Abstract:
An enhanced communication and voicemail solution for mobile phones is described where still images and/or video clips are injected into the voice stream creating a “video-voice” call. When a receiving party is not available to take a video-voice call, this combined stream of voice and image information is stored at the mobile service provider in a manner similar to voice mail today. Then, stored video-voicemails may be retrieved at a later time by the receiving party. Also, realtime video-voice conversations may be recorded for later retrieval in order to document the conversation or because a party in the conversation is not able to view the images realtime.While the sending party may use a normal size mobile phone containing a miniature digital camera, the receiving party may view video-voicemail images on a variety of devices including a wireless mobile phone or PDA, or alternately a conventional PC connected to the World Wide Web.
Abstract:
A residential private branch exchange (PBX) allowing IP telephones, analog telephones and computers to connect to an IP communication network. A broadband residential gateway (BRG) PBX provides residences with multiple phone lines capability and the implementation of complex calling features traditionally associated with complex and expensive business PBX systems. The BRG PBX provides an open architecture interface minimizing problems during installation and operation, minimizes interoperability problems across multi-vendor equipment platforms and may provide customers with an option to bypass the local telephone company's high cost infrastructure. The BRG PBX may also provide a range of services from basic calling with few features to highly sophisticated calling features servicing multiple phone lines to the residence. The BRG PBX may be configured to connect multiple BRG PBX systems together in a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) configuration. These network configurations may be implemented to connect neighborhoods or families across multiple geographic regions. In addition to having the capability of connecting to each other, the BRG PBXs may be connected to IP Central Stations forming an IP communication network.
Abstract:
A method of providing messages on an A/V telecommunication system is provided. The method comprises the steps of recognizing an unanswered A/V communication, sending recorded A/V content to a calling A/V telecommunication device, recording the A/V content from the calling A/V telecommunication device, receiving a request for messages, sending recorded A/V content to a called A/V telecommunication device, and sending recorded A/V message content to a called A/V telecommunication device.
Abstract:
A method of requesting media content on an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection a video processor connected to the network connection and manual inputs communicably connected to the network connection may be performed by engaging a manual input to send a request for media content and receiving media content at the A/V telecommunication device in response to the request.
Abstract:
A method of generating media content for an A/V telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and formatting the generated media content in an A/V telecommunication format. The formatted media content is then stored for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device.
Abstract:
An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated ticket server.
Abstract:
A method of caller identification on an A/V telecommunication device having a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving caller identification information with an incoming call, retrieving an image file associated with the caller information and displaying the image file on the A/V telecommunication device.
Abstract:
A method of developing a VOIP network includes identifying a potential VOIP customer. Each customer may be provided with an A/V telecommunication device and with VOIP telecommunication service.
Abstract:
An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated interactive promotion.
Abstract:
A method for providing advertising content in A/V messaging for an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving a call initiation from a caller and recognizing a “no-answer” condition. A content provider sends advertising content to said caller. A message from the caller is then recorded.