Abstract:
A central host performs an automated method of updating multiple remote devices. In one embodiment, the host recognizes a predetermined download time and, in advance of the download time, transmits a calendar update to multiple remote devices. The calendar update includes the download time, and the remote devices may utilize the download time to set calendar reminders for entering an active state. Within a short time after reaching the download time, the host pushes download data to the remote devices by broadcasting the download data. In one aspect, the host may receive message acknowledgements from remote devices in response to a first calendar update, and the host may automatically transmit additional calendar updates to any remote devices that did not receive the first calendar update. Additional embodiments involve related methods and the terminal devices that receive the updates.
Abstract:
A system and method include implementing and accessing a subscriber's telecommunications services, using a graphical user interface (GUI) via the Internet (44), and an interactive voice response (IVR 45) system via the public switched telecommunications network (PSTN). The system and method enable a subscriber to review, schedule and modify call forwarding information stored and implemented by a service control point (SCP 23) through a common server from any dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) telephone (25) and IVR system via the PSTN or any GUI and Web client (30) via the Internet. The subscriber is able to build and edit call forwarding data, such as a scheduler and priority and rejection screening lists, by the GUI via the Internet for subsequent implementation.
Abstract:
A digital subscriber line self-installation kit (150) comprises an optional network card (152), a digital subscriber line modem (154), at least one digital subscriber line filter (156), a computer-readable medium comprising computer-readable connection software code (162), and an instruction manual (170). A unified installation process includes at most one operating system selection step by a user.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for a distributed system (Fig 1) supporting a plurality of services. A service request is initiated by an initiating customer (Fig. 1, #40). The service request is then executed using, for example, a user-to-network interface setup (Fig. 1, #12, #20). A terminating setup is then performed to either accept or reject the requested service. Multiple requests are correlated with respective services to enable at least one appropriate policy and logic (Fig. 1, #20, #24). Data related to the requested service is obtained using at least one of a push procedure (Fig 4), a pull procedure (Fig. 5), a query procedure (Fig. 5), and a procedure in which requests are associated with the issuance of certificates (Fig. 6).
Abstract:
A call forwarding system for an AIN telecommunications environment, in which a destination (30) has changed its telephone number, includes a hub switch (18) and an old address switch (16). When a calling party (10) calls the old telephone number and connects to an old address switch (16), that switch (16) recognizes that the telephone number has been changed, prefixes the old telephone number with a code, and forwards the call, along with the prefixed old telephone number, to the hub switch (18). Using AIN processing, the hub switch (18) then determines the new telephone number and whether someone has elected to pay for forwarding the call.
Abstract:
A Call alerting a control system (101) is provided in a communication environment to allow an Internet user approximately real-time monitoring of information about an incoming call from a calling party while maintaining a connection with the Internet (104). The monitored information can include the calling party's name and telephone number. The system can allow the user to reroute, answer or otherwise treat the incoming call while, at the user's discretion, either maintaining or disconnecting a connection to the Internet.