Methods and apparatus for providing expanded telecommunications service

The present invention provides flexible call processing. For example, a call processor system can receive an inbound call intended for a called party and place an outbound call to the called party. The call processing system can provide the called party with a call transfer option.

Emergency Call Notification for Network Services

Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being disconnected are provided herein.

Call processing method and device

The present disclosure relates to a call processing method and device. The method includes: obtaining usage information of a terminal device when receiving a call request from a strange call; determining whether the usage information comprises usage information associated with the strange call; and not intercepting the strange call if the usage information comprises the usage information associated with the strange call.

Inbound contact center call disconnect buffer

A contact center is described along with various methods and mechanisms for administering the same. Methods are provided that detect a communications channel loss in a communication between a customer and a resource of a contact center. The method determines when the communications channel loss occurred. When the communications loss occurs prior to an objective of the customer being resolved the method reserves an incoming communication route for the customer to call back and reach the same resource when the call back is made in a predetermined and limited amount of time.

Portable Electronic Device with Proximity-Based Communication Functionality

An electronic device includes a housing and one or more processors. At least one proximity sensor component is operable with the one or more processors and can include an infrared signal receiver to receive an infrared emission from an object external to the housing. The one or more processors can receive, with a communication circuit, an incoming communication from a remote communication device and determine whether a person is within a thermal reception radius of the at least one proximity sensor component. Where the person is not within the thermal reception radius, the one or more processors can perform a control operation in response to receiving the incoming communication. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing;one or more processors;at least one proximity sensor component operable with the one or more processors and comprising an infrared signal receiver receiving an infrared emission from an object external to the housing;an identification module; anda communication circuit;the one or more processors receiving, with the communication circuit, an incoming communication from a remote communication device and determining whether a person is within a thermal reception radius of the at least one proximity sensor component;where the person is within the thermal reception radius, the identification module attempting to determine an identity of the person; andwhere the person is not within the thermal reception radius, the one or more processors performing a control operation in response to receiving the incoming communication.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , the control operation comprising delivering claim 1 , with the communication circuit claim 1 , a preformatted response message to the remote communication device.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , the preformatted response message comprising indicia indicating that the person is at least temporarily unable to respond to the incoming communication.4. The electronic device of claim 2 , the ...

Telecommunications System and Method for a Mobile Device Allowing Escalation Through Notification Levels

Upon receipt of a communication, the mobile device performs an escalation from visual to tactile to audible notification. The user can designate particular “contacts” listed in a database as being authorized to send high priority communications to the device. Designated contacts are then able to mark communications as high priority. Upon receipt of a high priority communication from a designated contact, the mobile communication device escalates from visual to tactile to audible notification, but for communications from all other contacts uses a default notification (ie. visual, tactile, or audible).

Method for disabling a digital assistant during a conference call based on security level

A digital assistant and method are provided that allow for the digital assistant to be disabled during a conference call. An initial security level for a conference call is determined. A second conference device that is associated with the digital assistant is alerted of the initial security level. The second conference device sends the initial security level to the digital assistant. The functionality of the digital assistant is adjusted based at least in part upon the initial security level.

Caller id verification using call identification and block lists

In an illustrative embodiment, a user device may block all the phone numbers used by an enterprise. When an enterprise wants to call the user, the enterprise may notify the user device through a separate secure channel that an enterprise phone number is in the process of making a phone call to the user device. The secure channel may include an authentication server that may request the user device to unblock the enterprise phone number. An incoming phone call from the enterprise phone number therefore can be trusted. After the phone call is terminated, the user device may again block the enterprise phone number. An attacker may not have access to the authentication server and a phone call from the attacker with a spoofed enterprise phone number (now blocked) may be dropped by the user device.

Systems and methods to disable caller identification blocking

In one aspect, a first device includes a processor and storage accessible to the processor. The storage bears instructions executable by the processor to identify contact information for a person associated with a second device and determine, based on the identification, whether to disable a caller identification (ID) blocking function associated with making calls from the first device. The instructions are also executable by the processor to, responsive to a determination to disable the caller ID blocking function, disable the caller ID blocking function while facilitating a call from the first device to the second device.

METHOD OF FILTERING MESSAGES TO PROVIDE A "DO NOT DISTURB" FUNCTION

A method is described of filtering messages sent by a first terminal to a second terminal, the first terminal being associated with a first identifier, the terminals being connected via at least one communication network, the communication network including a server connected to a database, and the database including at least a first predefined set of identifiers. The server receives a message sent by the first terminal to the second terminal, records the message in the database, and sends a second message to the first terminal. The second message includes a sender field including a second or third identifier depending on whether or not the first identifier belongs to the first list. 1. A method of filtering messages sent by a first terminal to a second terminal , the first terminal being associated with a first identifier , the terminals being connected via at least one communication network , the communication network including a server connected to a database , the database including at least one first predefined list of identifiers , the method performed by the server and comprising:receiving a first message sent by the first terminal to the second terminal,recording the first message in the database,determining whether the first identifier belongs to the first list;sending a second message to the first terminal, the second message including a sender field matching a second identifier if the first identifier belongs to the first list, and the second message including a sender field matching a third identifier if the first identifier does not belong to the first list.2. The method of claim 1 , the method further including claim 1 , subsequent to sending the second message to the first terminal:receiving a third message sent by the second terminal requesting the deactivation of the filtering service provided by the present method,{'b': 120', '103, 'sending to the second terminal () the messages recorded in the database () which are intended for it.'}3. The method ...

FORWARDING A COMMUNICATION TRANSMITTED TO A PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE BASED ON TALKGROUP AFFILIATION AND OVERRIDE SETTINGS

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for forwarding a communication transmitted to a portable communications device. One method includes affiliating the portable communications device with a talkgroup, and, in response to affiliating the portable communications device with the talkgroup, receiving, at an electronic processor included in the portable communications device, forwarding configuration data associated with the talkgroup. The method also includes forwarding a communication transmitted to the portable communications device while the portable communications device is affiliated with the talkgroup based on the forwarding configuration data associated with the talkgroup and one or more override settings. 1. A method of forwarding a communication transmitted to a portable communications device , the method comprising:affiliating the portable communications device with a talkgroup;in response to affiliating the portable communications device with the talkgroup, receiving, at an electronic processor included in the portable communications device, forwarding configuration data associated with the talkgroup; andforwarding the communication transmitted to the portable communications device while the portable communications device is affiliated with the talkgroup based on the forwarding configuration data associated with the talkgroup and one or more override settings.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forwarding the communication transmitted to the portable communications device based on the forwarding configuration data associated with the talkgroup and the one or more override settings includes forwarding the communication based on the forwarding configuration data associated with the talkgroup and a current status of the talkgroup.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , prior to forwarding the communication transmitted to the operation claim 2 , determining the current status of the talkgroup.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the current ...

SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A SUBSCRIBER LINE IN SUCH A NETWORK

A switched telephone network where a first switch is connected to a first subscriber line for connection to a first landline telephone installed for a first subscriber, the first subscriber line associated with a number assigned to the first telephone, a second switch including a database where a telephone number assigned to a second landline telephone of a second subscriber is stored, a removable housing connected to the first subscriber line, where the first telephone is installed, the second telephone connected to the housing, transmitting, to the first switch, a presence request containing the number assigned to the second telephone, the reception of the presence request by the first switch results implementation of a logical computer process involving the second switch and resulting in sharing of the first subscriber line, through the housing, between the number assigned to the first telephone and the number assigned to the second telephone. 116-. (canceled)18. Switched telephone network according to claim 17 , wherein the reception of the presence request by the first switch results in the emission of a signal commanding the second switch such that it sends back to said first switch claim 17 , the incoming calls corresponding to the telephone number assigned to the second telephone.19. Switched telephone network according to claim 18 , wherein the second switch establishes a temporary switched connection between the two switches when said second switch receives an incoming call corresponding to the telephone number assigned to the second telephone.20. Switched telephone network according to claim 17 , wherein the presence request is emitted by the housing through the first subscriber line.21. Switched telephone network according to claim 17 , wherein the presence request is emitted by the second switch claim 17 , in response to a command instruction emitted by a remote computer server.22. Switched telephone network according to claim 21 , wherein the command ...

Method for changing the status of a mobile apparatus

The present invention provides a method for changing the status of a mobile apparatus based upon the velocity of the mobile apparatus. The communication system determines the velocity of a mobile apparatus by calculating the difference between a first position of a mobile apparatus at a first time and a second position of the mobile apparatus at a second time. If the velocity of the mobile apparatus exceeds a predetermined threshold, the communication system changes the status of the mobile apparatus to a sleep state and ends a call that the mobile apparatus is involved in.

Device and method for call processing

FIELD: radio equipment and communications.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of radio communication. Claimed method includes obtaining the terminal usage information when receiving a call request from a call from a stranger; determining whether usage information contains the usage information, which is associated with a call from a stranger; and the failure to intercept a call from a stranger, if the usage information contains the usage information, which is associated with the call from the stranger. By means of determining whether the terminal usage information includes the user's trade information regarding the instantiated client or the instantiated call record, which is associated with the call from the stranger, it can be determined whether or not a call from the stranger is desirable to the user, so that the interception of the call from the stranger can be controlled.EFFECT: technical result is the effective prevention of missed calls.9 cl, 4 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 668 283 C2 (51) МПК H04M 3/42 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК H04M 1/2745 (2006.01); H04M 3/42 (2006.01); H04M 3/436 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2016141136, 30.12.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Сяоми Инк. (CN) 28.09.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 2008031871 A1, 20.03.2008. US 29.10.2015 CN 201510724716.0 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 26.04.2018 Бюл. № 12 2011280160 A1, 17.11.2011. US 2010197275 A1, 05.08.2010. WO 2009092061 A1, 23.07.2009. EA 11840 B1, 30.06.2009. RU 2479035 C2, 10.04.2013. (45) Опубликовано: 28.09.2018 Бюл. № 28 (86) Заявка PCT: C 2 C 2 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 20.10.2016 CN 2015/099700 (30.12.2015) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 6 6 8 2 8 3 WO 2017/071089 (04.05.2017) R U 2 6 6 8 2 8 3 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 30.12 ...

Incoming call processing method and device

本公开提供了一种来电处理方法及装置，属于通信技术领域。方法包括：当接收到陌生来电的呼叫请求时，获取终端的使用信息；判断所述使用信息中是否包括与所述陌生来电相关联的使用信息；如果所述使用信息包括与所述陌生来电相关联的使用信息，不对所述陌生来电进行拦截。本公开通过判断终端使用信息中是否包括指定客户端上的用户交易信息，或者是否包括与所述陌生来电相关的指定通话记录，能够确定该陌生来电是否为终端用户想要或是需要接听的来电，从而实现对该陌生来电拦截的控制，能够有效避免漏接的情况，进而提高通信效率，能够满足用户的正常通信需求。

System and Methods for Scheduling and Optimizing Inbound Call Flow to a Call Center

A method for providing inbound call reservations to a communication center has steps for monitoring service access points into the communication center by reservation software executing from a machine-readable medium, evaluating communicators and potential communicators, and issuing invitations for reserved communication sessions to qualified communicators and potential communicators, the reserved times coordinated according to data pertaining to predicted communication load and resource availability statistics.

System and methods for scheduling and optimizing inbound call flow to a call center

A method for providing inbound call reservations to a communication center has steps for monitoring service access points into the communication center by reservation software executing from a machine-readable medium, evaluating communicators and potential communicators, and issuing invitations for reserved communication sessions to qualified communicators and potential communicators, the reserved times coordinated according to data pertaining to predicted communication load and resource availability statistics.

System and methods for scheduling and optimizing inbound call flow to a call center

A method for providing inbound call reservations to a communication center has steps for monitoring service access points into the communication center by reservation software executing from a machine-readable medium, evaluating communicators and potential communicators, and issuing invitations for reserved communication sessions to qualified communicators and potential communicators, the reserved times coordinated according to data pertaining to predicted communication load and resource availability statistics.

System and methods for scheduling and optimizing inbound call flow to a call center

A method for providing inbound call reservations to a communication center has steps for monitoring service access points into the communication center by reservation software executing from a machine-readable medium, evaluating communicators and potential communicators, and issuing invitations for reserved communication sessions to qualified communicators and potential communicators, the reserved times coordinated according to data pertaining to predicted communication load and resource availability statistics.

Method and system for providing supervisory control over wireless phone usage

A system for controlling wireless phone usage enables a supervisor to establish user profiles for supervised users of wireless phones across a range of parameters which are stored in a user profile database. Such parameters may include one or more locations at which use of the wireless phone is restricted or permitted. In addition, restrictions on phone use may be provided based upon total phone usage within a specified control period, time periods, dates or days of the week during which phone use is restricted or permitted. One or more lists including numbers that are always-accessible may be provided and one or more lists including numbers that are never-accessible may also be provided. In the event a call does not satisfy predefined criteria, the call is blocked. Predetermined messages may be played to the called or calling party as applicable when a call is blocked. Boolean combinations of restrictions and permissive use criteria for the wireless phone may be specified to provide for flexibility when establishing use criteria for the wireless phone.

Methods and systems for remote call establishment

Methods and systems are described for remote establishment of a call from a first device (home phone 210) to a second device (called phone 212). In said methods and systems the information is retrieved from the first device (home phone 210) regarding the second device (called phone 212) along with information associating the user with a device associated with the user (remote phone 202). The call is then transferred to a switch (SSP 214, SSP 208) associated with the user's device (remote phone 202). The switch (SSP 214, SSP 208) then forwards the call to the second device (called phone 212).

Telephone apparatus and method of making and receiving calls with urgency tags

Based on the urgency, the caller ads a priority tag number while making telephone calls. The called party receives the calls with different alarm features based on the urgency of the call. The called party can set profiles rules so that calls with a lower urgency may be blocked if inconvenient. The profile rules may be altered autonomously in various circumstances. In addition a new configuration of telephone instruments is disclosed, having special keys and different alarm features, for enabling prioritization in transmission and reception of calls.

Method, system, and device for specifying selective override of do-not-disturb functionality

The present invention provides methods, systems, and devices for selective override of do-not-disturb in a wireless communications network, in which a user is provided with the option to query and modify the ignoring of do-not- disturb (DnD) for certain reasons. In some embodiments, DnD is ignored when an incoming call is an urgent call. In other embodiments DnD is ignored when an incoming call is an emergency call. In some embodiments a call processing server manages and performs selective override of do-not- disturb in an OMA compatible system. In yet other embodiments, a mobile device is adapted to send to a dispatch network a request to query or set an ignoreDnD flag, along with associated ignoreDnD reasons.

Subscriber Communication Ability

Method and system for providing supervisory control over wireless phone usage

A system for controlling wireless phone usage enables a supervisor to establish user profiles for supervised users of wireless phones across a range of parameters which are stored in a user profile database. Such parameters may include one or more locations at which use of the wireless phone is restricted or permitted. In addition, restrictions on phone use may be provided based upon total phone usage within a specified control period, time periods, dates or days of the week during which phone use is restricted or permitted. One or more lists including numbers that are always-accessible may be provided and one or more lists including numbers that are never-accessible may also be provided. In the event a call does not satisfy predefined criteria, the call is blocked. Predetermined messages may be played to the called or calling party as applicable when a call is blocked. Boolean combinations of restrictions and permissive use criteria for the wireless phone may be specified to provide for flexibility when establishing use criteria for the wireless phone.

Methods and apparatus for providing expanded telecommunications service

The present invention provides flexible call processing. For example, a call processor system can receive an inbound call intended for a called party and place an outbound call to the called party. The call processing system can provide the called party with a call transfer option.

Method, system, and device for specifying selective override of do-not-disturb functionality

本发明提供在无线通信系统中选择性的撤消免打扰服务的方法、系统和设备，向用户提供查询和修改某些原因的忽略免打扰服务(DnD)的选项。在一些实施例中，当输入呼叫是紧急呼叫时，忽略DnD。在其它实施例中，当输入呼叫是意外的呼叫时，忽略DnD。在一些实施例中，呼叫处理服务器在OMA兼容系统中管理和执行选择性的撤消免打扰服务。在其它实施例中，移动设备适合于与关联的ignoreDnD的原因一起发送查询或设置ignoreDnD、标志的请求到调度网络。

A method and system for communication access restriction

A network-based telecommunications system and method that restricts the dial-in access to a resource of a subscriber to only a communication from an authorized user of the source. A switch receives a communication directed to a subscriber from a calling party. Prior to connecting the communication to the terminating equipment associated with the subscriber, the switch requests processing information. An authentication unit determines whether the calling party is an authorized user by checking whether a passcode provided by the calling party corresponds to a passcode being held by the authentication unit. If the passcode corresponds, then the authentication unit identifies the calling party as an authorized user, and the communication then may be connected to the terminating equipment of the subscriber. If the passcode fails to correspond, then the authentication unit fails to identify the calling party as an authorized user. The communication is not connected to the terminating equipment of the subscriber.

Method and device for preventing interference from speaking sounds when making a call

Vorrichtung zum Verhindern von Störungen durch Sprechgeräusche beim Telefonieren, mit: – einem Digitalprozessor (140) zum automatischen Senden von Sprache, und – einer Filtereinheit (170) für eingehende Anrufe, die so ausgebildet ist, dass sie den auf der Senderseite eingegebenen Code mit einem auf der Empfängerseite eingegebenen Code vergleicht, um aus dem Vergleichsergebnis zu bestimmen, ob der eingehende Anruf beantwortet werden sollte, dadurch gekennzeichnet, – dass die Vorrichtung eine Codeerzeugungseinheit (130) aufweist, die so ausgebildet ist, dass sie auf Grundlage eines von einer Senderseite eingehenden Anrufs einen Code erzeugt; – dass der Digitalprozessor (140) so ausgebildet ist, dass er den in Sprache gewandelten Code an die Senderseite liefert; und – dass eine Zeitsteuereinheit (195) vorhanden ist, die dazu ausgebildet ist, die Wartezeit zu begrenzen, jenseits der ein von der Senderseite gesendeter Antwortcode nicht mehr akzeptiert und das Gespräch beendet wird. Device for preventing interference by speaking sounds when making a call, with: A digital processor (140) for automatically transmitting speech, and An incoming call filter unit (170) arranged to compare the code input at the transmitter side with a code input at the receiver side to determine from the comparison result whether the incoming call should be answered, characterized - The apparatus comprises a code generation unit (130) adapted to generate a code based on a call coming in from a sender side; - That the digital processor (140) is designed so that it delivers the speech-converted code to the transmitter side; and - That a time control unit (195) is provided, which is adapted to limit the waiting time beyond which a response code sent by the transmitter side no longer accepted and the call is terminated.

Subscriber Communication Ability

Automated group communication

Systems and methods for connecting a plurality (even a large plurality) of recipients or destinations to an originating caller across, for example, a phone network. In preferred embodiments, the phones are connected within a single private branch exchange (PBX), which can be distributed across individual nodes over large distances. The size of the groups included in the destinations can be indefinitely large and can be configured to parse recipients as desired. In preferred embodiments, an originator selects from among various pre-defined groups (or, alternatively, the originator defines new groups) and initiates a one-way or two- way call to recipients. The recipients' control over refusing the announcement are optional, but preferably include non-override options so that emergency announcements may not be ignored or blocked.

Method and apparatus for identifying a user of a mobile device

A method and apparatus for assigning a mobile device that is unassigned to a user are disclosed. Mobile phone numbers are used as a surrogate for device. For example, the method implemented via a processor obtains the phone number that is unassigned from a list of phone numbers associated with a billing account number, assigns the phone number that is unassigned to the user, wherein the user is selected from among a plurality of users associated with the billing account number, determines a confidence level for the assigning of the phone number that is unassigned to the user, and performs an analysis to provide a service for the user to whom the phone number is assigned.

Enhancement do not disturb subscriber feature within a telecommunications network

An application module associated with a terminating telecommunication exchange serving a particular called party subscriber maintains data reflecting the number of call setups attempted by a calling party subscriber toward the restricted or barred called party subscriber. In case the number of call setups attempted by the calling party subscriber within a predefined time period reaches a certain threshold level, an incoming call connection is effectuated toward the otherwise restricted called party subscriber. As a result, even if the called party subscriber has a do not disturb (DND) call barring subscriber feature activated, emergency or urgent calls repeatedly made toward the called party subscriber are allowed to be terminated thereto.

Residential telephone system and method

The invention relates to a telephone system and method for use by a residential user. A residential telephone system is electrically coupled to an external telephone service facility and electrically coupled to a user telephone. The system comprises a telephone service facility interface for receiving an incoming call signal from the external telephone service facility and a user telephone interface for transmitting the incoming call signal to the user telephone and for receiving an administrative signal from the user telephone. The system also comprises a memory and a messaging module for storing in the memory a calling party message received from a calling party in the incoming call signal. The system further comprises a connection module responsive to the administrative signal received from the user telephone via the user telephone interface for receiving an incoming call signal and processing the incoming call signal to either connect the incoming call signal to the messaging module or to transmit the incoming call signal to the user telephone via the user telephone interface. The invention also relates to a system for remotely administering a residential telephone system. The invention further relates a system and method for call management of incoming calls by a residential telephone system.

Subscriber Communication Ability

Methods and systems for remote cell establishment

Methods and systems are described for remote establishment of a call from a first device to a second device. In said methods and systems the information is retrieved from the first device regarding the second device along with information associating the user with a device associated with the user. The call is then transferred to a switch associated with the user's device. The switch then forwards the call to the second device.

Routing communication based on urgency priority level

Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products route communication based on an urgency priority associated with a sender of the communication. The method involves receiving incoming communication, identifying the sender, determining an urgency priority designation associated with communication, and routing the incoming communication according to routing instructions associated with the urgency priority designation. Prior to receiving the incoming communication, the method may further involve receiving a selection to configure routing of communication based on one or more urgency priority designations, rendering urgency priority options and routing options that provide routing instructions, receiving routing instructions associated with each urgency priority designation, and receiving and recording the urgency priority designation associated with the sender. Still further, the method may involve offering the sender routing options based on the urgency priority designation and receiving a selection of one of the routing options from the sender.

Telecommunications Calling Feature Method and Apparatus

A telephone caller is permitted to retrieve his call from the central voice services feature of an unavailable called party, and resume the Ball progress by substituting a calling feature of his own. In a telephone system including a telephone switching facility and a voice features server, provision is made for enabling a calling party to invoke an appropriate calling party feature such as a ring back feature or an override feature, and thereby subsequently achieve a real time conversation with the called party instead of simply being able to leave a voice message for the called party.

Method and apparatus for routing calls based on the identification of the calling party or calling line

A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.

Telecommunications calling feature method and apparatus

A telephone caller is permitted to retrieve his call from the central voice services feature of an unavailable called party, and resume the Ball progress by substituting a calling feature of his own. In a telephone system including a telephone switching facility and a voice features server, provision is made for enabling a calling party to invoke an appropriate calling party feature such as a ring back feature or an override feature, and thereby subsequently achieve a real time conversation with the called party instead of simply being able to leave a voice message for the called party.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LIMITING COMMUNICATION ACCESSES

Methods and systems for automatic forwarding of communications to a preferred device

Methods and systems for routing a communication to a preferred device are disclosed. A service center consistent with the present invention is operable to receive information pertaining to a communication to a user from a calling party, and retrieve data corresponding to the user using the received information.The service center also determines a preferred device of the user based on the retrieved data, wherein the preferred device is one of a plurality of devices associated with the user. Thereafter, the service center ascertains whether the preferred device of the user requires a new mode of delivery, and routes the communication to the preferred device of the user based on the ascertaining.

Portable electronic device with proximity-based communication functionality

An electronic device includes a housing and one or more processors. At least one proximity sensor component is operable with the one or more processors and can include an infrared signal receiver to receive an infrared emission from an object external to the housing. The one or more processors can receive, with a communication circuit, an incoming communication from a remote communication device and determine whether a person is within a thermal reception radius of the at least one proximity sensor component. Where the person is not within the thermal reception radius, the one or more processors can perform a control operation in response to receiving the incoming communication.

Method and apparatus for managing telecommunications

Method and apparatus for managing a telecommunications call in a telecommunications network from a caller to an end user. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving the call from the caller, the call including caller identification information; (b) screening the call based on the caller identification through automated access to a data base; then (c) transmitting a first radio signal to a computer having a display screen which computer is locationally independent of the telecommunications network; (d) receiving the first radio signal; (e) presenting a first message including data relating to the call; (f) receiving user selection data representing a selection by the end user to identify the a function to be performed in response to the call; (g) transmitting a second radio signal representing a second message identifying the function to be performed; (h) processing the second message in response to said second radio signal; and (i) performing the identified function in the telecommunications network.

Method and system for conference call security override

A method for controlling access to a conference call, the method comprising authenticating a mobile device in accordance with access requirements for the conference call rejecting the mobile device if the participant does not comply with the access requirements in response to the rejection, determining by a processor based on information other than said access requirements that the mobile device is legitimate and overriding the rejection to allow connection to the conference call if it is determined that the mobile device is legitimate.

Call control system and method for targeting calls

The invention relates to a call controlling. In a method for controlling targeting calls, a targeting call is detected, which targeting call is pre-screened according to a set of rules, and whether a caller of said targeting call is not otherwise allowed, an importance of said targeting call is determined, by means of which importance call diverting is decided. The invention relates also to a device, to a calling device, to a system and to a computer program product.

Method and system for overriding call blocking

An approach is provided for overriding a call blocking feature. A request to establish a voice call over a wireless network to a called party is intercepted. A call blocking feature is detected as being enabled for the called party. The calling party is prompted for a passcode in response to the detected call blocking feature. The passcode is received from the calling party to override the call blocking feature.

Method, system, and device for specifying selective override of do-not-disturb functionality

The present invention provides methods, systems, and devices for selective override of do-not-disturb in a wireless communications network, in which a user is provided with the option to query and modify the ignoring of do-not- disturb (DnD) for certain reasons. In some embodiments, DnD is ignored when an incoming call is an urgent call. In other embodiments DnD is ignored when an incoming call is an emergency call. In some embodiments a call processing server manages and performs selective override of do-not- disturb in an OMA compatible system. In yet other embodiments, a mobile device is adapted to send to a dispatch network a request to query or set an ignoreDnD flag, along with associated ignoreDnD reasons.

Method, architectures and technique for authentication of telephone calls

A method and system authenticates an authenticatee and provides an authentication to a recipient. The authenticatee may be either the called party or the calling party. A network platform or customer premise equipment may be utilized to provide information for authentication. Customer premise equipment provides the authentication to the recipient.

Anonymous call rejection

The present invention provides a method, system and device/phone/computer for anonymous call rejection in an Internet Protocol telephony network. The method includes the steps of: determining whether a caller identification ID is available/identifiable for an incoming call; and rejecting the incoming call where the caller ID is unavailable or unidentifiable. The system includes a Caller Identification Unit, for determining whether a caller identification ID is available/identifiable for an incoming call and a Call Rejection Unit, coupled to the Caller Identification Unit, for rejecting the incoming call where the caller ID is unavailable or unidentifiable. A device/phone/computer of the invention provides a caller identification processing/rejecting unit and a transceiver. The caller identification processing/rejecting unit determines whether a caller identification ID is available or identifiable for an incoming call and rejects the incoming call where the caller ID is unavailable or unidentifiable. The transceiver is coupled to the caller identification processing/rejecting unit and is used for transmitting and for receiving calls when the caller ID is available or identifiable.

Be used to set up the method and system that phone connects

本发明涉及一种用于在电话系统中的第一订户设备(A订户设备)和第二订户设备(B订户设备)之间建立电话连接的方法和系统。该电话系统被布置为连接A订户设备(呼叫方)和B订户设备(被叫方)。该方法包括：从A订户设备接收与B订户设备建立连接的请求，以及接收所述A订户设备的用户的个人身份代码。只有在接收到所述A订户设备的所述用户的所述个人身份代码之后，才可以在A订户设备和B订户设备之间建立连接。

Communications control method and apparatus

A communications controller is provided for empowering the user of a communications device, such as a telephone or other device, to assume control over incoming communications. This communications controller is based on artificial intelligence and behavior modeling techniques. Each communication is identified by unique identification information associated with an incoming communication. The user selects one of a plurality of different priority rating levels for a particular communication. The user also selects or infers block time intervals for each priority to indicate times during which incoming communication is not desired. Dynamic communications control is achieved by also determining the mood of the user or mode of the device. Undesirable communications will be “blocked”. For example, when that particular caller places a call to the user, the user's communication controller determines the caller's identification information and recalls the priority and corresponding blocking time interval for that particular caller. The user's mood or the mode of the communications device is determined. The call is accordingly passed to the communication device or blocked.

Combined payment and communication service method and system

The invention relates to a combined computer- implemented payment service and communication service method in a server system configured for performing at least one of a payment service and a communication service within the server system in relation to a recipient. The method involves receiving a public unique identifier of the recipient and determining whether the recipient uses the at least one of the payment service and the communication service of the server system. A payment message is received and the payment service is performed using the public unique identifier as a payment address identifier if the recipient uses the payment service of the server system. A communication type message may also be received and the communication service is performed using the public unique identifier as a communication address identifier if the recipient uses the communication service of the server system.

Convenience features in a method and system for providing enhanced caller identification

An improved system and apparatus for providing caller identification information to a called party when standard Caller ID cannot be provided. If standard caller ID information cannot be provided for a call, the call is interrupted by the present service and the calling party is prompted for audible caller identification information. In one embodiment, when the audible caller identification is provided, the call is presented to the called party with a distinctive ring at the called telephone station. In another embodiment, the calling party may enter a personal identification number (PIN) to bypass the requirement for audible caller identification information. In still another embodiment, when the PIN is entered, the call is presented with a distinctive ring at the called communication station. In still another embodiment, the called party may send the incoming call to a voice mail system.

Call method of mobile terminal, mobile terminal control method, and related device

The present application discloses a mobile terminal control method, including: receiving a communication request sent by a communication request initiating party, and calculating a time interval between a time when the communication request is received and a time when a previous communication request from the communication request initiating party is received; and if the time interval is greater than a preset threshold, skipping generating a vibrating and/or ringtone alert for the communication request, and detecting an online status of a communications software account associated with the communication request initiating party and sending prompt information to an online communications software account, where the prompt information is used to indicate that a mobile terminal is in a Do Not Disturb mode.

Method and system for reducing the proliferation of electronic messages

The invention relates to a method and system for reducing the proliferation of electronic messages. An electronic message or a portion thereof is transmitted by the server system. A spam notification signal may be received related to the electronic message or the portion thereof. Access to said electronic message is restricted solely in response to receiving the spam notification signal.

Call reception infeasibileness informing system and method

The present invention is a system and method for providing information concerning incoming call disablement in which a call-making mobile telephone terminal (20), which serves as a call-making telephone terminal, may be provided with information concerning a reason for incoming call disablement and a time period of incoming call disablement when a call-receiving mobile telephone terminal (10), which serves as a call-receiving telephone terminal, is unable to receive incoming calls due to various circumstances. First, input of the reason for incoming call disablement and time period of incoming call disablement is received by the call-receiving mobile telephone terminal (10), whereupon the reason for incoming call disablement and time period of incoming call disablement are stored in the call-receiving mobile telephone terminal (10) or a computer (6) which serve as storage means. Next, processing is performed by the call-receiving mobile telephone terminal (10) or the computer (6), serving as notification means, to notify the call-making mobile telephone terminal (20) of the reason for incoming call disablement and time period of incoming call disablement when a call is made from the call-making mobile telephone terminal (20) to the call-receiving mobile telephone terminal (10) at a time which is within the range of the time period of incoming call disablement. Then, the call-making mobile telephone terminal (20) is notified of the reason for incoming call disablement and time period of incoming call disablement by means of an automatic voice message and/or alphanumeric information.

SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A SUBSCRIBER LINE IN SUCH A NETWORK

L'invention concerne un réseau téléphonique commuté (RTC) dans lequel : - un premier commutateur (C1) est connecté à une première ligne abonnée (LA) adaptée pour être reliée à un premier poste téléphonique fixe (TA) installé dans un local d'un premier abonné (A), ladite première ligne abonnée étant associée à un numéro de téléphone attribué audit premier poste téléphonique, - un deuxième commutateur (C2) comprenant une base de données dans laquelle est enregistré un numéro de téléphone attribué à un deuxième poste téléphonique fixe (Tc) d'un deuxième abonné (C), ledit réseau comprend en outre : - un boîtier (B) amovible connecté sur la première ligne abonnée (LA), dans le local où est installé le premier poste téléphonique (TA), le deuxième poste téléphonique (Tc) étant connecté audit boîtier, - un moyen (B) pour transmettre au premier commutateur (C1) une requête de présence contenant le numéro de téléphone attribué au deuxième poste téléphonique (Tc), - la réception de la requête de présence par le premier commutateur (C1) entraîne la mise en œuvre automatique d'un processus informatique logique impliquant le deuxième commutateur (C2) et aboutissant au partage de la première ligne abonnée (LA), au travers du boîtier (B), entre le numéro de téléphone attribué au premier poste téléphonique (TA) et le numéro de téléphone attribué au deuxième poste téléphonique (Tc). The invention relates to a switched telephone network (PSTN) in which: - a first switch (C1) is connected to a first subscriber line (LA) adapted to be connected to a first fixed telephone set (TA) installed in a premises of a first subscriber (A), said first subscriber line being associated with a telephone number assigned to said first telephone set, - a second switch (C2) comprising a database in which is recorded a telephone number assigned to a second telephone set (Tc) of a second subscriber (C), said network further comprises: - a removable box (B) connected to the first subscriber ...

Reception forcing method for mobile communication system, mobile communication system and managing center

A reception forcing method is used in a mobile communication system which includes a managing center. The method includes the steps of registering in advance identification information which is related to each caller permitted to make a forced reception in the managing center, originating a call from a caller by adding identification information of the caller when making a forced reception at a destination subscriber, and forcing a reception at the destination subscriber by avoiding a screening function of the destination subscriber regardless of whether or not the screening function of the destination subscriber is turned ON, if the identification information of the caller is registered in the managing center.

Method and Apparatus for Routing Calls Based on the Identification of the Calling Party or Calling Line

A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.

Call control system and method for targeting calls

The invention relates to a call controlling. In a method for controlling targeting calls, a targeting call is detected, which targeting call is pre-screened according to a set of rules, and whether a caller of said targeting call is not otherwise allowed, an importance of said targeting call is determined, by means of which importance call diverting is decided. The invention relates also to a device, to a calling device, to a system and to a computer program product.

Method for calling mobile terminal, method for controlling mobile terminal, and relevant device

The present invention discloses a mobile terminal control method, including: receiving a communication request sent by a communication request initiating party, and calculating a time interval between a time when the communication request is received and a time when a previous communication request from the communication request initiating party is received; and if the time interval is greater than a preset threshold, skipping generating a vibrating and/or ringtone alert for the communication request, and detecting an online status of a communications software account associated with the communication request initiating party and sending prompt information to an online communications software account, where the prompt information is used to indicate that the mobile terminal is in a Do Not Disturb mode. The present invention further discloses an apparatus and a mobile terminal. By using the present invention, a deficiency that important information from a communication request initiating party is missed after a Do Not Disturb mode is activated on a mobile terminal is solved.

Method and apparatus for receiving and processing an incoming call

An apparatus and method for receiving a telephone call from a calling party preferably via a telephone exchange, which telephone call is placed to a called party apparatus. The receiving apparatus, on the basis of predetermined selection criteria, delivers predetermined messages to the calling party; screens the telephone call from the calling party; or re-routes the telephone call from the calling party. The receiving apparatus includes an interaction arrangement for receiving the telephone call, for obtaining identification information relating to the calling party, and for transferring the identification information to a processor. The processor is responsive to the interaction arrangement, for accessing a database which has stored the predetermined selection criteria, predetermined messages, predetermined screening information, and predetermined re-routing information, the processor using the indentification information as a retrieval key for the predetermined selection criteria, and for using the predetermined criteria to determine whether to (a) cause the interaction arrangement to have the calling party connected with the called party apparatus; (b) provide predetermined message information to the calling party; (c) screen the telephone call from the calling; or (d) re-route the telephone call from the calling party.

Call attempt handling in a communication system

The present invention relates to a method for call attempt handling in a communication system. The method comprises receiving a call attempt directed to a user terminal, the call attempt being initiated by a calling party. Furthermore, the method comprises verifying whether an override function is set relating to said user terminal. Furthermore, the method comprises verifying whether a correct override code is given by the calling party. Furthermore, the method comprises allowing a call-arriving signal to be created in the user terminal overriding settings preventing creation of the call-arriving signal, when the override function is set and the correct override code is given. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a user terminal and a switching point adapted to embodiments of the invention.

System and method for managing communications

A communications network-based system and service is disclosed. The service permits subscribers to control and manage incoming telephone calls. Subscribers can establish preferences and set encumbrances. The service also connects calls to a called party otherwise prevented from receiving calls due to line encumbrances, permitting preselected or predesignated parties to by-pass line encumbrances.

Call override feature for mobile phones

A method of automatically answering a mobile phone. A mobile phone receives an incoming call and detects the calling party's phone number using a caller ID function. The mobile phone then determines if the calling party's phone number has been flagged as a phone number capable of causing the mobile phone to answer itself. If it is, the mobile phone automatically answers the call.

Method and system for providing enhanced caller identification

A system ( 100 ) and method deliver audible caller identification information when standard Caller ID information can not be provided, even when a subscriber to the service has per line blocking. A service control point ( 106 ) detects the directory number to which a terminating attempt trigger is assigned and places this directory number in a parameter for transmission to a service switching point ( 102 ) using a forward_call message ( 206 ). The per line blocking function does not interfere with transmission of this parameter so that the called party's directory number can be passed for processing and call completion by the system.

A system for making a busy subscriber listen to a notification message during his/her current call

The present invention relates to a system (1) which enables to trigger a notification message to be listened by the called person via the calling person if the called person is talking to another person and to make the called person to listen to this notification message during his/her current call, for a call made over a communication device. The inventive system (1) comprises: the calling communication device (2) used by the calling subscriber (A), the called communication device (3) used by the called subscriber (B). the call application | |(4) running on the calling communication device (2) and the called communication device (3) and the application server (5).

Telephone call blocking system

An accessory for association with a telephone answering machine, which blocks unwanted telephone calls. The “ringer” of the answering machine is de-activated: an incoming “ring” signal causes no “ring” sound. But the answering machine still answers, and may, or may not, say “Enter your password now.” In either case, the caller knows that a password is required, and enters it, using the keypad on the caller's telephone. The accessory “listens” to the password. If it is correct, the accessory actuates its own acoustic ringer, notifying the owner that a password-holder is calling. The owner, if present, may answer the call. If the password is incorrect, no “ring” sound is generated, but the caller may leave a message on the machine, as usual. Thus, only password-holders can cause a “ring” sound, but no callers are blocked from leaving messages.

Method and system for providing supervisory control over wireless phone usage

A system for controlling wireless phone usage enables a supervisor to establish user profiles for supervised users of wireless phones across a range of parameters which are stored in a user profile database. Such parameters may include one or more locations at which use of the wireless phone is restricted or permitted. In addition, restrictions on phone use may be provided based upon total phone usage within a specified control period, time periods, dates or days of the week during which phone use is restricted or permitted. One or more lists including numbers that are always-accessible may be provided and one or more lists including numbers that are never-accessible may also be provided. In the event a call does not satisfy predefined criteria, the call is blocked. Predetermined messages may be played to the called or calling party as applicable when a call is blocked. Boolean combinations of restrictions and permissive use criteria for the wireless phone may be specified to provide for flexibility when establishing use criteria for the wireless phone.

Call programming apparatus and method

A method of routing incoming telephone calls and programming routing options and apparatus that allows incoming calls to be routed according to various criteria programmed by a subscriber.

Automated group communication

Systems and methods for connecting a plurality (even a large plurality) of recipients or destinations to an originating caller across, for example, a phone network. In preferred embodiments, the phones are connected within a single private branch exchange (PBX), which can be distributed across individual nodes over large distances. The size of the groups included in the destinations can be indefinitely large and can be configured to parse recipients as desired. In preferred embodiments, an originator selects from among various pre-defined groups (or, alternatively, the originator defines new groups) and initiates a one-way or two- way call to recipients. The recipients' control over refusing the announcement are optional, but preferably include non-override options so that emergency announcements may not be ignored or blocked.

Method for changing the status of a mobile apparatus

本发明涉及用于改变移动设备状态的方法。根据本发明，提供了一种根据移动设备的速度来改变移动设备状态的方法。通信系统通过计算移动设备在第一时间所处的第一位置与其在第二时间所处的第二位置之间的差值来确定移动设备的速度。如果移动设备的速度超出预定阈值，那么通信系统会将移动设备的状态改为休眠状态，并且结束所述移动设备所涉及的呼叫。

A method and system for communication access restriction

A network-based telecommunications system and method that restricts the dial-in access to a resource of a subscriber to only a communication from an authorized user of the source. A switch receives a communication directed to a subscriber from a calling party. Prior to connecting the communication to the terminating equipment associated with the subscriber, the switch requests processing information. An authentication unit determines whether the calling party is an authorized user by checking whether a passcode provided by the calling party corresponds to a passcode being held by the authentication unit. If the passcode corresponds, then the authentication unit identifies the calling party as an authorized user, and the communication then may be connected to the terminating equipment of the subscriber. If the passcode fails to correspond, then the authentication unit fails to identify the calling party as an authorized user. The communication is not connected to the terminating equipment of the subscriber.

Telephone control system with branch routing

A method and apparatus for processing incoming telephone calls to a telephone control system. The apparatus includes a memory for storing electronic signals including signals representative of telephone network addresses and a processing unit for processing an incoming telephone call from a caller. Information is communicated by the processing unit to said caller indicating that the incoming call can be routed (e.g. branched) to any one of at least two telephone network destinations. The processing unit responds to the transmission by the caller of a command corresponding to the desired telephone network address by routing the incoming call to the telephone network address corresponding to the command transmitted by said caller.

Methods and systems for conference call buffering

Methods and systems for conference call buffering are disclosed. Methods and systems consistent with the present invention record a conference between a plurality of users (630). A service center (606) in conjunction with a conference bridge (618) and conference server (616) establishes a conference call between a plurality of users. The service center may also ascertain the identities of a plurality of destination devices for an audio stream corresponding to the conference call, where the destination devices corresponding to the plurality of users. An audio streaming server provides the audio stream to the plurality of destination devices. Memory located centrally and/or local to the destination devices stores the audio stream. A user of one of the destination devices may choose to replay a selected portion of the audio stream.

Method and system for providing enhanced caller identification

A method and system provide enhanced caller identification information to a called party. The system determines whether or not standard caller identification information associated with a calling party can be provided to the called party. The system preferably determines whether the standard caller identification information is unavailable, incomplete or has been blocked. When the system determines that the standard caller identification information cannot be provided, the system transmits a request for audible caller identification information to the calling party. If the calling party provides the requested audible caller identification information, the audible caller identification information is transmitted to the called party. The called party is thus provided with information about the calling party that can assist the called party in deciding whether or not to answer the call.

Method and system for reducing the proliferation of electronic messages

The invention relates to a method and system for reducing the proliferation of electronic messages. An electronic message or a portion thereof is transmitted by the server system. An access restriction instruction signal may be received related to the electronic message or the portion thereof. Access to said electronic message is restricted solely in response to receiving the single access restriction instruction signal.

Methods and apparatus for providing expanded telecommunications service

The present invention relates to telephone call processing. In one embodiment, a call processing system receives from a caller a first call for a user, the first call including call signaling information. The call processing system determines whether the call signaling information includes caller identification information and whether the call signaling information indicates that the caller identification information is restricted. If the caller identification information is restricted, the call processing system instructs the caller to take a first action so that the caller identification information can be provided to the user. The call processing system determines whether the caller has performed the first action during the first call, and if the caller has performed the first action during the first call, the call processing system provides at least a portion of the caller identification information to the user.

Configuration and control of communication devices during calendar events

通信设备上的日历应用生成允许用户与日历事件的表示进行交互的用户界面。所述日历应用在所述日历事件期间响应于实时通信事件检测指示如何控制所述通信设备的用户配置输入。当在所述日历事件期间检测到所述实时通信事件时，所述日历应用基于所述配置输入来控制所述通信设备。

Method and system for reducing the proliferation of electronic messages

System and method of modifying communications policy settings in a wireless network

The present invention provides a system and method of modifying policy settings in a network having a plurality of subscriber devices. An embodiment includes a plurality of base stations, each capable of wirelessly transmitting across a geographic region. A cell-phone, capable of roaming between regions is operable to establish a wireless link with the base stations. The network contains a communication policy determining from which other communication devices a subscriber device can receive voice calls. A copy of this policy is stored on each subscriber device as a database and periodically updated as the devices make contact with the base stations or other subscriber devices. When receiving a voice call, the device first determines who the originator of the call is and then determines whether it is allowed to receive the call from that originator according to its policy database. The policy database can be updated either by subscriber devices or by base stations.

System and method of establishing a telephone connection

The invention relates to a system and method of establishing a telephone connection between an A-subscriber device and a B-subscriber device in a telephone system is proposed. The method involves receiving a first approval signal from a first approval device before establishing the telephone connection. The first approval signal signals the approval of a user of the A-subscriber device to establish the telephone connection with the B-subscriber device. Also, a second approval signal is received from a second approval device before establishing the telephone connection. The second approval signal signals the approval of a user of the B-subscriber device to establish the telephone connection with the A-subscriber device. In the proposed method, the telephone connection is established between the A-subscriber device and the B-subscriber device only after receiving the first approval signal and the second approval signal.

Method and system for transmitting an electronic message

The invention relates to a method and system for transmitting an electronic message from a first user device to a second user device. The system comprises at least a first server and a second server communicatively connectable to each other and to the first and second user device respectively. The first server is arranged for receiving and storing the electronic message from the first user device and for transmitting a portion of the electronic message to the second server. A portion of an electronic message may e.g. comprise one or more fields of the header of the electronic message or a new characteristic portion assembled on the basis of characteristics of the electronic message. The second server is arranged for receiving said portion of the electronic message from said first server and for presenting the portion of said electronic message in a selectable manner to said second user device. The first server is arranged for transmitting the electronic message to the second user device upon selection of the portion of said electronic message at the second user device.

Status messaging using associated phone tags

A method for managing communication requests includes receiving tag information from a user of a communication device, and associating the tag with a communication device. The tag information includes criteria for determining whether the tag applies to an incoming communication request and one or more actions to be taken in response to the communication request after determining that the tag applies. The method further includes receiving a request from a caller for a communication session with the communication device, determining whether criteria for the tag have been met by the communication request, and if the criteria for the tag have been met, taking the specified actions in response to the communication request.

System and method for managing communications

A communications network-based system and service is disclosed. The service permits subscribers to control and manage incoming telephone calls. Subscribers can establish preferences for how calls will be handled by a communications network if the calls are received by while the subscriber in connected to an information network. The service also notifies a subscriber of a calling party's call based on whether preselected or predesignated preferences of the called party correspond to identifier(s) of the calling party.

Multi-sim incoming call management method, apparatus, managed device and server

Method and system for reducing the proliferation of electronic messages

The invention relates to a method and system for reducing the proliferation of electronic messages. An electronic message or a portion thereof is transmitted by the server system. A spam notification signal may be received related to the electronic message or the portion thereof. Access to said electronic message is restricted solely in response to receiving the spam notification signal.

Call control method and apparatus, and storage medium and terminal device

Disclosed are a call control method and apparatus, and a storage medium and a terminal device. The call control method comprises: receiving a call access request, the call access request carrying a user identifier of an incoming call user; obtaining the current operation mode of a terminal device according to the call access request; determining whether the operation mode is a night mode or not; and if yes, controlling the terminal device to perform call connection according to a preset white list and the user identifier.

Method to check the authorisation at setup and/or transfer of a telephone call

The authorization checking method allows a call connection (19) from a subscriber communications device (14) within a mobile radio communications network (10) or a fixed line network to be established or transferred to a required service (50) in dependence on identification of an authorization code related to the target call number. The authorization code can be provided in the form of a check sum (30).

Patent RU2016141136A3

Method And Apparatus For Suspending Screen Sharing During Confidential Data Entry

提供用于在源设备和至少一个接收设备之间共享图像数据的方法、发送设备和计算机可读存储介质。在一个实施方式中，提供了用于使用共享连接向至少一个接收设备周期性地发送共享屏幕的图像数据的方法。该方法还接收与激活包含机密信息的用户界面组件相关联的请求；响应于接收到的请求，中止图像数据的更新；以及在中止更新时周期性地向至少一个接收设备发送中止的图像数据。

Mobile terminal calling method, mobile terminal controlling method and related equipment

本发明公开了一种控制移动终端的方法，包括接收通讯请求发起方发送的通讯请求，计算接收到所述通讯请求的时刻与接收到所述通讯请求发起方上一次通讯请求的时刻的时间间隔；若所述时间间隔大于预设的阈值，则对所述通讯请求不发出振动和/或铃声提醒，并检测与所述通讯请求发起方关联的通讯软件账号的在线状态，向在线的通讯软件账号发送提示信息，所述提示信息用于表示所述移动终端处于勿扰模式。本发明还公开了一种装置和移动终端。采用本发明，解决移动终端开启勿扰模式后漏掉通讯请求发起方重要信息的不足。

System and method for managing communications

A communications network-based system and service is disclosed. The service permits subscribers to control and manage incoming telephone calls. Subscribers can establish preferences and set encumbrances. The service also connects calls to a called party otherwise prevented from receiving calls due to line encumbrances, permitting preselected or predesignated parties to by-pass line encumbrances.

Incoming and outgoing call control customization

A method is provided for customizing a call control rule by a subscriber at a graphical user interface. The method includes providing a first display, including multiple conditions relating to identifying calls involving the at least one telephone number, and receiving a first selection of at least one identifying condition. The method further includes providing a second display, including multiple call dispositions relating to processing the calls based on the at least one selected condition, and receiving a second selection of at least one call disposition. The identifying condition and the call disposition are stored as the call control rule in association with the telephone number, and calls involving the telephone number are processed in accordance with the stored call control rule. The method may also include providing a third display describing the call control rule contemporaneously with receiving the first and second selections.

Conference system

提供一种比较便于设定作业的会议系统。一种会议系统(S)，其特征在于，具有控制单元(CU)(1)和讨论单元(DU)(2)，在两个单元之间反复收发运用数据包，CU具备CU存储部(13)、语音时隙和CU控制部(16)，CU控制部对发送了被赋予了请求标志的运用数据包DU分配语音时隙，对CU和DU的动作进行控制的控制信息包含赋予方式信息和分配方式信息，该赋予方式信息对将请求标志赋予运用数据包的多个赋予方式中的任一赋予方式进行确定，该分配方式信息对在语音时隙没有空闲时向发送了被赋予了请求标志的运用数据包的DU分配语音时隙的多个分配方式中的任一分配方式进行确定，赋予方式信息与分配方式信息产生关联并存储在CU存储部中。

Conference system

Call control method and apparatus, and storage medium and terminal device

Disclosed are a call control method and apparatus, and a storage medium and a terminal device. The call control method comprises: receiving a call access request, the call access request carrying a user identifier of an incoming call user; obtaining the current operation mode of a terminal device according to the call access request; determining whether the operation mode is a night mode or not; and if yes, controlling the terminal device to perform call connection according to a preset white list and the user identifier.

Call programming apparatus and method

A method of routing incoming telephone calls and programming routing options and apparatus that allows incoming calls to be routed according to various criteria programmed by a subscriber.

Emergency Call Notification for Network Services

Enhanced services, such as call restriction, call forwarding, anonymous call rejection, and proprietary services, may interfere with an emergency callback potentially preventing the callback from reaching the intended destination. Systems and methods for processing emergency calls to eliminate emergency callback failure in response to an emergency call being disconnected are provided herein.