МОБИЛЬНЫЙ ТЕРМИНАЛ, УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМИ

FIELD: radio engineering, communication. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to wireless communication. The disclosed mobile terminal includes a controller which makes video calls by transmitting, to a counter party mobile terminal, video call data containing video captured by a camera, and speech input generated by a speech input unit in accordance with user input; during the video call displays, in a display unit, a shared image and transmits the shared image to the counter party mobile terminal. EFFECT: facilitating sharing of images and image information during a video call between a mobile terminal and a counter party mobile terminal. 65 cl, 17 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК H04W 88/02 (13) 2 562 125 C2 (2009.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012119473/07, 12.11.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.11.2010 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.11.2013 Бюл. № 32 (73) Патентообладатель(и): САМСУНГ ЭЛЕКТРОНИКС КО., ЛТД. (KR) R U 13.11.2009 KR 10-2009-0109774 (72) Автор(ы): ЧАНГ Воо-Йонг (KR), Ю Сеунг-Донг (KR), ПАРК Се-Дзун (KR), МООН Мин-Дзеонг (KR) (45) Опубликовано: 10.09.2015 Бюл. № 25 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 11.05.2012 2 5 6 2 1 2 5 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US2008062249 А1, 13.03.2008. US2007039025 А1, 15.02.2007. US2006203758 А1, 14.09.2006. US2007115346 A1, 24.05.2007. RU2008104856 A, 20.08.2009 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 5 6 2 1 2 5 R U C 2 C 2 KR 2010/007978 (12.11.2010) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2011/059250 (19.05.2011) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) МОБИЛЬНЫЙ ТЕРМИНАЛ, УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМИ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области радиосвязи. противной стороны данных видеовызова, Техническим результатом является обеспечение ...

ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ СОЕДИНЕНИЯМИ В БЕСПРОВОДНЫХ УСТРОЙСТВАХ

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2015 143 728 A (51) МПК H04L 12/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015143728, 14.03.2014 (71) Заявитель(и): АЛИФКОМ (US), ЛУНА Майкл Эдвард Смит (US), ДОНАЛЬДСОН Томас Алан (GB), КОНИАК Адам (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 14.03.2013 US 13/831,529 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 14.10.2015 (86) Заявка PCT: (72) Автор(ы): ЛУНА Майкл Эдвард Смит (US), ДОНАЛЬДСОН Томас Алан (GB), КОНИАК Адам (US) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2014/153248 (25.09.2014) R U (54) ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ СОЕДИНЕНИЯМИ В БЕСПРОВОДНЫХ УСТРОЙСТВАХ (57) Формула изобретения 1. Способ, включающий прием на устройстве вывода инициирующих данных от мобильного устройства, инициирующие данные выполнены с возможностью запуска операции, относящейся к удаленным данным, при этом мобильное устройство выполнено с возможностью осуществить доступ к пакету уровня данных и пакету уровня управления, относящихся к удаленным данным, с использованием сети сотовой связи; обнаружение соединительного тракта, доступного для устройства вывода с использованием устройства, обеспечивающего интеллектуальные соединения, подключенное к выходному устройству; определения с использованием данных профиля подключения того, может ли соединительный тракт получить доступ к пакету уровня управления от удаленного источника; определения с использованием данных профиля подключения того, может ли соединительный тракт получить доступ к пакету уровня данных от удаленного источника; а также осуществления доступа с использованием устройства вывода к по меньшей мере одному пакету уровня данных и пакету уровня управления. 2. Способ по п. 1, в котором осуществление доступа к по меньшей мере одному пакету уровня данных и пакету уровня управления включает в себя доступ к пакету Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 5 1 4 3 7 2 8 A Адрес для переписки: 190000, Санкт-Петербург, BOX 1125, "ПАТЕНТИКА" 2 0 1 ...

Controlling the aural position of audio signals of participants associated with a plurality of conferences

A user interface is displayed that depicts a first defined area 50 and a second defined area 52, the first defined area is associated with a first conference and the second defined area is associated with a second conference. A first plurality of participant identifiers 58B-58D is displayed in association with the first defined area, and each of the plurality of participant identifiers corresponds to a different participant of a plurality of participants in the first conference. Aural position identifiers are determined for each participant associated with the first conference, and an aural position identifier is selected for the second conference. Audio signals are provided at aural positions identified by the aural position identifiers, enabling the user to correlate the voices of different participants with corresponding locations on the user interface, and to listen to multiple conferences simultaneously. It allows a participant in multiple concurrent conference calls to easily and intuitively distinguish those audio signals emanating from one conference call from the other.

Visual indication of a communication connection

Call bridging device wherein calls are charged to the telephone account associated with the call bridging device.

A call bridging device 13 sets up a three way call between the device and two telephones. The call is initiated by the call bridging device in response to a signal transmitted from a first telephone 10, such that the charges for the call are made to the telephone account associated with the call bridging device, instead of the telephone account associated with the first telephone 10. The present invention provides a call bridging device, 13 which is a single unit that can bridge calls that are charged to the account of a single line for use with UK type telephone systems. Aspects of the invention include the user calling his or her home number from a mobile telephone 10 and verifying the authority of callers, i.e. authorization with CLI. If authorized, the user is prompted to enter a telephone number of the destination using the keypad on their mobile phone 10.

SIGNAL ROUTING FOR DECREASED CURRENT CONSUMPTION IN A CONFERENCE SYSTEM

TELECONFERENCING AND CALL MULTIPLEXING WITH MULTIPLE EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES COUPLED TO A SINGLE MOBILE TELEPHONE

Various methods for using external audio devices with a single mobile telephone are proposed, where the external audio devices have audio input functionality and audio output functionality. To support conferencing, audio data of a single telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with two or more external audio devices. To support separate telephone calls that are concurrent for at least a period of time, audio data of a first telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with one or more first external audio devices, and audio data of a second telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with one or more second external audio devices. If there are two or more first external audio devices, then the first telephone call is a conference call.

HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE FOR TELEPHONE FEATURE INVOCATION

A method of providing a visual indication to a first communication connection (CC) subscriber of the status of a CC comprised of providing an icon on a display that represents the first CC subscriber, providing a call setup icon on a display representing a command to set up a CC, dragging the icon representing the first CC subscriber to the call setup icon, displaying a directory of subscribers, dragging an identity of a second CC subscriber from the directory to the call setup icon, establishing a CC between communication apparatus used by the first subscriber and communication apparatus used by the second CC subscriber via subscriber's lines, changing the identity of the calls setup icon to a call icon, displaying an icon representing the second CC subscriber in the call icon, and displaying a new call setup icon, whereby icons representing CC subscribers of a call in progress are both represented and are visually discernible by the first CC subscriber in the call icon.

Teleconferencing System, Communication Method And Master Communication Device

The present invention provides a teleconferencing system, a communication method and a master communication device. The teleconferencing system comprises a master communication device and a plurality of satellite communication devices, wherein the master communication device 202 is arranged to communicate with a far-end communication device 102 through a global communication channel 106 and to communicate with the plurality of satellite communication devices (204, 206, 208) through a plurality of local communication channels (210, 212, 214), wherein the master communication device is further arranged to act as a portal between the far-end communication device 102 and the satellite communication devices (204, 206, 208) by forwarding voice communications received from the far-end communication device 102 to the satellite communication devices(204, 206, 208)through the local communication channels(210, 212, 214), and by mixing voice communications received from the satellite communication ...

Mobile station and a method for controlling the mobile station in conferencing mode of mobile communication system

METHOD FOR CREATING AND PLAYING AN AUDIO OR VIDEO CONFERENCING

L'invention propose un procédé de création de conférence audio ou vidéo et d'autorisation de participants à rejoindre la conférence, mis en œuvre par un système comprenant un serveur et au moins un terminal comprenant un microphone, le terminal étant en outre adapté pour communiquer avec le serveur par un réseau de communication, le procédé comprenant les étapes de : - création par le serveur d'une conférence audio ou vidéo, la conférence étant associée à un identifiant unique, - connexion d'au moins un terminal à la conférence audio ou vidéo, caractérisé en ce que l'identifiant unique de la conférence audio ou vidéo comprend au moins deux mots, et en ce que la connexion du terminal à la conférence audio ou vidéo comprend : - l'établissement d'une connexion entre le terminal et le serveur, - un enregistrement, par le microphone du terminal, d'une séquence vocale d'un utilisateur du terminal, - la transcription de la séquence vocale en texte, et - la comparaison, par le serveur, du texte à au moins un identifiant de conférence, et - si le texte correspond à l'identifiant d'une conférence, la connexion du terminal à la conférence. The invention proposes a method for creating an audio or video conference and authorizing participants to join the conference, implemented by a system comprising a server and at least one terminal comprising a microphone, the terminal being further adapted to communicate with the server via a communication network, the method comprising the steps of: - creation by the server of an audio or video conference, the conference being associated with a unique identifier, - connection of at least one terminal to the audio conference or video, characterized in that the unique identifier of the audio or video conference comprises at least two words, and in that the connection of the terminal to the audio or video conference comprises: - establishing a connection between the terminal and the server, - a ...

A method for initiating communication in a computing device having a touch sensitive display and the computing device

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, COMMUNICATION FUNCTION STARTING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

A communication terminal includes a display control unit configured to display, on a display unit, a function selecting screen that contains a first icon for receiving a selection of a first communication function and a second icon for receiving a selection of a second communication function. The first communication function is to provide communication using a signaling protocol for connecting to or disconnecting from a destination of communication and an encoding protocol for encapsulating communication data in IP packets. The second communication function is to provide communication using the same signaling protocol and a different encoding protocol. The communication terminal also includes a receiving unit configured to receive a selection of the first icon or the second icon; and a starting unit configured to start the first communication function and the second communication function in response to the selection of the first icon and the second icon, respectively.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SIGNALING OF SESSION CHARACTERISTICS IN A COMMUNICATION SESSION

A system and method for specifying requirements for the consumption of an MBMS user service. This system and method is forward-compatible and allows for legacy terminals to detect if a new feature, introduced in later releases, is required for the consumption of the service. If a required feature is not supported, then the terminal will not attempt to join the session. The service announcement or service discovery carries information about the requirements for the MBMS user service. Any requirement that is not understood by the terminal indicates to the terminal that it cannot correctly receive and decode the service.

A PARTICIPANT RESPONSE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.

Method and apparatus for staggering internet protocol teleconferencing calls

A method and apparatus for enabling providers of PSTN toll free services to stagger simultaneous transmission of call setup signaling messages into an IP based teleconference bridge, supported by a VoIP network, by suspending a subset of calls and placing them on hold while placing other calls to be connected to the conference bridge are disclosed. The PSTN network can stagger calls by limiting the number of call setup signaling messages to be sent to the VoIP network within a predefined period of time interval and spread all the calls over multiple of such predefined periods. Prerecorded announcements or music can be played while the calls that have been placed on hold are in queue.

CUSTOM COMMUNICATION ACTIONS BASED ON ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS

According to one embodiment, facilitating communications through a communication device can comprise monitoring, by the communication device, one or more environmental sensors of the communication device including at least one sensor collecting biometric information. A presence of one or more people can be detected by the communication device based on the monitoring or the one or more environmental sensors and the detected one or more people can be identified by the communication device based at least in part on input from the one or more environmental sensors. One or more possible actions related to communications through the communication device can be determined by the communication device based on the identified one or more people. A user interface including a prompt for at least one of the determined one or more possible actions related to communications through the communication device can then be provided.

Method to provide ad hoc and password protected digital and voice networks

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.

Method to provide ad hoc and password protected digital and voice networks

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit.

Mobile terminal and video sharing method thereof

A mobile terminal for providing a video sharing function in a multi-party call state and its video sharing method are disclosed. When a video sharing menu is selected while a user is performing individual call communication or multi-party call communication, one or a plurality of video share keys in relation to a user selected for video sharing are displayed, so that the user can select a desired one of the displayed video share keys to share video with the selected user. In addition, a video share authority change key is disposed on the screen of a terminal set as a video share authority (chief authority) change target, so that a corresponding terminal can select the video share authority change key during individual or multi-party video sharing to acquire the authority of video sharing (chief authority) from a terminal currently having the authority of video sharing, thus perform bi-directional video sharing in real time.

Improved sound in a conference communication session

According to the present invention a first main communication device (10) at a first site includes a first network interface (32) associated with a communication network, a local wireless interface (36) for interfacing with a number of satellite communication devices (18), a network communication unit (34) for communicating over the first network interface (32), a local communication unit (38) for communication with satellite communication devices (18) via the local wireless interface (36), and a control unit (40). The control unit (40) receives sound picked up by a group of satellite communication devices (18) at the first site (S1) via the local wireless interface (36), combines this received sound, and orders the network communication unit (34) to send the combined sound via the network interface (32) to a second main communication device at a second site as sound in the conference communication session provided by the first main communication device (10).

USE OF HUMAN GESTURES BY A MOBILE PHONE FOR GENERATING RESPONSES TO A COMMUNICATION PARTY

Apparatus and method pertaining to the obtainment and use of call information

An apparatus, such as a portable communication device, has a wireless transceiver (104) configured to conduct voice calls, a close-proximity reader (132) such as, but not limited to, a near-field communications "NFC" reader, and a control circuit (102) that operably couples to the wireless transceiver (104) and the close-proximity reader (132). The control circuit (102) uses the close-proximity reader (132) to obtain call information from another device and uses the wireless transceiver (104) to initiate a call using the call information to thereby permit joining, or establishing, a conference call with three or more access points.

МОБИЛЬНЫЙ ТЕРМИНАЛ, УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМИ

FIELD: radio equipment and communications. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of radio communication. Technical result is achieved by the fact that the claimed mobile terminal includes a controller which performs a video call by transmitting to the counterpart mobile terminal video call data, comprising a video generated by the camera, and a voice input by the voice input unit according user input, displays on the display unit a shared image during the video call and transmits to the counterpart mobile terminal the shared image added to the video call data. EFFECT: ensuring that the mobile terminal shares images and image information during a video call with the mobile terminal of the opposing party. 30 cl, 17 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 670 603 C9 (51) МПК H04W 88/02 (2009.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) СКОРРЕКТИРОВАННОЕ ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ Примечание: библиография отражает состояние при переиздании (52) СПК H04W 88/02 (2006.01); G06F 3/0412 (2006.01); G06F 3/04883 (2006.01); H04M 1/00 (2006.01); H04M 1/72519 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2015134510, 12.11.2010 12.11.2010 13.11.2009 KR 10-2009-0109774 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.12.2015 Бюл. № 36 (73) Патентообладатель(и): САМСУНГ ЭЛЕКТРОНИКС КО., ЛТД. (KR) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2008062249 А1, 13.03.2008. US (45) Опубликовано: 24.10.2018 2007039025 А1, 15.02.2007. US 2006203758 А1, 14.09.2006. US 2007115346 A1, 24.05.2007. RU 2008104856 A, 20.08.2009. (15) Информация о коррекции: Версия коррекции №1 (W1 C2) 2 6 7 0 6 0 3 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (72) Автор(ы): ЧАНГ Воо-Йонг (KR), Ю Сеунг-Донг (KR), ПАРК Се-Дзун (KR), МООН Мин-Дзеонг (KR) 2 6 7 0 6 0 3 R U 21.11.2018 Бюл. № 33 Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) МОБИЛЬНЫЙ ТЕРМИНАЛ, УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ ...

МОБИЛЬНЫЙ ТЕРМИНАЛ, УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМИ

... 1. Мобильный терминал, содержащий:камеру, которая снимает изображение и формирует видео;модуль речевого ввода, который используется для ввода речи;модуль ввода пользователя, который принимает ввод пользователя;модуль отображения, который отображает изображение;модуль беспроводной связи, который осуществляет связь с мобильным терминалом противной стороны через беспроводную сеть; иконтроллер, который выполняет видеовызов посредством передачи, мобильному терминалу противной стороны, данных видеовызова, включающих в себя видео, сформированное камерой, и речевой ввод, сформированный посредством модуля речевого ввода в соответствии с вводом пользователя, во время видеовызова отображает, на модуле отображения, совместно используемое изображение, и передает мобильному терминалу противной стороны совместно используемое изображение, добавленное к данным видеовызова.2. Мобильный терминал по п.1, в котором контроллер редактирует совместно используемое изображение в соответствии с вводом пользователя ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ СИГНАЛИЗАЦИИ О ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКАХ СЕАНСА ВО ВРЕМЯ СЕАНСА СВЯЗИ

... 1. Способ обработки объявления услуги, в котором: ! принимают в приемном терминале объявление услуги, которое содержит одно или более функциональных требований, связанных с услугой; ! решают не присоединяться к услуге, если приемный терминал не может понять или поддержать одно или более функциональных требований; и ! подписываются на услугу, если приемный терминал может понять или поддержать одно или более функциональных требований. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что одно или более функциональных требований включают в описание пользовательской услуги службы широковещательной/многоадресной передачи мультимедийной информации. ! 3. Способ по п.1, дополнительно включающий чтение индикации того, что к услуге не следует присоединяться, если приемный терминал не может понять или поддержать одно или более функциональных требований. ! 4. Способ по п.3, отличающийся тем, что индикацию включают в состав описания пользовательской услуги службы широковещательной/многоадресной передачи мультимедийной ...

HOLD FROM TELECONFERENCES AND MULTIPLEXIERUNG FROM CALLS WITH SEVERAL TO ONLY ONE MOBILE PHONE ATTACHING SPEECH SETS

Telephone interpretation assistance device and telephone interpretation system using the same

A participant response system and method

Apparatus and method for providing conference call in mobile communication

An apparatus and a method for providing a conference call service in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a communication unit for sending and receiving an IDentifier (ID) of a participant to take part in a conference call, schedule information of the participant, and conference call reservation information by communicating with a conference server, a display unit for outputting the ID, the schedule information, and the conference call reservation information, an input unit for generating input data for selecting the ID, and response data of a conference call connection request, a reservation information generator for identifying a participant to take part in the conference call by detecting the input data for the ID, sending participant information to the conference server, and generating the conference call reservation information including an available conference call schedule by receiving the participant schedule information from the conference server. 40672t3 1 ...

METHOD OF ALTERING A USER INTERFACE

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, COMMUNICATION METHOD AND COMPUTER READABLE INFORMATION RECORDING MEDIUM

A communication terminal receives display data for displaying certain data on a screen of a display device and image data of an optical-to- electrical-converted image from another communication terminal via a communication network, includes a storage part storing reception information indicating whether the display data has been received by the communication terminal and arrangement information indicating at least one of a size and a position of the image based on the image data, in a manner of associating with one another; a reception part receiving the display data and the image data; an extraction part extracting, based on the reception information, the corresponding arrangement information from the storage part; and a display control part displaying the image using the image data based on the arrangement information extracted by the extraction part.

A network element, telecommunication system, integrated circuit and a method for providing a telephony connection

A network element (240) comprises a radio frequency (RF) transceiver module (310) and a signal processing module (320) operably coupled to the RF transceiver module (310) and arranged to enable at least one telephony connection to be established over a first communication network between the network element (240) and a plurality of local wireless communication units (250). The signal processing module (320) is further arranged to enable a piconet (360) to be established where the piconet comprises the network element (240) and the plurality of wireless communication units (250). The signal processing module (320) is further arranged to establish a common telephony connection between the piconet (360) and at least one remote device (210) over a second communication network (230).

AUTOMATED ASSISTANTS WITH CONFERENCE CAPABILITIES

Terminal and computer program product for replying to an email message using one of a plurality of communication methods

A terminal and computer program product allow a user of a communication device to quickly reply to a received email message using any one of several different communication methods. Communication identifiers, such as email addresses and telephone numbers, are automatically retrieved from anywhere in the received email message and the retrieved communication identifiers are matched to the user's contact list. A list is then generated comprising those contacts for which the extracted communication identifiers match the communication identifiers from the contacts and also comprising the extracted communication identifiers if the extracted communication identifiers do not match the communication identifiers from any contacts. This list is displayed to the user who can then select one or more contacts and/or communication identifiers. The use can then choose to reply to those selected using any one of the available communication methods.

PROCEEDED Of ESTABLISHMENT Of a TELEPHONE CALL HAS TWO LINES AND COMMUNICATING OBJECT CORRESPONDING

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A HOST FUNCTION IN A MULTI-STANDBY PORTABLE TERMINAL AND AN APPARATUS THEREOF, CAPABLE OF IMPROVING THE USER'S CONVENIENCE

PURPOSE: A method for supporting a host function in a multi-standby portable terminal and an apparatus thereof are provided to offer a conference call function through the connection with portable terminals existing in different networks. CONSTITUTION: A method for providing a host function between heterogeneous networks in a multi-standby portable terminal comprises the following steps. The first portable terminal(100) connects a call between the second portable terminal(200) and the third portable terminal(300) which the heterogeneous networks(250, 350). When a voice signal is received from one of the second and third portable terminals, the voice signal is outputted through a speaker. The voice signal loop-backs to the portable terminal which transmits it and a portable terminal existing in the other network. © KIPO 2009 ...

MOBILE TERMINAL CAPABLE OF OFFERING VARIOUS SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICES

PURPOSE: A mobile terminal is provided to configure an easy and instant network for performing various types of services. CONSTITUTION: A control unit(250) request a network participation for a community activity to one or more mobile terminals which have a profile corresponding to the profile of a user among accessible other mobile terminals. The controller controls a communication unit(210) for performing the community activity based on the manipulation of the user and one or more mobile terminals which accepted the networking participation request. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2011 ...

SIMULTANEOUS VOICE CALLS OF DISSIMILAR CLIENTS ON A SINGLE DEVICE

A mobile device includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver is configured to receive first wireless voice communications from a first end point in a first format. The processor is configured to reformat the first wireless voice communications from the first format to a second format. The second format is an operating format of a second end point. The transceiver transmits the reformatted first wireless voice communications to the second end point.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODE-NEUTRAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH A WIDGET-BASED COMMUNICATIONS METAPHOR

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing communications mode neutrally using widgets. The method includes presenting via a graphical user interface (GUI) a set of connected graphical elements representing a communication session comprising at least two communicating users, wherein each graphical element representing a user further comprises at least one graphical sub-element indicating user communication details, receiving user input associated with the set of connected graphical elements, the user input having an action associated with the communication session, and performing the action based on the received user input. The graphical sub-elements can indicate a communication mode through which an associated user connects to the communication session and/or available communication modes for an associated user. The graphical sub-elements can include a telephone, mobile phone, instant message, camera, video camera, microphone, text-message, document, headset, or email icon.

Method for providing feedback and an electronic device thereof

The embodiments herein provide a method for operating an electronic device. The method includes detecting a gesture performed in the electronic device. Further, the method includes identifying an item which is indicated by the gesture. Further, the method includes identifying at least one quantitative parameter associated with the item. Further, the method includes determining a degree based on the at least one quantitative parameter. Further, the method includes generating a feedback with the degree in response to the gesture.

AUTOMATED TELEPHONE CONFERENCING METHOD AND SYSTEM

A computer implemented method of conducting a teleconference is disclosed. The method includes selecting a group of potential conferees using a graphical user interface tool displayed on a display screen, automatically setting up the teleconference by accessing telephone numbers for each conferee of the group of potential conferees and individually attempting to make contact with the group of potential conferees over a telephone system. The method further includes updating contact status information for the group of potential conferees during the automatic set up of the teleconference. A teleconference is established between the available conferees of the group of potential conferees.

MOBILE TERMINAL AND VIDEO SHARING METHOD THEREOF

A mobile terminal for providing a video sharing function in a multi-party call state and its video sharing method are disclosed. When a video sharing menu is selected while a user is performing individual call communication or multi-party call communication, one or a plurality of video share keys in relation to a user selected for video sharing are displayed, so that the user can select a desired one of the displayed video share keys to share video with the selected user. In addition, a video share authority change key is disposed on the screen of a terminal set as a video share authority (chief authority) change target, so that a corresponding terminal can select the video share authority change key during individual or multi-party video sharing to acquire the authority of video sharing (chief authority) from a terminal currently having the authority of video sharing, thus perform bi-directional video sharing in real time.

ELECTRONIC TOOL AND METHODS WITH AUDIO FOR MEETINGS

An electronic meeting tool and method for communicating arbitrary media content from users at a meeting comprises a node configuration means adapted to operate a display node of a communications network, the display node being coupled to a first display. The node configuration means is adapted to receive user selected arbitrary media content and to control display of the user selected arbitrary media content on the first display. A peripheral device adapted to communicate the user selected arbitrary media content via the communications network is a connection unit comprising a connector adapted to couple to a port of a processing device having a second display, a memory and an operating system, and a transmitter. A program is adapted to obtain user selected arbitrary media content, said program leaving a zero footprint on termination. The user may trigger transfer of said user selected arbitrary media content to said transmitter.

Programmable buttons for telephone user interface

A graphical user interface for a telephone system includes programmable buttons which may be customized for individual users or groups of users. The programmable buttons enable user specific functionality to be provided, for example, enabling a button to be defined to record a call at a particular extension with one touch. The programmable buttons are collected onto toolbars and displayed on the user interface.

Teleconferencing system and Master Communication Device enabling connection to neighbouring devices through near field technology

According to an aspect of the invention a teleconferencing system is conceived, which teleconferencing system comprises a master communication device and a plurality of satellite communication devices, wherein the master communication device is arranged to communicate with a far-end communication device through a global communication channel and to communicate with the plurality of satellite communication devices through a plurality of local communication channels, wherein the master communication device is further arranged to act as a portal between the far-end communication device and the satellite communication devices by forwarding voice communications received from the far-end communication device to the satellite communication devices through the local communication channels, and by mixing voice communications received from the satellite communication devices into a unified voice signal and sending said unified voice signal to the far-end communication device through the global communication ...

Method for operating telecommunication system in vehicle i.e. motor car, navigation system, involves controlling telecommunication connection between telecommunication device of vehicle and external telecommunication device by push buttons

The method involves producing active telecommunication connection between a telecommunications device (6) of a vehicle and an external telecommunications device (11-1). A selection of a graphical object is displayed in addition to another graphical object when the selection of another external telecommunication device (11-2) from the telecommunications device of the vehicle is received. Push buttons are displayed to the objects, and the telecommunication connection between the telecommunication device of the vehicle and the external telecommunications device is controlled by the buttons. An independent claim is also included for a telecommunication system for use in a vehicle.

A participant response system and method

TWO-FOLD CONNECTION INTERFACE FOR COMPUTER-AIDED ON THE TELEPHONE NETWORK BASING PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERAL FUNCTIONS

PROCEDURE AND APPLICATION FOR ARRANGING A CONFERENCE CALL IN A ZELLULAREN NETWORK AND IN A ZELLULAREN NETWORK WORKING MOBILE TERMINAL

PROCEDURE FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A MAP WITH CALLER POSITION DISPLAY ON A TELEFONBILDSCHIRM

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE SETTING-UP OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CALLS OF MEANS LISTS OF SUBSCRIBERS

Apparatus and method for providing conference call in mobile communication

An apparatus and a method for providing a conference call service in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a communication unit for sending and receiving an IDentifier (ID) of a participant to take part in a conference call, schedule information of the participant, and conference call reservation information by communicating with a conference server, a display unit for outputting the ID, the schedule information, and the conference call reservation information, an input unit for generating input data for selecting the ID, and response data of a conference call connection request, a reservation information generator for identifying a participant to take part in the conference call by detecting the input data for the ID, sending participant information to the conference server, and generating the conference call reservation information including an available conference call schedule by receiving the participant schedule information from the conference server. 40672t3 1 ...

Transmission terminal, transmission system, display method and program

A transmission terminal is for a communications connection with an other terminal via a network. The transmission terminal includes a reception unit that receives display data to be displayed on a display unit connected to the transmission terminal from the other terminal; a name acquisition unit that acquires a name associated with the other terminal from one or more names that are registered for the transmission terminal in advance; a name overlaying unit that generates overlaid display data by incorporating the acquired name in the display data; and an image display control unit that displays the overlaid display data on the display unit.

INTELLIGENT CONNECTION MANAGEMENT IN WIRELESS DEVICES

Techniques associated with intelligent connection management in a wireless device are described, including receiving, at an output device, initiation data from a mobile device, the initiation data configured to initiate an operation associated with remote data, the mobile device configured to access a data plane packet and a control plane packet associated with the remote data using a cellular network, detecting a connection path available to the output device using an intelligent connection device coupled to the output device, determining, using connection profile data, whether the connection path is operable to access the data plane packet from a remote source, determining, using the connection profile data, whether the connection path is operable to access the control plane packet from the remote source, and accessing, using the output device, at least one of the data plane packet and the control plane packet.

TRANSMISSION TERMINAL, TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, DISPLAY METHOD AND PROGRAM

A transmission terminal is for a communications connection with an other terminal via a network. The transmission terminal includes a reception unit that receives display data to be displayed on a display unit connected to the transmission terminal from the other terminal; a name acquisition unit that acquires a name associated with the other terminal from one or more names that are registered for the transmission terminal in advance; a name overlaying unit that generates overlaid display data by incorporating the acquired name in the display data; and an image display control unit that displays the overlaid display data on the display unit.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A CALLING LIST FOR A CONFERENCE CALL

Systems and methods are described that facilitate the generation of calling lists for use in planning or setting up conference calls. The system may include a communications module and a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records, each contact record corresponding to a different contact. Each contact record may include at least one contact address and at least one descriptor. For example, the descriptor may include a job title and/or expertise for the contact. The system may also include a selection module configured to select at least one of the contacts and also configured to compare the at least one descriptor to at least one qualifier criteria. The method may include: providing a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records, each contact record corresponding to a different contact; wherein each contact record comprises at least one contact address and at least one descriptor; determining at least one qualifier criteria; comparing the qualifier criteria ...

TELECONFERENCING AND CALL MULTIPLEXING WITH MULTIPLE EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES COUPLED TO A SINGLE MOBILE TELEPHONE

Various methods for using external audio devices with a single mobile telephone are proposed, where the external audio devices have audio input functionality and audio output functionality. To support conferencing, audio data of a single telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with two or more external audio devices. To support separate telephone calls that are concurrent for at least a period of time, audio data of a first telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with one or more first external audio devices, and audio data of a second telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicat ed with one or more second external audio devices. If there are two or more first external audio devices, then the first telephone call is a conference call.

A COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AN AUTOMATICALLY INITIATED OUTGOING COMMUNICATION AS AN INCOMING COMMUNICATION

A communication device and method for providing an automatically initiated outgoing communication as an incoming communication are provided. Outgoing communication is automatically initiated via a communication interface of the communication device. After the outgoing communication is initiated, an indication of the outgoing communication is provided at the communication device, such that the outgoing communication is provided as an incoming communication at the communication device.

METHOD FOR CONFERENCE CALL PROMPTING FROM A LOCKED DEVICE

A method for joining a conference call from a communication device, the communication device having a locked state and an unlocked state. The method includes displaying an interface on the communication device while the communication device is in the locked state, the interface including an option to join a scheduled conference call, receiving an input for selection of the option while the communication device is in the locked state, unlocking the communication device to the unlocked state, and sending a communication to a second communication device for establishing a conference call session.

SYSTEM FACILITATING MEETING DEVICE INTERACTIONS AND METHODS THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to unified communications, and more particularly, to a system facilitating meeting device interactions and methods thereof. In an illustrative embodiment, the system can include a calendar booking tool and private branch exchange (PBX) to provide meeting information and telephony capabilities to an open device. Basic meeting information can be provided through the PBX to the device. This information can include a time, date, host and guests of the meeting. The PBX can reuse existing functionality and features for the meeting and provide them to the open device. These features can include, but are not limited to, displaying updates, populating keys and dynamically creating groups. The system can offer intuitive meeting functions on telephony devices having a display with self-labeling keys. Touch screen devices including soft phones can provide these features. The concepts can be extended to touch screen application capable phones.

DUAL PORT INTERFACE FOR A COMPUTER-BASED MULTIFUNCTION PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A personal communications system enables the operator to simultaneously transmit voice and data communication to a remote site. me personal communications system is equipped with two telephone line interfaces to allow connection between two remote sites. The connection between the first remote site and the local site may operate in a voice over data communications mode to simultaneously send compressed voice and data. The connection between the local site and a second site is a voice only connection allowing the first remote site to talk to the second remote site without breaking the data communication connection between the first site and the local site. The second remote site amy be a public telephone network. The communication between the first remote site and the second remote site through the local site may also be a data communication connection, or it may also be a voice over data communication connection.

Conference call start method for hands-free

Mobile communication terminal with communication state displaying function and its method

Display device, portable terminal, display control method, and program recording medium

Disclosed are a display device and the like with which, without changing the orientation of a display means, the display content of the display means can be switched automatically while a video is being viewed on the display means, so as to enable a desired image to be viewed while the video continues to be viewed. More specifically, a display device (50) is equipped with a display means (51) that displays a video, an operation means (52) the mode of which can be changed with respect to the display means (51), and a display control means (53) that controls display by the display means (51) as follows. In other words, if a prescribed second image is being displayed together with the video on the display means (51), and in this state the display control means (53) detects that the mode of the operation means (52) with respect to the display means (51) has been changed from a prescribed second mode to a prescribed first mode, then the display control means (53) displays, together with the ...

System and method for the signaling of session characteristics in a communication session

A system and method for specifying requirements for the consumption of an MBMS user service. This system and method is forward-compatible and allows for legacy terminals to detect if a new feature, introduced in later releases, is required for the consumption of the service. If a required feature is not supported, then the terminal will not attempt to join the session. The service announcement or service discovery carries information about the requirements for the MBMS user service. Any requirement that is not understood by the terminal indicates to the terminal that it cannot correctly receive and decode the service.

COMMUNICATION METHOD, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, WIRELESS TERMINAL, AND BASE STATION

Provided is a communication method for performing multiple-party communication between a plurality of wireless terminals. The communication method includes: a step in which a first wireless terminal requests connection with a second and a third wireless terminal; a step in which a base station corresponding to the first wireless terminal establishes a first connection associated with communication between the first wireless terminal and the second wireless terminal, and a second connection associated with communication between the first wireless terminal and the third wireless terminal, the second connection being at a frequency different from that of the first connection; a step in which the first wireless terminal instructs the second wireless terminal to connect to the third wireless terminal; a step in which the second wireless terminal responds to the instruction from the first wireless terminal and requests connection with the third wireless terminal; and a step in which a base station ...

METHOD AND TELEPHONE FOR SETTING UP A CONFERENCE CALL

This invention concerns a method for calling several telephones for connecting them to a conference call through a telephone intended for conference calls and comprising various electrical control, regulatory and monitoring units, memory units, regulators for selecting functions and settings, an information screen on which menu systems coupled with functions and settings are displayed, and adjustment means that influence a cursor that can be displaced to and locked onto the desired selected heading in the menus and that activates the function or setting that is coupled to it. The method comprises the use of a specific entry to the menu system in the form of a menu and various submenus, headings, that belong to this menu, under which the functions and settings of the telephone related to telephone conferences are collected and stored such that the functions and settings are at least one of accessible, selectable, modifiable and ready for activation. The invention concerns also a telephone ...

AUDIO AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

A system for allowing individuals with or without significant hearing loss to communicate more effectively in a variety of real world situations where achieving adequate speech intelligibility is difficult at best, such as in noisy restaurants, large social gatherin and crowded public spaces.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO USERS OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A communication system includes at least a sound reproduction system (13-16,18-20) for audibly reproducing sound communicated by one user to another. A method of controlling communications between at least one first and at least one second user of the communication system includes adjusting the sound reproduction system (13-16,18-20) so as to cause an apparent distance between the other user and a location of an origin of the reproduced sound as perceived by the other user to be adjusted. Data (23,25) representative of at least one indicator of at least an interpersonal relation of the at least one first user and the at least one second user is obtained. The apparent distance is determined at least in part according to a pre-determined functional relationship between an indicator of at least an interpersonal relation and a desired interpersonal distance.

Method and apparatus for improving listener differentiation of talkers during a conference call

A method and associated apparatus for indicating the voice of each talker from a plurality of talkers to be heard by a listener. The method uses a signal that is transmitted over a telecommunications system. The method includes projecting the voice from each one of the plurality of talkers to the listener. A talker indicator is provided proximate to the listener. Talker identification information is generated in the talker indicator that can be used to indicate the identity of each talker who is speaking at any given time to the listener. A device is coupled to the talker indicator that can transmit the voice signal from each talker to the listener. In different aspects, the talker identification information can include such varied indicators as audio, video, or an announcement combined with a temporally compressed voice signal. In another aspect, an emotographic figure is displayed to the listener that each represent a distinct talker. The mood of each emotographic is somehow configured ...

MULTI-STANDBY MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF PERFORMING CONFERENCE CALL USING THE SAME

A multi-standby mobile terminal and a method for performing a conference call using the same are provided. The method of performing a conference call includes connecting a first mobile terminal existing in a first wireless communication network and a second mobile terminal, wherein the second mobile terminal is a multi-standby mobile terminal, requesting communication to the second mobile terminal, by a third mobile terminal existing in a second wireless communication network, and performing a conference call by synthesizing sound signals, input from the first mobile terminal and the second mobile terminal, to a synthesized sound signal in a first audio mixer of the second mobile terminal, when the communication request is a request for a conference call, and transmitting the synthesized sound signal to the third mobile terminal.

PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR CONFERENCE CALLING

The present disclosure generally relates to managing phone calls. In some embodiments, an electronic device with a touch screen displays a phone call user interface which includes, informational items associated with phone calls as well as other affordances. In some embodiments, the phone call user interface enables a user the electronic device to access various phone call management functions. 1. (canceled)2. An electronic device , comprising:a display device;one or more processors; and [ a first informational item associated with an active phone call between a user of the device and a first party, the first information item including first information identifying the first party,', 'a second informational item associated with a suspended phone call between the user and a second party, the second information item including second information identifying the second party, and', 'a swap call icon; and, 'displaying, on the display device, a phone call user interface, the phone call user interface concurrently including, suspending the active phone call between the user of the device and the first party; and', 'resuming the suspended phone call between the user and the second party., 'in response to detecting a user selection corresponding to the swap call icon], 'memory storing one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the phone call user interface includes:a first call status indicator indicating that the phone call between the user and the first party is active; and updating the first call status indicator to indicate the phone call between the first user of the device and the first party is suspended; and', 'updating the second call status indicator to indicate the phone call between the user and the second party is active., 'in response to detecting a user selection ...

Signal routing for reduced power consumption in a conferencing system

A technique is provided for reducing power consumption of an internally powered console in an audio system through frequency based signal routing. A system employing the technique includes a base unit having an interface for receiving a signal representative of acoustic information. The base unit includes a filter system for splitting the signal into low-frequency and high-frequency component signals. The low-frequency signal is routed to a first audio driver for reproduction. The high-frequency signal is routed to a device that includes a second audio driver. By removing the need to reproduce the low-frequency portion of the acoustic information, the power consumption of the device is reduced.

Method and computer-readable medium for in-call status for dispatch group calls

A method and computer-readable medium for displaying group call status information and participant status information for a group call are provided. Users participating in a dispatch group session (call) are provided with details about the group itself (group status) and the users participating in the group (participant status). When changes are made to the group call, the group call status information and the participant status information may be updated and displayed in real time.

Systems and methods for computerized interactive skill training

The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form.

Participant response system and method

A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.

TERMINAL FOR OF A COMMUNICATION NETWORK, ADAPTED TO JOIN IN A CONFERENCE

МОБИЛЬНЫЙ ТЕРМИНАЛ, УСТРОЙСТВО ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМИ

... 1. Мобильный терминал, содержащий:камеру, которая снимает изображение и формирует видео;модуль речевого ввода, который используется для ввода речи;модуль ввода пользователя, который принимает ввод пользователя;модуль отображения, который отображает изображение;модуль беспроводной связи, который осуществляет связь с мобильным терминалом противной стороны через беспроводную сеть; иконтроллер, который выполняет видеовызов посредством передачи, мобильному терминалу противной стороны, данных видеовызова, включающих в себя видео, сформированное камерой, и речевой ввод, сформированный посредством модуля речевого ввода в соответствии с вводом пользователя, во время видеовызова отображает, на модуле отображения, совместно используемое изображение, и передает мобильному терминалу противной стороны совместно используемое изображение, добавленное к данным видеовызова.2. Мобильный терминал по п. 1, в котором контроллер редактирует совместно используемое изображение в соответствии с вводом пользователя ...

Interactive Meeting Participation System Including Portable Client Devices and Server

An interactive meeting participation system, in the form of a server/client configuration to enable delegate client devices A, B & C to participate via audio, video and data services, provided by one or more servers (1) utilising wired and wireless network platforms with attached administration devices controlling the available services and meeting databases. The delegate devices may run an application enabling participation within the meeting environment, and may utilise built-in or external plug-in peripheral devices for audio, video and data transmission to and from the server. Secondary servers may support the primary server incorporating multiple meeting locations simultaneously. External audio, video and data systems are integrated within a server-side software application to form a single coherent meeting system.

A participant response system and method

A translation system is disclosed for translation during event participation by event participants, the system comprising: a plurality of participant handsets; at least one translator handset for use by a translator; and a control system for controlling the wireless communication of audio between said participant handsets and said at least one translators handset, said control system being adapted: to control a controller of a first said participants handset to allow a participant to speak by controlling the participant's handset wireless module to transmit audio in a first language spoken by the participant over a first communication channel designated for the first language, to control a controller of a said translators handset to allow a translator to listen to the audio in the first language and to input audio in the second language by controlling the translators handset wireless module to receive audio in the first language using the first communication channel and to transmit audio ...

HANDLING AN AUDIO CONFERENCE RELATED TO A TEXT-BASED MESSAGE

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, COMMUNICATION FUNCTION STARTING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

A communication terminal includes a display control unit configured to display, on a display unit, a function selecting screen that contains a first icon for receiving a selection of a first communication function and a second icon for receiving a selection of a second communication function. The first communication function is to provide communication using a signaling protocol for connecting to or disconnecting from a destination of communication and an encoding protocol for encapsulating communication data in IP packets. The second communication function is to provide communication using the same signaling protocol and a different encoding protocol. The communication terminal also includes a receiving unit configured to receive a selection of the first icon or the second icon; and a starting unit configured to start the first communication function and the second communication function in response to the selection of the first icon and the second icon, respectively.

METHOD OF DISPLAYING A MAP ON A PHONE SCREEN

A wireless communications device includes a radiofrequency transceiver having a wireless voice channel for transmitting and receiving voice communications and a separate wireless data channel for concurrently transmitting and receiving other data. The wireless communications device also includes a memory operatively connected to a processor for processing current location data received over the data channel from another communications device with which the wireless communications device is simultaneously communicating on the voice channel. The wireless communications further includes a display for displaying a phone screen during a voice call, the phone screen presenting call-related information. A map is displayed on the phone screen during the voice call, the map presenting a location current of the other communications device based on the current location data received over the data channel. Optionally, the map can also show the current location of the wireless communications device.

A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SMART REDIALLING FOR CONFERENCE CALLS

A wireless device and method are provided for redialling of conference calls comprising: establishing a call connection based on a first dialled number; monitoring for subsequent numbers dialled after the establishment of the call connection; determining if the subsequent numbers dialled meet predetermined criteria; and saving the first dialled number and the subsequent numbers dialled in a memory of the wireless device as a saved first dialled number and saved subsequent numbers if the predetermined criteria are met.

TELECONFERENCING AND CALL MULTIPLEXING WITH MULTIPLE EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES COUPLED TO A SINGLE MOBILE TELEPHONE

Various methods for using external audio devices with a single mobile telephone are proposed, where the external audio devices have audio input functionality and audio output functionality. To support conferencing, audio data of a single telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with two or more external audio devices. To support separate telephone calls that are concurrent for at least a period of time, audio data of a first telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with one or more first external audio devices, and audio data of a second telephone call involving the mobile telephone is communicated with one or more second external audio devices. If there are two or more first external audio devices, then the first telephone call is a conference call.

Wireless extensions for a conference unit and methods thereof

ELECTRONIC DEVICE EMBEDDED WITH A VOIP FUNCTION, WHICH IS A VOICE PACKET NETWORK, USING DRAG-AND-DROP AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

PURPOSE: An electronic device embedded with a VoIP function, which is a voice packet network, and a control method thereof are provided to offer a user interface easy to access by applying drag-and-drop, which is a feature of Windows, to the VoIP(Voice on Internet Protocol) function. CONSTITUTION: A communicator(110) communicates with an external communication device. A user interface processor(120) processes an item window having at least one display item and an execution window for executing the item. A controller(140) moves the item selected by operation information the execution window, and enables the communicator to perform communication with the selected item when the selected item is selected and terminated in the execution window. © KIPO 2009 ...

METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A POC CONNECTION IN A TERMINAL DEVICE WITH A TOUCH-SCREEN DISPLAY, AN APPLICATION USED IN THE METHOD AND A TERMINAL DEVICE

The invention relates to a method for establishing a PoC connection (Push to talk over Cellular) from a terminal device with a touch-screen display to the terminal device of a receiving target. The identifier of the receiving target is selected from among the identifiers saved in the memory of the transmitting terminal device. In the method according to the invention, the identifiers of the targets are shown on the touch-screen display of the terminal device. The user selects from the identifiers shown on the display the one to which he/she wants to establish a connection. After this, the user opens a PoC connection to the receiving terminal device by touching the selected identifier with a pointing means, such as a stylus. Preferably, only the identifiers of the targets which use a terminal device supporting the PoC service are shown on the touch-screen of the terminal device. The PoC connection can be opened to one terminal device or to a group of terminal devices. The group of the receiving ...

Computer method and system for power control

METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A CELL PHONE NETWORK OF PARTICIPANTS WITH A COMMON INTEREST

A method, a combined cellular, PDA communication device and system having specialized software applications for allowing a plurality of combined cellular phone/PDA device users to monitor each others' locations and status, to initiate cellular phone calls by touching a symbol on the touch screen display with a stylus which can also include point to call conferencing calling. Each participant's cellular phone/PDA device includes a GPS navigation receiver with application software for point to call cellular phone initiation to participants and geographical entities including vehicles, persons or events, conference calls and video transfers. The method, device and system also includes several features that allow each individual cell phone to poll the network participants to create a network of participants who have symbols displayed on each user's PDA display screen and providing application software in each cell phone with a server to allow individual users to create, by polling the network ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRIORITIZING MEDIA WITHIN AN ELECTRONIC CONFERENCE ACCORDING TO UTILIZATION SETTINGS AT RESPECTIVE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS

In one aspect, the teachings herein address the changing network capacity requirements that arise in electronic conferencing systems not hosted in a fully dedicated network using a clever prioritization scheme that is determined in view of which source streams (26) available in the electronic conference are being used by respective conference clients (22) and how they are being used by those clients (22). In one non-limiting example, the electronic conference is a video conference managed by an electronic conferencing server (10) in a host network (20).

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A GROUP AND FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION RELATED TO GROUP ENTRIES

Described are methods and devices for identifying a group that include various methods to determine a group. Also described are devices and methods for attempting communication with a missing member (114) of the group include different manners in which to determine information related to an entry of a group. The described devices and methods may be particularly beneficial at the particular time the certain group members (102, 106, 108) plan to be or are in communication (104) with one another. In this way, in the event that two or more entries (102, 106, 108) of a group planned to be in communication or are in communication (104) in-real time, in accordance with the disclosed devices and methods, the parties (102, 106, 108) may be able to bring one or more other entries (114) of the group into the communication (104) as needed or desired.

PROVIDING INTELLIGENT MANAGEMENT FOR WEB REAL-TIME COMMUNICATIONS (WebRTC) INTERACTIVE FLOWS, AND RELATED METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA

Intelligently managing Web Real-Time Communications (WebRTC) interactive flows, and related systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a system for intelligently managing WebRTC interactive flows comprises at least one communications interface, and an associated computing device comprising a WebRTC client. The WebRTC client is configured to receive a user input gesture directed to one or more visual representations corresponding to one or more WebRTC users, and determine a context for the WebRTC client based on a current state of the WebRTC client. The WebRTC client is further configured to obtain one or more identity attributes associated with the one or more WebRTC users, and provide one or more WebRTC interactive flows including the one or more WebRTC users based on the context, the user input gesture, and the one or more identity attributes.

SYSTEM OF HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND TECHNICAL METHODS TO ENABLE ACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ON HOLD CALLS ON SMART PHONES AND OTHER PROGRAMMABLE PHONES

The described embodiment of the system relates to software and hardware related to smart phones and programmable phones, on hold messages, putting callers on hold and taking them off hold, visual indications on such phones of the active inactive status of callers who are on hold, and key pad communication.

Interactive assistant for managing telephone communications

An interactive assistant for managing telephone communications and services is disclosed. In one of many possible method embodiments, a chat interface is provided to a device associated with an intended recipient of an incoming voice call. A chat message from the intended recipient is received through the chat interface. The chat message is presented to a calling party associated with the incoming call prior to a disposition of the call being determined. In other embodiments, an interface provides controls for individually managing calls on a conference call, without affecting other calls on the conference call.

Participant response system and method

A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.

Communication terminal, system and display method to adaptively update a displayed image

A communication terminal and a communication system able to adaptively update sizes and positions of screens in accordance with the situation without operation by a user, and a display method of the communication terminal, which perform processing of individual packets in a linked manner under the control of a display image control portion 306 based on an address of a transmitting side. Based on a sound pressure (volume) of audio information (VoIP) from the same transmitting side address, the terminal etc. calculate the screen sizes for mapping of packets of the video information from the same transmitting side address and corrects the top/bottom of the same screen or displays an instructed animated character based on top/bottom information, instruction information, etc. described in the packets of the control information from the same transmitting side address.

MODULATION OF BACKGROUND SUBSTITUTION BASED ON CAMERA ATTITUDE AND MOTION

A device and method of background substitution are disclosed. One or more cameras in a mobile device obtain a depth image. A processor in or external to the device segments the foreground from the background of the image. The original background is removed and a stored background image or video is substituted in place of the original background. The substituted background is altered dependent on the attitude and motion of the device, which is sensed by one or more sensors in the device. A portion of the stored background selected as the substitute background varies in correspondence with the device movement.

Devices and methods for determining a group and for determining information related to group entries

Described are methods and devices for identifying a group that include various methods to determine a group. Also described are devices and methods for attempting communication with a missing member of the group include different manners in which to determine information related to an entry of a group. The described devices and methods may be particularly beneficial at the particular time the certain group members plan to be or are in communication with one another. In this way, in the event that two or more entries of a group planned to be in communication or are in communication in-real time, in accordance with the disclosed devices and methods, the parties may be able to bring one or more other entries of the group into the communication as needed or desired.

Communication device for generating a conference provisioning data set

A communication method and device for generating a conference provisioning data set. A conference interface receives a user selected conference provider among a plurality of available conference providers presented to the user, and conference event detail associated with a conference event. The communication device further includes a conference provisioning agent for communicating with an enhanced conference server to generate the conference provisioning data set associated with the selected conference provider.

Participant response system and method

A participant response system comprises a plurality of handsets for allowing a participant of an event to input a response. Each handset comprises a wireless handset having a keyboard for allowing a user to input a response. The handsets are configurable either as a participant response handset to allow a participant to enter a response, or as a base station. The handset also includes audio capability to allow participants to receive and input audio.

Portable Devices as Videoconferencing Peripherals

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

System facilitating meeting device interactions and methods thereof

The present disclosure relates to unified communications, and more particularly, to a system facilitating meeting device interactions and methods thereof. In an illustrative embodiment, the system can include a calendar booking tool and private branch exchange (PBX) to provide meeting information and telephony capabilities to an open device. Basic meeting information can be provided through the PBX to the device. This information can include a time, date, host and guests of the meeting. The PBX can reuse existing functionality and features for the meeting and provide them to the open device. These features can include, but are not limited to, displaying updates, populating keys and dynamically creating groups. The system can offer intuitive meeting functions on telephony devices having a display with self-labeling keys. Touch screen devices including soft phones can provide these features. The concepts can be extended to touch screen application capable phones.

Display system, display device and display method

A display system displays a received image on a display device based on image information transmitted from at least one image supply device via a network. An image generating unit generates a segmented image segmented into plural individual areas, the segmented image contains an individual connection image representing connection information for the image supply device to connect to the display device in an area correlated to one individual area of the plural individual areas. A determining unit determines whether connection is permitted or not based on the connection request information. When connection to the image supply device is permitted by the determining unit, the image generating unit generates the segmented image containing the received image based on the image information from the image supply device in the individual area.

Conference system and associated signalling method

The conference system (KS) comprises at least two mobile terminals (M 1, M 2, M 3 ) with a respective signalling apparatus which contains a sensor which detects motion by the signalling apparatus and outputs a corresponding motion signal. In addition, it contains a motion signal processing apparatus which associates the motion signal from a gesture in nonverbal interhuman communication with a motion signal pattern and, as a result of an association having been made, produces an output signal with a corresponding piece of information about the type of detected gesture in the nonverbal interhuman communication. Furthermore, the conference system (KS) contains a transmission apparatus for supplying the output signal to a transmission channel (F 1, F 2, F 3 ) which is respectively connected to a local area network (LAN). The latter has a telephone, preferably an IP telephone ( 11 ), for a moderator and also a screen (U 1 ) for conference control connected to it. Furthermore, an associated signalling method is proposed.

Managing Multiple Participants at the Same Location in an Online Conference

Various embodiments of systems, methods, and computer programs are disclosed for managing multiple participants at the same location in an online conference. One embodiment is a method for providing an online conference comprising: a conferencing system establishing an audio conference with a plurality of client devices via a communication network, each client device associated with a first participant; the conferencing system determining at least one second participant co-located with one of the first participants and the corresponding client device; and the conferencing system presenting, to each of the client devices, the audio conference and a conference user interface, the conference user interface displaying a participant object identifying each of the first and second participants.

Method of operating a communication system

A communication system that may be integrated or otherwise combined with a piece of furniture, such as a conference table, desk or credenza. The communication system may provide a combination of audio, video, telephony, presentation and/or other conferencing functions and may include a number of separate user modules, a control module, a display module and a network connection. According to an exemplary embodiment, each of the separate user modules is a compact device that is integrated into the piece of furniture and includes a button that, when activated, allows a user to take control of certain aspects of the communication system. For example, a user may take over the display module or the information that is sent via the network connection by activating their user module.

Systems and methods for generating a calling list for a conference call

Systems and methods are described that facilitate the generation of calling lists for use in planning or setting up conference calls. The system may include a communications module and a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records, each contact record corresponding to a different contact. Each contact record may include at least one contact address and at least one descriptor. For example, the descriptor may include a job title and/or expertise for the contact. The system may also include a selection module configured to select at least one of the contacts and also configured to compare the at least one descriptor to at least one qualifier criteria. The method may include: providing a contact database comprising a plurality of contact records, each contact record corresponding to a different contact; wherein each contact record comprises at least one contact address and at least one descriptor; determining at least one qualifier criteria; comparing the qualifier criteria to the at least one descriptor; determining a calling list corresponding to at least one contact.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device including a main body, a driver module, and a plurality of expanded members is provided. The main body includes at least one image module. The driver module is movably disposed in the main body. The expanded members are disposed beside the main body and connected to the driver module, and each of the expanded members includes at least one of a radio module and a speaker module. The driver module is adapted to drive the expanded members to expand from a collapsed position to a use position, when the expanded members are located at the collapsed position, the expanded members are collapsed to the main body, and the expanded members are driven by the driver module to be expanded with respect to the main body and are moved to the use position. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a main body comprising at least one image module;a driver module movably disposed in the main body; anda plurality of expanded members disposed beside the main body and linked to the driver module, wherein each of the expanded members comprises at least one of a radio module and a speaker module, the driver module is adapted to drive the plurality of expanded members to be expanded from a collapsed position to a use position,wherein when the plurality of expanded members are located at the collapsed position, the plurality of expanded members are collapsed to the main body, and the plurality of expanded members are driven by the driver module to be expanded to the use position with respect to the main body.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the driver module contains a sliding member slidably disposed in the main body along an axis claim 1 , wherein when the sliding member is located at a first position with respect to the main body claim 1 , the sliding member shields the image module claim 1 , and the plurality of expanded members are collapsed to the main body claim 1 , and when the sliding member is moved to a second position along the axis with respect to ...

COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, COMMUNICATION FUNCTION STARTING METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

A communication terminal includes a display control unit configured to display, on a display unit, a function selecting screen that contains a first icon for receiving a selection of a first communication function and a second icon for receiving a selection of a second communication function. The first communication function is to provide communication using a signaling protocol for connecting to or disconnecting from a destination of communication and an encoding protocol for encapsulating communication data in IP packets. The second communication function is to provide communication using the same signaling protocol and a different encoding protocol. The communication terminal also includes a receiving unit configured to receive a selection of the first icon or the second icon; and a starting unit configured to start the first communication function and the second communication function in response to the selection of the first icon and the second icon, respectively. 1a display control unit configured to display, on a display unit, a function selecting screen that contains a first icon for receiving a selection of a first communication function and a second icon for receiving a selection of a second communication function, the first communication function being to provide communication using a signaling protocol for connecting to or disconnecting from a destination of communication and an encoding protocol for encapsulating communication data in internet protocol (IP) packets, the second communication function being to provide communication using the signaling protocol of the first communication function and an encoding protocol different from that of the first communication function;a receiving unit configured to receive a selection of the first icon or the second icon; and start the first communication function in response to the selection of the first icon, and', 'start the second communication function in response to the selection of the second icon., 'a ...

Audio systems and methods

A system for receiving multiple conversations or messages and for playing the multiple conversations or messages with a mobile device and wireless earpieces. The system may determine various presentation parameters based on various characteristics of the received messages and may play the messages such that audio appears at distinguishing locations around the user. The system may change how messages and/or conversations are played in response to recognize a change in the focus of the user based on detected user inputs, such as body movement gestures.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTERIZED INTERACTIVE SKILL TRAINING

The present invention is directed to interactive training, and in particular, to methods and systems for computerized interactive skill training. An example embodiment provides a method and system for providing skill training using a computerized system. The computerized system receives a selection of a first training subject. Several related training components can be invoked, such as reading, watching, performing, and/or reviewing components. In addition, a scored challenge session is provided, wherein a training challenge is provided to a user via a terminal, optionally in video form. 1. A training system configured to train a user , comprising:a server comprising a hardware computing device;a network interface coupled to the server;a tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the server, cause the training system to perform operations comprising:for a challenge, that includes a statement or question regarding a subject that a user is to be trained to respond to, instantiate a learning session and a practice session, wherein: a first section configured to train, using text, the user in how to respond to the challenge, and', 'a second section, configured to train the user, using an audio video presentation, to respond to the challenge,, 'the learning session includes a key element; and', 'contextual language in which the key element is embedded, wherein computer-executable instructions are configured to cause the key element to be rendered so as to be visually distinguished via a rendered attribute not present in the contextual language;, 'one or more guideline language constructs that provide a model answer to the challenge, wherein when there is a plurality of guideline language constructs, the guideline language constructs, comprising text, are positioned and rendered so that each guideline language construct is spaced apart from at least one other guideline language construct ...

MULTIPLE PARTY CALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Disclosed embodiments provide improved communication between a caller and multiple parties. A caller performs a call spray operation on a group of contacts using an electronic communication device such as a mobile telephone. The call spray operation attempts to contact an electronic device associated with each contact in the group of contacts. If one of the contacts answers and is deemed to be a live user, then the remaining contacts that did not answer each receive a message on their associated electronic device indicating which of the contacts answered the caller with a live user. In this way, a group of people can be conveniently contacted and kept up to date with the status of the communication with the caller. 1. A computer-implemented method for performing a multiple party call acknowledgement , comprising:receiving a plurality of contacts on a call processing system from an electronic device of a caller;initiating a connection attempt to each of the plurality of contacts with the call processing system;connecting with an electronic device of a live user associated with one contact of the plurality of contacts such that the live user and the caller may have a conversation;configuring a call spray event notification in response to the connecting; andsending a message, comprising the call spray event notification, to each of the plurality of contacts for which a connection is not established, wherein the message includes a transcript including conversation with the live user and the caller.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the call spray event notification includes a name of the live user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the call spray event notification includes a voice recording including conversation with the live user and the caller.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message includes a name of the live user.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the message includes a callback number.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the plurality of ...

Cognitive Headset Awareness with External Voice Interruption Detection

An approach is provided in which an information handling system invokes a conferencing session over a computer network between a first user utilizing a headset and one or more second users. The information handling system detects an audible interruption from a third user proximate to the first user, while the headset inhibits the first user from detecting the audible interruption. Next, the information handling system sends an interruption notification to the first user in response to determining that the audible interruption matches at least one of a set of notification triggers corresponding to the first user. In turn, the information handling system captures a dialog between the one or more second users in the conferencing session in response to the first user accepting the interruption notification.

Smart Microphone

A conference attendee uses a personal communications device such as a smart phone as a microphone to ask questions or otherwise engage in real time communications with other conference attendees and the host, through a speaker system being used in the conference. A server maintains a database of conference attendees, and serves a mobile Web page to each attendee permitting the attendee to request a real-time communication. The server flags records of those attendees that request a real-time communication. The server establishes no voice connection with a personal communications device until after the conference host selects a device from among a number of personal communications devices that have requested communications.

Audio systems and methods

A system for receiving multiple conversations or messages and for playing the multiple conversations or messages with a mobile device and wireless earpieces. The system may determine various presentation parameters based on various characteristics of the received messages and may play the messages such that audio appears at distinguishing locations around the user. The system may change how messages and/or conversations are played in response to recognize a change in the focus of the user based on detected user inputs, such as body movement gestures.

PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR CONFERENCE CALLING

In some embodiments, a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display performs a method that includes: displaying a phone call user interface on the touch screen display, wherein the phone call user interface includes: a first informational item associated with an active phone call between a user of the device and a first party, a second informational item associated with a suspended phone call between the user and a second party, and a merge call icon; upon detecting a user selection of the merge call icon, merging the active phone call and the suspended phone call into a conference call between the user, the first party, and the second party, and replacing the phone call user interface with a conference call user interface. The conference call user interface includes: a third informational item associated with the conference call, and a conference call management icon. 1. (canceled)2. An electronic device , comprising:a touch screen display;one or more processors; and displaying, on the touch screen display, a first phone call user interface on the touch screen display for an active phone call between a user of the device and a first party, wherein the first phone call user interface includes an add call icon;', 'upon detecting a user selection of the add call icon, displaying, on the touch screen display, an interface for initiating an outgoing phone call;', 'initiating, based on user input, an outgoing phone call to a second party;', suspending the phone call between the user of the device and the first party; and', 'displaying, on the touch screen display, a second phone call user interface including first information identifying the first party, second information identifying the second party, and a merge call icon; and, 'upon initiating the outgoing phone call to the second party, 'upon detecting user selection of the merge call icon, merging the outgoing phone call between the user of the device and the second party and the suspended phone call ...

IN-BAND VOICE-ASSISTANT/CONCIERGE FOR CONTROLLING ONLINE MEETINGS

An audio conferencing apparatus includes a hardware interface to be coupled to a microphone and speaker assembly, and a network interface to be coupled to a network for audio conferencing with remote audio conferencing devices and for accessing a voice assistant service that operates to assist with the audio conferencing. An audio interceptor is coupled between the hardware interface and the network interface to direct audio over a first voice channel while audio conferencing with the remote audio conferencing devices. The audio interceptor monitors for a trigger command signal during the audio conferencing, and directs audio from the first voice channel to a second voice channel upon detection of the trigger command signal. The second voice channel is used to access a collaboration service via the voice assistant service, with the collaboration service being used to manage audio conferencing in a meeting room in response to a command received by the voice assistant service. 1. An audio conferencing apparatus comprising:a housing;a hardware interface carried by said housing and coupled to a microphone and speaker assembly;a network interface carried by said housing, with said network interface to be coupled to a network for audio conferencing with at least one remote audio conferencing device, and for accessing a voice assistant service that operates to assist with the audio conferencing; and direct audio from said hardware interface to said network interface over a first voice channel while audio conferencing with the at least one remote audio conferencing device,', 'monitor for a trigger command signal during the audio conferencing,', 'direct audio from the first voice channel to a second voice channel upon detection of the trigger command signal, with the second voice channel being used to access a collaboration service via the voice assistant service, with the collaboration service being used to manage audio conferencing in a meeting room in response to a ...

MULTIPLE PARTY CALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Disclosed embodiments provide improved communication between a caller and multiple parties. A caller performs a call spray operation on a group of contacts using an electronic communication device such as a mobile telephone. The call spray operation attempts to contact an electronic device associated with each contact in the group of contacts. If one of the contacts answers and is deemed to be a live user, then the remaining contacts that did not answer each receive a message on their associated electronic device indicating which of the contacts answered the caller with a live user. In this way, a group of people can be conveniently contacted and kept up to date with the status of the communication with the caller. 1. A computer-implemented method for performing a multiple party call acknowledgement , comprising:receiving a plurality of contacts on a call processing system from an electronic device of a caller;initiating a connection attempt to each of the plurality of contacts with the call processing system;connecting with an electronic device of a live user associated with one contact of the plurality of contacts such that the live user and the caller may have a conversation;configuring a call spray event notification in response to the connecting; andsending a message, comprising the call spray event notification, to each of the plurality of contacts for which a connection is not established, wherein the message includes a callback number associated with a voice recording including the conversation with the live user and the caller.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing the call spray event notification to an electronic device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing a missed call notification from a non-answering contact from the plurality of contacts in response to connecting with the electronic device of the live user.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the call spray event notification includes a name of the live user.5. The ...

USER INTERFACE FOR MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSION

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for multi-user communication sessions. In some examples, a device initiates a live stream in a communication session. In some examples, a device transitions between streaming live audio and live video. In some examples, a device enables synchronizing media playback during a live stream. In some examples, a device displays synchronized media playback and plays a reaction from a first participant of the communication session. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;one or more processors; and while participating in a live communication session with one or more participants, displaying a media playback user interface that includes a representation of video media being played, wherein playback of the video media at the electronic device is synchronized with playing of the video media on one or more other devices of the one or more participants;', 'while displaying the representation of the video media being played, receiving data that corresponds to a reaction from a first participant of the one or more participants; and', 'in response to receiving the data that corresponds to the reaction from the first participant of the one or more participants and while the video media is being played on both the electronic device and the one or more other devices of the one or more participants, concurrently playing both the video media and the reaction from the first participant of the one or more participants, wherein changes in the reaction over time are played while the video media is concurrently playing., 'memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:before displaying the representation of the video media being played back, detecting an input for initiating playback of the video media; and playing back the ...

Transmission terminal, transmission system, display method and program

A transmission terminal is for a communications connection with an other terminal via a network. The transmission terminal includes a reception unit that receives display data to be displayed on a display unit connected to the transmission terminal from the other terminal; a name acquisition unit that acquires a name associated with the other terminal from one or more names that are registered for the transmission terminal in advance; a name overlaying unit that generates overlaid display data by incorporating the acquired name in the display data; and an image display control unit that displays the overlaid display data on the display unit.

Managing Drop-Ins on Focal Points of Activities

A computer-implemented method manages remote electronic drop-ins on local conversations. A local audio sensor transmits a captured conversation from a local cluster of persons to a remote communication device where members of the local cluster of persons are within a predefined distance of one another, and where the remote communication device is at a location that is beyond a human hearing range from the local audio sensor. One or more processors determine that the captured conversation is about a particular topic. A request from a remote user is received from the remote communication device to electronically drop in on a particular remote cluster of persons who are having a conversation about the particular topic. In response to receiving the request from the remote user, one or more processors selectively connect a local communication device proximate to the cluster of persons to the remote communication device.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CALLS

A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment is provided. The method includes receiving, by a processor, a call into a collaboration session of the collaboration environment. The method also includes identifying, by the processor, a user from a plurality of users associated with the collaboration session, based on at least one of contextual information regarding the call and information regarding the plurality of users. The method further includes providing, by the processor, an interface on a device associated with the identified user, wherein the interface enables the identified user to instruct the device to handle the call within the collaboration session. 121-. (canceled)22. A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment including a user , the method comprising:detecting, by a processor, receipt of a call from a different user associated with a different collaboration environment; andproviding, by the processor, an interface on a device associated with the user, wherein the interface enables the user to instruct the device to handle the call within a collaboration session of the collaboration environment.23. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the call is one of a telephone call or a voice message received through a telephone system.24. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the call is one of an audio call or a video call.25. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the method further includes identifying the user based on contextual information associated with the call.26. The computer-implemented method of claim 25 , wherein the contextual information is derived from one of information regarding the different user or information regarding a content of the call.27. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the method further includes identifying the user based on inputs received from the different user.28. The computer-implemented ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS IN COMMUNICATION SESSIONS USING A GRAPHICAL METAPHOR

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for linking participants in a communication session. The method includes presenting a set of connected graphical elements on a graphical user interface (GUI) representing a structure of the communication session and a trusted relationship between a first participant and a second participant in the communication session, establishing a bidirectional link between the first participant and the second participant, wherein the communication device exchanges trusted information between the first participant and the second participant, and displaying a depiction of the bidirectional link to at least one participant in the communication session. The method optionally includes negotiating a calendar event with the second participant via the bidirectional link based on the trusted information. Graphical elements associated with the first and second participants can depict one or more of presence, context, and persona information. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for managing trusted relationships in communication sessions , the method comprising:presenting a first graphical metaphor representing a trusted relationship between a first participant and a second participant in a first communication session;establishing a first bi-directional link between the first participant and the second participant, wherein trusted information is exchanged via the bi-directional link; anddisplaying a depiction of the first bi-directional link to at least one of the first participant or the second participant.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the trusted information includes calendar information for at least one of the first participant or the second participant.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:negotiating a calendar event between the first participant and the second participant via the bidirectional link based on the calendar information.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein different levels ...

Electronic device and call service providing method thereof

A call service providing method and an electronic device thereof are provided. The electronic device includes: at least one communication circuit supporting at least one communication protocol; a display; a microphone; a speaker; an input device which is configured with or separated from the display; a control circuit electrically coupled to the communication circuit, the display, the microphone, the speaker, and the input device; and a memory electrically coupled to the control circuit. The memory stores instructions executable by the control circuit to: receive a first call from a first external electronic device via the at least one communication circuit; during the first call, receive a request for a second call from a second external electronic device via the at least one communication circuit; receive the second call based on input via the input device; convert a first voice data from the second external electronic device to a first text data and display the first text data on the display; and convert a second text data inputted via the input device to a second voice data and transmit the second voice data to the second external electronic device. Various other embodiments are provided.

Managing access to a conference call

Managing access to a conference call includes obtaining, via a calendar application, a list of participants, the list of participants includes a number of participants to be included in a conference call, identifying, from the list of participants, a first portion of the participants that have personal passcodes, generating guest passcodes for a second portion of the participants associated with the list of participants that do not have the personal passcodes, and permitting, based on the personal passcodes or the guest passcodes, each of the participants to participate in the conference call.

Information processing method and information processing system

An information processing system and a method for operating same are provided. The information processing system includes a first information processing apparatus and a second information processing apparatus. The first information processing apparatus is configured to display a first synchronous image in a first window, the first window having an operation right. The second information processing apparatus has a synchronous state or an asynchronous state. The second information processing apparatus is configured to: display a second synchronous image; in response to a first request, switch from the synchronous state to the asynchronous state; and in response to a second request, switch from the asynchronous state to the synchronous state.

USER INTERFACE FOR MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSION

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for multi-user communication sessions. In some examples, a device initiates a live stream in a communication session. In some examples, a device transitions between streaming live audio and live video. In some examples, a device enables synchronizing media playback during a live stream. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display;one or more processors; and outputting, at the electronic device, at least one or more incoming live media streams;', 'receiving user input to transition from transmitting the outgoing live media stream of the first type to transmitting an outgoing live media stream of a second type, wherein the first type is different from the second type; and', in accordance with the first type of live media stream including live audio and not including live video, transmitting live video; and', 'in accordance with the first type of live media stream including live audio and live video, ceasing to transmit live video., 'in response to receiving the user input to transition, transitioning from transmitting the outgoing live media stream of the first type to transmitting an outgoing live media stream of a second type, including], 'while transmitting an outgoing live media stream of a first type to one or more participants of a communication session, 'memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein receiving the user input to transition includes:detecting a tap user input on an affordance, wherein the affordance is displayed as part of an avatar of a user associated with the electronic device.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for: receiving user input to transition from transmitting the outgoing live media stream of the second type to transmitting outgoing live media stream of the first type; ...

Terminal and server for providing video call service

There is provided an application stored in a computer-readable storage medium for a first terminal to perform a method of providing a video call service, the method including: establishing a video call session between the first terminal of a first user and a second terminal of a second user; preparing facial expression information of the second user accumulated in at least one video call session executed by the second terminal before the video call session; determining emotion information corresponding to the facial expression information of the second user based on the facial expression information of the second user; and providing the determined emotion information through an execution screen of the first terminal.

Water resistant wireless device speaker case and conference call module

A speaker and conference call module and mobile device case combination allows a mobile device, such as a smartphone, to be retained by the mobile device case. The speaker and conference call module is configured to wirelessly connect to the mobile device to permit audio from the mobile device to be played threreupon. The speaker and conference call module further includes a microphone to permit audio pick-up by the module and deliver that audio signal to the mobile device, permitting two-way conference call features. The speaker and conference call module can produce sound via one or more exciter voice coils internally attached to the front surface thereof, where the front surface may be a material suitable for sound generation via an exciter, such as a carbon fiber material. The speaker and conference call module can be removed from and reattached to the mobile device case for convenient portability.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED QUALITY OF A VISUALIZED CALL OVER NETWORK THROUGH SCENARIO BASED BUFFER MODULATION

Systems and methods for improving quality of a call over network (CON) are provided. Call quality may be improved via buffer length modulation based upon the call scenario type. Scenario detection may be based upon who speaks, and the duration of the speaking, as well as contextual analysis. Further, the call over network quality may further be improved by deploying modules over the network. The modules are intermediary vehicles between each communicator and backend servers. The modules intercept audio packets from the communicator to detect packet loss, and perform recovery of lost packets, thereby accelerating real-time audio conversations. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for improving quality of a Call-Over-Network (“CON”) conference call , useful in association with a plurality of callers , each of the callers having a communicator , the method comprising:deploying modules over at least one network, wherein the modules are intermediary between each communicator and backend servers; andintercepting audio packets from the communicator to detect packet loss thereby accelerating real-time audio conversations.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the modules are deployed across a distributed physical area.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising performing a packet recovery operation when a packet loss is detected.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the modules are distributed to cellular base stations.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the modules are distributed on WiFi APs. This application claims the benefit of and is a continuation of application Ser. No. 14/500,998, filed Sep. 29, 2014 by Bin Zhao et al, of the same title, recently allowed (Attorney Docket No. AGR-1405-US), which application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 62/018,520 filed Jun. 27, 2014 by Bin Zhao et al. entitled “Systems and Methods for Visualizing a Call Over Network”, expired (Attorney Docket No. AGR-1401-P) and also claims the benefit of U.S. provisional ...

AD HOC ENDPOINT DEVICE ASSOCIATION FOR MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCING

A system for ad hoc endpoint device association for multimedia conferencing may include one or more processors and memory. The one or more processors may prepare to provide sets of video streams corresponding to a multimedia conference to first, second, and third participant devices, where the set of videos streams prepared for each participant device includes video streams associated with the other participant devices. The one or more processors may determine that the first and second participant devices are in a same physical area and may generate, in response to the determining, a location association between the first and second participant devices for the multimedia conference. The one or more processors may exclude the video stream associated with the third participant device from set of video streams prepared for the first participant device based at least in part on the location association between the first and second participant devices. 1. A computer-implemented method for ad hoc endpoint device association for multimedia conferencing , the method comprising:preparing, using one or more computing devices, to provide a first set of video streams corresponding to a multimedia conference to a first participant device, and a second set of video streams corresponding to the multimedia conference to a second participant device, wherein the first set of video streams comprises a second video stream associated with the second participant device, and the second set of video streams comprises a first video stream associated with the first participant device;determining, using the one or more computing devices, that the first participant device and the second participant device are in a same physical area;generating, using the one or more computing devices and in response to the determining, a location association between the first participant device and the second participant device for the multimedia conference; andexcluding, using the one or more computing ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CALLS

A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment is provided. The method includes receiving, by a processor, a call into a collaboration session of the collaboration environment. The method also includes identifying, by the processor, a user from a plurality of users associated with the collaboration session, based on at least one of contextual information regarding the call and information regarding the plurality of users. The method further includes providing, by the processor, an interface on a device associated with the identified user, wherein the interface enables the identified user to instruct the device to handle the call within the collaboration session. 121-. (canceled)22. A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment , comprising:detecting receipt of a call through a browser-based collaboration session of the collaboration environment;determining an availability of one or more participants in the browser-based collaboration session; andautomatically assigning the call to the one or more participants based on the availability.23. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the call is one of an audio call or a video call.24. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , further comprising:enabling one or more assigned participants to handle the call within the browser-based collaboration session.25. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , further comprising:determining an identity of a caller associated with the call based on contextual information about the caller.26. The computer-implemented method of claim 25 , further comprising:detecting receipt of an email message or a text message from a caller associated with the call,wherein determining the identity of the caller comprises determining the identity based on contextual information about the caller from the email message or the text message.27. The computer-implemented method of claim 25 , wherein the browser-based ...

Audio systems and methods

A system for receiving multiple conversations or messages and for playing the multiple conversations or messages with a mobile device and wireless earpieces. The system may determine various presentation parameters based on various characteristics of the received messages and may play the messages such that audio appears at distinguishing locations around the user. The system may change how messages and/or conversations are played in response to recognize a change in the focus of the user based on detected user inputs, such as body movement gestures.

PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION DEVICE, METHOD, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR CONFERENCE CALLING

In some embodiments, a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display performs a method that includes: displaying a phone call user interface on the touch screen display, wherein the phone call user interface includes: a first informational item associated with an active phone call between a user of the device and a first party, a second informational item associated with a suspended phone call between the user and a second party, and a merge call icon; upon detecting a user selection of the merge call icon, merging the active phone call and the suspended phone call into a conference call between the user, the first party, and the second party, and replacing the phone call user interface with a conference call user interface. The conference call user interface includes: a third informational item associated with the conference call, and a conference call management icon. 1. (canceled)2. A portable multifunction device , comprising:a touch screen display;one or more processors;memory; and displaying a phone call user interface on the touch screen display, the phone call user interface including a first informational item associated with an active phone call between a user of the device and a first party including first information identifying the first party, a second informational item associated with a suspended phone call between the user and a second party including second information identifying the second party, and a merge call icon;', merging the active phone call and the suspended phone call into a conference call between the user, the first party, and the second party, and', 'replacing the phone call user interface with a conference call user interface, wherein replacing the phone call user interface with the conference call user interface includes:', 'ceasing to display the first information and the second information,', 'displaying a third informational item associated with the conference call in replacement of the first and second ...

Water resistant wireless device speaker case and conference call module

A speaker and conference call module and mobile device case combination allows a mobile device, such as a smartphone, to be retained by the mobile device case. The speaker and conference call module is configured to wirelessly connect to the mobile device to permit audio from the mobile device to be played thereupon. The speaker and conference call module further includes a microphone to permit audio pick-up by the module and deliver that audio signal to the mobile device, permitting two-way conference call features. The speaker and conference call module can produce sound via one or more exciter voice coils internally attached to the front surface thereof, where the front surface may be a material suitable for sound generation via an exciter, such as a carbon fiber material. The speaker and conference call module can be removed from and reattached to the mobile device case for convenient portability.

METHOD TO PROVIDE AD HOC AND PASSWORD PROTECTED DIGITAL AND VOICE NETWORKS

A method and system includes the ability for individuals to set up an ad hoc digital and voice network easily and rapidly to allow users to coordinate their activities by eliminating the need for pre-entry of data into a web or identifying others by name, phone numbers or email. This method is especially useful for police, fire fighters, military, first responders or other emergency situations for coordinating different organizations at the scene of a disaster to elevate conventional communication problems either up and down the chain of command or cross communication between different emergency units. The method and system provides that the users are only required to enter a specific Server IP address and an ad hoc event name, a password and perhaps the name of the particular unit. 158-. (canceled)59. A mobile device operable to provide a particular participant in a cellular communication network with access to one or more other participants in the cellular communication network , each participant having a mobile device operable to send and receive voice communication , text messages , photographs and video , each mobile device including a CPU and memory , a GPS navigation system , and a touch screen display , the mobile device of the particular participant comprising:a CPU and memory;a GPS navigation system; anda touch screen display, ["displaying a map of a geographic area on the touch screen display of the particular participant's mobile device;", "displaying one or more participant symbols on the touch screen display of the particular participant's mobile device, each of the participant symbols representing a respective other participant, wherein the participant symbols are arranged on the map, and wherein a respective position of each participant symbol on the map indicates a respective location of the other participant represented by the participant symbol;", 'displaying one or more fixed site symbols on the map corresponding to one or more respective fixed ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CALLS

A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment is provided. The method includes receiving, by a processor, a call into a collaboration session of the collaboration environment. The method also includes identifying, by the processor, a user from a plurality of users associated with the collaboration session, based on at least one of contextual information regarding the call and information regarding the plurality of users. The method further includes providing, by the processor, an interface on a device associated with the identified user, wherein the interface enables the identified user to instruct the device to handle the call within the collaboration session. 121-. (canceled)22. A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment , comprising:detecting, by a processor, receipt of a call associated with a collaboration session or to a user associated with the collaboration session from a caller associated with an external device not currently connected to the collaboration session; and wherein the interface enables the user to instruct the device to handle the call within the collaboration session, and', 'wherein the user is identified based on contextual information regarding the caller., 'providing, by the processor, an interface on the device associated with the user,'}23. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , further including:receiving at least one of an email message or a text message from the caller, anddetermining the contextual information based on the received email message or the received text message.24. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , whereinthe collaboration session is one of a plurality of collaboration sessions, andthe method further includes selecting the collaboration session from the plurality of collaboration sessions based on identification information included in the call.25. The computer-implemented method of claim 24 , wherein the identification information ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDING DIALOG CONTENTS, SERVER AND METHOD THEREOF

An electronic device comprises a housing, a touchscreen display exposed through a part of the housing, at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, at least one processor positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the touchscreen display and the wireless communication circuit; and a memory electrically connected to the at least one processor and positioned inside the housing, wherein the memory stores a user interface for communicating with one or more external chatbots and stores instructions, when executed, that cause the at least one processor to provide access to the one or more external chatbots through the user interface; obtain user selection associated with a first chatbot of the one or more external chatbots, through the user interface; transmit a first connection request including a first phone number and a first identifier (ID) associated with the first chatbot, to an external server through the wireless communication circuit; and receive a first connection response including the first phone number and the first ID from the external server through the wireless communication circuit. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a touchscreen display exposed through a part of the housing;at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing;at least one processor positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the touchscreen display and the wireless communication circuit; anda memory electrically connected to the at least one processor and positioned inside the housing, wherein the memory stores a user interface for communicating with one or more external chatbots and stores instructions, when executed, that cause the at least one processor to:provide the one or more external chatbots through the user interface;obtain user selection associated with a first chatbot of the one or more external chatbots, through the user interface;transmit a first connection request including a first ...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A system for receiving multiple conversations or messages and for playing the multiple conversations or messages with a mobile device and wireless earpieces. The system may determine various presentation parameters based on various characteristics of the received messages and may play the messages such that audio appears at distinguishing locations around the user. The system may change how messages and/or conversations are played in response to recognize a change in the focus of the user based on detected user inputs, such as body movement gestures. 1. An audio system comprising:a wireless earpiece comprising a speaker and a microphone; and receive data from at least one of the microphone of the wireless earpiece or the speaker of the wireless earpiece;', 'recognize a user gesture that includes covering at least a portion of the wireless earpiece using at least the data received from the at least one of the microphone of the wireless earpiece or the speaker of the wireless earpiece; and', 'in response to recognizing the user gesture that includes covering at least a portion of the wireless earpiece using at least the data received from the at least one of the microphone of the wireless earpiece or the speaker of the wireless earpiece, trigger a change in a volume at which the wireless earpiece plays audio data., 'a mobile device comprising one or more processors configured to2. A mobile device comprising: receiving data from a microphone of a wearable device;', 'recognizing a user gesture that includes covering at least a portion of the wearable device using at least the data received from the microphone of the wearable device; and', 'in response recognizing the user gesture that includes covering at least a portion of the wearable device using at least the data received from the microphone of the wearable device, triggering a change in a volume at which the wearable device plays audio data., 'one or more processors configured with processor-executable instructions ...

Managing access to a conference call

Managing access to a conference call includes obtaining, via a calendar application, a list of participants, the list of participants includes a number of participants to be included in a conference call, identifying, from the list of participants, a first portion of the participants that have personal passcodes, generating guest passcodes for a second portion of the participants associated with the list of participants that do not have the personal passcodes, and permitting, based on the personal passcodes or the guest passcodes, each of the participants to participate in the conference call.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CALLS

A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment is provided. The method includes receiving, by a processor, a call into a collaboration session of the collaboration environment. The method also includes identifying, by the processor, a user from a plurality of users associated with the collaboration session, based on at least one of contextual information regarding the call and information regarding the plurality of users. The method further includes providing, by the processor, an interface on a device associated with the identified user, wherein the interface enables the identified user to instruct the device to handle the call within the collaboration session. 121-. (canceled)22. A computer-implemented method for managing calls in a collaboration environment , comprising:detecting, by a processor, initiation of a call from a first collaboration session to a second collaboration session; and 'wherein the interface enables the user to instruct the device to handle the call within the second collaboration session of the collaboration environment.', 'providing, by the processor, an interface on a device associated with a user,'}23. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the call is one of a telephone call or a voice message received through a telephone system.24. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the call is one of an audio call or a video call.25. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the method further includes identifying the user based on contextual information associated with the call.26. The computer-implemented method of claim 25 , wherein the contextual information is derived from one of information regarding the different user or information regarding a content of the call.27. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , wherein the method further includes identifying the user based on inputs received from a different user.28. The computer-implemented method of claim 22 , ...

Information processing method and information processing system

An information processing system and a method for operating same are provided. The information processing system includes a first information processing apparatus and a second information processing apparatus. The first information processing apparatus is configured to display a first synchronous image in a first window, the first window having an operation right. The second information processing apparatus has a synchronous state or an asynchronous state. The second information processing apparatus is configured to: display a second synchronous image; in response to a first request, switch from the synchronous state to the asynchronous state; and in response to a second request, switch from the asynchronous state to the synchronous state.

通信方法和ip电话终端

本发明实施例公开了一种通信方法和IP电话终端。所述方法包括：第一用户设备接收用户输入的创建会议指令；根据所述创建会议指令在第一用户设备的液晶显示器LCD界面上创建会议界面；获取联系人信息，并在第一用户设备的可编程按键界面进行显示；接收用户通过可编程按键界面输入的选择指令；根据所述选择指令，通过服务器向第二用户设备发送邀请消息，以邀请所述第二用户设备加入会议；所述第二用户设备为：用户在可编程按键界面通过选择指令选择的联系人对应的用户设备。

Telephone that is dialed with electronic dialing tone-sound of a cellular phone

본 발명은 휴대전화기의 전자식 다이얼 톤 음으로 접속되는 전화기에 관한 것으로 휴대전화기 (12)에서 발생되는 전자식 다이얼 톤 음을 수신하는 고감도의 외부 마이크로 폰(1)과, 이어폰을 접속하는 폰 플러그(2)와, 휴대전화기의 이어폰 잭공에 접속하는 확장케이블(3)과 폰 플러그에 접속된 이어폰(4)과, 수신된 신호를 증폭하는 송수신 증폭회로(5)와, 전화망을 수동 및 자동으로 연결 가능한 후크 스위치(6)와, 유선 전화망(13)의 전원을 사용하는 정류부(7)와 유선 전화망(13)으로 유입되는 링신호를 검출하여 압전 버저(8)를 연결하여 진동하는 링 발진부(9)로 구성하여 휴대전화기의 다이얼 톤 음으로 유선전화망과 접속하여 통화하고 또 유선망의 접속 상태에서 기지국을 통한 무선 접속으로 유,무선에 의한 3자간에 동시 통화가 가능하며, 이어폰에 의하여 핸드프리가 가능하고, 휴대전화기를 일반 유선 전화기처럼 사용할 수 있어 휴대전화기의 효용성과 전화기의 편리성을 결합으로 보다 유용하게 사용할 수 있게 한 것이다. The present invention relates to a telephone which is connected with an electronic dial tone sound of a cellular phone, and has a high sensitivity external microphone 1 for receiving an electronic dial tone sound generated by the cellular phone 12, and a phone plug for connecting an earphone. ), An extension cable (3) connected to the earphone jack hole of the cellular phone, an earphone (4) connected to the phone plug, a transmission / reception amplifier circuit (5) for amplifying the received signal, and a telephone network can be manually and automatically connected. The ring oscillation unit 9 which vibrates by connecting the piezoelectric buzzer 8 by detecting a ring signal flowing into the wired telephone network 13 and the rectifier 7 using the hook switch 6 and the wired telephone network 13. It can be connected to wired telephone network by dial tone sound of mobile phone, and it is possible to simultaneously talk between wired and wireless by wireless connection through base station under wired network connection. Hands-free is available, and can be used just like a regular landline phone to a cell phone so you can use it more useful to combine the convenience of utility and telephone of the mobile phone.

System and method for the signaling of session characteristics in a communication session

一种用于指定针对MBMS用户服务的消费需求的系统和方法。该系统和方法前向兼容，并且允许遗留终端检测在较晚版本中引入的新特征对于服务的消费是否需要。如果不支持需要的特征，则所述终端将不尝试加入会话。服务公告或服务发现携带关于对MBMS用户服务的需求的信息。不被终端理解的任何需求都向所述终端指示其不能正确接收和解码所述服务。

Transmission terminal, program, image display method, transmission system

A system and method for managing multiple ongoing communication sessions using a graphical call connection display.

Electronic device, server and method for providing conversation content

一种电子设备包括：外壳，通过外壳的一部分暴露的触摸屏显示器，布置在外壳内部的至少一个无线通信电路，位于外壳内部并且被电连接到触摸屏显示器的至少一个处理器，以及无线通信电路；以及存储器，被电连接到至少一个处理器并且位于所述外壳内部，其中存储器存储用于与一个或多个外部聊天机器人通信的用户界面，并且存储指令，该指令在被执行时使得所述至少一个处理器：通过用户界面提供对一个或多个外部聊天机器人的访问；通过用户界面获得与一个或多个外部聊天机器人中的第一聊天机器人相关联的用户选择；通过无线通信电路将包括与第一聊天机器人相关联的第一电话号码和第一标识符(ID)的第一连接请求发送到外部服务器；并且通过无线通信电路从外部服务器接收包括第一电话号码和第一ID的第一连接响应。

Dual port interface for a computer-based multifunction personal communication system

A personal communications system enables the operator to simultaneously transmit voice and data communication to a remote site. The personal communications system is equipped with two telephone line interfaces to allow connection between two remote sites. The connection between the first remote site and the local site may operate in a voice over data communications mode to simultaneously send compressed voice and data. The connection between the local site and a second site is a voice only connection allowing the first remote site to talk to the second remote site without breaking the data communication connection between the first site and the local site. The second remote site may be a public telephone network. The communication between the first remote site and the second remote site through the local site may also be a data communication connection, or it may also be a voice over data communication connection.

System and method for graphically managing a communication session with a context based contact set

그래픽 사용자 인터페이스(GUI)에 표현되는 통신 세션과 연관된 연락처 관리자를 나타내는 시스템, 방법 및 비-일시적 컴퓨터 판독가능 저장 매체가 개시되어 있다. 방법은 통신 세션 내의 사용자와 연관된 연락처를 콘텍스트에 따라 그룹핑하는 단계- 상기 통신 세션은 상기 통신 세션의 구조를 나타내는 연결된 그래픽 요소들의 세트로서 디스플레이됨-와, 그룹핑된 연락처의 적어도 일부분의 그래픽 표현을 GUI 상에 나타내는 단계와, 그룹핑된 연락처 중 하나의 연락처 및 통신 세션과 연관된 사용자 입력을 수신하는 단계와, 사용자 입력 및 하나의 연락처에 기초하여 통신 세션을 수정하는 단계를 포함한다. 콘텍스트에 따라 연락처를 그룹핑하는 단계는 연락처를 캐시로서 분류하는 단계와, 사용자 선호도, 사용자 통신 이력, 소셜 네트워크, 토픽, 프로젝트 및 고용주에 기초하여 그룹핑하는 단계를 포함한다. Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable storage media are disclosed that represent a contact manager associated with a communication session represented in a graphical user interface (GUI). The method includes grouping contacts associated with a user in a communication session according to context, the communication session being displayed as a set of connected graphical elements representing the structure of the communication session, and graphically representing a graphical representation of at least a portion of the grouped contacts. Receiving a user input associated with the contact and communication session of one of the grouped contacts, and modifying the communication session based on the user input and one contact. Grouping the contacts according to context includes categorizing the contacts as a cache and grouping based on user preferences, user communication history, social networks, topics, projects, and employers.

System and method for managing incoming requests for a communication session using a graphical connection metaphor

본 발명은 선택된 미디어 메시지를 제 1 사용자에게 제공하는 시스템, 방법, 컴퓨터 판독가능한 저장 매체에 관한 것이다. 이 방법은 적어도 제 2 사용자를 포함하는 통신 세션의 그래픽 표시의 콘텍스트 내에서 제 2 사용자와의 통신에 대한 제 1 사용자로부터의 요청과 관련된 통지를 GUI(graphical user interface)를 통해 디스플레이하는 단계와, GUI를 통해 제 1 사용자와 관련된 선택된 동작을 식별하는 제 2 사용자 입력을 수신하는 단계와, 제 1 사용자에 대한 선택된 동작을 수행하는 단계를 포함한다. 제 2 사용자는 GUI를 통해 통신 세션의 구조를 나타내는 그래픽 요소들의 세트로서 디스플레이된 통신 세션을 통해 인커밍 요구를 통지받을 수 있다. 제 1 및/또는 제 2 사용자는 복수의 사용자의 통신 세션일 수 있다.

Mobile Terminal, Display Apparatus And Control Method Thereof

公开一种显示设备和移动终端的控制方法，该移动终端包括：照相机，其拍摄图像并产生视频；语音输入单元，其被用于输入语音；触摸屏，其接收用户输入和显示所述图像；无线通信单元，其通过无线网络与对方移动终端通信；以及控制器，其通过根据所述用户输入向所述对方移动终端发送包括由所述照相机产生的视频和由所述语音输入单元输入的语音的视频呼叫数据执行视频呼叫，在所述视频呼叫期间将共享图像显示在所述触摸屏上，并且向所述对方移动终端发送所述共享图像，其中所述控制器根据所述用户输入编辑所述共享图像，并且将所述共享图像的编辑信息发送到所述对方移动终端。

Portable multifunction device, method, and graphical user interface for conference calling

In some embodiments, a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display performs a method that includes: displaying a phone call user interface on the touch screen display, wherein the phone call user interface includes: a first informational item associated with an active phone call between a user of the device and a first party, a second informational item associated with a suspended phone call between the user and a second party, and a merge call icon; upon detecting a user selection of the merge call icon, merging the active phone call and the suspended phone call into a conference call between the user, the first party, and the second party, and replacing the phone call user interface with a conference call user interface. The conference call user interface includes: a third informational item associated with the conference call, and a conference call management icon.

System and method for managing multiple concurrent communication sessions using a graphical call connection metaphor

본 발명은 GUI(graphical user interface)를 통해 복수의 동시 통신 세션을 관리하는 시스템, 방법 및 컴퓨터 판독가능한 저장 매체에 관한 것이다. 상기 방법을 실시하도록 구성된 시스템은 복수의 동시 통신 세션 각각에 대해 GUI를 통해 각각의 통신 세션의 구조를 나타내는 연결된 그래픽 요소들의 세트를 제공한다. 각각의 통신 세션은 적어도 두 참가자를 포함하고, 연결된 그래픽 요소들의 세트의 외양은 통신 모드에 기초한다. 상기 시스템은, 한 세트의 연결된 그래픽 요소와 관련되며 각각의 통신 세션과 관련된 동작을 갖는 사용자 입력을 수신하고, 수신된 사용자 입력에 기초하여 동작을 수행한다. 통신 모드는 VoIP(Voice over IP), 사설 브랜치 교환 전화(private branch switched telephone), 전화, 비디오 회의, 인스턴트 메시징, 텍스트 메시징 및 이메일 중 하나이다. 동작은 2개의 통신 세션을 결합할 수도 있고 하나의 통신 세션을 복수의 통신 세션으로 분할할 수도 있다.

System and method for managing multiple concurrent communication sessions using a graphical call connection metaphor

본 발명은 GUI(graphical user interface)를 통해 복수의 동시 통신 세션을 관리하는 시스템, 방법 및 컴퓨터 판독가능한 저장 매체에 관한 것이다. 상기 방법을 실시하도록 구성된 시스템은 복수의 동시 통신 세션 각각에 대해 GUI를 통해 각각의 통신 세션의 구조를 나타내는 연결된 그래픽 요소들의 세트를 제공한다. 각각의 통신 세션은 적어도 두 참가자를 포함하고, 연결된 그래픽 요소들의 세트의 외양은 통신 모드에 기초한다. 상기 시스템은, 한 세트의 연결된 그래픽 요소와 관련되며 각각의 통신 세션과 관련된 동작을 갖는 사용자 입력을 수신하고, 수신된 사용자 입력에 기초하여 동작을 수행한다. 통신 모드는 VoIP(Voice over IP), 사설 브랜치 전화 교환(private branch switched telephone), 전화, 비디오 회의, 인스턴트 메시징, 텍스트 메시징 및 이메일 중 하나이다. 동작은 2개의 통신 세션을 결합할 수도 있고 하나의 통신 세션을 복수의 통신 세션으로 분할할 수도 있다.

Audio and data communications system

A communications system is disclosed that allows users to effectively communicate.

Method and system for determining conference call embellishment tones and transmission of same

A method for providing an embellishment representation of a noise information is discloses. The method comprises measuring a level of the background noise information, wherein the measured level is indicative of a number of people causing the background noise information; determining at least one background noise information characteristic based on the measured background noise information; selecting a dominant one of the determined at least one background noise information characteristic; associating the selected background noise characteristic with a predetermined representation of the selected background noise characteristic; determining a level of the dominant characteristic within the measured level of the background noise information; enhancing the predetermined representation of the selected background noise characteristic based on the determined level of the dominant characteristic within the background noise information; and transmitting the enhanced predetermined representation of the selected background noise characteristic and suppressing the background noise information.

Terminal and server providing a video call service

컴퓨터 판독 가능 저장매체에 저장된 애플리케이션은, 제1 사용자의 상기 제1 단말과 제2 사용자의 제2 단말 간의 영상 통화 세션을 수립하는 단계; 상기 영상 통화 세션 이전에 상기 제2 단말에서 실행된 적어도 하나의 영상 통화 세션에서 누적된 상기 제2 사용자의 표정 정보를 준비하는 단계; 상기 제2 사용자의 표정 정보에 기초하여, 상기 제2 사용자의 상기 표정 정보에 대응되는 감정 정보를 결정하는 단계; 및 상기 제1 단말의 실행 화면을 통해 상기 결정된 감정 정보를 제공하는 단계를 포함하는 영상 통화 서비스를 제공하는 방법을 수행하도록 컴퓨터 판독 가능 저장매체에 저장된 애플리케이션이 제공된다. An application stored on a computer readable storage medium includes: establishing a video call session between the first terminal of a first user and a second terminal of a second user; Preparing facial expression information of the second user accumulated in at least one video call session executed in the second terminal before the video call session; Determining emotion information corresponding to the facial expression information of the second user based on the facial expression information of the second user; And providing the determined emotion information through the execution screen of the first terminal. The application stored in the computer-readable storage medium is provided to perform a method of providing a video call service.

Mobile device, display apparatus and control method thereof

본 발명은 모바일단말기, 디스플레이장치 및 그 제어방법에 관한 것으로서, 모바일단말기는, 촬영을 수행하여 영상을 생성하는 카메라부와; 음성을 입력하는 음성입력부와; 사용자의 입력을 수신하는 사용자입력부와; 화면을 표시하는 디스플레이부와; 무선네트워크를 통해 상대방 단말기와 통신을 수행하는 무선통신부와; 상기 카메라부에 의해 생성된 영상 및 상기 음성입력부에 의해 입력된 음성을 포함하는 영상통화 데이터를 상기 사용자의 입력에 따라 상기 상대방 단말기에 전송하여 영상 통화를 수행하고, 상기 영상 통화 중, 공유이미지를 상기 디스플레이부에 표시하고, 상기 공유이미지를 상기 영상통화 데이터에 부가하여 상기 상대방 단말기에 전송하는 제어부를 포함한다. The present invention relates to a mobile terminal, a display device, and a control method thereof, the mobile terminal including: a camera unit for generating an image by photographing; A voice input unit for inputting voice; A user input for receiving a user input; A display unit for displaying a screen; A wireless communication unit for communicating with a counterpart terminal through a wireless network; A video call data including the video generated by the camera unit and the voice input by the audio input unit is transmitted to the counterpart terminal according to the input of the user to perform a video call, And a control unit for displaying the image data on the display unit, adding the shared image to the image call data, and transmitting the image data to the counterpart terminal.

Method, system, and graphical user interface for making conference calls

A user interface for handling multiple calls includes displaying an image associated with a first party on a first call and an image associated with a second party on a second call. When one call is active and the other call is on hold, the image associated with the party that is on the active call is visually highlighted to make it more visually prominent relative to the other image. When both calls are joined into a conference call, both images are displayed adjacent to each other and neither is visually highlighted relative to the other.

Method and system for realizing services through one key pushed

本发明公开了一种实现一键通(PTT)业务的方法，该方法首先在会议系统中设置半双工通信方式的会议室，并设置与PTT业务请求相对应的终端按键，然后由会议系统对终端进行鉴权，在鉴权成功通过之后，将终端接入相应的会议室，此后，接入会议室的终端就可以通过按键向会议系统请求提供相应的PTT业务，与其他终端成员或者群组进行通话。本发明还公开了一种实现PTT业务的系统。应用本发明能够实现信号覆盖率高、呼叫延迟小的PTT业务。

Systems and methods for managing multiple concurrent communication sessions with a graphical call connection metaphor

本发明涉及用图形呼叫连接隐喻管理多个并发通信会话的系统和方法，公开了用于通过图形用户界面（GUI）来管理多个并发通信会话的系统和方法。一种被配置用于实施该方法的系统通过GUI针对多个并发通信会话中的每个呈现表示相应通信会话结构的相连接图形元素的集合。每个通信会话具有至少两个参与者且该相连接图形元素集合的外观是基于通信模式的。系统接收与一相连接图形元素集合相关并具有与相应通信会话相关的动作的用户输入，基于接收到的用户输入执行动作。所述通信模式是IP网络上的语音（VoIP）、电话、视频会议、即时消息、文本消息以及电子邮件中的一个。所述动作可以组合两个通信会话或将一个通信会话分割为多个通信会话。

USB telephone device supporting multi-equipment conference application and control method thereof

本发明公开了一种支持多设备会议应用的USB电话装置，包括：触控显示模块、音频处理模块、DECT模块、蓝牙模块、USB接口和MCU控制器；蓝牙模块用于通过蓝牙协议与外置的蓝牙终端进行蓝牙通信连接；USB接口用于与外置的智能终端进行USB通信连接；DECT模块用于通过DECT协议与外置的无线耳机进行通信连接；触控显示模块用于将数据显示在显示屏上并识别获取显示屏上的触控操作指令；音频处理模块用于对接收到的音频数据进行音频处理；MCU控制器用于对接收到的数据进行处理；MCU控制器上还设置有第一混音器，第一混音器用于对MCU控制器接收到的音频数据进行混音处理；MCU控制器分别与触控显示模块、音频处理模块、DECT模块、蓝牙模块和USB接口相连接。

Method and system for controlling audio signals in multiple concurrent conference calls

本发明涉及用于控制多路并发电话会议中的音频信号的方法和系统。本发明公开用于控制与多个会议相关的音频信号的方法和装置。用户界面显示绘制出第一定义区域和第二定义区域。第一定义区域与第一会议相关，第二定义区域与第二会议相关。显示与第一定义区域相关的多个第一参与者标识符，多个第一参与者标识符中的每一个对应于第一会议中的多个参与者中的不同参与者。对与第一会议相关的每个参与者确定听觉定位标识符，并且对于第二会议选择听觉定位标识符。在由听觉定位标识符所确定的听觉位置处提供音频信号，使得用户能够将不同参与者的声音与在用户界面上的相应位置进行关联，并且同时收听多个会议。

Method for establishing a PoC connection in a terminal device with a touch-screen display, an application used in the method and a terminal device

본 발명은 터치스크린 디스플레이를 구비한 단말 기기로부터 수신 타겟의 단말 기기로의 PoC (Push to talk over Cellular) 연결을 개설하는 방법에 관한 것이다. 수신 타겟의 식별자가 전송 단말 기기의 메모리 내에 저장된 식별자들로부터 선택된다. 본 발명에 따른 방법에서, 그 타겟들의 식별자들은 그 단말 기기의 터치 스크린에 표시된다. 사용자는 디스플레이 상에 표시된 식별자들 중에서 연결이 개설되기 원하는 식별자를 선택한다. 그 후, 사용자는 스타일러스와 같은 포인팅 수단으로 그 선택된 식별자를 터치함으로써 수신 단말 기기에 대한 PoC 연결을 연다. 바람직하게는, PoC 서비스를 지원하는 단말 기기를 사용하는 타겟의 식별자들만이 그 단말 기기의 터치 스크린에 표시된다. PoC 연결은 하나의 단말 기기 또는 단말 기기들의 그룹에 대해 열릴 수 있다. 수신 단말 기기의 그룹은 터치 스크린 디스플레이에 표시된 식별자들로부터 그 그룹에 속한 식별자들을 지시함으로써 구성된다. 그 그룹은 바람직하게는 터치 스크린 디스플레이 상에, 그 그룹에 속하는 식별자들을 둘러싸는, 닫힌 원들을 포인팅 수단을 사용하여 그림으로써 구성된다. 공통의 시각적 마킹이 그 그룹에 속하는 식별자들에 부착되며, 그럼으로써 그 마킹은 그 그룹 식별자의 일부가 된다. 그 시각적 마킹은 바람직하게는 공통의 배경색이다. 본 발명에 따른 방법은 그 단말 기기의 메모리 내에 적재된 응용 프로그램에 의해 수행된다. The present invention relates to a method for establishing a push to talk over cellular (PoC) connection from a terminal device having a touch screen display to a terminal device of a reception target. The identifier of the reception target is selected from the identifiers stored in the memory of the transmitting terminal device. In the method according to the invention, the identifiers of the targets are displayed on the touch screen of the terminal device. The user selects from among the identifiers displayed on the display an identifier from which the connection is to be established. The user then opens a PoC connection to the receiving terminal device by touching the selected identifier with a pointing means such as a stylus. Preferably, only the identifiers of the target using the terminal device supporting the PoC service are displayed on the touch screen of the terminal device. PoC connection may be open for one terminal device or a group of terminal devices. The group of receiving terminal devices is configured by indicating the identifiers belonging to the group from the identifiers displayed on the touch screen display. The group is preferably configured by drawing closed circles, using pointing means, around the identifiers belonging to ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ROUTING DATA

METHOD FOR CREATING AND PARTICIPATING IN AN AUDIO OR VIDEO CONFERENCE

L'invention propose un procédé de création de conférence audio ou vidéo et d'autorisation de participants à rejoindre la conférence, mis en œuvre par un système comprenant un serveur et au moins un terminal comprenant un microphone, le terminal étant en outre adapté pour communiquer avec le serveur par un réseau de communication, le procédé comprenant les étapes de : - création par le serveur d'une conférence audio ou vidéo, la conférence étant associée à un identifiant unique, - connexion d'au moins un terminal à la conférence audio ou vidéo, caractérisé en ce que l'identifiant unique de la conférence audio ou vidéo comprend au moins deux mots, et en ce que la connexion du terminal à la conférence audio ou vidéo comprend : - l'établissement d'une connexion entre le terminal et le serveur, - un enregistrement, par le microphone du terminal, d'une séquence vocale d'un utilisateur du terminal, - la transcription de la séquence vocale en texte, et - la comparaison, par le serveur, du texte à au moins un identifiant de conférence, et - si le texte correspond à l'identifiant d'une conférence, la connexion du terminal à la conférence.

Data e.g. text, routing method for use in e.g. mobile terminal, involves selecting reception channel associated to recipient based on data transmission context and transmitting data on selected reception channel

The method involves receiving data associated to an identifier of a recipient, and determining a data transmission context at the recipient, where the context represents an identifier of data transmitter, time stamping of the data, data content, channel access for user, and priority of the channel. Reception channel associated to the recipient is selected based on the context. The data is transmitted on the selected reception channel and the data is formatted based on the transmission channel on which the data is transmitted, during the transmission of the data. An independent claim is also included for a device for routing a data to be transmitted to a recipient associated to the reception channels, comprising a data receiving unit.

CONNECTED OBJECT HAVING RADIO COMMUNICATION AND ON-BOARD MICROPHONE POSING ACCORDING TO AT LEAST TWO STABLE POSITIONS

Il est proposé un objet connecté comportant un moyen de communication radio pour l'émission de données représentant des signaux sonores captés par un microphone embarqué dans ledit objet. La forme de cet objet autorise de le poser sur un plan selon au moins deux positions stables, une première position de l'objet activant la communication radio, et une seconde position de l'objet désactivant au moins la communication radio. De cette manière, en le changeant simplement de position, il est possible de couper l'acquisition du son et d'empêcher que les conversations sur un lieu soient entendues ailleurs. There is provided a connected object comprising a radio communication means for transmitting data representing sound signals picked up by a microphone embedded in said object. The shape of this object allows to place it on a plane according to at least two stable positions, a first position of the object activating the radio communication, and a second position of the deactivating object at least the radio communication. In this way, by simply changing its position, it is possible to cut the acquisition of the sound and to prevent the conversations on a place being heard elsewhere.

Playback of multimedia during multi-way communications

Multimedia playback technique embodiments are presented which facilitate the playback of an arbitrary media recording during a multi-party communication over a real-time multi-way communication system via a user's communication device. The recorded media can be interjected into a multi-party communication on a real time basis. This is generally accomplished by the media recording being inserted into a media stream being processed by the user's communication device as part of the multi-party communication. This can be done by either replacing a portion of the media stream with the media recording or mixing the media recording with a portion of the media stream. Once inserted, the media recording is transmitted as part of the media stream to a least one other party to the communication.

Mobile terminal for displaying a plurality of images during a video call and control method thereof

A mobile terminal having a video call function and a control method thereof are provided. The mobile terminal includes: a display unit configured to allow for a touch input and display a plurality of images received from a plurality of counterparts, respectively, during a video call; a sensing unit configured to sense a touch input with respect to at least one of the plurality of images; and a controller changing the touched image to any one of images related to the touched image. The image to be changed among the related images is determined on the basis of a direction of the touch input.

Apparatus and method for conference call service providing in ALL IP mobile communication network

본 발명은 IP를 기반으로 패킷화된 데이터를 전송하는 망에서 다자간 통화 서비스를 제공할 수 있도록 하는 ALL IP 이동 통신망에서의 다자간 통화 서비스 제공 장치 및 방법에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for providing a conference call service in an ALL IP mobile communication network to provide a conference call service in a network for transmitting packetized data based on IP. 종래 ALL IP 이동 통신망에서는 제어와 전송이 분리됨에 따라 교환기의 기능이 제어 부분과 전송 부분으로 분리되고 다자간 통화 서비스를 제공하는 다중 통화부도 별도의 독립된 장비로 제공됨에 따라 다중 통화부와 이동 통신 가입자 사이에 통화로를 연결할 수 있는 방법이 필요하게 되었다. In the conventional ALL IP mobile communication network, as the control and the transmission are separated, the function of the switch is divided into the control part and the transmission part, and the multi-call part that provides the multi-party call service is also provided as a separate independent device. There is a need for a way to connect channels. 본 발명은, 호 제어 기능을 수행하는 WCA에서 다자간 통화를 수행하고자 하는 단말기를 다중 통화 기능을 제공하는 VFS에 연결시킴으로써, ALL IP 이동 통신망에서 다자간 통화 서비스를 제공할 수 있게 된다. The present invention can provide a multi-party call service in an ALL IP mobile communication network by connecting a terminal to perform a multi-party call in a WCA performing a call control function to a VFS providing a multi-call function.

Method, system, and graphical user interface for making conference calls

A user interface for handling multiple calls includes displaying an image associated with a first party on a first call and an image associated with a second party on a second call. When one call is active and the other call is on hold, the image associated with the party that is on the active call is visually highlighted to make it more visually prominent relative to the other image. When both calls are joined into a conference call, both images are displayed adjacent to each other and neither is visually highlighted relative to the other.

Conference call hold with record and time compression

The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for allowing a conference call participant to place a conference call on hold. Additionally, a participant is provided with a number of rejoin and/or hold options that can be executed when the participant puts the conference call on hold and takes the conference call off of hold. The rejoin and/or hold options available to the participant may vary depending upon participant preference or the nature in which the participant is rejoining the conference call.

Mobile device and control method of the same

Disclosed is a mobile device which voluntarily and easily forms a network under a ubiquitous environment to perform various services and a control method of the same, the mobile device is provided, which includes a communication unit which communicates with at least one counterpart mobile device; a signal processing unit which processes a signal transmitted and received through the communication unit; a display unit which displays an image based on the signal processed by the signal processing unit; a user input unit which receives input by a user; and a controller which controls the communication unit to transmit request signals and perform the community activity with at least one counterpart mobile device.

Mobile terminal, display apparatus and control method thereof

Disclosed is a control method for a display apparatus and a mobile terminal which includes a camera for taking a photograph and generating an image; a voice input unit which is used to input a voice; a user input unit which receives a user's input; a display unit which displays the image thereon; a wireless communication unit which communicates with a counterpart mobile terminal through a wireless network; and a controller which performs a video call by transmitting to the counterpart mobile terminal video call data comprising a video generated by the camera and a voice input by the voice input unit according user input, displays on the display unit a shared image during the video call, and transmits to the counterpart mobile terminal the shared image added to the video call data.

Conference system with a microphone array system and a method of speech acquisition in a conference system

A conference system with transmitting and receiving sides. The transmitting side has a microphone array unit with microphone capsules, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to receive output signals of the microphone capsules and to execute audio beamforming based on the received output signals for acquiring sound coming from an audio source in a first direction. The processing unit has a direction-recognition unit that computes from the output signals of said microphone capsules a score for each of multiple search grid spatial positions and uses a search grid spatial position having a higher score to identify said first direction. The receiving side has an audio reproduction system that reproduces an audio signal detected by the microphone array with directional information of the first direction. The detected audio signal and the directional information regarding the first direction are transmitted from the transmitting side to the receiving side.

Electronic device providing dialog contents, server and method thereof

An electronic device comprises a housing, a touchscreen display exposed through a part of the housing, at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, at least one processor positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the touchscreen display and the wireless communication circuit; and a memory electrically connected to the at least one processor and positioned inside the housing, wherein the memory stores a user interface for communicating with one or more external chatbots and stores instructions, when executed, that cause the at least one processor to provide access to the one or more external chatbots through the user interface; obtain user selection associated with a first chatbot of the one or more external chatbots, through the user interface; transmit a first connection request including a first phone number and a first identifier (ID) associated with the first chatbot, to an external server through the wireless communication circuit; and receive a first connection response including the first phone number and the first ID from the external server through the wireless communication circuit.

Communication terminal, communication function starting method, and computer-readable recording medium

A communication terminal includes a display control unit configured to display, on a display unit, a function selecting screen that contains a first icon for receiving a selection of a first communication function and a second icon for receiving a selection of a second communication function. The first communication function is to provide communication using a signaling protocol for connecting to or disconnecting from a destination of communication and an encoding protocol for encapsulating communication data in IP packets. The second communication function is to provide communication using the same signaling protocol and a different encoding protocol. The communication terminal also includes a receiving unit configured to receive a selection of the first icon or the second icon; and a starting unit configured to start the first communication function and the second communication function in response to the selection of the first icon and the second icon, respectively.

Communication management systems and methods

Communication management systems and methods are provided. The communication management system includes a reception unit, a telecommunication processing unit, a storage unit, and a processing unit. The reception unit receives data, wherein the data includes at least one communication party. The processing unit receives a selection corresponding to the communication party in the data, and in response to the selection corresponding to the communication party, automatically retrieves a phone number of the communication party from an address book in the storage unit according to identification data of the communication party. Then, the processing unit establishes a call with the communication party according to the phone number via the telecommunication processing unit.

Electronic device providing dialog contents, server and method thereof

An electronic device comprises a housing, a touchscreen display exposed through a part of the housing, at least one wireless communication circuit disposed inside the housing, at least one processor positioned inside the housing and electrically connected to the touchscreen display and the wireless communication circuit; and a memory electrically connected to the at least one processor and positioned inside the housing, wherein the memory stores a user interface for communicating with one or more external chatbots and stores instructions, when executed, that cause the at least one processor to provide access to the one or more external chatbots through the user interface; obtain user selection associated with a first chatbot of the one or more external chatbots, through the user interface; transmit a first connection request including a first phone number and a first identifier (ID) associated with the first chatbot, to an external server through the wireless communication circuit; and receive a first connection response including the first phone number and the first ID from the external server through the wireless communication circuit.

System and method for graphically managing communication sessions

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing a communication session via a graphical user interface (GUI). The method causes a communication device to present a set of connected graphical elements representing a structure of the communication session via the GUI, the communication session comprising at least two communicating users, receive user input associated with the set of connected graphical elements, the user input having an action associated with the communication session, and perform the action based on the received user input. The graphical elements can include images, text, caricatures, and avatars, and can change based on a contacted party context, persona, and presence. Active connections to the communication session can be visually represented as overlapping graphical elements, a line connecting graphical elements, a shape connecting graphical elements, a shape with radiating lines connecting graphical elements, and a common augmented appearance of graphical elements.

Display device, portable terminal, display control method, and program recording medium

An object of the present invention is to provide a display apparatus or the like which can automatically switch the contents, which are displayed by a display means, in order to make it possible to continue watching a picture and to watch a desired image simultaneously with maintaining a direction of the display means. That is, a display apparatus 50 includes display means 51 which displays the picture, operation means 52 whose form for the display means 51 can be changed, and display control means 53 which carries out the following display control. It is assumed that a predetermined second image together with the picture is displayed by the display means 51. It is further assumed that the display control means 53 detects that the form of the operation means 52 for the display means 51 is changed from a predetermined second form to a predetermined first form when in a state that the second image and the picture are displayed. In the case, the display control means 53 displays a predetermined first image, which replaces the second image, together with the picture by the display means 51.

Communication conference system, speech converter, and signal conversion adaptor

一种通信会议系统，其无需任何昂贵的专用会议服务器就可以对只具有通过电话线网络的连接装置的用户和只具有IP连接装置的用户进行互连。语音会议设备(1)包括网络处理部分和端子，所述网络处理部分用以通过IP将语音信息发送到另一个设备或者从另一个设备接收语音信息，所述端子用以输入/接收语音信号。语音会议设备(1)通过用以转换语音信号的标准(主要是电平)的适配器(2)连接至电话机(3)的接收端子。语音会议设备(1)通过IP连接至另一个语音电话设备，并通过电话机(3)和电话线连接至另一个电话机。这样，可以对IP连接目的地用户和电话线连接目的地的用户进行互连。

Mobile communication terminal and method for displaying communication state

A mobile communication terminal having a function of displaying a communication state and a method thereof are disclosed. The method of displaying a communication state in a case of a multiparty call using a mobile communication terminal having a plurality of display units (100,200) includes displaying information on one calling party on a first display unit (100), and displaying information on the other calling party on a second display unit (200). Here, information on one calling party and information on another calling party can be switched with each other and displayed on the different display units (100,200), and therefore voice communication is possible between one or more of the parties at the same time.

Communication terminal and communication function start method

通信终端包括显示控制单元，配置来在显示单元上显示功能选择屏幕，该功能选择屏幕包含用于接收对第一通信功能的选择的第一图标以及用于接收对第二通信功能的选择的第二图标。第一通信功能使用用于与通信的目的地连接或断开的信令协议以及用于将通信数据封装在IP分组中的编码协议来提供通信。第二通信功能使用相同的信令协议以及不同的编码协议来提供通信。通信终端还包括接收单元，配置来接收对第一图标或第二图标的选择；以及启动单元，配置来响应于对第一图标和第二图标的选择来分别启动第一通信功能和第二通信功能。

The network element providing phone to connect, telecommunication system, integrated circuit and method

一种网络元件（240），该网络元件（240）包括射频（RF）收发器模块（310）和信号处理模块（320），信号处理模块（320）可操作地耦合到RF收发器模块（310）并且被布置成使得能够通过第一通信网络在该网络元件（240）与多个本地无线通信单元（250）之间建立至少一个电话连接。信号处理模块（320）进一步被布置成使得能够建立微微网（360），其中该微微网包括网络元件（240）和多个无线通信单元（250）。信号处理模块（320）进一步被布置成通过第二通信网络（230）在微微网（360）与至少一个远程装置（210）之间建立公共电话连接。

Systems and Methods for Presenting Conference Call Participant Identifier Images on a Display of a Mobile Device

The described embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for displaying on a handheld electronic device a plurality of participant images corresponding to a plurality of conference call participants. The device includes a display, a communications module configured for sending and receiving communication signals; and a display interface operatively coupled to the display and to the communications module, wherein the display interface is configured to respond to user input. The method comprises: establishing a conference call having a plurality of participants; displaying a participant screen on the display; for each participant, determining a participant identifier image; and displaying on the participant screen a dynamic carousel comprising a plurality of participant identifier images. The mobile device may include an image database comprising at least one stored image, and wherein at least one participant identifier image is selected from the at least one stored image.

Mobile communication device user interface

Techniques are described to provide a user interface for a display of a mobile communication device. In an implementation, a user interface comprises a main menu having a fixed portion and a movable portion. The fixed portion includes icons associated with primary functions of the mobile communication device (“primary icons”), while the movable portion includes icons associated with secondary functions of the mobile communication device (“secondary icons”). The secondary icons may be scrolled within the movable portion in response to receipt of a touch input via a touch screen overlaying the display while the primary icons within the fixed portion remain stationary with respect to the display.

Systems and methods for presenting conference call participant identifier images on a display of a mobile device

The described embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for displaying on a handheld electronic device a plurality of participant images corresponding to a plurality of conference call participants. The device includes a display, a communications module configured for sending and receiving communication signals; and a display interface operatively coupled to the display and to the communications module, wherein the display interface is configured to respond to user input. The method comprises: establishing a conference call having a plurality of participants; displaying a participant screen on the display; for each participant, determining a participant identifier image; and displaying on the participant screen a dynamic carousel comprising a plurality of participant identifier images. The mobile device may include an image database comprising at least one stored image, and wherein at least one participant identifier image is selected from the at least one stored image.