Abstract:
A method and apparatus for logging call detail information in an email message are provided herein. The method for logging call detail information in an email message includes (i) receiving, from a service provider, information associated with a first call event for a telecommunication session; (ii) creating a call record using the information associated with the first call event for the telecommunication session; (iii) receiving, from the service provider, information associated with an additional call event for the telecommunication session; (iv) updating the call record using the information associated with the additional call event; (v) repeating steps (iii) and (iv) until the information associated with one of the additional call events indicates the telecommunication session has ended; and (vi) sending a request to insert the call record into a user's email account using one or more email provider application programming interfaces (APIs).
Abstract:
Systems and methods for identifying one of multiple available wireless networks as a preferred wireless network, and for automatically linking to the preferred wireless network, utilize historical linking information to help identify the preferred wireless network. The information used to identify the preferred wireless network could include location information as well as information about the present time.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for aiding communication terminal users in the management of incoming call and/or message arrival notifications. In an embodiment, a method comprises receiving a notification associated with an invitation to establish a communication session between a communication originator and an intended recipient or to the availability, for retrieval and/or access, of a voice, text, or e-mail message. The notification is processed based on a passively derived classification or score assigned to the communication originator. A passively derived classification or score is one which does not depend upon the recipient of any prior communication to identify and/or characterize the originator of the prior communication. In some embodiments, delivery of a message and/or an invitation to communicate is automatically blocked or accepted based on the classification. In other embodiments, an enhanced notification is generated and forwarded to a communication terminal associated with the intended recipient.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for intelligently managing and controlling mobile devices are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for intelligently managing and controlling mobile devices includes receiving information regarding activity performed on a child device, and determining a management and control action to associate with the activity based on (a) the activity performed and (b) previous user behavior patterns associated with the child device, wherein the management and control action includes at least one of notifying at least one parent device of the activity performed or directly controlling the activity of the child device.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for providing call flow information to devices associated with call flow destinations are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for providing call flow information to a terminal device comprises receiving a communication specifying an initial destination from a calling party, and at least one of assigning the received communication to a terminal device associated with the initial destination and an alternate destination, forwarding the received communication from a terminal device associated with the initial destination to a terminal device associated with the alternate destination, or re-assigning the received communication to a terminal device associated with the alternate destination rather than with the initial destination responsive to a call set up failure. A call flow indicator is generated and transmitted to the terminal device associated with the alternate destination, the call flow indicator including an identifier of the initial destination and an identifier of the alternate destination.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing selective call execution based on user preferences in a user communication device are provided herein. The method includes intercepting an outgoing call placed using a native telecommunication dialer; and diverting the intercepted call to an OTT telecommunication application based on a comparison of information associated with the intercepted call and one or more pre-selected user preferences for diverting calls to the OTT telecommunication application.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for redirecting calls are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for redirecting calls may include receiving a first call request from a first user device via a first telephony service provider network to establish an off-net call with a second user device registered on a second telephony service provider network, determining that the first user device is associated with an account of the second telephony service provider network based on a communication identifier of the first user device included in the first call request, and sending a notification message to the first user device indicating that the off-net call may be established as an on-net call over the second telephony service provider network.
Abstract:
An Internet Protocol (IP) telephony system comprises a radio communications interface and a processor. The processor is configured to execute a Communications over Internet Protocol (CoIP) application for an Internet Protocol (IP) telecommunication service; obtain an indication of a change of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card of the mobile telephony device; and upon obtaining the indication of change, and generate, for sending over the radio communications interface, a registration message to the IP telecommunication service, the registration message including a new International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) for the mobile telephony device.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for controlling polling in message conversations across multiple devices are provided herein. The method includes displaying a poll in a messaging conversation display screen on a first participant device, wherein the poll comprises at least two polling options; receiving an instruction to update the poll based on a response to the poll from at least one of the multiple devices; and updating the poll per the received instruction.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for managing and presenting contact information to users of display terminals are presented herein. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving a request to display contact information associated with a contact stored in an address book associated with a first user, wherein the stored contact information includes a plurality of address entries, and displaying at least some of the plurality of address entries for the contact, wherein at least one displayed address entry is visually distinguishable from at least one other displayed entry for the contact based on a recentness score associated with each of the plurality of address entries.