2449 results about "Service control" patented technology

A system and method include implementing and accessing a subscriber's telecommunications services, using a graphical user interface (GUI) via the Internet, and an interactive voice response (IVR) 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) through a common server from any dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) telephone and IVR system via the PSTN or any GUI and Web client 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.

A method and system for providing integrated control of communication services includes an Integrated Service Controller (ISC) to establish communications with one or more communications networks, such as the Public Switched Telephone Network or the Internet. The ISC is further configured to provide dynamic service profile merging of service specific parameters, which are settable by a customer and / or communications service. The service specific parameters may contain variable entries which each of the communication services provide. The ISC may logically merge the service specific parameters into a multi service profile which contains a master key as well as service specific fields unique to each communications services.

A billing system for a telecommunications network uses a monitoring software agent to monitor messages, indicative of individual calls on the network, passing between a service switching point and a service control point. Call record information is extracted and is stored in a local call record database. Information from each call record database is then passed on to a central database, using updating mobile agents, the central database being accessible to such agents and report building agents which can extract billing information as requested by an operator. By monitoring the messages as they pass, the system can provide real time billing information without needing to poll the switch at the service switching point.

A method and system for monitoring telecommunications traffic is disclosed. When a switch receives a call request, the switch sends a query message to a service controller. The service controller identifies the call request as a request to place a special service call and therefore returns to the switch a special service code, which causes the switch to route the call via a special looparound circuit to a destination. A signaling path associated with the looparound circuit passes through a designated network entity, which can therefore monitor the start and end of the call. An SCP or other network entity can then take appropriate action in response to the status of the call. The invention is particularly useful in facilitating robust account balance service such as prepaid calling.

A distributed network access system in accordance with the present invention includes at least an external processor and a programmable access device. The programmable access device has a message interface coupled to the external processor and first and second network interfaces through which packets are communicated with a network. The programmable access device includes a packet header filter and a forwarding table that is utilized to route packets communicated between the first and second network interfaces. In response to receipt of a series of packets, the packet header filter in the programmable access device identifies messages in the series of messages upon which policy-based services are to be implemented and passes identified messages via the message interface to the external processor for processing. In response to receipt of a message, the external processor invokes service control on the message and may also invoke policy control on the message.

A distributed network access system in accordance with the present invention includes at least an external processor and a programmable access device. The programmable access device has a message interface coupled to the external processor and first and second network interfaces through which packets are communicated with a network The programmable access device includes a packet header filter and a forwarding table that is utilized to route packets communication between the first and second network interfaces. In response to receipt of a series of packets, the packet header filter in the programmable access device identifies messages in the series of messages upon which policy-based services are to be implemented and passes identified messages via the message interface to the external processor for processing. In response to receipt of a message, the external processor invokes service control on the message and may also invoke policy control on the message.

A telephone call distribution system for determining destination for an incoming telephone call in a telephony network including a service control point (SCP) operates with a plurality of workstations each comprising a telephone coupled to the telephony network and a proximate computer station having a video display unit (PC / VDU), the PC / VDO connected to the SCP via a wide area network (WAN), and a personal router associated with each PC / VDU. The SCP broadcasts data pertaining to the incoming telephone call and a request for a destination to individual ones of the PC / VDUs via the WAN, and the personal routers negotiate a destination based on individual routing rules and the data pertaining to the call. At least one of the individual routers responds to the SCP with a destination for the call. In some instances the workstations are associated with a call center, and the call center may be CTI-enhanced. Individual routers in this instance may be executed on a server on a local area network connecting workstations at the call center, the server providing individual routers to workstations in a client-server relationship.

System and method for deriving call routing information utilizing a network control data base system and voice recognition for matching spoken word sound patterns to routing numbers needed to set up calls. Public access is provided to a common database via a common access number or code. Terminating parties sponsor the call and originating parties need not be pre-subscribed to use the service. The common access number is used to initiate or trigger the service. The system advantageously operates under the direction of a service control point, which combines technologies for switching, interactive voice response, and voice recognition with the data base to automate the processes of assisting callers in making calls for which they do not know the phone number. Usage information is gathered on completed calls to each terminating party for billing. Three alternative deployments in the U.S. telephone network are described, and vary based on the location of the service control points or intelligent processors and the degree of intelligence within the network.

Methods and systems for communicating with a plurality of communications networks are provided herein. Aspects of the system may comprise cellular processing circuitry that processes a plurality of cellular frequency band communications services, comprising at least one cellular voice service and at least one cellular data service. The cellular processing circuitry may comprise a plurality of cellular processing integrated circuits within a mobile terminal. Broadcast processing circuitry may processes VHF / UHF frequency band broadcast services in at least one single broadcast processing integrated circuit within the mobile terminal. One or more of the cellular processing integrated circuits may communicate with, and shares at least a single memory with, the single broadcast processing integrated circuit. The single memory may be coupled to one or more of the cellular processing integrated circuits and the single broadcast processing integrated circuit via a memory interface.

The exemplary Multimedia Next Generation Network architecture disclosed herein covers the entire next generation system, e.g. for wireless communication services, including application, signaling and bearer functionalities. The architecture addresses unification of subscriber databases for both SIP services and non-SIP services in a Services Data Management Center (SDMC). A Security Center (SC) provides a central repository for all security related databases and functions. An Application Control Point (ACP) provides a single point of services control for all active SIP services for all subscribers via state information and services interaction management. Policy decisions are made at the packet layer, for example in an Advanced Bearer Control Point (ABCP) clustered with other functions to form a Bearer Services Control Point (BSCP). Policy enforcement is implemented at various nodes at the network or packet layer (L3) and above, e.g. including the BSCP and ACP.

A networked mobile home surveillance system includes a home surveillance application running on a user device to access services on a home network and receive data from the home network. A home network gateway uses SIP messaging to allow communication of commands and data on the user device to and from a home networked device through bridging between SIP and a non-SIP protocol of the home network. A home surveillance service on the home network controls home networked remote devices used to monitor the home, and is subject to control by the application.

An intermediary system that seamlessly evolves the 2G / 2.5G storage mediums to the 3G entities (e.g., a logical HSS) and provides subscriber data to 3G services such as IMS, from legacy data sources. An Intermediary Query Manager (IQM) is provided that functions as intermediary / broker system, and supports defined standard 3GPP interfaces specific to the IMS system (utilizing the existing storage medium servicing the PS domain) and also allows the continued support of the 2G / 2.5G interfaces to 2G HLRs (servicing the CS domain). The IQM provides the capability to leverage usage of the current subscriber databases without requiring extraordinary efforts to migrate subscriber information to a new dedicated HSS element. The IQM provides data from multiple sources and processes requests necessary to fulfill these requests. The IQM can look like a MSC (Mobile Switching Center), VLR (Visitor Location Register), and / or SCP (Service Control Point) to the HLRs depending on the type of queries.

The present invention is directed to a system and method for managing software updates. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a system and method for facilitating the selection and implementation of software updates while minimizing the bandwidth and processing resources required to select and implement the software updates. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a software update service controls access to software updates stored on servers. In accordance with another aspect, the software update service synchronizes with client machines to identify applicable updates.

Various embodiments are disclosed for a services policy communication system and method. In some embodiments, a network device executes a service controller for a plurality of device groups, in which the service controller includes a capability to securely partition one or more device group database partitions, each device group partition includes service controller system settings, and each device group includes a plurality of communication devices controlled by a virtual service provider.

A system and method are provided for reviewing and updating a subscriber's telecommunications services using a graphical user interface via multiple data networks. A data message is received at an intelligent peripheral from the graphical user interface via at least one of the data networks. The data message indicates a subscriber's desired update to a selected service. The data message is converted into a protocol compatible with a service control point. The converted data message is identical to a data message that the intelligent peripheral would create if the subscriber had entered the desired update via an interactive voice response system. The converted data message is transmitted to the service control point, which updates the service in accordance with the subscriber's update. Thus, the service is updated substantially contemporaneously with the request. Moreover, the subscriber retains the ability to update and review service data via the interactive voice response.

A service control method, device and system for allowing secure, remote access of protected IP-based content delivered over an IMS-based network to one or more devices within a home network. The method involves a remote access device transmitting a remote access request to a service control application in the IMS-based network, the service control application authorizing the remote access request based on a number of criteria, and forwarding the remote access request to the home network. The forwarded remote access request includes information that allows protected content requested by the remote access request to be transmitted from a home network device in the home network to the remote access device upon appropriate verification of the remote access device by the home network device using home network device DRM schemes. Remote access of the protected content can be allowed by relaxing proximity restriction requirements of the home network.

The present invention is directed towards systems and methods of streaming an application from a remote location to a local machine system, and using local machine system resources in executing that application. In various embodiments, services needed by a streamed application may be started with high local system privileges in their own isolation environment. These service may be started, stopped, and otherwise managed by a Service Control Manager. In order for an application to both access services that operate at high local system privileges and the network so that it can access remotely stored, streaming, information; a streaming application may rely on privileges of the user when accessing network information rather than the higher privileges of the services running in isolation.

In an RF communication system, aspects for cellular network and intelligent integrated broadcast television downlink with intelligent service control with feedback may comprise generating a request in a mobile terminal for media to be delivered to the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may transmit the request via a cellular service. The mobile terminal may receive the requested media having a specified quality of service via a single integrated cellular and VHF / UHF baseband processing integrated circuit. The received requested media may be received from a cellular broadcast service, the cellular service and / or a VHF / UHF broadcast service. The mobile terminal may negotiate for an acceptable quality of service with a service provider that controls delivery of the media. The media may be delivered via at least one of the cellular broadcast service, the cellular service and the VHF / UHF broadcast service.

A system and method for facilitating the selection and implementation of software updates while minimizing the bandwidth and processing resources required to select and implement the software updates. In one embodiment, an update service controls access to software updates, or other types of software, stored on a server.

A system for monitoring incoming communications to a telecommunications device. The system includes a switch and a service control point in communication with each other. The switch is for detecting an incoming communication to the telecommunications device from a calling party, wherein the switch is in communication with the telecommunications device by a first communications link. The service control point is for receiving a first message from the switch regarding detection of the incoming communication and for sending a second message to a data communications device, the second message containing information regarding the calling party, wherein the service control point is in communications with the data communications device by a second communications link.

A triggering method for IP multimedia service control. The triggering method comprises monitoring a session state or user state according to a set of specific filter criteria, recording a corresponding SIP request message, and triggering an application server designated by the criteria if a trigger point thereof matches the session state or user state. Furthermore, the SIP-server performs additional action effectively manage the session or services according to the Action defined in the user profile. The scheme is suited to application services triggered according to session state or user state, and is compatible with the iFC scheme defined in 3GPP. The present invention improves the efficiency of communication and enhances the flexibility of the SIP server.

The present invention is directed to a system and method for managing software updates. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a system and method for facilitating the selection and implementation of software updates while minimizing the bandwidth and processing resources required to select and implement the software updates. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a software update service controls access to software updates stored on servers. In accordance with another aspect, the software update service synchronizes with client machines to identify applicable updates.

A method and apparatus are provided for the secure delivery of converged services to users of wireless devices in a wireless environment. An application layer broker is position between the user devices and the application server to provide an indirect coupling between the enterprise application server and the wireless user devices. The application layer broker links the wireless environment to the enterprise application server through an event triggered content delivery mechanism without providing a direct link between the wireless user device and the enterprise application server. Delivered content can only be accessed by the intended user and the authorized device. The application layer broker provides adaptation to various user devices and the various capabilities associated with each user device. Wireless devices can be upgraded independently from upgrades to the application server. The decoupling performed by the application layer broker separates the service control, such as user registration from the service delivery.

A network system which provides each terminal user with differentiated service, dynamically changing service profiles even in the middle of a communication session. A service control database maintains service profile definitions. When a mobile node registers with a foreign agent to initiate a conmiunication session, a service profile setting controller in the mobile node's home server sets up a service profile for the mobile user. When an event occurs within a service profile updating controller, it indicates that some control condition specified in the service profile is met. The service profile updating controller then makes access to the service control database to obtain a new service profile and the mobile node's foreign server forwards it to the foreign agent, to which the mobile node is attached. The service profile that has been established in relevant network nodes, including the home agent and foreign agent, is dynamically updated with the new one.

A system for providing communication service includes a communication server, a plurality of user terminals connected to the communication server via a communication network, a connection management unit, a service control unit and a data generating unit. The connection management unit detects information about an operation environment of each of the plurality of user terminals. The service control unit analyzes a meaning of a communication operation received from one of the plurality of user terminals, and determines an applicable data format used for transmitting the communication operation to another of the plurality of user terminals according to the operation environment of the other user terminal. The data generating unit generates transmission data to be provided for the other user terminal based on the applicable data format determined by the service control unit.

A system and method are described for virtualizing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and hubs. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: a primary Internet of Things (IoT) cloud service to register IoT devices owned by users who have subscribed with the primary IoT cloud service; IoT device management logic on the primary IoT cloud service to provide access to data generated by the primary IoT devices and to control the IoT devices responsive to user input; the IoT device management logic to establish a communication channel with an external IoT cloud service responsive to a user registering one or more external IoT devices controlled by the external IoT cloud service; and wherein upon the external IoT cloud service providing the IoT device management logic with access to the one or more external IoT devices, the IoT device management logic to generate virtual representations of the one or more external IoT devices to allow user access to information generated by the external IoT devices and to allow the user to control the external IoT devices through the virtual representations.

A sensor-monitoring application can execute on a mobile device, tablet computer, or other portable device, and facilitates controlling sensors and navigating through sensor data either directly or via a sensor-managing service. A user can monitor feedback from a variety of sensors, such as a motion sensor, a temperature sensor, a door sensor, an electrical sensor. The user may interact with the application's user interface to control and synchronize various sensors, controllers, power switches wirelessly. The user can also control devices, such as by sending a command to a device via an electronic port, or by enabling, disabling, or adjusting a power output from a power outlet that provides power to a device (e.g., to a light fixture).

The invention provides a method, system, network elements and computer programs, for providing service control. A Policy and Charging Rules Function, PCRF, sends rules for service control not only to a gateway but also to another network element such as a home agent, upon request, e.g. when a user equipment is registering to the network. The home agent preferably is a home agent of a Mobile Internet Protocol, IP, network.

A triggering method for IP multimedia service control. The triggering method comprises examining a SIP response message received by a S-CSCF according to a set of response Filter Criteria (rFC), and subsequently recording a corresponding SIP request message and re-issuing the SIP request message to an application server designated by the rFC if the SIP response message matches the Service Point Triggers (SPTs) of the rFC. The S-CSCF examines the SPTs of the rFC one by one according to their indicated priority. The rFC scheme is useful when the application servers are triggered according to the SIP response message, and is compatible with the iFC scheme. The rFC scheme of the present invention improves the efficiency for call establishment as well as improving the flexibility of the S-CSCF.