier 2 ENUM of the second carrier; androute the IP call to the second carrier using the routing record.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filtering further identifies at least one additional specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number is selected from a group of two or more specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) numbers ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 126-. (canceled)27. A method comprising:establishing first communications, within a user premises, between multiple endpoint devices and a management device, wherein the first communications use a wireless communication protocol;establishing second communications, via the management device, between the multiple endpoint devices and a remotely located system external to the user premises;receiving, at the management device, endpoint device information from a first endpoint device of the multiple endpoint devices, wherein the first endpoint device is a device configured for audio, video, or picture output;responsive to receiving the endpoint device information, performing wireless home automation by managing a second endpoint device, of the multiple endpoint devices, wherein the second endpoint device is a light or lamp unit; and one or more user interfaces,', ...

Automated IPv4-IPv6 Selection for Voice Network Elements

A computing device, such as a mapping application server, may track data associated with a plurality of user devices, such as an Internet Protocol version. A system, such as an IMS system, may use may use the data associated with the plurality of user devices to process messages. When messages between devices are received, the computing device may provide information regarding at least one protocol associated with a communication. The computing device may respond to queries from various network elements. The responses may provide data that may be used to identify a protocol version, such as a Name Authority Pointer (NAPTR). Any necessary protocol interworking may be provided by the system. 1receiving, by a call session control function (CSCF) device, a call message;building, based on a determination that an IP version interworking is necessary, an interworking call message; andsending the interworking call message to a target user device.. A method comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/205,516, filed on Nov. 30, 2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.An Internet Protocol (IP) Multimedia Subsystem or IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) comprises a framework for delivering IP multimedia services, which may include a combination of voice, video, messaging, data, etc. within a session. A variety of different types of IMS devices (e.g. user equipment (UE), mobile phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), tablets, and computers) may be used for different types of network based communication and are provided with services by IMS Core network devices, such as a Call Session Control Function (CSCF) servers or proxies. Those devices may use different versions of the IP. There are currently two version of the IP in active use: Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) and a newer version called Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6). IPv4 is the fourth revision of the Internet Protocol and is ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED MULTIMEDIA IN VOIP NETWORKS

Calls placed to a call recipient bypass the terminating messaging system, creating an enhanced message in the call originator's messaging system and delivering the enhanced message using alternate routing information. A caller creates enhanced messages for a call recipient even when the call recipient's messaging system does not support such functionality. The caller also embeds stored content and/or use links in the enhanced messages to allow the message to be modified and/or deleted before it is accessed by the call recipient. 1. A method for call forwarding , comprising:receiving from a caller a call that has not been answered by an intended recipient, wherein the call is associated with routing information;creating an enhanced message comprising a message recorded by the caller and a link to previously stored additional content;determining alternate contact information associated with the intended recipient based on the routing information; andtransmitting the enhanced message to the intended recipient based on the alternate contact information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the alternate contact information associated with the intended recipient based on the routing information comprises:mapping a telephone number of the intended recipient to the alternate contact information.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the alternate contact information associated with the intended recipient based on the routing information comprises:determining an email address associated with the intended recipient based on the routing information.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the previously stored additional content is modified prior to the intended recipient accessing the previously stored additional content.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the previously stored additional content is deleted prior to the intended recipient accessing the previously stored additional content.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein creating the enhanced message comprises: ...

Dynamic Voicemail Receptionist System

A voicemail receptionist system includes a memory and a processor. The memory can store data relating to one or more users. An incoming communication can be handled by the voicemail receptionist system and provided with functionality based upon a user's preferences, for example. The data stored by the voicemail receptionist system can be updated at any time, or automatically updated upon updating of the data, or upon occurrence of a trigger event. Voicemail receptionist functionality can include standard voicemail system functionality as well as functionality relating to email, text messaging, MMS messaging, calendar features, schedule announcements, location data, as well as other features.

GATEWAY REGISTRY METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for managing a gateway device. A user may establish an account for managing a gateway device. The account may be assigned to a remote server to allow remote management of the gateway device. The gateway device may be configured by sending the connection information of the remote server to the gateway device. 1. A method comprising:determining an association of identification information of a gateway device with a server device located external to a premises;sending, to the server device and based on the association, the identification information; andsending, to the gateway device and based on the association, an address of the server device, wherein the gateway device is configured to send, using the address and to the server device, premises data received from one or more of a plurality of premises devices located at the premises.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the identification information before the gateway device is located at the premises.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the association comprises:receiving the identification information from a third party server; andassigning, based on the identification information, the gateway device to the server device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the address of the server device comprises a network address for communicating with the server device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the server device is configured to store configuration data to configure the gateway device to manage the plurality of premises devices claim 1 , and wherein the configuration data is received by the server device from a user device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving data indicative of registration of a user for a user account claim 1 , wherein determining the association is based on receiving the data indicative of the registration of the user.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identification information comprises one or more of ...

POLICY-BASED TRUSTED PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIONS

Disclosed are various examples for implementations of policy-based trusted peer-to-peer connections. A computing device can receive a message from a first client device, the message specifying a public address of the first client device and an identifier of the second client, device. The computing device can then send a query to a computing device, wherein the query specifies an identifier of the first client device and the identifier of the second client device. The computing device can also determine that the first client device is authorized to communicate with the second client device based on a response to the query received from the second computing device. In some instances, the computing device can then send the public address of the first client device to the second client device. 1. A system , comprising:a first computing device comprising a processor and a memory, and determine a public address of a first client device and an identifier of a second client device, wherein the public address of the first client device and the identifier of the second client device are specified in a message received from the first client device;', 'send a query to a second computing device, wherein the query specifies an identifier of the first client device and the identifier of the second client device;', 'determine that the first client device is authorized to communicate with the second client device based on a response to the query received from the second computing device; and', 'send the public address of the first client device to the second client device., 'an application comprising a set of machine-readable instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor, wherein the machine-readable instructions, when executed, cause the first computing device to at least2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the public address is a first public address claim 1 , and the machine-readable instructions claim 1 , when executed claim 1 , further cause the first ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 1. A home automation system for managing multiple endpoint devices , the home automation system comprising:one or more processors;memory storing communication instructions executable by the one or more processors to communicate via a wide area network, and wherein the home automation system interacts with a newly available endpoint device of the multiple endpoint devices and stores an executable software module associated with the newly available endpoint device to provide at-home server functionality, not previously provided by the home automation system, to the newly available endpoint device,', 'wherein the at least one wireless communications interface sends control instructions to automate one or more of the multiple endpoint devices managed by a computing device that remotely manages the multiple endpoint devices through a graphical user interface that ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for operating a home automation system with one or more speakers , the method comprising:establishing a first communication channel between the home automation system and endpoint devices at a location;establishing a second communication channel, at least in part over a wide area network, wherein the second communication channel is between the home automation system and a remote management center, and wherein the remote management center manages home automation programming for the home automation system; wherein the determination of the availability of the resources comprises monitoring resource utilization, and', 'wherein at least one of the services provides internet-based calling services, via the one or more speakers; and, 'managing resources of the home automation system by determining the availability of resources that can ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A UNIFIED ADDRESS BOOK

A system and method for generating a unified address book includes a processor, a network interface and a memory storing an address book. The address book is comprised of an electronic address records in a preset or preexisting data record format. Each electronic address record of the address is scanned to generate address records to form a unified address book where records are stored in a unified address format. Generated address records are communicated to an associated data device via the network interface. Additional address records are received from the network interface and the unified address book is supplemented with additional received address records. 1. A system comprising:a processor;a network interface; anda memory storing an address book comprised of a plurality of electronic address records in a preset data record format,wherein the processor is configured to scan each electronic address record to generate address records comprising a unified address book wherein records are stored in a unified address format,wherein the processor is further configured to communicate generated address records to an associated data device via the network interface,wherein the processor is further configured to receive additional address records in the unified address format via the network interface, andwherein the processor is further configured to supplement the unified address book with additional received address records.2. The system of wherein at least one data record is associated with an image claim 1 , and wherein the processor is further configured to scan the image into a unified address record including the scanned image.3. The system of wherein at least one data record is comprised of a multimedia message service message encoding audio or video data.4. The system of wherein at least one data record is associated with an electronic document including characters.5. The system of wherein the at least one data record further comprises a call log.6. The system ...

IDENTIFYING THE CELLULAR NUMBER ON A CELLULAR DEVICE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING MULTIPLE CELLULAR NUMBERS

Technologies for displaying information about a number used to contact a cellular device is described herein. A customizable field in a contact is used to designate which number of plurality of numbers usable by the cellular device the originating device associated with the contact is using to connect to the cellular device. 1. A method comprising:on a cellular device capable of using a first cellular number and a second cellular number, receiving an input to open a contacts application to generate a contact, the contact including a name field indicating a name of the contact and a phone number field indicating a phone number of the contact;displaying a customizable field in the contact, the customizable field associating a call received from the contact with the first cellular number or with the second cellular number;receiving an input to modify the customizable field, the input identifying the first cellular number or the second cellular number;storing the input as part of the contact;receiving an incoming call from the contact; anddisplaying on the cellular device in response to receiving the incoming call from the contact, the name field, phone number field, and the customizable field of the contact.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first cellular number is a native number and the second cellular number is a virtual number.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a notification of a connection request from an originating device; anddisplaying the customizable field to indicate that the connection request is being handled using the first cellular number or the second cellular number.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving an input to originate a call at the cellular device;accessing a plurality of contacts to determine a contact associated with a number for the call;accessing the customizable field of the contact; anddisplaying the customizable field to indicate that the call is being handled using the first cellular number or ...

INTERNET PROTOCOL ENDPOINTS DATABASE IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, computer program products, and the like, for providing a directory or database of IP endpoints associated with users of a telecommunications network. The IP endpoints directory may be accessed by users or other networks to determine or obtain destinations within the network or accessible through the network that are associated with users or participants of the network. Through the database, networks and users may determine one or more endpoints for communications intended for a particular user. The results from the IP endpoint database may be then utilized to route communications along one or more routes through the network based on the information stored in the database. 1. A method for routing a communication in a telecommunications network , the method comprising:maintaining a database of a plurality of Internet Protocol (IP) endpoints associated with a particular user of the telecommunications network;receiving a request for an IP endpoint for the particular user from a customer network in communication with the database, the request based on a intended communication for the user received at the customer network;analyzing the request to determine a type of the intended communication; andproviding the IP endpoint for the particular user to the network based at least on the type of the intended communication, the IP endpoint comprising a routing information for transmitting the communication through the telecommunications network.2. The method as recited in wherein the request for the IP endpoint comprises an Electronic Number Mapping (ENUM) address for the particular user of the telecommunications network.3. The method as recited in wherein the intended communication for the user comprises an IP-based communication and the IP endpoint for the particular user comprises an IP address for a communication device associated with the particular user.4. The method as recited in wherein the intended ...

Enabling Internet Protocol Carrier Peering to Foreign Network Domains

Concepts and technologies pertaining to enabling internet protocol carrier peering to foreign network domains are provided. A method includes identifying, by a computer system executing within an originating carrier network, a plurality of numbering plan area identifiers corresponding to a receiving carrier network. The method further includes accessing, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network based on the plurality of numbering plan area identifiers, a plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on a private enabled telephone number mapping server. The method also includes creating, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network, a single instance of a name authority pointer record placeholder within each of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on the private enabled telephone number mapping server. 1. A method comprising:identifying, by a computer system executing within an originating carrier network, a plurality of numbering plan area identifiers corresponding to a receiving carrier network, wherein the originating carrier network is associated with a domestic carrier and the receiving carrier network is associated with a foreign carrier;accessing, by the computer system, a plurality of numbering plan area zone file records corresponding to the plurality of numbering plan area identifiers, wherein the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records are stored on a private enabled telephone number mapping server, and wherein at least a portion of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records comprises a plurality of name authority pointer records;creating, by the computer system, a single instance of a name authority pointer record placeholder within each of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on the private enabled telephone number mapping server; andreplacing, by the computer system, the plurality of name authority pointer ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 1. A method for endpoint device management using a voice-controlled device at a user premises , the method comprising: authentic one or more endpoint devices at the user premises,', 'configure the one or more authenticated endpoint devices,', 'manage operation of the one or more authenticated endpoint devices based on voice commands received by the voice-controlled device, and', 'control streaming, via a subscription streaming service, of video and/or audio at the user premises;, 'sending one or more messages regarding a software update to a remote server in communication with the voice-controlled device, wherein the voice-controlled device is programmed toreceiving the software update in response to the one or more messages regarding the software update; andsending, via a local network at the user premises, the software update to the one or more ...

IP CARRIER PEERING

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method and system to interconnect a first communications carrier to a second communications carrier by receiving a request to connect a communication from a first carrier to a second carrier; modifying a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) domain of the request to include an intercarrier ENUM apex based domain; retrieving a routing record using a domain name server (DNS) indicated by the intercarrier ENUM apex based domain; and routing the communication to the second carrier using the routing record. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system to interconnect carrier communication systems , the system comprises: receive a request, including an e.164 number, to connect an IP (Internet protocol) call from a first carrier to a second carrier;', 'modify a query to a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) to include an intercarrier ENUM apex based domain with an associated DNS (domain name server) forwarding zone;', 'automatically forward the modified query to the second carrier to retrieve a routing record from the second carrier; and', 'route the IP call to the second carrier using the routing record., 'a communication client, the communication client configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the associated DNS forwarding zone is included as an entry to a first carrier ENUM BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) DNS server.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the associated DNS forwarding zone includes a primary internet address of a tier 2 ENUM of the second carrier.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the associated DNS forwarding zone includes a primary internet address and a secondary internet address of a tier 2 ENUM of the second carrier.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the automatically forwarding of the modified query to the second carrier includes e164enum.net queries to at least one of: a specific partner carrier or a specific higher tier ENUM.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ROUTING NON-VOICE INTERACTIONS IN CALL CENTERS OR CONTACT CENTERS VIA EXISTING TRADITIONAL COMPUTER TELEPHONE INTEGRATION SYSTEMS

A method(s) and system(s) through which non-voice interactions or activities can be routed through existing systems presently utilized for voice (or telephone call) routing. 1. A method for establishing a video conference between a customer and a call center over a voice interaction routing system , the method comprising:receiving a request for a video conference from the customer at a server that is configured to communicate with the voice interaction routing system;generating, using the server, a unique dummy phone number for the request that is mutable over the voice interaction muting system;acquiring, using the server, associated data from the customer and the request, and storing the associated data together with the unique dummy phone number in a database;generating, using the server, a call to the voice interaction routing system using the unique dummy phone number;receiving the call at the voice interaction routing system and using the voice interaction routing system to route the call to a computer at the call center;determining, using the computer, that the received call has the unique dummy phone number;acquiring, using the computer, the stored associated data from the database based on the unique dummy phone number; andestablishing, using the computer, the video conference between the customer and the call center using the associated data.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the voice interaction routing system only supports voice interactions.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the routing of the call to the computer at the call center is performed based on the associated data stored in the database.4. A method for establishing a non-voice interaction between a customer and a call center over a voice interaction routing system claim 1 , the method comprising;receiving a request for a non-voice interaction from the customer at a server that is configured to communicate with the voice interaction routing system;generating, using the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 119-. (canceled)20. A computing system for performing operations for managing voice-controlled services at a user premises , the computing system comprising:at least one processor;{'claim-text': ['receiving, via gateway device connected to a wide area network, configuration data for at least a portion of the voice-controlled services;', 'storing the configuration data;', 'sending, via the wide area network, a request for a streaming service to stream media, at the user premises, wherein the request corresponds to the at least a portion of the voice-controlled services;', 'communicating with one or more endpoint devices over a communication interface for implementing a user interface for the streaming service; and', 'after a verification that the request conforms with policy and/or usage rules associated with the streaming service based on subscription ...

KEY SYSTEM MODULE FOR SOFTPHONE OR EMBEDDED VOICE APPLICATIONS

Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for a key system module which enables a presentable key system on devices provisioned with softphone and embedded voice applications. A method includes provisioning a key system module for operation with the softphone to enable the key system, establishing, by the softphone application using a service provider Internet Protocol (IP) telephony server, a non-shared line association with the key system, establishing, by the softphone application using the service provider IP telephony server, associations with key lines in the key system, receiving, from the service provider IP telephony server, key line statuses, generating, by the key system module, a key line user interface based on at least the statuses of the key lines, and presenting, by the softphone application and the key system module on a device associated with the softphone client, the key line user interface with the key lines in the key system. 1. A method for implementing a key system for devices provisioned with a softphone application , the method comprising:provisioning, for each device of the devices in the key system, a key system module for operation with an associated softphone application to enable the key system;establishing, by each associated softphone application using a service provider Internet Protocol (IP) telephony server, a non-shared line association with the key system, each non-shared line association configured for use with an associated device from the devices in the key system;establishing, by each associated softphone application using the service provider IP telephony server, associations with key lines in the key system, the key lines configured for use by each device of the devices in the key system;receiving, from the service provider IP telephony server, statuses of the key lines based on use by the devices in the key system;generating, by each key system module, a key line user interface based on at least the statuses of the key ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZABLE LINK BETWEEN TWO ENTITIES

A system and method improved communication system and method to permanently create and maintain private connections between entities such as two people, businesses, and/or other types of organizations and entities whereby to create an account with the example communication system, a user may complete an online personal contact application, such that once the information is verified, the user may be assigned a Unique Identification. 1. A communication system , comprising:one or more databases connected via a network;one or more processors connected to the one or more databases; and associate a first user with a first unique identifier, wherein the first unique identifier comprises a sequence of alphanumeric characters unique to the first user;', 'associate a second user with a second unique identifier, wherein the second unique identifier comprises a respective sequence of alphanumeric characters unique to the second user; and', 'generate a communication link, wherein the communication link is a stable link and stored in the one or more databases, wherein the contact information of the first user and the second user are stored on the one or more databases wherein when the contact information is updated, responsive to the communication link, the contact information converted into a compatible format for multiple computing devices of the first user and the second user and transmitted to the multiple computing devices of the first user and the second user., 'at least one computing device connected to the one or more processors and the one or more databases via the network, wherein the one or more processors are configured to2. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are configured to transmit filtered content of the contact information to the second user wherein selection criteria for the presentation to the second user is elected by the first user.3. The communication system of claim 2 , the communication link comprising the first ...

DOCSIS/MOCA ENABLED COAX DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

System, method and apparatus implementing a smart splitter for use within a DOCSIS/MoCA enabled coaxial distribution system, the splitter for coupling radiofrequency (RF) signal between an input connection and a plurality of output connections, wherein each output connection is associated with a respective outlet, the splitter including a management module, configured to receive identifying data associated with at least one outlet or customer device connected thereto. 1. Apparatus , comprising:a splitter, for coupling radiofrequency (RF) signal between an input connection and a plurality of output connections, wherein each output connection is associated with a respective outlet; anda management module, configured to receive identifying data associated with at least one outlet or customer device connected thereto.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said management module is further configured to store said identifying data in a tangible and non-transitory memory.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said management module is further configured to interact with a service access device to receive said identifying data.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said identifying data is associated with at least one logical pair comprising an outlet and a customer device connected thereto.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said identifying data comprises one or more of a name claim 1 , a premises location and an identifier associated with an outlet.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said identifying data comprises one or more of a manufacturer name claim 1 , a model number claim 1 , a serial number claim 1 , a Media Access Control (MAC) address and a device capability indicator associated with a customer device connected to an outlet.7. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said identifying data comprises for each outlet/device logical pair claim 4 , a respective one or more of a name claim 4 , a premises location and an identifier associated with an outlet claim 4 , and ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENT DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM FORWARDING

In some instances, it could be advantageous to return different IP addresses for a query relating to a domain name. Conventional methods for returning different IP addresses for a given query include modifying the authoritative DNS server. However, such modifications do not scale well and increase the complexity of the system. To address this problem, a proxy server configured for intelligent DNS forwarding is disclosed. DNS queries from an end user are forwarded to the authoritative DNS server via the proxy server. Responses from the authoritative DNS servers include metadata with embedded policies and rules defined by customers. The proxy server processes the metadata by executing the embedded policies and rules, looking up network resources based on the embedded rules, and determining an optimal IP address based on the look up data and embedded policies. This optimal IP address is sent to the end user in response to the query. 1. A method of responding to a Domain Name System (DNS) query , the method comprising:receiving, by a proxy server from a client, the DNS query;generating, by the proxy server, a modified DNS query, wherein generating the modified DNS query comprises modifying the DNS query to include a request for metadata;transmitting, by the proxy server to an authoritative DNS server, the modified DNS query;receiving, by the proxy server from the authoritative DNS server, a response to the modified DNS query, the response comprising the metadata;generating, by the proxy server, a response to the DNS query, based at least in part on the metadata; andtransmitting, by the proxy server to the client, the response to the DNS query.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein modifying the DNS query comprises setting a DNS Security (DNSSEC) OK (DO) flag in the DNS query.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metadata comprises a Requested Resource Signature (RRSIG) record.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the response to the modified DNS query comprises a program ...

Content delivery network (CDN) content server request handling mechanism with metadata framework support

To serve content through a content delivery network (CDN), the CDN must have some information about the identity, characteristics and state of its target objects. Such additional information is provided in the form of object metadata, which according to the invention can be located in the request string itself, in the response headers from the origin server, in a metadata configuration file distributed to CDN servers, or in a per-customer metadata configuration file. CDN content servers execute a request identification and parsing process to locate object metadata and to handle the request in accordance therewith. Where different types of metadata exist for a particular object, metadata in a configuration file is overridden by metadata in a response header or request string, with metadata in the request string taking precedence. 1. A computer program product in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium holding computer program instructions executable in a hardware processor , the computer program instructions comprising:program code executed by the hardware processor to receive and store a data structure that identifies content provider domains, wherein at least one entry in data structure comprises a content provider domain that is aliased to an alternative domain, the at least one entry pointing to a configuration associated with the content provider domain;program code executed by the hardware processor to receive a request for a resource, the request being received as a result of a domain name service (DNS) query to a content provider domain being resolved using the alternative domain in lieu of the content provider domain, the request for the resource having a host header associated therewith, the host header including a name value;program code executed by the hardware processor to determine whether the name value in the host header matches any content provider domain entry in the data structure; andprogram code executed by the hardware processor to ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM SERVERS AGAINST DISTRIBUTED DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS

A DNS server DDoS attack mitigation system is provided, comprising a DNS cache module. A DNS query or UDP data packet from an originating source intended for a DNS server is to be diverted to the DNS cache module. The DNS cache module validates the DNS query or UDP data packet and discard it if it is malformed. The DNS cache module then extracts from the DNS query or UDP data packet a domain name and virtual IP address (VIP) of the requested destination resource, and source IP (SIP). Using the domain name, VIP, and SIP to find and retrieve from its cache the matching DNS record and respond with a response message according the matched DNS record type. If a match is not found, the DNS query or UDP data packet is dropped, dropped and responded to with a customizable message, or forwarded to the DNS server. 1. A computer implemented method for mitigating distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against domain name system (DNS) servers , comprising:diverting a DNS query or UDP data packet that is to be processed by a DNS server, to a DNS cache module;receiving, by the DNS cache module, the DNS query or UDP data packet;discarding, by the DNS cache module, the DNS query or UDP data packet if it is malformed;extracting, by the DNS cache module, from the DNS query or UDP data packet, a domain name of a requested destination resource, a virtual IP (VIP) of the requested destination resource, and a source IP (SIP) of the DNS query or UDP data packet originating source;matching, by the DNS cache module, the domain name, VIP, and SIP to DNS records and meta data stored in the DNS cache module and retrieving the matched DNS record;if a match is found, the DNS cache module responding to the DNS query or UDP data packet originating source with a response message based on the matched DNS record type; a.) dropped,', 'b.) dropped and responded to with a customizable message, or', 'c.) forwarded to the DNS server., 'if a match is not found, DNS query or UDP data packet is being'}2 ...

DATA SHARING WITH MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH DEVICES

An approach is provided that connects an information handling system, such as a media console included in an automobile, to a number of devices using Bluetooth connections. The approach connects the information handling system to the devices. Each of the devices is associated with a user and there may be multiple users with each user having one or more of the devices. A request is received from one of the users and a device is identified that is associated with the user from whom the request was received. The request is then fulfilled by utilizing one of the devices. 1. A method , implemented by an information handling system comprising a processor , a memory accessible by the processor , and a Bluetooth interface that connects the information handling system to a plurality of devices , the method comprising:connecting the information handling system to the plurality of devices, wherein one or more users are associated with each of the devices;identifying a selected user based on a set of vocal characteristics of a voice input request, wherein the identified devices are associated with the identified selected user:receiving, at the information handling system, a request from a the selected user; andfulfilling the request by utilizing a selected one of the devices.2. (canceled)3. The method of wherein the request is an app request claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises:selecting an app from a selected one of the devices, wherein the app is found on one or more of the devices, and wherein the selected app corresponds to the app request; andexecuting the selected app.4. The method of wherein the request is a multimedia request claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises:selecting a multimedia content from a selected one of the devices, wherein the selected multimedia content is found on one or more of the devices, and wherein the selected multimedia content corresponds to the multimedia request; andplaying the selected multimedia content on a audio ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO VERIFY OWNERSHIP OF A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND TO TRACK OWNERSHIP REASSIGNMENTS

The ownership verification and reassignment tracking solution of the present disclosure can be used to identify if a telephone number belongs to a stated customer of a business and identify any change in the telephone status on a periodic basis to ensure continued ownership of the telephone number with the stated customer. Real-time telephone number ownership and disconnection and port history can be used. This data can be accessed directly from the telephony carriers. Ownership and porting data from publicly available data sources can also be used, in some embodiments, to provide complex and comprehensive ownership verification and ownership reassignment tracking for a telephone number. 1. An aggregator system for verifying ownership of a telephone number , the aggregator system comprising: 'real-time ownership verification data for the telephone number, wherein at least some of the ownership verification data is received from the telephony carrier system, and telephone elements data for the telephone number;', 'an input communicatively coupled to a telephony carrier system and configured to receivea processor configured to determine an ownership verification score for the telephone number based on the ownership verification data and on the telephone elements data; andan output for communicating data indicative of the verification score.2. The aggregator system of claim 1 , wherein the ownership verification data comprises customer name data and customer address data claim 1 , and wherein the telephone elements data comprises disconnection and port history for the telephone number.3. The aggregator system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the ownership verification score based on an ownership match score claim 2 , wherein the ownership match score is determined based on comparing the customer name data and the customer address data with stored customer data.4. The aggregator system of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVISIONING A SCALABLE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining at a first directory server of a first regional call processing system whether a new name authority pointer associated with a telephone number is within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system, transmitting the new name authority pointer to a first name server of the first regional call processing system for provisioning the name authority pointer to the first name server responsive to determining that the telephone number is located within the first geographic region, and transmitting the new name authority pointer to a second directory server for provisioning the new name authority pointer to a second name server of a second regional call processing system responsive to determining that the telephone number is not located within the first geographic region. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:transmitting, by a first directory server of a first regional call processing system, a name authority pointer associated with a telephone number to a second directory server of a second regional call processing system, wherein the name authority pointer facilitates establishing communications with a communication device associated with the telephone number, wherein the transmitting is responsive to a first determination that the name authority pointer is not located within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system, and wherein the second directory server is accessible by a first name server of the second regional call processing system for provisioning the name authority pointer to the first name server;determining, responsive to a directory search by a master name server, whether the name authority pointer had been newly received by the first directory server; andsynchronizing, responsive to a second determination that the name authority pointer had been newly received by the first directory ...

Methods, Systems, and Computer Readable Storage Devices for Adjusting the Use of Virtual Resources Providing Communication Services Based on Load

The use of virtual resources providing communication services is adjusted based on load. A determination is made, for a specific number range, whether the virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to the specific number range are being underutilized. If the virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to the specific number range are being underutilized, a virtual telephone number mapping service instance dedicated to the specific number range is selected for removal. A determination is also made, for the specific number range, whether a number of virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to the specific number range is sufficient to handle requests for communication services. If the number of virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to the specific number range is not sufficient to handle the requests, instantiation of a virtual telephone mapping instance is initiated. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a processor, information indicative of performance of virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to a specific number range associated with requests for communication services;determining, by the processor, for the specific number range, whether the virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to the specific number range are sufficient to handle the requests for the communication services; andresponsive to determining that the virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to the specific number range are not sufficient to handle the requests for the communications services, initializing, by the processor, instantiation of a new virtual telephone number mapping service instance for the specific number range.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the virtual telephone number mapping service instances dedicated to the specific number range are sufficient to handle the requests comprises determining whether an available capacity ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 1. A management device for operation at a user premises to provide local application services for a plurality of endpoint devices , the management device comprising:at least one processor;application service logic comprising hardware and/or software configured to execute, via the at least one processor, at least one local application configured to manage operation of at least one of the plurality of endpoint devices; one or more first communication interfaces, wherein the one or more first communication interfaces enable local, bi-directional communication with the plurality of endpoint devices; and', 'one or more second communication interfaces that enable bi-directional communication with a remote service management center via a wide area network; and, 'at least two communication interfaces including at least establish, via the at least two communication ...

MOBILE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS USING INTERNET PROTOCOL

A database stores unique associations between account identifiers and mobile-network telephone numbers assigned by a mobile network to mobile communications devices. The account identifiers are also associated with voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephone numbers. Voice calls between the mobile communications devices are made as voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls using respective VoIP telephone numbers. Tracking of the VoIP calls is performed through the mobile network using respective mobile-network telephone numbers, so that a prepaid balance can be enforced. 1. An electronic communications system comprising:a mobile network for providing mobile communication between a plurality of mobile communications devices based on mobile-network telephone numbers associated with plurality of the mobile communications devices, the mobile network supporting at least one mobile-network protocol and an Internet Protocol (IP);a wireless local-area network (WLAN) for providing WLAN communication between the plurality of mobile communications devices and a wide-area IP network, the WLAN operating on at least the Internet Protocol; and at least one database storing a plurality of unique associations between account identifiers and the mobile-network telephone numbers, and further between the account identifiers and voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephone numbers; and', 'a routing engine responsive to incoming communications events including initiation of voice calls, ending of voice calls, and communication of short message service (SMS) messages, the routing engine configured to initiate and end voice calls between the plurality of mobile communications devices as voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls using respective VoIP telephone numbers, the routing engine further configured to track VoIP calls made through the mobile network using respective mobile-network telephone numbers., 'a communications routing system coupled to the mobile network and coupled to the WLAN via the wide-area IP network, the communications ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING A GATEWAY GENERAL PACKET RADIO SERVICE (GPRS) SUPPORT NODE

in one aspect, the present invention provides a method for selecting a GGSN. The method may include obtaining a network address for a home agent; transmitting a request to a name server for a name associated with the network address; receiving from the name server in response to the request a name associated with the network address; initiating a GPRS attachment; and after initiating the GPRS attachment, initiating a PDP context activation, wherein the step of initiating the PDP context activation comprises transmitting the name to an SGSN, and the SGSN is configured to use the name to lookup an IP address of a GGSN. 118-. (canceled)20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the step of selecting the combined GGSN/HA based on the received name comprises transmitting a request to a second name server for a network address associated with the name.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the second name server is different than the first recited name server.22. The method of claim 19 , wherein the step of transmitting the request to the name server is performed prior to the step of initiating the GPRS attachment.23. The method of claim 19 , wherein the step of initiating a network attachment comprises initiating a GPRS attachment claim 19 , and the step of initiating a context activation comprises initiating a Packet Data Protocol claim 19 , PDP claim 19 , context activation.24. A mobile station for selecting a combined Gateway General packet radio service Support Node/Home Agent claim 19 , GGSN/HA claim 19 , node when accessing internet using a Wireless Local Area Network claim 19 , WLAN claim 19 , access network and when using a General Packet Radio Service claim 19 , GPRS claim 19 , network claim 19 , wherein the mobile station is operable to:obtain a network address for a HA function of the combined GGSN/HA node, which HA is used by the mobile station to access internet using the WLAN access network;access the internet using the HA;transmit a request to a name server for a ...

System and Methods for Enhanced Multimedia in VoIP Networks

Calls placed to a call recipient bypass the terminating messaging system, creating an enhanced message in the call originator's messaging system and delivering the enhanced message using alternate routing information. A caller creates enhanced messages for a call recipient even when the call recipient's messaging system does not support such functionality. The caller also embeds stored content and/or use links in the enhanced messages to allow the message to be modified and/or deleted before it is accessed by the call recipient.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ENUM SERVICE ACTIVATIONS

A method and apparatus performing operations including instantiating at least one ENUM physical server instance or vENUM virtual machine, wherein the at least one vENUM virtual machine initiating an IMSI session for at least one of a service and a record. The operations further include determining when the at least one of the service and the record is operating. When the at least one of the service and the record is operating, determining if the service was disabled, and if the service was disabled, clear any alarm and announcing service disabled via input/output device. When the at least one of the service and the record is not operating, the operations may include generating an alarm via input/output device, determining if automatic disablement is permitted, and if permitted, automatically disable the at least one of the service and the record. When automatic disablement is not permitted, the operations may include prompting for a disablement instruction via an input/output device and disabling the at least one of the service and the record upon receiving the disablement instruction. 1. A network device comprising a processor , an input/output device coupled to the processor , and a memory coupled with the processor , the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising:instantiating at least one vENUM virtual machine instance, wherein the at least one vENUM virtual machine initiating an IMSI session for at least one of a service and a record;determining if the at least one of the service and the record is operating;when at least one of the service and the record is operating, determining if the service was disabled, and if the service was disabled, clear any alarm and announcing service disabled via input/output device;when the at least one of the service and the record is not operating, generate an alarm via input/output device, determine if automatic disablement is permitted, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN CARRIERS

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, responsive to determining that a second device is associated with a first carrier network, obtaining a first record associated with a called number of the second device from a first carrier network telephone number mapping equipment server of the first carrier network, and transmitting a first internet protocol address for the second device from the first record to a terminating call session control function server of the first carrier network to initiate the internet protocol call session. Responsive to a second determination that the second device is associated with a second carrier network, obtaining a second record associated with the called number according to a pointer to a second carrier network telephone number mapping equipment server of the second carrier network, and transmitting a second internet protocol address for the second device derived from the second record to a session border controller of the first carrier network to initiate the internet protocol call session. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A call session control function server , comprising:a processing system including a processor; anda memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, perform operations, the operations comprising:receiving a request originated by a first device of a first carrier network to initiate an internet protocol call session with a second device; performing a first query to an internetwork packet exchange telephone number mapping equipment server (ENUM) of a third network to obtain a first pointer to a second carrier network telephone number mapping equipment server (ENUM) according to the request;', 'performing a second query to the second carrier network telephone number mapping equipment server to obtain a record associated with a called number of the second device according to the first pointer;', 'determining a first internet protocol address for the second ...

GATEWAY REGISTRY METHODS AND SYSTEMS

A gateway device for managing a set of two or more local management devices at a location. A system for networks at a plurality of locations. A method of operating a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a replacement gateway device in a control network. 145-. (canceled)46. A gateway at a location , the gateway comprising:an interface coupled to a processor, wherein the interface is coupled to a local network including local devices, wherein the interface is coupled to remote systems that are remote to the location; andlogic that sends a request to a registry, the request specifying gateway data of the gateway, receives an address of a server that has an account associated with the gateway and an identification of the account, sends to the server the identification, and manages the local devices using account information received in response to the identification.47. A system comprising:a plurality of control networks, wherein each control network includes a gateway coupled to local devices at a location, wherein the gateway manages the local devices using account information of an account that corresponds to the location;a gateway registry that determines an identification of the account using data of the gateway, and communicates to the gateway the identification and a server address of a server that includes the account information; anda server that provides the account information to the gateway based on the identification received from the gateway.48. A method of operating a gateway , the method comprising:establishing communication between the gateway at a location and a registry using an address of the registry;sending a request to the registry specifying gateway data of the gateway;receiving from the registry an address of a server that includes an account comprising account information that corresponds to the gateway;receiving an ...

METHOD, EQUIPMENT, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM FOR IMPLEMENTING NUMBER PORTABILITY ANNOUNCEMENT

A method, a device and a storage medium for processing a communication service in a circuit switch domain are provided. The method may include: judging, when a communication service being currently processed by a communication terminal is a voice call service or a short message service in a circuit switch domain, whether a switching condition for switching the communication service onto a real-time communication tool in a packet switch domain of the communication terminal is met; if it is met, switching the communication service onto the real-time communication tool in the packet switch domain of the communication terminal. 12-. (canceled)3. method for implementing NPA , comprising:receiving a calling request;triggering Telephone Number Mapping ENUM to execute an ENUM query and acquiring a query result;judging whether a callee number generates NP according to the query result and acquiring a judgment result; andsending an announcement instruction to an Media Resource Function Processor MRFP when the judgment result is that the callee number generates the NP, so as to enable the MRFP to announce an NP prompt tone to a caller according to the announcement instruction.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the query result is that callee number information in the calling request is in an TEL URI format; andthe judging whether the callee number generates the NP according to the query result, comprises: judging whether the callee number generates the NP according to the callee number information in the TEL URI format.5. he method according to claim 4 , wherein the judging whether the callee number generates the NP according to the callee number information in the TEL URI format claim 4 , comprises:extracting a network routing code and a user number section in the callee number information in the TEL URI format; querying whether the network routing code is consistent with a pre-configured network routing code corresponding to the user number section in a first ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 1. A management device for operation at a user premises to provide local application services for a plurality of endpoint devices , the management device comprising:at least one processor;application service logic comprising hardware and/or software configured to execute, via the at least one processor, at least one local application configured to manage operation of a first endpoint device of the plurality of endpoint devices;one or more local communication interfaces associated with one or more of the at least one local application, wherein the one or more local communication interfaces enable local, bi-directional communication with the first endpoint device;a network interface that enables communication with a remote management application via a wide area network; and receive, via the one or more local communication interfaces, endpoint data from the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVISIONING A SCALABLE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining at a first directory server of a first regional call processing system whether a new name authority pointer associated with a telephone number is within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system, transmitting the new name authority pointer to a first name server of the first regional call processing system for provisioning the name authority pointer to the first name server responsive to determining that the telephone number is located within the first geographic region, and transmitting the new name authority pointer to a second directory server for provisioning the new name authority pointer to a second name server of a second regional call processing system responsive to determining that the telephone number is not located within the first geographic region. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a first directory server of a first regional call processing system, a name authority pointer associated with a telephone number, wherein the name authority pointer comprises an internet protocol address for establishing communications with a communication device associated with the telephone number;determining, by the first directory server, whether the name authority pointer is within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system;transmitting, by the first directory server, the name authority pointer to a second directory server of a second regional call processing system, wherein the transmitting is responsive to a determination that the name authority pointer is not located within the first geographic region, wherein the second directory server is accessible by a first name server of the second regional call processing system for provisioning the name authority pointer to the first name server;determining, responsive to a directory search by a master name server, whether the name ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR MULTIPLEXING SERVICE INFORMATION FROM SENSOR DATA

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, embodiments a service multiplexer identifying a service associated with each of a group of sensors resulting in a group of services. Further embodiments include the service multiplexer creating a service portfolio according to the group of services. Additional embodiments include service multiplexer communicatively coupling to nodes over a 5th Generation (5G) network according to the service portfolio. The 5G network includes a control plane and user plane. Also, embodiments include service multiplexer continuously connecting to the control plane. Further embodiments include receiving data from the sensors. Additional embodiments include service multiplexer determining that the received data is associated with the service portfolio. Also, embodiments include service multiplexer identifying one or more of the nodes according to the service portfolio and sending the received data to the one or more of the nodes over the user plane. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A device , comprising:a processing system including a processor; and creating a service portfolio responsive to identifying a service of a group of services, wherein the group of services is associated with a plurality of inputs received from a plurality of sensors;', 'communicatively coupling to a plurality of network services nodes according to the service portfolio, wherein the communicatively coupling includes a connection to a user plane of a wireless network and a continuous connection to a control plane of the wireless network;', 'determining whether data received from the plurality of sensors is associated with the service portfolio; and', identifying a target network services node from the plurality of network services nodes; and', 'sending the data to the target network services node over the user plane of the wireless network., 'in response to a determination that the data received from the plurality of sensors is associated with the ...

Automated IPv4-IPv6 Selection for Voice Network Elements

A computing device, such as a mapping application server, may track data associated with a plurality of user devices, such as an Internet Protocol version. A system, such as an IMS system, may use may use the data associated with the plurality of user devices to process messages. When messages between devices are received, the computing device may provide information regarding at least one protocol associated with a communication. The computing device may respond to queries from various network elements. The responses may provide data that may be used to identify a protocol version, such as a Name Authority Pointer (NAPTR). Any necessary protocol interworking may be provided by the system. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a call session control function (CSCF) device, a call message comprising user device identification information of a target user device;querying, by the CSCF device, a session description mapping table with the user device identification information of the target user device;determining, based on data received from the session description mapping table, whether Internet Protocol (IP) version interworking is necessary;building, based on a determination whether IP version interworking necessary, an interworking call message based on session description information associated with the target user device; andsending the interworking call message to the target user device.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the session description mapping table comprises an E.164 Number to Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) Mapping (ENUM) table; andwherein the session description information associated with the target user device comprises a Name Authority Pointer (NAPTR) specific to either IP Version 4 (IPv4) or IP Version 6 (IPv6).3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user device identification information comprises a telephone number (TN) from the call message.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing claim 1 , by the CSCF device and based on an initial ...

Communication Method And Communication System

A platform generates a specific symbol according to an objective code and an Internet Protocol (IP) address of the platform. The specific symbol contains a communication protocol and a communication number set by the platform. The objective code comprises a customer code, a product code, and/or a service code. The IP address of the platform is dedicated to the platform. The platform receives a communication request from a user device upon the user device decoding the specific symbol. The platform establishes a first communication with the user device responsive to receiving the communication request. The platform connects with a receiver device according to a setting of the communication protocol and the communication number. The platform sends unit information of the objective code to the receiver device such that the receiver device outputs the unit information responsive to receiving the unit information. 1. A communication method , comprising: the specific symbol is generated by the platform according to an objective code and an Internet Protocol (IP) address of the platform,', 'the specific symbol contains a communication protocol and a communication number set by the platform,', 'the objective code comprises at least one of a customer code, a product code, and a service code, and', 'the IP address of the platform is dedicated to the platform;, 'a user device decoding a specific symbol to initiate a communication request to a platform based on the specific symbol such that the platform establishes a first communication with the user device, whereinthe platform connecting with a receiver device according to a setting of the communication protocol and the communication number;the receiver device replying to the communication request to establish a second communication with the user device;the platform sending unit information of the objective code to the receiver device; andthe receiver device outputting the unit information responsive to receiving the unit ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVISIONING A SCALABLE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

A method that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining at a first directory server of a first regional call processing system whether a new name authority pointer associated with a telephone number is within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system, transmitting the new name authority pointer to a first name server of the first regional call processing system for provisioning the name authority pointer to the first name server responsive to determining that the telephone number is located within the first geographic region, and transmitting the new name authority pointer to a second directory server for provisioning the new name authority pointer to a second name server of a second regional call processing system responsive to determining that the telephone number is not located within the first geographic region. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a first directory server of a first regional call processing system, a new name authority pointer associated with a telephone number and comprising an internet protocol address for establishing communications with a communication device associated with the telephone number;determining, by the first directory server, whether the new name authority pointer is within a first geographic region of the first regional call processing system based on a numbering plan area code of the telephone number;storing, by the first directory server, the new name authority pointer at a first directory responsive to determining that the telephone number is located within the first geographic region;transmitting, by the first directory server, the new name authority pointer to a second directory server of a second regional call processing system responsive to determining that the telephone number is not located within the first geographic region, wherein the second directory server is accessible by a second name server of the ...

Inter-network connection control device, and connection control method

An inter-network connection control device used in an interconnected network includes a connection request signal forward unit that receives, from a call control device in a specific communication network, a connection request signal addressed to another communication network; an address query unit that queries an address resolution device for an address corresponding to a destination telephone number included in the connection request signal received from the connection request signal forward unit, and that obtains the address from the address resolution device; and a forward instruction unit that instructs the call control device to forward the connection request signal to the address obtained by the address query unit.

Enabling Internet Protocol Carrier Peering to Foreign Network Domains

Concepts and technologies pertaining to enabling internet protocol carrier peering to foreign network domains are provided. A method includes identifying, by a computer system executing within an originating carrier network, a plurality of numbering plan area identifiers corresponding to a receiving carrier network. The method further includes accessing, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network based on the plurality of numbering plan area identifiers, a plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on a private enabled telephone number mapping server. The method also includes creating, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network, a single instance of a name authority pointer record placeholder within each of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on the private enabled telephone number mapping server. 1. A method comprising:identifying, by a computer system executing within an originating carrier network, a plurality of numbering plan area identifiers corresponding to a receiving carrier network;accessing, by the computer system, a plurality of numbering plan area zone file records corresponding to the plurality of numbering plan area identifiers, wherein the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records are stored on a private enabled telephone number mapping server, and wherein at least a portion of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records comprises a plurality of name authority pointer records;creating, by the computer system, a single instance of a name authority pointer record placeholder within each of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on the private enabled telephone number mapping server; andreplacing, by the computer system, the plurality of name authority pointer records with the single instance of the name authority pointer record placeholder.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the private enabled telephone number ...

Advanced dating websites

Social websites, such as dating websites, are provided with advanced features. For example, a dynamic telephone number generator is provided that may be associated to a destination telephone number. Someone calling that dynamic telephone number may be routed to the destination number. The dynamic number may be generated as a result of receiving user input to a dating website. Additionally, a dynamic number may call a user's web browser directly such that users can utilize traditional telephone lines to talk over the internet to a website.

Enabling Internet Protocol Carrier Peering to Foreign Network Domains

Concepts and technologies pertaining to enabling internet protocol carrier peering to foreign network domains are provided. A method includes identifying, by a computer system executing within an originating carrier network, a plurality of numbering plan area identifiers corresponding to a receiving carrier network. The method further includes accessing, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network based on the plurality of numbering plan area identifiers, a plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on a private enabled telephone number mapping server. The method also includes creating, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network, a single instance of a name authority pointer record placeholder within each of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on the private enabled telephone number mapping server. 1. A method comprising:identifying, by a computer system executing within an originating carrier network, a plurality of numbering plan area identifiers corresponding to a receiving carrier network;accessing, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network based on the plurality of numbering plan area identifiers, a plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on a private enabled telephone number mapping server; andcreating, by the computer system executing within the originating carrier network, a single instance of a name authority pointer record placeholder within each of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records stored on the private enabled telephone number mapping server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each numbering plan area zone file record comprises the single instance of the name authority pointer record placeholder instead of a plurality of name authority pointer records.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing claim 1 , from within each of the plurality of numbering plan area zone file records ...

Collective Address Book System

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for a collective address book system. One of the methods includes: receiving a request from a user to contact a person of interest; determining that contact information for the person of interest is not available in the user's contact information to which the system has access; determining that the collective address book system has access to contact information for the person of interest; generating proxy contact data for the person of interest; and providing the proxy contact data to the first user. 1. A collective address book system comprising: (a) maintaining, at a contact database, collective address book data that identifies contact information for people to which the system has access;', '(b) receiving, at a user interaction engine, a request from a particular user to contact a person of interest identified by the particular user;', '(c) accessing, at an input engine, user-specific contact data of the particular user;', '(d) determining, at the input engine, that contact information for the person of interest is not available in the user-specific contact data;', '(e) determining, at the input engine, that the collective address book data identifies contact information for the person of interest; and', "(f) generating, at the proxy contact generation engine, proxy contact data for the person of interest based at least in part on (i) determining that the contact information for the person of interest is not available in the user-specific contact data and (ii) determining that the collective address book data identifies contact information for the person of interest, the proxy contact data being contact data that directs a communication to the collective address book system for further routing to the person of interest using the person of interest's true contact data and the proxy contact data being contact data that cannot be used to contact the person of interest ...

Multimedia content provisioning device, system and method

A multimedia content provisioning device, system and method. The device includes a network interface to communicatively couple to a communications network, to connect to one or more multimedia devices coupled to the communications network, to exchange media processing capabilities between the one or more multimedia devices after establishing a connection therebetween, to generate a list of broadcast media sources and provide the list to each of the one or more multimedia devices in which media processing capabilities are exchanged, to provide a list of broadcast media content receivable from a broadcast media source selected from the generated list at the one or more media devices, and to stream a broadcast media content to the one or more media devices at which a selection from the list of broadcast media content is made, the content being streamed according to the media processing capabilities received therefrom, and to display a multimedia content control user interface at the one or more media devices in which broadcast media content is being streamed.

Method and system for accessing website

The present invention relates to the technical field of network and discloses a method and a device for accessing a website. The method comprises: constructing a first domain name query request according to a domain name in a webpage request of a client, and sending the request to a first domain name server; obtaining an identification IP address returned by the first domain name server, wherein the identification IP address is used to identify whether an target IP address corresponding to the domain name in the webpage request belongs to a predetermined IP address library or not; according to the identification IP address, judging to replace the target IP address corresponding to the domain name in the webpage request with an IP address of a proxy server, and according to the IP address corresponding to the proxy server, sending the webpage access request to the proxy server. For a webpage request that a client can directly access the webpage by itself, there is no need to access the webpage via the proxy server, and the proxy server is used only when the client needs to access the webpage via the proxy server, thus reducing the load of the proxy server, and improving the performance of the proxy server.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING A DATA IN A MESH NETWORK USING BLUETOOTH

The present invention provides a method for transmitting and receiving data by a first node in a Bluetooth mesh network. The first node establishes a first specific relationship with a first relay node, transmits, to the first relay node, a first message including a network address of a second relay node that has established a second specific relationship with the first node before the first specific relationship is established, and receives at least one message stored in the second relay node from the first relay node in an active state. 1. A method for transmitting and receiving data by a first node in a Bluetooth mesh network , comprising:establishing a first specific relationship with a first relay node,wherein the first specific relationship indicates a relationship in which the first relay node receives and stores messages transmitted to the first node, when the first node is in a low power state;transmitting, to the first relay node, a first message including a network address of a second relay node that has established a second specific relationship with the first node before the first specific relationship is established,wherein the second specific relationship indicates a relationship in which the second relay node receives and stores messages transmitted to the first node, when the first node is in the lower power state; andreceiving at least one message stored in the second relay node from the first relay node in an active state,wherein the at least one message is a message stored in the second relay node while the first node maintains the second specific relationship with the second relay node.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a destination of the at least one message is set to the first node.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of establishing of the first specific relationship comprises:transmitting a request message for requesting establishment of the first specific relationship to the first relay node and neighbor relay nodes;receiving, from ...

VOICE CONTROL OF ENDPOINT DEVICES THROUGH A MULTI-SERVICES GATEWAY DEVICE AT THE USER PREMISES

A gateway device providing and managing interactive user voice-controlled home automation services over at least endpoint devices associated with the gateway device is described. Interfaces enable communications of the gateway device with at least one endpoint device located within a user premises and data networks. A processor coupled to the interfaces and programming in storage in the server operate a communications program for configuring the gateway to communicate with endpoint devices, associate endpoint devices with the gateway, and communicate with a remote serve to access service management center applications. A home automation control program provides operation via a home automation controller configured in the gateway with voice automation messaging protocols based on the voice commands to enable interactive voice-controlled control of endpoint devices using voice commands and automate functions associated with the endpoint devices. 141-. (canceled)42. A communication device for use at a user premises to provide interactive voice-controlled operation of authenticated devices , the communication device comprising;at least one interface configured to communicate, via a local network at the user premises, with at least one endpoint device and to communicate via a wide area network;one or more processors in communication with the at least one interface; and (a) registering at least one of the communication device or the at least one endpoint device with a respective one of a plurality of third-party service providers associated with one of the third-party applications,', '(b) receiving authentication information based on registration of the at least one of the communication device or the at least one endpoint device,', '(c) enabling key-based authentication of the registered at least one of the communication device or at least one endpoint device with the respective one of a plurality of third-party service providers based on the received authentication ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 125-. (canceled)26. An endpoint device manager for operation at a user premises with at least a first endpoint device and a second endpoint device , the endpoint device manager comprising:a network interface that enables communication with one or more remote systems;at least one connection configured to wirelessly communicate, via a local wireless network, with the first endpoint device and/or the second endpoint device;at least one processor; and receiving at least first information and at least second information from the first endpoint device;', 'reporting the received first information for viewing via a mobile device;', 'managing one or more device automation functions of at least one of the first or second endpoint devices based on at least the second received information; and', 'managing one or more programming updates by receiving programming via the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZABLE LINK BETWEEN TWO ENTITIES

A system and method having an improved communication system and method to permanently create and maintain private connections between entities such as two people, businesses, and/or other types of organizations and entities whereby to create an account with the example communication system, a user may complete an online personal contact application, such that once the information is verified, the user may be assigned a Unique Identification. 1. A communication system , comprising:a computing system having a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising code, wherein instructions are executed by the computing system to perform:associating a first user with a first unique identifier;associating a second user with a second unique identifier; andgenerating a first communication link and second communication link, wherein the first communication link and the second communication link are stable links stored in one or more databases.2. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein contact information of the first user and the second user are stored on one or more databases wherein when the contact information is updated.3. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein further instructions are executed by the computing system to perform: transmitting only partial contact information to the second user wherein selection criteria for presentation to the second user is elected by the first user.4. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the first communication link and the second communication link each have one or more operative tags.5. The communication system of claim 4 , the one or more operative tags including a geographic stamp claim 4 , Internet Service Provider claim 4 , or time stamp.6. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein further instructions are executed by the computing system to perform: masking the first communication link behind a word claim 1 , name claim 1 , or symbol.7. The communication system of claim 1 , wherein the first communication ...

IP CARRIER PEERING WITH DNS RECURSION ZONE

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method and system to interconnect a first communications carrier to a second communications carrier by receiving a request to connect a communication from a first carrier to a second carrier; filtering the request to identify a specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number from a plurality of specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) numbers; when the filter identifies the specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number, modifying a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) domain of the request to include an intercarrier ENUM apex based domain with a DNS (domain name server) recursion zone; retrieving a routing record using a domain name server (DNS) indicated by the intercarrier ENUM apex based domain; and routing the communication to the second carrier using the routing record. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method to interconnect a first communications carrier to a second communications carrier , the method comprises:receiving a request, including an e.164 number, to connect an IP (Internet protocol) call from equipment of a first carrier to equipment of a second carrier;querying, using a first query, a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) of the first carrier;when the first query does not return a routing record to complete the request, filtering the request to identify a range of name authority pointer numbers of the private ENUM;when the filtering identifies the range of name authority pointer numbers, modifying the first query to the private ENUM to include an intercarrier ENUM apex based domain;forwarding the modified first query to equipment of the second carrier to retrieve a routing record from the second carrier, wherein the forwarding of the modified query includes a pointer record to a tier 1 ENUM or tier 2 ENUM of the second carrier; androuting the IP call to the equipment of the second carrier using the routing record.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the request includes IP ...

INFORMATION SHARING METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM

An information sharing method, device and system, and a computer storage medium are described. The method includes: a server receiving user information change data and determining information change content; inquiring at least one pre-stored group according to the information change content, determining that a group corresponding to the information change content exists, and obtaining information about a target object of the group; and sending the information change content is sent to the target object. 1. An information sharing method , comprising:receiving, by a server, user information change data, and determining information change content;inquiring at least one pre-stored group according to the information change content, determining that a group corresponding to the information change content exists, and obtaining information about a target object of the group; andsending the information change content to the target object.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , before the server receives the user information change data claim 1 , the method further comprises:receiving information data synchronized by a client; wherein, the information data comprises at least one piece of group data, and each piece of group data comprises a mapping relation between user information categories corresponding to a group and target objects, and a key corresponding to each target object.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , sending the information change content to the target object comprises:sending information change content encrypted by using a key corresponding to the target object to the target object.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , inquiring the pre-stored group according to the information change content and determining that the group corresponding to the information change content exists comprise:determining a corresponding user information category according to the information change content, inquiring at least one ...

EFFICIENT ADDRESS CACHING FOR PACKET TELEPHONY SERVICES

A method for telephony includes receiving at an Internet telephony service provider a subscriber request to place a call to a telephone number. A cache associated with the internet telephony service provider is queried to check if the cache holds a record for the telephone number. If the cache holds the record, the record is obtained. If the cache does not hold the record, a request is sent to a database server that maintains a database of records associating endpoint user terminal telephone numbers of subscribers with respective packet network addresses of the endpoint user terminal. The call is placed to the endpoint user terminal telephone number via a public switched telephone network whilst the request is sent to the database server to retrieve the packet network address of the endpoint user terminal to which calls to the telephone number should be placed. 1receiving at an Internet telephony service provider a subscriber request from an Internet Protocol, IP, telephony user terminal which is directly connected to the Internet telephony service provider via a packet switched data link to place a call to a telephone number;in response to the subscriber request, querying a cache associated with the Internet telephony service provider to check if the cache holds a record for the telephone number;if the cache holds a record for the telephone number, obtaining the record and:if the record is a packet network address, placing the call to the packet network address associated with the endpoint user terminal telephone number; andif the record indicates that there is no packet network address associated with the telephone number, placing the call to the endpoint user terminal telephone number via a public switched telephone network (PSTN);if the cache does not hold a record for the telephone number, sending a request to a database server, which maintains a database of records associating endpoint user terminal telephone numbers of subscribers with respective packet ...

Method and System for Connecting People in a Social Network

A system and method for connecting people in a social network using information from a user's digital address book. A social network member can friend a contact and be friended by a contact if she is in that contact's address book. An central server keeps track of friended members of the social network and contacts. 1. A method for connecting people on a social network , each person having a device with access to a global computer network and an address book with contacts , each contact having at least one unique identifier , the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a central server that maintains a list of social network members with unique member identifiers;(b) operatively connecting the device to the central server via the global computer network;(c) registering the person with the social network as a member;(d) friending a contact without an invitation and an acceptance by (1) the central server accepting from the device the at least one unique identifier associated with the contact from the address book; (2) the central server determining if the unique identifier identifies another member; (3) if the unique identifier identifies another member, verifying that the member is in the contact's address book; (4) if the member is in the contact's address book, automatically friending the contact as a friended contact; and (5) if the unique identifier does not identify another member, saving the unique identifier, and upon a new member registering, determining if the unique identifier of the new member is saved, and if so, automatically friending the new member as a friended contact if the member is in the new member's address book;(e) upon the person registering as a member, automatically friending a predetermined subset of the contacts as friended contacts without an invitation and an acceptance; and(f) providing access to the member for all friended contacts.2. The method of wherein the unique identifier is a phone number.3. The method of wherein the ...

Integrated information communication system

A communication system, for functioning without the use of dedicated lines or the Internet so as to ensure communication speed, communication quality, and communication trouble countermeasures, including a communication network and domain name server. The domain name server includes a domain name tree with a country number of a telephone number as a level 2 domain name of the domain name tree, and the domain name server receives, from a terminal, a telephone number of a destination terminal. Furthermore, based on the telephone number of the destination terminal, the domain name server (i) seeks out, in the domain name tree, an Integrated Information Communication System (ICS) user address of the destination terminal, and (ii) sends the ICS user address to the terminal, such that the communication system receives, from the terminal, the ICS user address as a destination address, and sends the ICS user frame to the destination terminal.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 125-. (canceled)26. A management device for operation at a user premises with at least a first endpoint device and a second endpoint device , the management device comprising:a network interface that communicates with a remote manager;at least one interface configured to wirelessly communicate, via a local mesh wireless network, with the first endpoint device and/or the second endpoint device;at least one processor; and receiving data from the first endpoint device,', 'storing the received data to enable reporting of the received data for viewing via a user device,', 'managing one or more home automation functions of at least one of the first or second endpoint devices based on the received data, and', 'managing one or more software updates by receiving software via the network interface, storing the received software, and sending the received software to at ...

Efficient address caching for packet telephony services

A method for telephony includes receiving at an Internet telephony service provider a subscriber request to place a call to a telephone number. A cache associated with the internet telephony service provider is queried to check if the cache holds a record for the telephone number. If the cache holds the record, the record is obtained. If the cache does not hold the record, a request is sent to a database server that maintains a database of records associating endpoint user terminal telephone numbers of subscribers with respective packet network addresses of the endpoint user terminal. The call is placed to the endpoint user terminal telephone number via a public switched telephone network whilst the request is sent to the database server to retrieve the packet network address of the endpoint user terminal to which calls to the telephone number should be placed.

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION ROUTES BETWEEN NODES OF A COMPUTER CLUSTER, CORRESPONDING COMPUTER PROGRAM AND COMPUTER CLUSTER

A method includes obtaining the topology of a computer cluster, with first global numbers respectively assigned to the nodes thereof, and implementing, for each pair of nodes, an algorithm adapted for providing a communication route between the nodes, based on respective numbers of the nodes and the topology of the computer cluster. The method further includes selecting nodes and numbering the nodes in order to assign second global numbers thereto, which numbers are different from the first global numbers for at least one part of the selected nodes, the second global numbers of the selected nodes being successively separated by values each of which is different from the periodicity of each of at least one part of the communication links. Moreover, in order to implement the algorithm, the nodes are identified by the second global numbers thereof. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the selected nodes have a common feature of which the other nodes are devoid.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the common feature is that the selected nodes are optical network interfaces.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the common feature is that the selected nodes belong to storage computers.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the common feature is that the selected nodes belong to computer processors comprising a graphics processing unit.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second global numbers of the selected nodes are successive.7. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining the periodicity of each of at least one part of the communication links,determining values intended to successively separate the second global numbers of the selected nodes, whereby each determined value is different from each determined periodicity.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nodes are connected to connection ports of a part of the switches claim 1 , the connection ports having local numbers within the switch to which ...

PUBIC SAFETY CAMERA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method for identifying network cameras is disclosed. The method includes receiving name of an organization, identifying a range of internet protocol (IP) address associated with the organization, querying each IP address in the range of the IP addresses, receiving a response from the IP addresses in response to the queries, verifying the received response is from a camera by obtaining an image file from the IP address and analyzing the image file, and adding IP address to a list of identified cameras. 1. A method for identifying network cameras , comprising:(a) receiving name of an organization;(b) identifying a range of internet protocol (IP) address associated with the organization;(c) querying each IP address in the range of the IP addresses;(d) receiving a response from the IP addresses in response to the queries;(e) verifying the received response is from a camera by obtaining an image file from the IP address and analyzing the image file; and(f) adding the IP address to a list of identified cameras.2. The method of claim 1 , the name of the organization is received by an electronic communication device.3. The method of claim 2 , the electronic communication device is a cellular phone.4. The method of claim 1 , the name of the organization is received from a predetermined list.5. The method of claim 1 , step (b) claim 1 , further comprising:performing an internet search via a script for the name associated with the organization; andparsing the returned HTML for a list of IP addresses for the associated organization.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying metadata associated with each identified camera.7. The method of claim 6 , the metadata includes location.8. The method of claim 7 , the identifying step further comprising:using an IP address to physical address translator.9. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:{'sup': 'rd', 'verifying the location information by using a street-view of a 3-party mapping software.'}10. The method of ...

Efficient address caching for packet telephony services

A method for telephony includes receiving at an Internet telephony service provider a subscriber request to place a call to a telephone number. A cache associated with the internet telephony service provider is queried to check if the cache holds a record for the telephone number. If the cache holds the record, the record is obtained. If the cache does not hold the record, a request is sent to a database server that maintains a database of records associating endpoint user terminal telephone numbers of subscribers with respective packet network addresses of the endpoint user terminal. The call is placed to the endpoint user terminal telephone number via a public switched telephone network whilst the request is sent to the database server to retrieve the packet network address of the endpoint user terminal to which calls to the telephone number should be placed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 127-. (canceled)28. A method performed by a control system to administer functioning in relation to one or more endpoint devices , the method comprising: a first part of the communication channel receives communications between the control system and the one or more endpoint devices, wherein the first part of the communication channel uses a first interface of the control system; and', 'a second part of the communication channel sends communications, via a wide area network and using a second interface of the control system, between the control system and a remotely located system;, 'facilitating communications that are performed in part using a communication channel, whereinadministering one or more types of resources;using at least one of the types of resources to receive sensor information from one of the one or more endpoint devices;processing the ...

Method and system for sending a message through a secure connection

The method and system enable secure forwarding of a message from a first computer to a second computer via an intermediate computer in a telecommunication network. A message is formed in the first computer or in a computer that is served by the first computer, and in the latter case, sending the message to the first computer. In the first computer, a secure message is then formed by giving the message a unique identity and a destination address. The message is sent from the first computer to the intermediate computer after which the destination address and the unique identity are used to find an address to the second computer. The current destination address is substituted with the found address to the second computer, and the unique identity is substituted with another unique identity. Then the message is forwarded to the second computer.

USING CREDENTIALS STORED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTORIES TO ACCESS A COMMON ENDPOINT

A global endpoint may be associated with an organization name and a plurality of directories located in different geographic regions. The global endpoint may be a computing system that hosts a page used by users to access an application or service. A user may be able to access the application or service using already existing credentials. For example, the user may access the application or service using credentials stored and maintained by an entity with which the user is affiliated. Users having credentials stored in different geographic regions may be able to access the application or service via the same global endpoint. 125.-. (canceled)26. A system comprising:a content delivery network associated with a first region of a plurality of regions; and obtain user credentials from the content delivery network, wherein the user credentials are associated with a first directory in a plurality of directories, and wherein the user credentials are provided to the computing resource service provider system in response to an applications server external to the first region determining that the first directory is located in the first region;', 'determine a location of the first directory in the first region using an identifier unavailable to the applications server;', 'transmit the user credentials to the location of the first directory in the first region;', 'receive results of authentication of the user credentials; and', 'transmit, to the applications server via the content delivery network, the results of the authentication of the user credentials., 'a computing resource service provider system comprising one or more computing devices, the computing resource service provider system associated with the first region, the computing resource service provider system configured with computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the computing resource service provider system to27. The system of claim 26 , wherein the applications server determines that the first ...

TELEPHONE NUMBER PLATFORM

A unified platform for managing telephone number (TN) ordering and procurement lifecycles is provided. The unified platform provides or interacts with functionality for reservations, porting, conflict checks, testing, and industry notification functionality. An associated graphical user interface provides the functionality to a variety of users including customers, salespeople, and order managers. 1. A unified telephone number platform comprising: receive a telephone number (TN) order including ordered lines, and', 'reserve, for the TN order, ordered lines among an inventory of available lines;, 'a reservation component configured toa porting component configured to port one or more ported lines between carriers associated with the telephone number order, wherein the one or more ported lines are among the ordered lines;a compliance component configured to add line data for the ordered lines to at least one industry database; anda testing component configured to initiate a test for at least one of the ordered lines.2. The unified telephone number platform of claim 1 , comprising:at least one application programming interface (API) configured to provide access to at least a portion of the unified telephone number platform from at least a first application and a second application.3. The unified telephone number platform of claim 1 , comprising:a create subcomponent of the compliance component configured to create an emergency file and a line identification file for the ordered lines, wherein the line data includes the emergency file and line identification file; anda complete subcomponent of the compliance component configured to provide the emergency file and the line identification file to the at least one industry database.4. The unified telephone number platform of claim 1 , comprising:a conflict component configured to identify one or more billing conflicts associated with the ordered lines.5. The unified telephone number platform of claim 4 , comprising: compare ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MITIGATING NETWORK FAILURES

A network may include a method that includes, for example, receiving a communication request responsive to a telephone number mapping query failure, where the communication request is initiated by an originating communication device requesting a communication session with a terminating communication device, foregoing initiating the communication session as a circuit-switched communication session responsive to determining that the originating communication device and the terminating communication device are enabled to use packet-switched communications, and instructing a second network node to initiate the communication session as a packet-switched communication session between the originating communication device and the terminating communication device responsive to the determination. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:receiving a communication request from an originating communication device, wherein the communication request includes a first codec, a terminating party identifier of a terminating party communication device, and an originating party identifier of the originating communication device;performing a telephone number mapping query, wherein the telephone number mapping query includes the terminating party identifier of the terminating party communication device and the originating party identifier of the originating communication device;receiving a failure notice of a failure of the telephone number mapping query;providing, to a breakout gateway control function system comprising a processor, the communication request responsive to the failure notice;providing, by the breakout gateway control function system, the communication request to a multiple systems coupling server, wherein the multiple systems coupling server downgrades the first codec to a second codec for circuit switched communications;determining, by the multiple systems coupling server, that packet-switched voice over long-term evolution communications is possible ...

Internet of things pub-sub data publisher

An Internet of Things (IoT) system may include a publisher computer connected to IoT devices. The publisher computer may execute operations to provide data for the IoT devices to a remote computer which may be included in a cloud infrastructure. The publisher computer can receive data from the IoT devices, convert the data to a publisher-subscriber format that conforms to a predetermined specification, and transmit the data to the cloud infrastructure or other remote computers.

INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS HETEROGENEOUS COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

A computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a gateway, a message for a recipient, responsive to the message being sent to the recipient at a first address. One or more rules are evaluated to select a preferred communication channel of the recipient, from among two or more communication channels. A channel-specific address of the recipient on the preferred communication channel is determined, where the channel-spec address differs from the first address. The message is directed, by the gateway, to the channel-specific address of the recipient to deliver the message to the recipient through the preferred communication channel. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, at a gateway, a message for a recipient, responsive to the message being sent to the recipient at a first address;evaluating one or more rules to select a preferred communication channel of the recipient, from among two or more communication channels;determining a channel-specific address of the recipient on the preferred communication channel, the channel-specific address differing from the first address; anddirecting, by the gateway, the message to the channel-specific address of the recipient to deliver the message to the recipient through the preferred communication channel.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the first address is a universal address claim 1 , and further comprising:associating the recipient with the universal address for reaching the recipient through two or more communication channels;wherein, responsive to being directed to the universal address, the message is received at the gateway through a first communication channel distinct from the preferred communication channel.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the message is directed claim 1 , by a sender claim 1 , to the recipient through a first communication channel distinct from the preferred communication channel.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , wherein ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR INTELLIGENT SPLIT-TUNNELING

Mechanisms for split tunneling are provided, the method comprising: identifying a plurality of user devices; determining that communications for a first device of the plurality of user devices are to be tunneled; receiving a DNS request from a second device of the plurality of user devices; modifying the DNS request to request meta information corresponding to a domain identified in the DNS request; sending the DNS request to a DNS server using the hardware processor; receiving a response to the DNS request including the meta information; determining that communications for the second device are not to be tunneled based at least in part based on the meta information; and causing the communication for the first device to be tunneled and the communications for the second device to not be tunneled. 1. A system for split tunneling comprising:a memory; and identify a plurality of user devices;', 'determine that communications for a first device of the plurality of user devices are to be tunneled;', 'receive a DNS request from a second device of the plurality of user devices;', 'modify the DNS request to request meta information corresponding to a domain identified in the DNS request;', 'send the DNS request to a DNS server;', 'receive a response to the DNS request including the meta information;', 'determine that communications for the second device are not to be tunneled based at least in part based on the meta information; and', 'cause the communication for the first device to be tunneled and the communications for the second device to not be tunneled., 'a hardware processor coupled to the memory and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the determining that communications for the second device are not to be tunneled is based at least in part based on the meta information and a privacy protection policy for the second device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the determining that communications for the second device are not to be tunneled is based at least in ...

Path Resolution in InfiniBand and Roce Networks

A mechanism is provided in a data processing system comprising at least one processor and at least one memory, the at least one memory comprising instructions that are executed by the at least one processor and configure the at least one processor to implement a path query cache. Responsive to receiving a path query from a process executing in the data processing system, the path query cache performs a lookup of the path query in the path query cache. The path query identifies a source port, a source address and a destination address. The path query cache stores a plurality of entries, each entry comprising a source port, a source address, a destination address, the source and destination global identifiers, and good/bad flag indicating whether a path associated with the entry is available or not. Responsive to the path query cache determining the path query matches a valid entry in the plurality of entries, the path query cache returns a result to the process. The result comprises the source and destination global identifiers and the good/bad flag from the valid entry. 1. A method , in a data processing system comprising at least one processor and at least one memory , the at least one memory comprising instructions that are executed by the at least one processor and configure the at least one processor to implement a path query cache , the method comprising:responsive to receiving a path query from a process executing in the data processing system, performing a lookup of the path query in the path query cache, wherein the path query identifies a source port and a destination address, wherein the path query cache stores a plurality of entries, each entry comprising a source port, a destination address, source and destination global identifiers, and a good/bad flag indicating whether a path associated with the entry is available or not available;responsive to the path query cache determining the path query matches a valid entry in the plurality of entries, returning ...

System and method for providing network support services and premises gateway support infrastructure

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices.

GATEWAY REGISTRY METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for managing a gateway device. A user may establish an account for managing a gateway device. The account may be assigned to a remote server to allow remote management of the gateway device. The gateway device may be configured by sending the connection information of the remote server to the gateway device. 1. A method comprising:receiving user information;determining an account based on the user information;associating the account and identification information of a gateway device;associating a remote server and one or more of the account or the identification information, wherein the remote server is configured to store configuration data to configure the gateway device to manage a plurality of premises devices located at a premises;receiving, from the gateway device, a message related to obtaining connection information;determining, based on the message and the association of the remote server and the one or more of the account or the identification information, connection information comprising an address of the remote server; andtransmitting, to the gateway device, a response comprising the determined connection information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the account based on the user information comprises establishing the account based on the user information.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message related to obtaining connection information comprises one or more of data indicative of the account or the identification information of the gateway device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the address of the remote server comprises a network address for communicating with the remote server.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuration data is received by the remote server from a user device associated with the account.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the user information comprises receiving the user information as part of a new user registration process.7. The method of claim ...

IP CARRIER PEERING WITH DNS RECURSION ZONE

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method and system to interconnect a first communications carrier to a second communications carrier by receiving a request to connect a communication from a first carrier to a second carrier; filtering the request to identify a specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number from a plurality of specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) numbers; when the filter identifies the specific name authority pointer (NPA-NXX) number, modifying a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) domain of the request to include an intercarrier ENUM apex based domain with a DNS (domain name server) recursion zone; retrieving a routing record using a domain name server (DNS) indicated by the intercarrier ENUM apex based domain; and routing the communication to the second carrier using the routing record. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system to interconnect carrier communication systems , the system comprises: receive a request, including an e.164 number, to connect an IP (Internet protocol) call from equipment of a first carrier to equipment of a second carrier;', 'modify a query to a private ENUM (tElephone NUmber Mapping) to include an intercarrier ENUM apex-based domain with an associated DNS (domain name server) recursion zone, wherein the associated DNS recursion zone includes at least a primary internet address of a tier 2 ENUM of the second carrier;', 'automatically forward the query that is modified to the equipment of the second carrier to retrieve a routing record from the second carrier; and', 'route the IP call to the equipment of the second carrier using the routing record., 'a communication client, the communication client configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the query that is modified includes entries: e164enum.net IN NS ns-thirdparty.net claim 1 , ns-thirdparty.net IN A 10.10.10.1 claim 1 , and ns-thirdparty.net IN AAAA 2001:1890:FC:12E6::1:2.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the associated ...

INTERNET PROTOCOL ENDPOINTS DATABASE IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, computer program products, and the like, for providing a directory or database of IP endpoints associated with users of a telecommunications network. The IP endpoints directory may be accessed by users or other networks to determine or obtain destinations within the network or accessible through the network that are associated with users or participants of the network. Through the database, networks and users may determine one or more endpoints for communications intended for a particular user. The results from the IP endpoint database may be then utilized to route communications along one or more routes through the network based on the information stored in the database. 1. A method for routing a communication in a telecommunications network , the method comprising:maintaining a database of a plurality of Internet Protocol (IP) endpoints associated with a particular user of the telecommunications network;receiving a request for an IP endpoint for the particular user from a customer network in communication with the database, the request based on a intended communication for the user received at the customer network;analyzing the request to determine a type of the intended communication; andproviding the IP endpoint for the particular user to the network based at least on the type of the intended communication, the IP endpoint comprising a routing information for transmitting the communication through the telecommunications network.2. The method of wherein the request for the IP endpoint comprises an Electronic Number Mapping (ENUM) address for the particular user of the telecommunications network.3. The method of wherein the intended communication for the user comprises an IP-based communication and the IP endpoint for the particular user comprises an IP address for a communication device associated with the particular user.4. The method of wherein the intended communication for the user comprises an video ...

ENABLING IP CARRIER PEERING

Methods and systems may provide carrier ENUM based routing for subscriber devices (e.g., voice or other multimedia services over IP) to locate and to connect to subscriber devices of another IP peering carrier. A private ENUM database may be used to connect subscribers of disparate carriers using a domain for designated breakout gateway control functions. 1. A computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions that when executed by a computing device cause said computing device to effectuate operations comprising:receiving a query associated with a connection of a first device on a first carrier network with a second device on a second carrier network, wherein the query comprises tElephone NUmber Mapping (ENUM) query with an indication of a telephone number associated with the second device, wherein the connection is a voice over internet protocol (IP) connection;determining that the indication of the telephone number is not of the first carrier network; andresponsive to determining that the indication of the telephone number is not of the first carrier network, providing, based on matching a destination number or number range, a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) to an external routing function to route the call to a destination network.2. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the external routing function comprises a breakout gateway control function (BGCF).3. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the telephone number comprises an E.164 number.4. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the operations are executed on a private ENUM database.5. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the FQDN is an entry in a private domain name system (DNS) server.6. A system comprising:a first network device; and a processor; and', 'a memory coupled with the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the ...

Personal computer network

Personal Computer Network (PCN) is a closed network to logically network the global computer users' small network at home through their interfaces and routers. The network architecture contains Local Operating Systems, Regional Operating Systems and Global Operating Systems distributed globally and identified by country codes and area codes. The business informational servers can also be logically connected to the network. The network has module-designed Operating Systems to provide the centralized services to all kinds of computer users. With the module-designed operating systems, the services, functions and features including unifying different kinds of users, providing universal platform, fixed routing, inner connections, universal platform, file system, recording, sorting, multiple Inboxes and intersection searching systems can be developed for the efficiency, sufficiency, flexibilities and convenience. The incoming data and outgoing data in PCN can be separated. Seven layers of TCP are defined, and the transmission with fixed routing is controlled logically.

Security panel gateway system and method

A gateway system is used to establish secure connections between building management system control panels and connected services system servers. This enables status monitoring of the panels and maintenance of the panels and the building management systems. 1. A gateway system for a building management control panel , comprising;at least one panel port for maintaining a connection to a control panel;at least one external port for connection to a remote server; anda controller for establishing encrypted communication with the remote server.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a physical presence button for enabling communication with the remote server.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gateway stores an encryption key for encrypting messages to the remote server.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gateway stores an encryption key for encrypting messages to the remote server in a write once read many memory.5. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gateway stores a static IP address that it uses to contact the remote server.6. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control panel is a fire control panel.7. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control panel is an intrusion control panel.8. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control panel is a building automation control panel.9. A method for providing a gateway to a building management control panel claim 1 , the method comprising;a gateway maintaining a connection to a control panel;the gateway establishing a connection to a remote server; andthe gateway transmitting and receiving encrypted communication with the remote server.10. The method as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising establishing the connection with the remote server only after a physical presence button is depressed by a technician.11. The method as claimed in claim 9 , further comprising the gateway storing an encryption key for encrypting messages to the remote ...

The system and method for location determination of devices

A method and system for determining location data of mobile and non-mobile devices in emergency situations and non-emergency situations. The method and system provides a set of user defined geospace location coordinates (X, Y, Z), a user defined physical geographic location address (e.g., building name, building address, building floor, a room on a building floor, campus, enterprise, city, state, region, country, continent, etc.), and additional text notes about the location. 1. A method for locating a wireless or wired device to provide a dispatchable location , for an individual , to an emergency services provider or a non-emergency service , comprising:executable software operatively installed on a first network device, the executable software displaying a user interface, on a display screen of the first network device, that is adapted to receive a request from a user to request initiation of an emergency call and to request the dispatchable location;sending from the first network device, with one or more processors, a plurality of outbound signals to a voice or data communication network, each with one or more processors;receiving on the first network device a plurality of inbound signals from the voice or data communication network, wherein location information in pre-determined geospace location coordinates (X, Y, Z) is updated in real-time on the first network device;receiving on the first network device a plurality of inbound signals from the voice or data communication network, wherein the voice or data communication network, connecting to a geolocation technology suite, retrieves a set of pre-determined geospace location coordinates (X, Y, Z), and connecting to a remote geolocation cache database, translating the set of pre-determined geospace location coordinates (X, Y, Z) into a physical geographic location address, also known as the dispatchable location;receiving on the first network device the set of pre-determined geospace location coordinates (X, Y, ...

USING CREDENTIALS STORED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTORIES TO ACCESS A COMMON ENDPOINT

A global endpoint may be associated with an organization name and a plurality of directories located in different geographic regions. The global endpoint may be a computing system that hosts a page used by users to access an application or service. A user may be able to access the application or service using already existing credentials. For example, the user may access the application or service using credentials stored and maintained by an entity with which the user is affiliated. Users having credentials stored in different geographic regions may be able to access the application or service via the same global endpoint. 1. A system comprising:a route service; and obtain a uniform resource location (URL) provided by a user device that identifies a service hosted by the computing resource service provider system;', 'redirect the user device to a login page generated by another computing resource service provider system based on information provided by the route service, wherein a user interface depicting the login page displays the URL provided by the user device; and', 'redirect the user device from the login page to a second page displaying the service hosted by the computing resource service provider system in response to a login being successful, wherein a user interface depicting the second page displays the URL provided by the user device., 'a computing resource service provider system comprising one or more computing devices, the computing resource service provider system associated with a region, the computing resource service provider system configured with computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the computing resource service provider system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the other computing resource service provider system is associated with a directory corresponding to an organization of a user operating the user device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing resource service provider system is located in a first ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 127-. (canceled)28. A method for operating a control device , the method comprising:establishing a first communication channel between the control device and endpoint devices at a location;establishing a second communication channel, at least in part, over a wide area network, wherein the second communication channel is between the control device at the location and a remote management center, wherein the remote management center manages, via the second communication channel, home automation programming to the control device; maintain automation of one or more of the endpoint devices while the control device is in communication with and interacts with a user endpoint device showing a graphical user interface, wherein user interactions with the graphical user interface at least partly control, via the control device, the one or more endpoint devices, wherein ...

ENUM/DNS Server, ENUM/DNS System, and Control Method For ENUM/DNS System

[Problem] An ENUM/DNS system with enhanced processing efficiency is provided. 1. An E.164 Number Mapping (ENUM)/Domain Name System (DNS) server for receiving , from an ENUM/DNS client , a connection destination information query indicating a connection destination associated with a telephone number of a destination terminal added to a connection request transmitted by an originating terminal and outputting the connection destination as a connection destination information query response , the ENUM/DNS server comprising:a determination unit, including one or more processors, configured to determine an attribute of the originating terminal, based on the connection destination information query; anda conversion unit, including one or more processors, configured to convert a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) domain included in REGEXP of the connection destination information query response to a SIP domain indicating the connection destination, based on the attribute.2. The ENUM/DNS server according to claim 1 , whereinthe determination unit is configured to determine whether the originating terminal is a test terminal or a general terminal, based on the connection destination information query; andthe conversion unit is configured to,when the determination unit determines that the originating terminal is the test terminal, convert the SIP domain included in the REGEXP of the connection destination information query response to a SIP domain indicating that the connection destination is a connection destination to be connected via an IP-POI, andwhen the determination unit determines that the originating terminal is the general terminal, convert the SIP domain included in the REGEXP of the connection destination information query response to a SIP domain indicating that the connection destination is a connection destination to be connected via either the IP-POI or an STM-POI.3. The ENUM/DNS server according to claim 1 , whereinthe determination unit is configured to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES AND PREMISES GATEWAY SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

A service management system communicates via wide area network with gateway devices located at respective user premises. The service management system remotely manages delivery of application services, which can be voice controlled, by a gateway, e.g. by selectively activating/deactivating service logic modules in the gateway. The service management system also may selectively provide secure communications and exchange of information among gateway devices and among associated endpoint devices. An exemplary service management system includes a router connected to the network and one or more computer platforms, for implementing management functions. Examples of the functions include a connection manager for controlling system communications with the gateway devices, an authentication manager for authenticating each gateway device and controlling the connection manager and a subscription manager for managing applications services and/or features offered by the gateway devices. A service manager, controlled by the subscription manager, distributes service specific configuration data to authenticated gateway devices. 125-. (canceled)26. A device for home-automation at a user premises , the device comprising:at least one interface configured to communicate with an endpoint device at the user premises and a remote computing device;one or more processors in communication with the at least one interface; and detecting the endpoint device,', 'authenticating the detected endpoint device,', 'retrieving a third-party service application that enables control of the authenticated endpoint device,', 'locally executing the retrieved third-party service application to generate commands, and', 'transmitting the commands to the authenticated endpoint device to control operation of the authenticated endpoint device., 'memory with instructions executable by the one or more processors to cause the device to perform operations including27. The device of claim 26 , wherein the memory stores ...

Systems and methods for providing enum service activations

An apparatus having an agent that includes a processor and a memory coupled with the processor and communicates with at least one of a fault, configuration, accounting, performance, security module. The processor effectuates operations including determining that a service is operating properly. The processor further effectuates operations including if the service is operating properly and the service is disabled, enabling the service. The processor further effectuates operations including if the service is not operating properly, generating an alarm and if the service is enabled, disabling the service.

MULTI-SERVICES GATEWAY DEVICE AT USER PREMISES

An application gateway including application service programming positioned at a user premises can provide voice controlled and managed services to a user and one or more endpoint devices associated with the application gateway. The application gateway can be controlled remotely by the application service provider through a service management center and configured to execute an application service provided from the application service provider. The application gateway can execute the application service at the user premises upon voice command by a user and independent of application services executing on the application service provider's network. An application service logic manager can communicate with an application service enforcement manager to verify that the request conforms with the policy and usage rules associated with the application service in order to authorize execution of the application service on the application gateway, either directly or through endpoint devices. 120-. (canceled)21. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that , when executed by a communication device at a user premises , cause the communication device to perform one or more processes comprising:providing, via a first interface, wireless communication with endpoint devices at the user premises; wherein the service provider provides at least one policy rule or usage rule associated with a service provided by the service provider,', 'wherein a communication device program, executed by the communication device, provides access to the service from the service provider, and', 'wherein, upon receiving a voice command request, from a user, to implement the service at the communication device, the voice command request is verified as conforming with the at least one policy rule and/or usage rule associated with the service;, 'providing, via a second interface, bi-directional communications across a wide area network with a service provider located externally ...

Systems, methods, and computer readable media for location-sensitive called-party number translation in a telecommunications network

Systems, methods, and computer readable media for location-sensitive identifier translation in a telecommunications network are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for providing location-sensitive called-party identifier translation in a telecommunications network. The method includes, at a signaling node that includes at least one processor: receiving a first signaling message that includes a called party identifier; determining proximity information associated with the calling party; performing a location-sensitive called party identifier translation based on the proximity information associated with the calling party; and sending the first signaling message or a second signaling message, the sent message including the translated called party identifier.

Methods and apparatus to provision name-servers

Methods and apparatus are disclosed to provision name-servers. An example system disclosed herein includes a name-server evaluator to determine capacities of the plurality of name-servers, a provisioner to compute profile assignment values based on a plurality of subscriber identifiers, and an assignor to assign the subscriber identifiers to one of the plurality of name-servers based on the profile assignment values and the capacities.

Routing messages

This invention relates to a method of routing for a message via an IMS system is disclosed. A message is received at an ICSCF. Address information is obtained for one of an application server, server or gateway for which said message is intended. The message is sent to said application server, server or gateway in accordance with said address information.

Providing a predictive response feature for messaging applications by analyzing the text of a message using text recognition logic

The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for providing enhanced messaging features. An exemplary method for providing a predictive response messaging feature includes receiving a message from a first device ( 108 ) at a second device ( 110 ) and analyzing the message to determine at least one response option based upon the content of the message. After determining at least one response option, the at least one response option can be presented on a display ( 202 ) of the second device ( 110 ). A called party can make a selection of one of the at least one response options and the selection can be received on the second device ( 110 ). The selection can trigger the creation of a response message based upon the selected response option and the response message can be sent to the first device ( 108 ). Other methods and systems are described.

Method and system for sending a message through a secure connection

The method and system enable secure forwarding of a message from a first computer to a second computer via an intermediate computer in a telecommunication network. A message is formed in the first computer or in a computer that is served by the first computer, and in the latter case, sending the message to the first computer. In the first computer, a secure message is then formed by giving the message a unique identity and a destination address. The message is sent from the first computer to the intermediate computer after which the destination address and the unique identity are used to find an address to the second computer. The current destination address is substituted with the found address to the second computer, and the unique identity is substituted with another unique identity. Then the message is forwarded to the second computer.

Handset transitions in a dual-mode environment

Embodiments of the invention provide novel solutions, including systems, methods and/or software, for handling calls in a dual-mode VoIP/cellular environment. Merely by way of example, some systems can be configured to determine whether to use a VoIP system or a cellular system to handle a particular call, and/or to transition a call from one network to the other network. Other systems can be configured to substitute a public number (which might be, for example, a VoIP number) for a private number (which might be, for example, a cellular number) when routing a call originating from a dual-mode phone on a cellular network. Further systems can be configured to allow a VoIP system to serve as an anchor for calls originated and/or delivered on a cellular system, for instance to facilitate a transition between cellular and VoIP service during a call.

Methods and apparatus to enable call completion in internet protocol communication networks

Methods and apparatus to enable call completion in Internet protocol communication networks are disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein to process a voice over Internet protocol call include sending a first query to a telephone number mapping server to obtain a session initiation protocol uniform resource identifier associated with a destination device with which the voice over Internet protocol call is to be established. Some such example methods further include, in response to the voice over Internet protocol call failing to be established using the session initiation protocol uniform resource identifier obtained from the first query, sending a second query to the telephone number mapping server to obtain a numeric Internet protocol address associated with the destination device, and using the numeric Internet protocol address obtained from the second query to establish the voice over Internet protocol call with the destination device.