公开(公告)号：US10075351B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US13925265

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLP

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L43/04 ,  H04L41/5009 ,  H04L43/065

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for improving network performance. For example, in one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for improving network performance includes determining network performance information data indicative of network transmission characteristics of a first set of data packets that are communicated, using a first data link layer protocol, over at least one link of a network. The method further includes the step of improving, using a processor, transmission of a second set of data packets over the network, which utilizes a second data link layer protocol, based on the network performance information data determined from the first set of data packets that are communicated using the first data link layer protocol.

公开(公告)号：US20130301811A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13932237

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLP

Inventor： Kelsyn Donel Seven Rooks, Sr. ,  Erik Geldbach ,  Mark Wilmoth ,  Shane M. Smith ,  Eric Lumbirt

IPC: H04M15/00

CPC classification number: H04M15/8083 ,  H04M15/43 ,  H04M15/44

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for providing communication services that enables a customer to deactivate service when the service is not being used and reactivate the service when the service is being used. This process can save the customer money without the hassle of having to contact a service provider to cancel and reinstall communication services repeatedly. In addition, the customer can maintain consistent service such as, but not limited to, maintaining his/her calling number, maintaining contact information, speed dial information, saved voicemails or recordings, and other user personalized settings.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于提供通信服务的系统和方法，所述通信服务使得当服务不被使用时，客户能够停用服务，并且当服务被使用时重新启动服务。 这个过程可以节省客户的资金，而不必与服务提供商联系以重复取消并重新安装通信服务。 此外，客户可以保持一致的服务，例如但不限于保持他/她的主叫号码，维护联系人信息，快速拨号信息，保存的语音邮件或录音以及其他用户个性化设置。

公开(公告)号：US20150172092A9

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US13943286

申请日：2013-07-16

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLP

Inventor： Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  William L. Wiley

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L29/06326 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L43/0876 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: A system and method for establishing a phone call over a packet network. The process may receive a call request from an originating call device to a termination call device. A determination may be made to determine whether the terminating call device is available. If the terminating call device is determined to be available, transmission path status information between the originating and terminating call devices may be retrieved. Status of the transmission path on the packet network between the originating and terminating call devices may be determined. If the status of the transmission path is determined to be within a first range, a call may be established between the originating and terminating call devices via an encoder/decoder (CODEC) having a first data rate. Otherwise, the call may be established between the originating and terminating call devices via a CODEC having a second, lower data rate.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过分组网络建立电话呼叫的系统和方法。 该过程可以从始发呼叫装置接收到终止呼叫装置的呼叫请求。 可以确定终端呼叫装置是否可用。 如果终端呼叫装置被确定为可用，则可以检索始发呼叫装置和终止呼叫装置之间的传输路径状态信息。 可以确定发起和终止呼叫装置之间的分组网络上的传输路径的状态。 如果传输路径的状态被确定在第一范围内，则可以经由具有第一数据速率的编码器/解码器（CODEC）在始发和终止呼叫装置之间建立呼叫。 否则，可以经由具有第二较低数据速率的CODEC在始发呼叫装置和终端呼叫装置之间建立呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US20130296001A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13932221

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLP

Inventor： Jeffrey M. Sweeney ,  Kelsyn D. Rooks ,  Michael C. Robinson ,  Robert J. Morrill ,  Charles E. Lumbirt

IPC: H04W68/00

CPC classification number: H04W68/00 ,  H04M19/04

Abstract: A system and method for playing ringtones on a communication device. User preferences indicating a desired method for selecting a ringtone are received from the number of ringtones. The ringtone is selected from the number of ringtones based on the user preferences indicating the desired method for selecting the ringtone from the number of ringtones. Playback of the ringtone is initiated for playback on the communication device in response to being selected.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在通信设备上播放铃声的系统和方法。 从铃声数中接收到表示选择铃声的期望方法的用户偏好。 从基于用户偏好的铃声数目中选择铃声，该铃声从指示从铃声数量中选择铃声的期望方法。 响应于被选择，开始在通信设备上回放铃声。