Abstract:
A computer implemented method includes making a phone call from a sender (10) to a receiver (14) and providing a non-audio identifier (12) to the receiver (14) in a phone call signal of the phone call. The non-audio identifier (12) provides access to information of the sender (10) by the receiver (14).
Abstract:
In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products for receiving, at a server system of a social network and from a telephone service provider, information identifying members of a preferred calling group for a first user that is associated with the telephone provider. The sever system of the social network identifies the first user as a member of the social network. The server system of the social network identifies one or more of the members of the preferred calling group as being one or more members of the social network. The server system of the social network automatically defines a social network group that includes the one or more members of the preferred calling group who are members of the social network.
Abstract:
Systems, methods and computer program products for facilitating the provisioning of a single and multi-line virtual private branch exchange (PBX) including automated call distribution via a mobile device are described. In some implementations, the provisioning of the single and multi-line virtual PBX can be achieved using one or more unique provisioning interfaces. The unique provisioning interfaces can enable the setup and configuration of a virtual PBX service account instantaneously from any geographical location at anytime. Changes made to the virtual PBX service account can be immediately reflected back (e.g., in real-time) to the system providing the core operating environment.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, availability times of a particular user may be obtained from an online calendar of that particular user, and based on a current time as applied to the availability times, a current availability status may be correspondingly determined. As such, a phone profile of the particular user may be set based on the current availability status and one or more phone profile policies, the phone profile policies defining phone- based parameters to be set according to particular availability statuses.
Abstract:
Rule creation engine for application in a service (5) provided in a telecommunication network (1). The rule creation engine (8) is in communication with a user terminal(10) and a database (6). The rule creation engine (8) is arranged to create an expression set, which comprises a relationship between stimulioriginating from and responses intended for the behavior of the service (5) in the telecommunication network (1), to detect one or more inconsistencies in the expression set. Furthermore, the rule creation engine is arranged to recursively determine a setof alternatives which needs the least user interaction to resolve the inconsistencies, translate the set of alternatives in a mathematical function, send to the user terminal (10) possible alternatives to resolve the mathematical function, receive from the user terminal (10) one of the possible alternatives, and update the expression set in the database (6) using the received alternative.
Abstract:
A network device (104) such as a wireless network device is configured using information input from a user computer (101, 105) or a user telephone (107) for a specific home network to which the device will belong. This may be accomplished by obtaining from the user account information, which is sent to a configuration server that automatically sets up the device for network use without the users further direct involvement.
Abstract:
A mechanism is provided whereby a parent, or other second party, can monitor and/or control a child's or other first party's wireless device usage. An interface can allow the parent to set rules for the child's usage, and can specify that the parent should receive messages when a call is made to or from the child's wireless device. In addition to call information, the message may prompt the parent for approval of the call connection. Thus, a parent can decide whether a call that is incoming from or outgoing to a third party should be permitted.
Abstract:
Consumer configurable mobile communications solution enabling policy-enforcement services allowing authorized users to define, manage and enforce restrictions for voice, data, and mobile Web services of a secondary mobile device.
Abstract:
A method of controlling operation of a mobile communication device, comprising: establishing in the device means for controlling its operation in accordance with programmable control conditions; communicating one or more control conditions from a remote server to the device; storing the control conditions in the device; and operating the device in accordance with the stored control conditions; wherein operation of the device comprises using the control conditions to enable or disable the ability of the device to communicate with one or more other communication devices. The mobile communication device includes means for controlling its operation in accordance with programmable control conditions, the means being capable of storing one or more control conditions communicated from a remote server to the device and operating the device in accordance with the stored control conditions, the means using the control conditions to enable or disable the ability of the device to communicate with one or more other communication devices. A system comprises one or more such mobile communication devices and a remote server capable of communicating control conditions to the or each device.