公开(公告)号：WO9919817A3

公开(公告)日：1999-07-01

申请号：PCT/US9821506

申请日：1998-10-13

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： KREINER BARRETT MORRIS ,  LITWIN EDWARD PAUL

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30873 ,  G06F17/30321 ,  Y10S707/99931 ,  Y10S707/99932

Abstract: Target elements of a search query are selected by referring to elements or listings within a data structure called a memory map module. Each target element is pre-validated against data available within a database (related to the memory map module). The memory map module has an index to the data as well as relationship information between the data. The memory map module is searched to find listings related to the target elements of the search query. In one embodiment, the memory map module is searched by determining a range reference using a first table of the relationship information. A range is determined using the range reference to a second table of the relationship information. The range is used to search the index to find the listings. In another embodiment, a string space of the relationship information is searched for each instance of the target element. An offset for the instance is determined and is mapped back to a matching listing in the index. A matching listing for each instance of the target elements is respectively added to the listings for each of the target elements. An intersection between the listings for each target element is determined. The listings within the intersection are arranged according to a display order. The display order can be a predetermined or randomized order. The listings within the intersection are displayed as listing information related to the search query. Additional information about a listing can be determined by narrowly and quickly searching the database.

Abstract translation: 通过参考称为存储器映射模块的数据结构中的元素或列表来选择搜索查询的目标元素。 每个目标元素根据数据库中可用的数据进行预验证（与内存映射模块相关）。 存储器映射模块具有数据的索引以及数据之间的关系信息。 搜索存储器映射模块以查找与搜索查询的目标元素相关的列表。 在一个实施例中，通过使用关系信息的第一表确定范围参考来搜索存储器映射模块。 使用对关系信息的第二表的范围引用来确定范围。 该范围用于搜索索引以查找列表。 在另一个实施例中，针对目标元素的每个实例搜索关系信息的字符串空间。 确定实例的偏移量，并将其映射回索引中的匹配列表。 将目标元素的每个实例的匹配列表分别添加到每个目标元素的列表中。 确定每个目标元素的列表之间的交集。 交叉路口内的列表按照显示顺序排列。 显示顺序可以是预定的或随机的顺序。 交叉路口内的列表显示为与搜索查询相关的列表信息。 有关列表的其他信息可以通过对数据库进行狭隘和快速的搜索来确定。

公开(公告)号：WO9800955A3

公开(公告)日：1998-05-07

申请号：PCT/US9710968

申请日：1997-06-24

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： WEISSER FRANK J JR

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/00 ,  H04M3/22 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04Q3/00 ,  H04M

CPC classification number: H04M3/493 ,  H04M3/2218 ,  H04M3/42059 ,  H04M2203/1041 ,  H04M2207/12 ,  H04M2242/22 ,  H04Q3/0029

Abstract: In an intelligent switched telephone network, a telephone polling method is provided wherein a call made in response to a telephone based polling service is processed and disconnected without connection of the call to the subscriber of the polling service. A call received in the network and directed to a number associated with a telephone polling service has its identification information read and compared to entries in a database of subscriber information for a matching entry. The call is tabulated in the database as a response to the polling service poll or survey. If desired by the polling service subscriber, the calling party may be provided with a caller interaction program through which the calling party may select from a variety of responses. If desired, the calling party may be provided with a call termination announcement.

Abstract translation: 在智能交换电话网络中，提供一种电话轮询方法，其中响应于基于电话的轮询服务进行的呼叫被处理和断开，而不用连接到轮询服务的用户的呼叫。 在网络中接收并被引导到与电话轮询服务相关联的号码的呼叫，其识别信息被读取，并与匹配条目的用户信息的数据库中的条目进行比较。 呼叫在数据库中作为对轮询服务轮询或调查的响应列表。 如果投票服务订户需要，可以向主叫方提供主叫方交互程序，主叫方可以通过主叫方交互程序从各种响应中进行选择。 如果需要，可以向主叫方提供呼叫终止通知。

公开(公告)号：WO9804092A3

公开(公告)日：1998-04-16

申请号：PCT/US9712702

申请日：1997-07-16

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： CHAN JIM H ,  DESAI NAILESH B

IPC: H04M15/16 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04Q3/00 ,  H04Q3/66

CPC classification number: H04M15/745 ,  H04M3/42297 ,  H04M15/49 ,  H04M2215/0108 ,  H04M2215/46 ,  H04Q3/005 ,  H04Q3/66

Abstract: A method and system (11) for quickly changing a subscriber's long distance or local carrier while allowing the subscriber to maintain the same directory number. A preferred carrier code is entered into an interim carrier database (42, 43), and an indicator is activated for communications originating on the subscriber's line (14a). When a communication originating on the subscriber's line (14a) is subsequently received, the carrrier-of-record is retrieved from a subscriber database (44), and the preferred carrier code is retrieved from the interim carrier database (42, 43). The preferred carrier code is compared to the carrier-of-record code. If the preferred carrier code is different than the carrier-of-reord code, the preferred carrier code is used to assign the communication to the preferred carrier. At a later time, the carrier-of-record code in the subscriber database (44) is updated with the subscriber's preferred carrier code. When it is determined that the subscriber's carrier-of-record code is the same as the preferred carrier code, the indicator for the subscriber's line is removed. Once the indicator is removed, the interim carrier database (42, 43) is no longer referenced in the course of routing communications originating on the subscriber's line (14a), and the subscriber's preferred carrier code may be deleted from the interim carrier database (42, 43).

公开(公告)号：WO9535633A3

公开(公告)日：1996-03-07

申请号：PCT/US9507077

申请日：1995-06-05

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： WEISSER FRANK J JR

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/00 ,  H04Q3/00

CPC classification number: H04M3/4228 ,  H04Q3/0045 ,  H04Q2213/13515 ,  H04Q2213/13522 ,  H04Q2213/13526 ,  H04Q2213/13533 ,  H04Q2213/13541 ,  H04Q2213/13561 ,  H04Q2213/13566

Abstract: A method of mediation of data packet traffic across a particular interface between the Advanced Intelligent Network operated by a local exchange carrier and a non-local exchange carrier service provider is disclosed. The interface is defined between a service provider and the Advanced Intelligent Network, and in particular, between a service provider's network device, such as a service control point (SCP), that has access to the Advanced Intellignet Network through SS7 protocol data links connected to a local exchange carrier device, such as a service transfer point (STP). Gateway screening at the STP is used to perform certain mediation steps with respect to data packets that originate with non-local exchange carrier network elements. A data packet with invalid values is rejected, but a data packet with valid values is passed for further mediation steps to a mediated access SCP. Prior to any further routing of the data packet (other than rejection of the data packet), the mediated access SCP removes information from the data packet that corresponds to information regarding the source of the data packet such as the transaction number of the data packet. The mediated access SCP stores this removed information, generates substitute information, correlates the removed information with the substituted information in its database, and replaces the removed information in the data packet with substitute information. The substitute information provides no information regarding network operations to the recipient of the data packet. Upon receipt of a responsive data packet, the mediated access SCP examines the responsive data packet for inclusion of the substitute information. If the responsive data packet does not include this substitute information, the data packet is rejected. If the responsive data packet includes the substitute information, and is otherwise valid, mediated access SCP correlates the substitute information to the removed information, and uses the removed information to further route the data packet.

公开(公告)号：WO9933287B1

公开(公告)日：1999-10-14

申请号：PCT/US9826650

申请日：1998-12-15

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： LEWIS JOHN ERVIN

IPC: H04M1/57 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04Q7/38

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04M1/57

Abstract: A method and system for transmitting information to a cellular telephone in a cellular telecommunications network. The information is transmitted to the cellular telephone in an analog data stream during the ringing phase of a cellular telephone call. The analog data stream transmits information such as calling line identification information or other short messages from the mobile telephone switching office to the cellular telephone before the user answers the call or after the ring signal that is transmitted to the cellular telephone to cause the cellular telephone to ring.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在蜂窝电信网络中向蜂窝电话传输信息的方法和系统。 在蜂窝电话呼叫的振铃阶段期间，信息以模拟数据流的形式发送到蜂窝电话。 模拟数据流在用户应答呼叫之前或者在发送给蜂窝电话的铃声信号之后从移动电话交换局向蜂窝电话发送诸如呼叫线路标识信息或其它短消息之类的信息以使蜂窝电话 环。

公开(公告)号：WO9849820A3

公开(公告)日：1999-01-28

申请号：PCT/US9808354

申请日：1998-04-27

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： VELAMURI SYAMA S ,  TORBERT JULIA ,  NIMMAGADDA PRASAD

IPC: H04Q3/00 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/36

CPC classification number: H04Q3/005 ,  H04Q2213/1305 ,  H04Q2213/13097 ,  H04Q2213/13102 ,  H04Q2213/13204 ,  H04Q2213/13251 ,  H04Q2213/13345 ,  H04Q2213/13353 ,  Y10S707/99939 ,  Y10S707/99942 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948 ,  Y10S707/99953 ,  Y10S707/99957

Abstract: Recording transactions using a chronological list superimposed on an indexed list. A transaction log of transaction entries is maintained as a chronological list superimposed on an indexed list. Preferably, each transaction entry includes a transaction descriptor field, a time stamp field, a chronological list pointer field and an indexed list pointer field. A first chronological list pointer points to the oldest transaction entry in the transaction log and a last chronological list pointer points to the latest transaction entry in the transaction log. The chronological list pointer field of a transaction entry points to the next oldest transaction entry. The indexed list includes a number of indexed list entry pointers. Each indexed list entry pointer corresponds to an index and points to a transaction entry with the same index. Th indexed list pointer field of a transaction entry points to another transaction entry with the same index. Adding a transaction entry to the transaction log or deleting a transaction entry from the transaction log includes updating the chronological list pointers and the indexed list pointers.

公开(公告)号：WO9830983A3

公开(公告)日：1998-11-12

申请号：PCT/US9800055

申请日：1998-01-05

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： BERKE LAWRENCE R

IPC: H04N1/32 ,  G07D

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128

Abstract: A system and method facilitate certified facsimile communication over a telephone network between a plurality of originators of facsimile messages and at least one receiver of facsimile messages. The method includes a registration sequence during which an originator of facsimile messages establishes an account with the certifying system by providing a handwritten signature (56) and identifying data. The handwritten signature is linked to the identifying data, and the identifying data is utilized through the method in an effort to insure the authenticity of facsimile messages certified by the certifying system. The method also includes an initial delivery sequence at which time a document control number (70) is established for a facsimile message that an originator wants to transmit to a receiver. The method further includes a final delivery sequence, at which time the originator transmits the facsimile message with the document control number thereon to the certifying system. The certifying system verifies the document control number and identifying data. Then, the ceritifying system appends a reproduction of the originator's handwritten signature (72), a confirmation number (62), and other information that supports the authenticity of the fascimile message to the fascimile message, and forwards the facsimile message to the receiver. The method further includes a confirmation sequence, at which time the originator is provided with the confirmation number. The receiver can compare the reproduction of the handwritten signature appended to the facsimile message to any handwritten signature original on the facsimile message and call the originator and ask for the confirmation number for authentication purposes.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法促进通过电话网络在传真消息的多个发起者与传真消息的至少一个接收者之间进行认证的传真通信。 该方法包括一个注册顺序，在该注册顺序期间，传真消息的发起者通过提供手写签名和识别数据来与认证系统建立帐户。 手写签名与识别数据相关联，并通过该方法利用识别数据，以确保认证系统认证的传真消息的真实性。 该方法还包括初始传送序列，此时为发送者希望向接收机发送的传真消息建立文档控制号码。 该方法还包括最终递送序列，此时，发起者将具有文档控制号码的传真消息发送到认证系统。 验证系统验证文档控制号和识别数据。 然后，认证系统将发送者的手写签名，确认号码和支持传真消息的真实性的其他信息的再现附加到传真消息，并将传真消息转发给接收者。 该方法还包括确认序列，此时向发起者提供确认号码。 接收机可以将附加到传真消息上的手写签名的再现与传真消息上的任何手写签名原件进行比较，并呼叫始发者，并且为确认目的要求确认号码。

公开(公告)号：WO9824219A3

公开(公告)日：1998-09-17

申请号：PCT/US9718905

申请日：1997-10-14

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： DESAI NALIESH B ,  NIMMAGADDA PRASAD V

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04M3/50

CPC classification number: H04M3/4931 ,  H04M3/42229

Abstract: A system and method for providing directory assistance service and information in a multiple service provider and a local number portability environment. An operator services system (OPSS) (15) is functionally connected to a first and a second database (24, 26). Preferably, the first database (24) is a directory assistance database, and the second database (26) is a directory assistance-local number portability (DA-LNP) database. Upon receipt of a request for a directory number associated with the name of a party, the OPSS (15) makes a first query of the first database (24) for first search results relating to the name of the party. Preferably, the OPSS (15) also concurrently makes a second query, but of the second database (26) for second search results relating to the name of the party. The first and second databases are searched based on the name of the party. The first and second search results are provided to the OPSS (15). In response to receipt of the first and second search results, the OPSS (15) consolidates both search results into consolidated search results. Preferably, the OPSS (15) eliminates any duplicative entry between the first and second search results. The OPSS (15) then provides the consolidated search results to a display (21). The consolidated search results are displayed and are used to provide the directory assistance service in response to the request for the name of the party.

公开(公告)号：WO9827780A2

公开(公告)日：1998-06-25

申请号：PCT/US9719963

申请日：1997-10-30

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： IRBY COMER EDWARD

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W68/00 ,  H04Q7/38 ,  H04Q7/22 ,  H04Q7/32

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04W68/00 ,  Y10S370/913

Abstract: A system for communicating multiple page messages or pages via a forward overhead control channel (FOCC) of a cellular network control channel to a cellular-compatible receiving device and combining the data obtained from each received page to form an aggregate message comprising a data sequence. A cellular communications device operating in a normal state responds to a page received via the FOCC by comparing the received page to one or more masks maintained in its memory. If the received page contains a predetermined characteristic and matches a corresponding mask maintained by the receiving device, then it responds by transitioning from a normal state to a receive device identifier state. In the receive device identifier state, the cellular communications device monitors the FOCC for a page having a special identifier assigned to that device. Each received page is compared to a mask corresponding to the special identifier and maintained in memory of the selected device. In response to a match, the cellular communications device transitions from the receive device identifier state to a receive data state and operates to monitor the FOCC for pages containing commands. In the receive data state, the cellular communications device can respond to pages containing commands by accepting data values for each reveived command page and combining the data values to form a data sequence.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过蜂窝网络控制信道的前向开销控制信道（FOCC）向蜂窝兼容的接收设备传送多个寻呼消息或寻呼的系统，并且组合从每个接收到的页面获得的数据以形成包括数据序列的聚合消息。 以正常状态工作的蜂窝通信设备通过将接收到的页面与保持在其存储器中的一个或多个掩码进行比较来响应经由FOCC接收到的页面。 如果接收到的页面包含预定的特征并匹配由接收设备维护的对应的掩码，则通过从正常状态转换到接收设备标识符状态来进行响应。 在接收设备标识符状态下，蜂窝通信设备监视FOCC以获得具有分配给该设备的特殊标识符的页面。 将每个接收的页面与对应于特殊标识符的掩码进行比较，并将其保存在所选设备的存储器中。 响应于匹配，蜂窝通信设备从接收设备标识符状态转换到接收数据状态，并操作以监视包含命令的页面的FOCC。 在接收数据状态下，蜂窝通信设备可以通过接受每个被接收的命令页面的数据值并组合数据值以形成数据序列来响应包含命令的页面。

公开(公告)号：WO9819437A3

公开(公告)日：1998-06-18

申请号：PCT/US9719289

申请日：1997-10-24

Applicant: BELLSOUTH CORP

Inventor： NIMMAGADDA PRASAD V

IPC: H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/493 ,  H04Q3/00

CPC classification number: H04Q3/005 ,  H04M3/42229 ,  H04M3/4228 ,  H04M3/4931

Abstract: A method and system for delivering information obtained from an information delivery service database with a location routing number obtained from a local number portability database. A communication is received from an originating user number and directed to an end user number, and a determination may be made as to whether the end user number is a portable number. If the end user number is portable, then the end user number is compared to a plurality of ported numbers in the local number portability database for a match to one of the plurality of ported numbers. If the end user number matches one of the plurality of ported numbers in the local number portability database, then a location routing number is obtained corresponding to one of the ported numbers.