公开(公告)号：US5634084A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-27

申请号：US376732

申请日：1995-01-20

申请人： Bathsheba J. Malsheen ,  Gabriel F. Groner ,  Sandra F. Disner

发明人： Bathsheba J. Malsheen ,  Gabriel F. Groner ,  Sandra F. Disner

IPC分类号： G06F17/27 ,  G06F17/28 ,  G10L13/08 ,  G10L5/00

CPC分类号： G06F17/273 ,  G06F17/2755 ,  G06F17/278 ,  G06F17/2881 ,  G06F17/289 ,  G10L13/08

摘要： An improved text-to-speech synthesizer that employs a text to speech converter, a text reader control procedure, a classifier procedure, an abbreviation expansion procedure, and an acronym/initialism expanding procedure is herein described. A classifier procedure is used to classify generate classification values for each word in the text message with regard to syntax, punctuation and membership in predefined classes of words, the predefined classes of words including number, measurement units, geographic designations, and date/time values. An abbreviation expansion procedure evaluates, based on the classification values for words neighboring the identified words, which, if any, of the potential expansion values is applicable, and substitutes the potential expansion for the identified abbreviation word when evaluation yields a success value. An acronym/initialism expanding procedure identifies words in the text message that are acronyms and initialisms, parses pronounceable syllables within the identified words and generates a substitute string that can consist of any combination of letters, numbers, pronounceable syllables or multiple letter identifiers.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了采用文本到语音转换器的改进的文本到语音合成器，文本读取器控制过程，分类器过程，缩写扩展过程和首字母缩略词/初始扩展过程。 分类器过程用于对文本消息中关于语言，标点符号和预定义词类中的成员资格的每个单词的生成分类值进行分类，包括数字，测量单位，地理名称和日期/时间值的预定义词类 。 缩写扩展程序根据所识别的单词相邻的单词的分类值进行评估，如果有的话，潜在的扩展值是可适用的，并且当评估产生成功值时，替代所识别的缩写词的潜在扩展。 首字母缩略词/初始化扩展过程识别文本消息中的首字母缩略词和初始化词，在所标识的单词中解析可发音的音节，并生成可由字母，数字，可发音音节或多个字母标识符的任意组合组成的替代字符串。

公开(公告)号：US5841966A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-24

申请号：US627590

申请日：1996-04-04

申请人： Roberto Irribarren

发明人： Roberto Irribarren

IPC分类号： H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F13/14

CPC分类号： H04L12/581 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L65/1076 ,  H04L65/4053 ,  H04L29/06027

摘要： A method and system for a truly distributed messaging architecture based on existing LAN and PC technologies. A caller using one multi-media enabled PC (MPC) attempts to connect to a called MPC via a LAN or other digital data communication network. If the called MPC is in a receive mode but no one answers after a preset time, a prepared greeting message from the called MPC (e.g., an audio or audiovisual data file) is transmitted via the LAN to the calling MPC and played to the caller. The caller may then record an audio or audiovisual outgoing message for the called MPC. The outgoing message is stored in an "Outbox" for the caller, and a LAN message from the calling MPC starts a "message waiting" indicator on the called MPC. Whenever the called party is ready to receive waiting messages, that party can start an application which shows envelope information for such messages. The recipient can then retrieve any outgoing message stored in the Outbox for the calling MPC, and play back such messages. The invention can also be used for "call screening" by called parties, for sending audio or audiovisual information from a calling MPC over a LAN to many called MPCs simultaneously, and for "conference" calls.

摘要翻译： 基于现有LAN和PC技术的真正分布式消息传递架构的方法和系统。 使用一个多媒体启用PC（MPC）的呼叫者尝试通过LAN或其他数字数据通信网络连接到被叫MPC。 如果被叫MPC处于接收模式，但在预设时间之后没有人应答，则从被叫MPC（例如，音频或视听数据文件）的准备的问候消息通过LAN被传送到主叫MPC并被播放给呼叫者 。 呼叫者然后可以记录被叫MPC的音频或视听传出消息。 外发消息存储在呼叫者的“发件箱”中，来自呼叫MPC的LAN消息在被叫MPC上启动“消息等待”指示。 每当被叫方准备好接收等待的消息时，该方可以启动一个显示此类消息的信封信息的应用程序。 收件人然后可以检索存储在呼叫MPC的发件箱中的任何外发消息，并播放这些消息。 本发明还可以用于被叫方的“呼叫筛选”，用于将音频或视听信息从主叫MPC通过LAN发送到多个被称为MPC的MPC和“会议”呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US5737395A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-07

申请号：US635610

申请日：1996-04-22

申请人： Roberto Irribarren

发明人： Roberto Irribarren

IPC分类号： H04L12/58 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M3/53 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M7/12 ,  H04M1/64

CPC分类号： H04L12/5835 ,  H04L12/589 ,  H04L51/066 ,  H04L51/36 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04M2201/60 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/12

摘要： A communication system comprising a voice message system for storing and retrieving voice messages and facsimile data, a computer database accessing system for storing and retrieving text messages from a separate computer system and for converting the text messages into voice messages, and a personal computer (including an Internet communications device, or "ICD") which allows a user to generate and receive voice messages, facsimile data, and text messages. The systems are integrated via a network which coordinates the functions of each individual system. Additionally, the input/output ports of the voice message system and the computer database accessing system are connected in a parallel fashion to a personal computer or ICD. In this configuration, a user may access voice messages, facsimile messages, and text messages through the personal computer or ICD, either locally or remotely.

摘要翻译： 一种包括用于存储和检索语音消息和传真数据的语音消息系统的通信系统，用于从单独的计算机系统存储和检索文本消息并将文本消息转换成语音消息的计算机数据库访问系统，以及个人计算机（包括 互联网通信设备或“ICD”），其允许用户生成和接收语音消息，传真数据和文本消息。 这些系统通过协调每个系统功能的网络进行集成。 此外，语音消息系统和计算机数据库访问系统的输入/输出端口以并行方式连接到个人计算机或ICD。 在该配置中，用户可以通过个人计算机或ICD本地或远程地访问语音消息，传真消息和文本消息。

公开(公告)号：US5919266A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-06

申请号：US041770

申请日：1993-04-02

申请人： Raman K. Sud ,  Chris Koverman ,  Jingsong Cai ,  Thomas Hill

发明人： Raman K. Sud ,  Chris Koverman ,  Jingsong Cai ,  Thomas Hill

IPC分类号： G06F11/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/2035 ,  G06F11/2007 ,  G06F11/2023

摘要： A fault tolerant multiple processor data processing system is described. The system includes a number of processors linked together in a network. One processor is designated the master processor and coordinates the operation of all of the processors. The network is coupled to a number of memory devices which store information which is utilized by the processors. The apparatus includes a redundant mechanism for identifying a failure of a processor. If the master processor fails, a new master processor is selected, in a dynamic manner, from the remaining operative processors. The selection of a new master processor is based upon a contention operation in which the operative processors contend to become the new master processor.

摘要翻译： 描述了容错多处理器数据处理系统。 该系统包括在网络中链接在一起的多个处理器。 一个处理器被指定为主处理器并协调所有处理器的操作。 网络耦合到存储由处理器使用的信息的多个存储器设备。 该装置包括用于识别处理器的故障的冗余机构。 如果主处理器出现故障，则以动态方式从剩余的操作处理器中选择一个新的主处理器。 新的主处理器的选择基于竞争操作，其中操作处理器争用成为新的主处理器。

公开(公告)号：US5633909A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-27

申请号：US413464

申请日：1995-03-28

申请人： Todd M. Fitch

发明人： Todd M. Fitch

IPC分类号： H04M3/32 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M1/24 ,  H04M1/64 ,  H04M3/08

CPC分类号： H04M3/323 ,  H04M3/533

摘要： A testing system, also known as a call generator, generates telephone calls to test telephone equipment. The call generator includes a processor, a memory for storing processor procedures and test cases, and a communication interface. The procedures include a test case procedure for calling a system under test (SUT), interacting with the SUT, and accessing voice mailboxes located in the SUT. The call generator sends messages to the SUT. Then the call generator calls the SUT to once again access the voice mailboxes, and retrieves the stored messages. The call generator compares the retrieved messages with the delivered messages, or parameters representative of the delivered messages, to verify the retrieved messages. The call generator also has the capability to store, communicate, and verify other types of electronic information including facsimiles and electronic mail. The call generator may also operate on a network for communicating test cases and other database information to and from other users. The call generator and method are also applicable to testing private branch exchanges (PBX) and other telephone equipment.

摘要翻译： 测试系统（也称为呼叫发生器）产生电话来测试电话设备。 呼叫发生器包括处理器，用于存储处理器过程和测试用例的存储器以及通信接口。 这些过程包括一个测试用例程序，用于调用被测系统（SUT），与SUT进行交互，以及访问位于SUT中的语音信箱。 呼叫生成器向SUT发送消息。 然后呼叫生成器调用SUT再次访问语音邮箱，并检索存储的消息。 呼叫发生器将检索到的消息与传递的消息或表示所传送消息的参数进行比较，以验证检索到的消息。 呼叫发生器还具有存储，通信和验证其他类型的电子信息（包括传真和电子邮件）的能力。 呼叫发生器还可以在网络上操作以向其他用户传送测试用例和其他数据库信息。 呼叫发生器和方法也适用于测试私人交换机（PBX）和其他电话设备。

公开(公告)号：US5349636A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-20

申请号：US101342

申请日：1993-08-02

申请人： Roberto Irribarren

发明人： Roberto Irribarren

IPC分类号： H04L12/58 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M3/53 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M7/12 ,  H04N1/32 ,  H04M1/64 ,  H04M11/00

CPC分类号： H04L12/5835 ,  H04L51/066 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04N1/324 ,  H04M2201/60 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/12

摘要： A communication system for verbal telephonic communication has a voice message system for storing and retrieving voice messages integrated with a computer database accessing system for storing and retrieving text messages from a separate computer system and for converting the text messages into voice. The systems are integrated via a network which coordinates the functions of each individual system. Additionally, the input/output ports of the voice message system and the computer database accessing system are connected in a parallel fashion to at least one telephone line. In this configuration a user may access both voice messages and database information, including text or electronic mail messages, with a single telephone call. Optionally, facsimile messages can be stored, retrieved and manipulated with a single telephone call.

摘要翻译： 用于口头电话通信的通信系统具有语音消息系统，用于存储和检索与计算机数据库访问系统集成的语音消息，用于从单独的计算机系统存储和检索文本消息并将文本消息转换成语音。 这些系统通过协调每个系统功能的网络进行集成。 此外，语音消息系统和计算机数据库访问系统的输入/输出端口以并行方式连接到至少一个电话线路。 在该配置中，用户可以通过单个电话呼叫访问语音消息和数据库信息，包括文本或电子邮件消息。 可选地，传真消息可以通过单个电话呼叫被存储，检索和操纵。

公开(公告)号：US5557539A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-17

申请号：US258395

申请日：1994-06-13

申请人： Todd M. Fitch

发明人： Todd M. Fitch

IPC分类号： G06F11/36 ,  H04M3/24 ,  H04M3/533 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/3672 ,  H04M3/24 ,  H04M3/533

摘要： A testing system for an interactive voice messaging system comprises a processor, a memory storing processor procedures and test cases, and a telephonic interface. The processor procedures include a master procedure and subprocedures for debugging the test case, retrieving and displaying documents, storing and retrieving database items, test case procedure development and editing, and test report generation. The processor procedures are all hyperlinked together so that the testing system can call any of the procedures at specified times in order to permit a user to read or modify database entries, documents and test cases when necessary. A method for testing an interactive voice messaging system includes steps for performing the test case control system of the present invention. The present apparatus and method are also applicable to testing private branch exchanges (PBX) and other telephonic based systems.

摘要翻译： 用于交互式语音消息收发系统的测试系统包括处理器，存储处理器过程和测试用例的存储器以及电话接口。 处理器过程包括主程序和子程序，用于调试测试用例，检索和显示文档，存储和检索数据库项，测试用例程序开发和编辑以及测试报告生成。 处理器过程都被超链接在一起，以便测试系统可以在指定的时间调用任何过程，以便允许用户在必要时读取或修改数据库条目，文档和测试用例。 一种用于测试交互式语音消息系统的方法包括执行本发明的测试用例控制系统的步骤。 本装置和方法也适用于测试专用交换机（PBX）和其他基于电话的系统。