公开(公告)号：US09025743B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US14150269

申请日：2014-01-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： David E. Rondeau ,  Don L. Briscoe ,  David Emerson

IPC: H04M1/64 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04M11/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04M11/025

Abstract: A system and method for processing quick note messages. A call from a calling party is intercepted prior to transmitting the call to the receiving telephone and prior to ringing the receiving telephone. A quick note message from the calling party is recorded. A quick note message waiting indicator is activated on the receiving telephone.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理快速笔记消息的系统和方法。 在发送呼叫到接收电话之前并且在振铃接收电话之前，主叫方的呼叫被截取。 记录来自主叫方的快速信息。 在接收电话上激活快速消息等待指示符。

公开(公告)号：US20130225143A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13850029

申请日：2013-03-25

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： David Emerson ,  David E. Rondeau

IPC: H04M3/46

CPC classification number: H04M3/465 ,  H04M3/54 ,  H04M2207/20

Abstract: A system and method for transferring calls. A voice communication is received. The voice communication is placed on hold in response to receiving user input. Multiple phones are rung simultaneously in response to receiving the user input. The voice communication is connected to one of the multiple phones in response to a user answering the voice communication on one of the multiple phones.

Abstract translation: 一种用于转接呼叫的系统和方法。 接收到语音通信。 响应于接收到的用户输入，话音通信被置于保持状态。 响应于接收到用户输入，多个电话同时进行。 语音通信响应于用户在多个电话之一上应答语音通信而连接到多个电话中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US10477279B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US15853285

申请日：2017-12-22

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael Goergen ,  Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau

IPC: H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/254

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content notification for a set-top box is disclosed. An embodiment is disclosed that receives security information at a web portal and the security information has identification information for a user assigned to a set-top box, services a request to create a content notification preference for the set-top box at the web portal in response to successful entry of security information, determines media content received by the set-top box and the media content selected for display, determines the content notification preference associated with the set-top box, the content notification preference has a content notification rule to monitor media content received by the set-top box, and sends a content notification to a recipient based on the content notification preference.

公开(公告)号：US20160165317A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15040865

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael Goergen ,  Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau

IPC: H04N21/488 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/61 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/254

CPC classification number: H04N21/4882 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content notification for a set-top box is disclosed. An embodiment is disclosed that receives security information at a web portal and the security information has identification information for a user assigned to a set-top box, services a request to create a content notification preference for the set-top box at the web portal in response to successful entry of security information, determines media content received by the set-top box and the media content selected for display, determines the content notification preference associated with the set-top box, the content notification preference has a content notification rule to monitor media content received by the set-top box, and sends a content notification to a recipient based on the content notification preference.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供机顶盒的内容通知的方法和系统。 公开了一种在网络门户接收安全信息的实施例，并且安全信息具有针对分配给机顶盒的用户的标识信息，服务于在门户网站上为机顶盒创建内容通知偏好的请求 响应成功输入安全信息，确定由机顶盒接收的媒体内容和所选择的用于显示的媒体内容，确定与机顶盒相关联的内容通知偏好，内容通知偏好具有内容通知规则来监视 由机顶盒接收的媒体内容，并且基于内容通知偏好向收件人发送内容通知。

公开(公告)号：US09032437B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US13961564

申请日：2013-08-07

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  Kelsyn Rooks

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/2543 ,  H04N21/4185 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/8549 ,  H04N21/475

CPC classification number: H04N21/25435 ,  H04N5/44543 ,  H04N21/4185 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4722 ,  H04N21/4755 ,  H04N21/47815 ,  H04N21/6581 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04N21/8133 ,  H04N21/8549

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed invention include an apparatus, method, and computer program product for providing enhanced entertainment data. For instance, in one embodiment, a computer implemented method for providing enhanced entertainment data includes receiving a request for additional information related to a selected show and displaying the additional information, which includes a list of selectable merchandise associated with the selected show, in response to the request. In one embodiment, the method presents information related to a selected merchandise and an option for a user to purchase the selected merchandise. The method may further include retrieving a billing address associated with a subscriber account associated with the user in response to receiving a purchase request for the selected merchandise and placing an order for the selected merchandise using the billing address. The method may also include billing the order as part of a monthly service charge to the user.

Abstract translation: 所公开的发明的实施例包括用于提供增强的娱乐数据的装置，方法和计算机程序产品。 例如，在一个实施例中，用于提供增强的娱乐数据的计算机实现的方法包括接收与所选择的节目相关的附加信息的请求，并显示附加信息，其包括与所选节目相关联的可选择商品的列表，以响应于 请求。 在一个实施例中，该方法呈现与所选商品相关的信息和用于购买所选择的商品的选项。 所述方法还可以包括：响应于接收到所选商品的购买请求并使用所述计费地址为所选择的商品下订单，检索与所述用户相关联的订户帐户相关联的帐单地址。 该方法还可以包括将订单计费作为用户的每月服务费用的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140120883A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14150269

申请日：2014-01-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： David E. Rondeau ,  Don L. Briscoe ,  David Emerson

IPC: H04W4/12

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04M11/025

Abstract: A system and method for processing quick note messages. A call from a calling party is intercepted prior to transmitting the call to the receiving telephone and prior to ringing the receiving telephone. A quick note message from the calling party is recorded. A quick note message waiting indicator is activated on the receiving telephone.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理快速笔记消息的系统和方法。 在发送呼叫到接收电话之前并且在振铃接收电话之前，主叫方的呼叫被截取。 记录来自主叫方的快速信息。 在接收电话上激活快速消息等待指示符。

公开(公告)号：US09866917B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US15040865

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Michael Goergen ,  Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau

IPC: H04N21/488 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/258 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/658 ,  H04N21/24 ,  H04N21/254 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/61

CPC classification number: H04N21/4882 ,  H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/2407 ,  H04N21/2541 ,  H04N21/25808 ,  H04N21/25891 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4516 ,  H04N21/4627 ,  H04N21/4788 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6582

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content notification for a set-top box is disclosed. An embodiment is disclosed that receives security information at a web portal and the security information has identification information for a user assigned to a set-top box, services a request to create a content notification preference for the set-top box at the web portal in response to successful entry of security information, determines media content received by the set-top box and the media content selected for display, determines the content notification preference associated with the set-top box, the content notification preference has a content notification rule to monitor media content received by the set-top box, and sends a content notification to a recipient based on the content notification preference.

公开(公告)号：US20160029101A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14877646

申请日：2015-10-07

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Gary W. LaFreniere ,  David Emerson ,  David Rondeau ,  Michael Goergen

IPC: H04N21/61 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04M11/08

CPC classification number: H04N21/6187 ,  H04L12/2898 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M7/0069 ,  H04M11/085 ,  H04N21/422 ,  H04N21/42203 ,  H04N21/478

Abstract: A system for initiating a voice call includes a set-top box operable to control a selection of a television channel for display on a television. The set-top box is further operable to initiate a voice call between a first telephone and a second telephone. The first telephone is associated with a first telephone network and the second telephone is associated with a second telephone network. The system includes a remote control in communication with the set-top box. The remote control is operable to receive a first input associated with the selection of the television channel from a user and a second input associated with the voice call. The voice call is initiated by the set-top box in response to the second input being received by the set-top box.

Abstract translation: 用于发起语音呼叫的系统包括可操作以控制电视频道的选择以在电视机上显示的机顶盒。 机顶盒还可操作以在第一电话和第二电话之间发起语音呼叫。 第一电话与第一电话网络相关联，并且第二电话与第二电话网络相关联。 该系统包括与机顶盒通信的遥控器。 遥控器可操作以从用户接收与电视频道的选择相关联的第一输入和与语音呼叫相关联的第二输入。 响应于机顶盒接收到的第二输入，机顶盒启动语音呼叫。