公开(公告)号：US08699682B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US11745887

申请日：2007-05-08

Applicant: Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Edward Michael Silver ,  Vernon Meadows

Inventor： Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Edward Michael Silver ,  Vernon Meadows

IPC: H04M1/56 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M1/64

CPC classification number: H04Q3/0016 ,  H04M1/57 ,  H04M3/42042 ,  H04M3/42102 ,  H04M3/4878 ,  H04M2242/22 ,  H04Q3/72

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a message in Caller-ID information are described. In one embodiment of the present invention, an applications server, such as service control point (SCP), substitutes a message for Caller-ID information when a switch serving the called party's line requests the Caller-ID information. An embodiment may also include an application that provides a user interface, for example, a web-enabled interface, to allow the subscriber to add or change the message.

Abstract translation: 描述了在Caller-ID信息中提供消息的系统和方法。 在本发明的一个实施例中，当服务于被叫方的线路的交换机请求呼叫者ID信息时，诸如服务控制点（SCP）的应用服务器将消息替换为呼叫者ID信息。 实施例还可以包括提供用户界面（例如，启用Web的接口）以允许订户添加或改变消息的应用。

公开(公告)号：US08532278B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12190492

申请日：2008-08-12

Applicant: Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Linda Ann Roberts ,  Edward Michael Silver

Inventor： Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Linda Ann Roberts ,  Edward Michael Silver

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/56 ,  H04M3/42229 ,  H04M3/54 ,  H04M3/565 ,  H04M2201/38 ,  H04M2203/5063 ,  H04M2242/30

Abstract: The present invention automatically establishes a connection to each participant of a teleconference. Conference call set up and connect information may be provisioned in a variety of ways, including via a menu-based Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF) mechanism and via a form or formatted file sent from a subscriber. Additionally, a conference participant is not tied to one telephone number or other such address. The present invention queries a profile database to determine a conference participant's current location before connecting the participant to the conference. Therefore a conference participant who happens to be working from home on a particular day need only update one database, and any conferences in which the telecommuting worker is expected to participate will automatically be connected to the worker's home telephone number, rather than the worker's office telephone number.

Abstract translation: 本发明自动建立与电话会议的每个参与者的连接。 会议呼叫建立和连接信息可以以各种方式提供，包括通过基于菜单的双音多频（DTMF）机制，并通过从用户发送的表单或格式的文件。 此外，会议参与者不绑定到一个电话号码或其他此类地址。 在将参与者连接到会议之前，本发明查询简档数据库以确定会议参与者的当前位置。 因此，在某一天恰好在家工作的会议参与者只需要更新一个数据库，任何远程办公人员参加的会议都将自动连接到工作人员的家庭电话号码，而不是工作人员的办公室电话 数。

公开(公告)号：US20120275584A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13549614

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Linda Ann Roberts ,  Edward Michael Silver ,  Hong Thi Nguyen

Inventor： Linda Ann Roberts ,  Edward Michael Silver ,  Hong Thi Nguyen

IPC: H04M1/64 ,  H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/4283 ,  H04M3/42348 ,  H04M3/42357 ,  H04M3/4285 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M2203/2011

Abstract: A method for handling an on-hold communication includes receiving an incoming communication from an initiating party directed to a communication destination address assigned to a receiving party. When the incoming communication is placed on-hold, the initiating party is provided a menu of selectable options including an option to obtain information particular to a physical geographic location identified during the incoming communication. The on-hold initiating party selects the option to obtain the information particular to the physical geographic location, and the information particular to the physical geographical location is provided while the incoming communication is on-hold.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理保持通信的方法包括从指定给分配给接收方的通信目的地地址的发起方接收进入通信。 当进入的通信被置于保持状态时，向发起方提供可选择选项的菜单，包括用于获得特定于在进入通信期间识别的物理地理位置的信息的选项。 保留发起方选择获取特定于物理地理位置的信息的选项，并且在进入通信被保持时提供特定于物理地理位置的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08102971B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US12637370

申请日：2009-12-14

Applicant: Edward Michael Silver ,  Anita Hogans Simpson

Inventor： Edward Michael Silver ,  Anita Hogans Simpson

IPC: H04M1/24 ,  H04M3/08 ,  H04M3/22

CPC classification number: H04M3/436 ,  H04M3/53333

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for monitoring calls that have been forwarded to a network-based voice mail system (VMS). The VMS receives the forwarded call and sends a start of greeting signal at the beginning and an end of greeting signal at the completion of the voice message greeting to the central office switch. The switch sends an activate call monitoring data message and a call monitoring alert signal to the customer premises equipment (CPE). If the CPE is adapted for call monitoring and includes a speaker assembly, then the speaker assembly is engaged in response to the activate call monitoring data message, thereby allowing hands-free call monitoring. If the CPE does not include a speaker assembly, then the called party may activate call monitoring by lifting the handset in response to detecting a call monitoring alert from the CPE. While monitoring the call, the called party may intercept the call to speak with the calling party.

Abstract translation: 用于监视已转发到基于网络的语音邮件系统（VMS）的呼叫的装置，系统和方法。 VMS接收转发的呼叫，并且在完成语音留言问候时向中心局交换机发出问候信号的开始和结束时发送问候信号的开始。 交换机向客户端设备（CPE）发送激活呼叫监控数据消息和呼叫监控警报信号。 如果CPE适于呼叫监视并且包括扬声器组件，则响应于激活呼叫监视数据消息来参与扬声器组件，从而允许免提通话监视。 如果CPE不包括扬声器组件，则被叫方可以响应于检测到来自CPE的呼叫监视警报而抬起手机来激活呼叫监视。 在监听呼叫时，被叫方可以拦截与呼叫方通话的呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US20120009922A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13239566

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Edward Michael Silver ,  Maria Adamczyk

Inventor： Edward Michael Silver ,  Maria Adamczyk

IPC: H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W40/20 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W64/00

Abstract: Systems for automatically selecting a user's profile based on location include a device adapted to being tracked by location and a database that includes a user's preferences for routing calls. The user's calls are routed to the user based on the user's call routing preferences and the location of the device. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 基于位置自动选择用户简档的系统包括适于由位置跟踪的设备和包括用户对路由呼叫的偏好的数据库。 用户的呼叫根据用户的呼叫路由选择和设备的位置路由到用户。 还提供了其他系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08064587B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12107872

申请日：2008-04-23

Applicant: Edward Michael Silver ,  Anita Hogans Simpson

Inventor： Edward Michael Silver ,  Anita Hogans Simpson

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M3/436 ,  H04M3/53333

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for monitoring calls that have been forwarded to a network-based voice mail system (VMS). The VMS receives the forwarded call and sends a start of greeting signal at the beginning and an end of greeting signal at the completion of the voice message greeting to the central office switch. The switch sends an activate call monitoring data message and a call monitoring alert signal to the customer premises equipment (CPE). If the CPE is adapted for call monitoring and includes a speaker assembly, then the speaker assembly is engaged in response to the activate call monitoring data message, thereby allowing hands-free call monitoring. If the CPE does not include a speaker assembly, then the called party may activate call monitoring by lifting the handset in response to detecting a call monitoring alert from the CPE. While monitoring the call, the called party may intercept the call to speak with the calling party.

Abstract translation: 用于监视已转发到基于网络的语音邮件系统（VMS）的呼叫的装置，系统和方法。 VMS接收转发的呼叫，并且在完成语音留言问候时向中心局交换机发出问候信号的开始和结束时发送问候信号的开始。 交换机向客户端设备（CPE）发送激活呼叫监控数据消息和呼叫监控警报信号。 如果CPE适于呼叫监视并且包括扬声器组件，则响应于激活呼叫监视数据消息来参与扬声器组件，从而允许免提通话监视。 如果CPE不包括扬声器组件，则被叫方可以响应于检测到来自CPE的呼叫监视警报而抬起手机来激活呼叫监视。 在监听呼叫时，被叫方可以拦截与呼叫方通话的呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US07660610B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US12400967

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Edward Michael Silver

Inventor： Edward Michael Silver

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04M19/041 ,  H04M3/02 ,  H04M3/42051 ,  H04M3/436 ,  H04M2201/14

Abstract: Systems and methods for timed ring suppression are disclosed. After a communications device receives an incoming call and the ringer is activated to produce an initial audible alert, the ringer of the communications device may be silenced for subsequent audible alerts until the calling party hangs up or until the call is further processed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于定时环抑制的系统和方法。 在通信设备接收到来电并且振铃器被激活以产生初始可听警报之后，通信设备的振铃器可以被静音以用于随后的可听警报，直到主叫方挂断或者直到呼叫被进一步处理。

公开(公告)号：US20090230181A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-17

申请号：US12469885

申请日：2009-05-21

Applicant: Edward Michael Silver ,  Linda Ann Roberts ,  Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Samuel N. Zellner

Inventor： Edward Michael Silver ,  Linda Ann Roberts ,  Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Samuel N. Zellner

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/083 ,  G06K7/10544 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  H04L51/046

Abstract: A method for processing packages is provided. A package is received at an intermediate shipping site and a delivery authorization status corresponding to the package is determined based on a threshold of some characteristic of the package. The package is delivered if the authorization status is that delivery is acceptable and the package is not delivered if the authorization status is that delivery is not acceptable. The acceptability of the package for delivery is determined by a response that an addressee provides to an electronic message notification of package availability. The electronic response preferably contains some authenticating information regarding the package.

Abstract translation: 提供一种处理包装的方法。 在中间运输地点接收到包裹，并且基于包装的某些特性的阈值来确定与包装相对应的送达授权状态。 如果授权状态是可接受的交付，并且如果授权状态是不可接受的交付，则该包裹没有交付，则交付包裹。 包裹的可接受性是由收件人对包装可用性的电子消息通知提供的响应确定的。 电子响应优选地包含关于包装的一些认证信息。

公开(公告)号：US07555109B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US11323698

申请日：2005-12-29

Applicant: Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Linda Ann Roberts ,  Edward Michael Silver

Inventor： Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Linda Ann Roberts ,  Edward Michael Silver

IPC: H04M3/42

CPC classification number: H04M19/041 ,  H04M3/04

Abstract: A system for a caller to control a distinctive ring for a telephone call includes a service switching point and a service control point. The service switching point is operable to receive a feature code and a called directory number, and to issue a query in response to receiving the feature code. The service control point is operable to receive the query and issue a response to the service switching point. The response includes a distinctive ring parameter. Upon receiving the response from the service control point, the service switching point processes the call so that the distinctive ring parameter causes a distinctive ring signal to be applied to a called telephone line associated with the called directory number.

Abstract translation: 用于呼叫者控制用于电话呼叫的特征环的系统包括业务交换点和业务控制点。 服务切换点可操作以接收特征代码和被叫目录号码，并且响应于接收到特征码而发出查询。 服务控制点可操作以接收查询并向服务交换点发出响应。 响应包括独特的振铃参数。 在接收到来自服务控制点的响应时，业务交换点处理呼叫，使得特殊振铃参数使得特定振铃信号被施加到与被叫目录号码相关联的被叫电话线路。

公开(公告)号：US07444001B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US11788212

申请日：2007-04-19

Applicant: Linda Ann Roberts ,  Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Edward Michael Silver

Inventor： Linda Ann Roberts ,  Hong Thi Nguyen ,  Edward Michael Silver

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06K9/00335 ,  F24C7/082 ,  G06F3/017 ,  H04N21/4131 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0236

Abstract: Apparatus for operating home appliances using gesture recognition are disclosed. An image receiver receives a continuous stream of images of a gesture made within the image receiver's field of view. An image processor is connected to the image receiver for sampling the received stream of gesture images to form a gesture image sequence, and for recognizing whether the gesture image sequence corresponds to one of a predefined set of gestures. If the input gesture is recognized as being one of the predefined gestures, an operations processor, which is connected to the image processor, identifies a home appliance operation associated with the recognized gesture. An appliance controller is connected to the operations processor for causing the predefined home appliance operation to be performed. Home appliances and methods for operating home appliances using gesture recognition are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用手势识别来操作家用电器的装置。 图像接收器接收在图像接收机的视野内制作的手势的连续的图像流。 图像处理器连接到图像接收器，用于对所接收的手势图像流进行采样以形成手势图像序列，并且用于识别手势图像序列是否对应于预定义的一组手势。 如果输入手势被识别为预定义的手势之一，则连接到图像处理器的操作处理器识别与所识别的手势相关联的家用电器操作。 设备控制器连接到操作处理器，用于执行预定义的家用电器操作。 还公开了使用手势识别操作家用电器的家用电器和方法。