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|May 17, 2011
|Priority date
|Nov 13, 2003
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|Samuel Zellner
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|At&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
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|Patent Citations (551), Non-Patent Citations (28), Referenced by (11), Classifications (8), Legal Events (1)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This non-provisional U.S. Patent Application is a continuation of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/713,939, filed Nov. 13, 2003, and assigned to the present assignee, the contents of which are incorporated herein in its entirety.
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to telecommunications, and more particularly, to a method, system, and storage medium for providing comprehensive originator identification services over a communications network.
The development of caller identification services has had a significant impact on the ability for called parties to more effectively manage their communications. In emergency situations, existing caller identification services provide a way for an emergency center to identify the location and the identity of the calling party and for calling the party back should the two parties become disconnected. Many consumers use caller identification to screen incoming calls from parties they do not wish to talk to. Conversely, call blocking services allow callers to keep their identities and/or telephone numbers private in cases where they do not wish the receiving party to have this information. Other forms of communication, such as email, provide some level of identification information regarding the originator before the recipient opens the message (e.g., originator, subject matter). These solutions, while beneficial, do not take full advantage of what is now possible with existing technology.
What is needed, therefore, is a way to extend existing capabilities and functionality for caller identification services by providing detailed information about an incoming communication before the communication session has been established.
Embodiments relate to a method, system, and storage medium for transmitting enhanced originator information over a communications network. A method includes retrieving service profile for a recipient terminal from a service profile database in response to initiation of a communication by an originator terminal to the recipient terminal. The service profile specifies a service plan and a terminal capability of the recipient terminal to retrieve the enhanced originator information from the originator terminal. The method also includes retrieving multiple information elements associated with the originator terminal from a network database based upon the service plan and the terminal capability of the recipient terminal, and transmitting a communication including the multiple information elements to the recipient terminal prior to establishing a communications session with the recipient terminal. The service plans are stored in a dual format that accommodates both graphically-enabled caller identification devices and caller identification devices that are not graphically enabled.
Other systems, methods, and/or computer program products according to embodiments will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon review of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, and/or computer program products be included within this description, be within the scope of the present invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like elements are numbered alike in the several FIGURES:
The originator identification system of the invention is a flexible and comprehensive communications identification service that provides a variety of information about a communication to its recipient prior to the recipient establishing a communications session. The originator identification system is capable of being implemented over varying communications networks and for a variety of types of communications devices and technologies. The originator identification system of the invention refers to a system that provides comprehensive information about a calling party to a recipient party via any communications means and is not to be confused with caller identification devices/services commonly known in the art which provide limited caller information such as a phone number or name or systems that use this information to retrieve additional information from locally or centralized databases associated with the individual's address book or a company's customer list.
The originator identification system is executed via one or more communications networks as shown in system 100 of
Also included in system 100 is communications device 114 in communication with packet-switched network 118. Packet-switched network 118 may be local area network, wide area network, metropolitan area network, Internet network, or other similar type of network environment.
Additionally, communications devices 120 and 122 are in communication with wireless network 124. Wireless network 124 may be a cellular communications network, a fixed wireless network, a wireless local area network, a personal area network (PAN) or other suitable network system and includes equipment for receiving and transmitting signals such as a cell tower and mobile switching center.
Networks 108, 118, and 124 are, in turn, in communication with Originator Communications Information (OCI) database 110 and service profile database 112.
OCI database 110 stores information elements for use in creating, transmitting, and displaying communications information in a caller identification environment. Information elements may include font and character style capabilities such as Times New Roman font set at 12 characters per inch (cpi) that is presentable in bold, italic, and/or underlined form. Information elements may also include logos, images, audio, multi-media, animation, VPIM, uniform resource locators, physical location addresses, video, alerting tones, and advertising material. These information elements may be created and provided by an originating calling device and/or a calling network such as network 108, 118, and 124. OCI information is provided to a recipient prior to the opening or establishment of a communications session.
Service profile database 112 stores information relating to the communications devices and service plans associated with users of the originator identification system. The capabilities and limitations of the communications device are stored in service profile database 112. Further, various packages and options may be established for users such as a standard plan that provides a subset of the possible features of the invention or a premium package that is more inclusive.
OCI database 110 communicates with service profile database 112 for determining what information elements may be accommodated for a communications device. OCI database 110 provides a dual-structured data store for servicing both traditional caller identification enabled devices such as device 102, as well as newer or next generation communications devices such as device 104, which provides advanced capabilities. For example, where a telephone is graphically enabled (e.g., VoIP or cellular), the caller identification element may be leveraged to incorporate a compression algorithm enabling it to hold the additional information elements provided by the OCI database 110. The service profile database 112 would indicate the functionality of the enhanced telephone and the appropriate record data would be accessed from OCI database 110. Another example is a traditional caller identification feature enabled on a telephone with a simple monochrome display that does not support graphics (i.e., only ASCII). The service profile database 112 record for this device would communicate this capability to OCI database 110 which, in turn, would send only the traditional simple binary caller identification information. In this manner, the database provides both standard and the OCI information elements.
Communications device 102 refers to a caller identification-enabled telephone that utilizes a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) carrying analog voice data. Communications device 102 supports traditional caller identification capabilities in accordance with Signaling System 7 (SS7) technology and the Automatic Number Identification (ANI) method used to identify billing accounts. SS7 refers to a telecommunications protocol developed by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and is well known in the art.
Communications device 104 refers to a communications device that supports the originator identification system services of the invention. Communications device 104 is enabled to receive traditional caller identification services along with enhanced features, such as graphics. For example, communications device 104 may be a next generation telephone device with processor, memory, screen and logic to display text and graphic including images on display of the user device.
Communications device 106 refers to a telephone that is part of a private communications network (i.e., private branch exchange (PBX), softswitch) for an enterprise. A telephone user shares one or more phone numbers with other telephones within the exchange. Communications device 106 supports the features of the originator identification system, as described above with respect to device 104, through the PBX network.
Communications device 114 refers to a device that communicates through a packet-switched network. For example, communications device 114 may be a personal computer that executes email software and subscribes to an email service. Additionally, the personal computer includes an operating system with a graphics component and a display device for presenting communications. In alternative embodiments, communications device 114 may be an Internet-enabled appliance, such as a television or microwave oven that supports the features of the originator identification system. In the personal computer example above, the communication identification system of the invention services communications device 114 by providing comprehensive information about an incoming email to a recipient via email software executing therein.
Communications device 120 refers to a caller identification-enabled communications device that sends communications over a wireless network. Communications device 120 may be a wireless mobile telephone that communicates via a cell tower and mobile switching center, which, in turn, communicates to other networks via a central office.
Communications device 122 refers to a caller identification-enabled communications device that includes graphics capabilities that support the features of the originator identification system of the invention. Communications device 122 may be a mobile computing device or personal digital assistant (PDA) with networking capability such as a web browser and an Internet Service Provider subscription for allowing the PDA to communicate digitally with other communications devices.
The telecommunications infrastructure required for enabling communications devices 102-106, 114, 120 and 122 are well known and will be understood by those skilled in the art. The originator identification system may provide options to users of communications devices such as the ability to block some information elements and screening and transmission control of information elements. For example, a user may block or screen information elements such as pornographic materials, all video materials, or other criteria-based measures. A recipient may prevent any calls in which a caller has blocked information elements or may forward any calls containing video elements to a cell phone. Alternative embodiments include sending only text caller information (for text only devices), sending information using traditional text caller information with supplemental enhanced originator information using transparent signaling. Other embodiments include utilizing XHTML protocol to communicate OCI data to a receiving terminal. Where transmission bandwidth is limited the OCI data is compressed before transmission. The transport layer protocol may include SMDF, ADSI, TCP/IP, and WAP protocols (i.e., WSP, WTP, WDP, and WCMP). These and other services may be implemented using the originator identification system.
The functionality of the originator identification system may also be extended to telephony applications such as call receipt, call waiting, and call forwarding. It may also be extended to applications such as email, unified messaging, facsimile, video conferencing, audio conferencing, call center applications utilizing caller information to retrieve information or update databases, sending originator information through a communications channel not associated with the recipient of the message content (e.g., originator identification through instant messaging or a web browser), and sharing OCI information between devices, among others.
The originator identification system is implemented over one or more of networks 108, 118, and 124 as described in
Turning now to
The respective service profile for the recipient terminal is retrieved and provided to the network that initiated the query at step 206. At step 208, an OCI request is transmitted to OCI database 110 based upon the service profile associated with the recipient terminal. As indicated above, the OCI information may include graphics such as logos or icons, varying font and color elements, images, sound, video, and any multi-media information supported by the recipient and originator terminals and their networks. The OCI information requested from OCI database 110 is retrieved and sent to the recipient terminal at step 210. The call is forwarded to the recipient terminal at step 212. As shown in
As indicated above, the originator identification system may be implemented over various types of communications networks.
As indicated above, the originator identification system is a comprehensive communications service that provides a variety of information to communications recipients prior to opening or establishing a communications session with the sender of the communication. This allows recipients to better manage their communications by enabling them to make more informed decisions about the screening, routing, organizing, if or when to open or establish a communication.
As described above, embodiments may be in the form of computer-implemented processes and apparatuses for practicing those processes. In exemplary embodiments, the invention is embodied in computer program code executed by one or more network elements. Embodiments include computer program code containing instructions embodied in tangible media, such as floppy diskettes, CD-ROMs, hard drives, or any other computer-readable storage medium, wherein, when the computer program code is loaded into and executed by a computer, the computer becomes an apparatus for practicing the invention. Embodiments include computer program code, for example, whether stored in a storage medium, loaded into and/or executed by a computer, or transmitted over some transmission medium, such as over electrical wiring or cabling, through fiber optics, or via electromagnetic radiation, wherein, when the computer program code is loaded into and executed by a computer, the computer becomes an apparatus for practicing the invention. When implemented on a general-purpose microprocessor, the computer program code segments configure the microprocessor to create specific logic circuits.
While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
4 chicken breasts, skin removed
2 zucchini sliced into 1/2-thick rounds
1 large onion cut into wedges
1 cup of baby carrots
4 new potatoes cut into quarters
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine all ingredients on a roasting pan covered with foil. Toss together thoroughly.
Place chicken in center of pan and arrange vegetables in a single layer around chicken.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, test with meat thermometer until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Nutritional information: 25.8 protein, 8 fat, 10.4 carbohydrates, 64 sodium, 70 cholesterol
-- Recipe by Chef David Hendriks, Trident Medical Center
© 2016 Trident Health.

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LFW SS2012: Jasper Conran's crisp minimalism
Crisp, minimalist clothing in monochromatic shades paraded on the runway at Jasper Conran's Spring/Summer 2012 show at London Fashion Week.
Acquiring a touch of inspiration from tennis' white and signature headband, the designer's Spring line is a showcase of confortable, ultra-wearable styles that's perfect for work. Crafted from a palette of cool gray, charcoal, ivory and exciting coral, Conran's latest range convictively breaks away from the complicated, and often contrived, designs of most of this season's collections.
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Most of the looks were created using only one colour, with the exception of the coral and white number that somehow reminded us of Versace's signature Greek pattern – or, if coming from a tech geek's perspective, of a QR code or BlackBerry barcode.
Conran's clean silhouettes are complemented by simple footwear, often flats with clear plastic straps, and a range of transparent solid clutches made presumably from crystal-like acrylic. These elements combine to emphasise the simplicity, crispness and clarity that Conran had in mind when he envisioned this collection.
Photos by Duilio Marconi, exclusive to La Moda Dubai


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COMSTOCK PARK -- The West Michigan Whitecaps are offering a ticket special for fans spending the Fourth of July weekend around town.
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Whitecaps will offer $9.50 reserve seats for $5 for games July 4-6 against the Dayton Dragons at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Tickets are available at Fifth Third Ballpark, online at whitecapsbaseball.com or by calling (616) 784-4131.


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carusothebulldog tarafından 18 Aralık 2011, Pazar
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bab.la Now Translates Arabic, English German French and 14 Languages Via Twitter, Web and Mobile
Germany based language portal bab.la launched its Arabic version today. bab.la has free dictionaries for 28 languages, where users can use via the web and mobile but what is more interesting you can get any word translated by sending a tweet to @babladict.
To do that just enter the language abbreviation ( ex: En) space the abbreviation of the other langauge you want to have the world translated to ( ex: Ar, Fr, Gr ) then the word that you want it to be translated and hit send, in a few babladict will @ you with the translated word.
bab.la Twitter account says its supports 14 languages, I tested English to Arabic, French and German.
bab.la website seems also to offer more accurate English to Arabic translation than google translate
example the world startup goolge translated it into "بدء التشغيل" which means start running, while bab.la translation offered 2 Arabic words : البدء في التشغيل، ابتدائيّ the second one is the same as google but the first "new" or "initial" which is some how related to what the word startup means (I could not test german or french since I do not speak them). bab.la also offers Similar terms for the translated word in both Arabic and English. ( Bab.la failed to translate innovate to Arabic via its Twitter Interface)
Additionally on bab.la users can submit their own suggested translations. "This is just the beginning as our portal is wiki-based. Users can suggest their own translations or complete existing translations" explains Egyptian Susan Karmal, project manager of the Arabic version.
The site also offers other services such as teaching materials games and professional translations service.
Arabic English dictionary, translation and learning is nothing new, Google has Gtalk bot Sakhr has web dictionary, iPhone app real time Arabic to english translator, Yahoo Maktoob iPhone app, and Arabic Pod has interesting Arabic learning podcatst, with videos and other things that are added since our last review about them.


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Originally Posted by johnbu1981
"The Paleo Diet consists mainly of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, and eggs; non-starchy orange, green, and yellow vegetables; and fruits and nuts. This approach forbids starches, including all grains, legumes, and potatoes."
Okay so now we are limited to only orange green and yellow veggies...I like eggplant, I guess I can't eat it anymore.
It also appears I can no longer eat starch...bye bye yuca, yams, and potatoes.
I guess I should cut cauliflower out of my diet too, if I want to call what I eat Paleo.
They got quite a few things mixed up, starting with the fact that sweet potato and starchy veggies ARE primal.
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