CA2207178A1 - Interactive multimedia device including caller identification decoding feature - Google Patents
Interactive multimedia device including caller identification decoding featureInfo
- Publication number
- CA2207178A1 CA2207178A1 CA002207178A CA2207178A CA2207178A1 CA 2207178 A1 CA2207178 A1 CA 2207178A1 CA 002207178 A CA002207178 A CA 002207178A CA 2207178 A CA2207178 A CA 2207178A CA 2207178 A1 CA2207178 A1 CA 2207178A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- information
- caller
- telephone
- name
- multimedia
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N7/00—Television systems
- H04N7/14—Systems for two-way working
- H04N7/141—Systems for two-way working between two video terminals, e.g. videophone
- H04N7/147—Communication arrangements, e.g. identifying the communication as a video-communication, intermediate storage of the signals
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/56—Arrangements for indicating or recording the called number at the calling subscriber's set
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/57—Arrangements for indicating or recording the number of the calling subscriber at the called subscriber's set
- H04M1/575—Means for retrieving and displaying personal data about calling party
Abstract
A system and device provides Caller ID information from a telephone network to a television (106) or the like. The system includes an interactive multimedia device with a Caller ID decoder (102). This system has the advantage of providing the user with more convenience when receiving telephone calls.
Description
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O 96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 INTERACIIVE MULTIMEDL~ DEVICE INCLUDING
C~ ~ FR IDENTIFICATION DECODING FE~TURE
S FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method and system for the production, tr~n~mi~ion and reception of multimedia information over a communication network and more particularly to the production, tr~n.cmi.c~ion and reception ofmultimedia information which includes caller identification information over such a network.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Multimedia information can be transmitted in a variety of applications over a network. What is meant by multimedia information is information that has 1~ several parameters which can be enhanced or ~iminiched depending upon the importance of the particular information being conveyed. For example, in a videoenvironment there may be foreground and background information that is to be provided to a screen. The screen can typically be a video screen or a c~ puler screen. The most common example of that type of system is an interactive video system such as seen on cable television networks (i.e., QVC or Home Shopping Network). These types of systems allow for a viewer to look at the screen and pick the type of product that he/she may want based on reviewing the informationon the screen and then calling a particular telephone number to purchase the product.
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 Multimedia information can also be audio information in which news, weather, music and like could be transmitted with the use of background information such as white noise, background music or other information to complete the tr~n.cmi~.cion. Multimedia information can also be a combination S of graphics, video and music in an entertainment form such as Karaoke. As has been above mentioned, there are interactive systems presently available that allow for individuals to access certain video, audio and graphics information on a network. All presently known systems have the problem of requiring a significantarnount of bandwidth to allow for the quality tr~ncmiccion of the multimedia information.
It is known that multimedia information can require a significant amount of bandwidth. In the case of video information as much as 30 MB/sec. bandwidth is required to send a quality video image along a tr~n~mi.c.cion path. In the case of audio information, as much as 10 MB/sec. bandwidth is required to allow for high quality audio signal to be produced accurately.
What is meant by limited bandwidth can be viewed in two dif~rellt ways.
One way is to view the total available bandwidth at any instant in time. Anotherway of deciding what the particular bandwidth requirement is by determining the bandwidth that is available over a specified time period.
The available bandwidth therefor can be limited in two ways; first, the overall bandwidth of the network is limited such as in telephone networks where the bandwidth is approximately ten (10) kilohertz. However in this example, the CA 02207178 1997-06-o~
W O96/19066 PCT~US95/16406 available bandwidth over a specified period of time could be very high because a particular telephone set is not utilized constantly.
On the other hand, in looking at a large bandwidth network such as cable ~, television, although the bandwidth is signific~nt, most of the available bandwidth is utilized for providing the network .cign~lc In such an example, the availablebandwidth over a specified period of time might be much less than the above-mentioned telephone system.
Telephone networks have traditionally been used to transmit data or voice information. There is provided in such telephone nelwolks, in some areas a feature referred to as caller identification (Caller ID) is provided to allow the user of telephone to know the telephone number of the calling party. In a CallerID system, a display on the telephone handset provides the user of the telephonean indication of the telephone number. The problems with known Caller ID
systems is that unless the user is in close proximity to the telephone. More particularly, if the user of the telephone is engaged in some other activi~y such as viewing a television or the like, the user must leave the activity (television viewing) and look at the display. Hence, unless there is a telephone in every room in clear view the user of the Caller ID feature must still respond to the telephone by viewing the display on thee telephone.
Hence, what is needed is a system that provides high quality information over a telephone network in which Caller ID information is readily determined.
What is also required is a system that will allow for the production, tr~rl.cmiccion, and reception of interactive multimedia information that includes enhanced CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 interactivity with Caller ID information. What is also needed is a device that can be utilized within the home that can receive and transmit enhanced multimedia information including Caller ID information and control a number of other devices for useful purposes.
It is important that such a device be inexpensive to install in the home e.lvh o~ .ent. Furthermore, it is important that the interactive multimedia device be one that when installed does not require the modification of the exi~tin~
network.
The present invention provides such a system and device to be utilized in conjunction with a communication network such as a telephone network or the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An interactive multimedia communication device is disclosed that can be utilized with a telephone network, a similar switched network or in combination with a broadcast network such as satellite or cable.
An interactive multimedia device for use in a telephone network comprising:
an interface means for receiving interactive multimedia information from the telephone network, the multimedia information including caller identification (Caller ID) information;
decoder means for receiving the interactive multimedia information and for providing decoded Caller ID information;
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
memory means for receiving the decoded Caller ID inforrnation from the decoder means;
controller means coupled to the interface means and decoder rneans for providing decoded Caller ID;
graphics processor means for receiving the decoded Caller ID from the memory means and for providing the Caller ID information in graphics form responsive to the controller means; and video control means coupled to the graphics processing means and the controller means for transmitting the Caller ID information to a television.
l~rough such a system and device a system can be utilized with an existing telephone network to produce high quality multimedia information.
BRIEF DESCRIPIION OF THE DR~WINGS
Figure 1 is a block diagram of a prior system for use in identifying Caller ID information.
Figure 2 is a block diagram of a system for identii ying Caller ID
information.
Figure 3 is an interactive multimedia device (IMD) in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 4 is a flow chart of one embodiment of the operation of the system of Figure 2.
Figure 5 is a representation of a remote control utilized in conjunction with the system in accordance with the present invention.
-CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
D ETAILED D ESCRIPVrIO N OF THE I~rENTIO N
The present invention relates to an improvement in the tr~n~mi~.~ion and reception of multimedia information when utilizing existing networks. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art tomake and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferred embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles and features described herein.
Referring now to Figure 1, what is shown in simple block diagram form is a prior art caller identification system 10 utilized in a telephone. In such a system 10, a telephone 12 with a display 14 is coupled to the telephone. The telephone user then looks at the display after the telephone begins ringing to determine the telephone number of the caller. As has been described in this system the user must be in close proximity to the telephone 12 to observe the Caller ID information. In addition, if a telephone is not located in the room, then the user must enter a room where a telephone is located to observe the Caller ID information. This would seem to frustrate the purpose of Caller ID, that is the user of the telephone would still have to view a display on the telephone and therefor have to go to the telephone to deterrnine the number.
Accordingly, in many instances at that point the user might just as well answer the phone.
The present invention is directed toward a system for allowing the user of a telephone that has the Caller ID feature to determine the caller number and CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
other information without viewing the display on the screen. The system utilizesthe television and a C~aller ID interactive multimedia decoder in conjunction with an ex~.ctin~ telephone network to provide such a system. To more particularly describe such a system, refer now to Figure 2 which is a block diagram of a Caller S ID interactive multimedia communication system 100 in accordance with the present invention.
The system includes interactive multimedia device (IMD-CID) 102 which is coupled between a telephone 104 which part of a telephone network and a television 106. Through this system, a user of the telephone 104 can view the Caller ID information by viewing the television screen. Hence, a user through the system can see the Caller ID information flash on the screen for a predeterminedperiod of time when the telephone rings. In so doing, the user can be anywhere in the location and simply view the television in the room to determine the Caller ID information.
In one embodiment, only the number may flash. In a second embodiment, if the IMD 102 includes information which as a name, address or the like of the person making the call. In addition the system is updatable to allow the user toinput new information with IM D 102.
To more particularly describe the functionality of the IMD 102 refer now to Figure 3 which is a block diagram of IMD 102. The IMD 102 comprises several components. The telephone line is coupled to a interface 202. The interface 202 is coupled to an interactive control device 204 and a Caller ID
decode chip 206. The interactive control device 204 receives signals from a CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 standard telephone keypad or a remote control. The interface 202 is coupled to a multimedia memory 208 which can be an expandable dynamic random access memory (DRAM) 208. The Caller ID decode chip 206 provides data representing Caller ID information to the memory 108. The multimedia memory 208 provides data to graphics processor 210.
In addition, the output of the graphics processor 210 is provided to a video control chip 212. Video control 212 provides signals to a standard television display and receives signals from a standard television source. The Caller ID
decode chip 206, the multimedia memory 208, the graphics processor 210, the video control 212 are all ultimately controlled by the microprocessor, microcontroller 214 which manages the operation of all of the above elements.
The video control 212 is coupled to a standard telephone keypad input or for a television remote-type device or a special IMD remote can be utilized in a variety of ways which will be discussed in detail hereinafter.
Personalized and demographic information (such as the age, race, sex and other personal characteristics) of the user along with the technical informationassociated with the IMD 102 (serial no., number of generators, type etc.).
The function of each of the different components in a preferred embodiment is described in a sllmm~ry fashion below.
Interface Chip 202 A. Responsible for all c~"nll,unications between standard phone line, optional serial port, interface to multimedia memory, multimedia decode, audio control, and processor control modules.
B. Supports standards protocol for half-duplex, full duplex, and half-duplex S high speed operation.
C. On-chip encode/decode capability, D/A, AJD for voice, fAcsimile, and data functions.
D. Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) detect and generation.
Caller ID Decode Chip 206 A. Responsible for real-time Caller ID information to extract data from processing in subsequent operations.
Multimedia Memory 208 A. Nominal DRAM or VRAM for image mixing/processing, and multimedia data store.
B. Nominal ROM for resident IMD control prograrn.
C. Optional co-resident DRAM for multimedia data store and program/data store.
D. Optional non-volatile storage (extendible).
E. Memory control unit for VRAM/ROM/DRAM and non-volatile storage.
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCT/US95tl6406 Video Control Chip 212 a. Responsible for all IMD 102 video mixing, enhancements, and display functions.
B. Pixel processor for mix, zoom, pan, chroma key, transform on pixel data, transitions.
C. Graphics processor for figures (e.g., rectangles with color fill) generation,sprites, text with foreign characters, and scrolling.
D. Digital to analog conversion, analog to NTSC, NTSC video plus stereo audio to RF.
Graphics Processor 210 ~. Responsible for enhancing received analog/digital audio, music synthesis generation, and overall analog mixing and audio effects.
B. Incorporates decoding burden.
C. Sampled instrument synthesis from compressed MIDI input.
D. Built-in micro-controller for multi-task generation.
E. Dual analog source mix, digital audio and synthesizer mix, analog audio control (volume, bass, treble, balance) for output to analog left/right audio.
Microprocessor/Microcontroller 214 A. Responsible for multi-task execution of resident and downloaded IMD
code for operation in conjunction or independently of the MCPS.
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
B. Master/slave microcontroller architecture for multi-task control of communications, multimedia memory, multimedia decode, digital video control, digital audio/synthesis, and interface management.
Referring now to the flow chart Figure 4 the Caller ID system 100 S operates in the following manner. Initially, the phone rings, via step 302. The Caller ID decoder 206, decodes the Caller ID information and provides it to memory 208, via step 304. The memory 208 under control of controller 212 cross references the number information to name information within the memory 208, via step 306. If the number is cross-referenced to a name, then the name and telephone numbers are displayed, via step 308 on the television screen. ~ a the other hand, the number is not cross-referenced only the number will be displayed, via step 310. The display will end after the phone stops ringing withstep 312.
Through this system, the Caller ID information is displayed directly on a television screen. Therefore, the user need not go directly to the telephone to observe the display on the telephone.
The caller name information is updatable through the use of a keypad or remote control of the TV or the remote control of the device.
Accordingly, through this system a name could be added through a voice response system activated through the interactive control system, through the use of the keypad of the telephone itself and/or through a remote control or the like the name information can be added to the memory. This system also allows for choosing a letter or number by utilizing a keypad on the telephone or a remote CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 control. A user can visually ascertain the choice on television such that errorscan be immediately elimin~ted by utilizing a specialized key on the telephone orremote control as a erase, delete or backspace key.
Another critical feature of the IMD 102 is to have a remote control that S will work in conjunction with the TV or other display or the like to provide enhanced multimedia information. To more fully explain this feature refer now to Figure 5. The remote control 900 looks much like a telephone keypad. It has the numerals (0-9) and symbols (*-#) that are part of an ordinary telephone keypad. It includes an enter key 902 that is typically utilized to change information or change channels in the case of a television set. The control 900 would also include a volume key 904 and a channel or memory select key 906, a connect key 908 and a multimedia toggle button 910. It could also include a credit card slot 912. This credit card slot 912 would be utilized by the viewer to allow for the purchase of certain items directly while viewing the television screen.
Finally, the control 900 includes special effect keys 916, for example, for allowing for the browsing of a multimedia directory while simultaneously displaying a picture in the picture of the current broadcast TV channel.
The remote control 900 could utilize a radio frequency signal or audio signal to interact with the receiver and/or IMD 102 for the control of the IMD, control the selection of multimedia information, and for the control of other household devices. It is also known that a more conventional remote control could be utilized such as one that controls a VCR or a television and its use would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
W O96119066 PCTrUS95/16406 Although the present invention has been described in accordance with the embodiments shown in the figures, one of ordinary skill in the art recognizes there could be variations to the embodiments and those variations would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention~ Accordingly, many S modifications may be made by one of ordinary skills in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of present invention, the scope of which is defined solely by the appended claims.
W O 96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 INTERACIIVE MULTIMEDL~ DEVICE INCLUDING
C~ ~ FR IDENTIFICATION DECODING FE~TURE
S FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method and system for the production, tr~n~mi~ion and reception of multimedia information over a communication network and more particularly to the production, tr~n.cmi.c~ion and reception ofmultimedia information which includes caller identification information over such a network.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Multimedia information can be transmitted in a variety of applications over a network. What is meant by multimedia information is information that has 1~ several parameters which can be enhanced or ~iminiched depending upon the importance of the particular information being conveyed. For example, in a videoenvironment there may be foreground and background information that is to be provided to a screen. The screen can typically be a video screen or a c~ puler screen. The most common example of that type of system is an interactive video system such as seen on cable television networks (i.e., QVC or Home Shopping Network). These types of systems allow for a viewer to look at the screen and pick the type of product that he/she may want based on reviewing the informationon the screen and then calling a particular telephone number to purchase the product.
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 Multimedia information can also be audio information in which news, weather, music and like could be transmitted with the use of background information such as white noise, background music or other information to complete the tr~n.cmi~.cion. Multimedia information can also be a combination S of graphics, video and music in an entertainment form such as Karaoke. As has been above mentioned, there are interactive systems presently available that allow for individuals to access certain video, audio and graphics information on a network. All presently known systems have the problem of requiring a significantarnount of bandwidth to allow for the quality tr~ncmiccion of the multimedia information.
It is known that multimedia information can require a significant amount of bandwidth. In the case of video information as much as 30 MB/sec. bandwidth is required to send a quality video image along a tr~n~mi.c.cion path. In the case of audio information, as much as 10 MB/sec. bandwidth is required to allow for high quality audio signal to be produced accurately.
What is meant by limited bandwidth can be viewed in two dif~rellt ways.
One way is to view the total available bandwidth at any instant in time. Anotherway of deciding what the particular bandwidth requirement is by determining the bandwidth that is available over a specified time period.
The available bandwidth therefor can be limited in two ways; first, the overall bandwidth of the network is limited such as in telephone networks where the bandwidth is approximately ten (10) kilohertz. However in this example, the CA 02207178 1997-06-o~
W O96/19066 PCT~US95/16406 available bandwidth over a specified period of time could be very high because a particular telephone set is not utilized constantly.
On the other hand, in looking at a large bandwidth network such as cable ~, television, although the bandwidth is signific~nt, most of the available bandwidth is utilized for providing the network .cign~lc In such an example, the availablebandwidth over a specified period of time might be much less than the above-mentioned telephone system.
Telephone networks have traditionally been used to transmit data or voice information. There is provided in such telephone nelwolks, in some areas a feature referred to as caller identification (Caller ID) is provided to allow the user of telephone to know the telephone number of the calling party. In a CallerID system, a display on the telephone handset provides the user of the telephonean indication of the telephone number. The problems with known Caller ID
systems is that unless the user is in close proximity to the telephone. More particularly, if the user of the telephone is engaged in some other activi~y such as viewing a television or the like, the user must leave the activity (television viewing) and look at the display. Hence, unless there is a telephone in every room in clear view the user of the Caller ID feature must still respond to the telephone by viewing the display on thee telephone.
Hence, what is needed is a system that provides high quality information over a telephone network in which Caller ID information is readily determined.
What is also required is a system that will allow for the production, tr~rl.cmiccion, and reception of interactive multimedia information that includes enhanced CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 interactivity with Caller ID information. What is also needed is a device that can be utilized within the home that can receive and transmit enhanced multimedia information including Caller ID information and control a number of other devices for useful purposes.
It is important that such a device be inexpensive to install in the home e.lvh o~ .ent. Furthermore, it is important that the interactive multimedia device be one that when installed does not require the modification of the exi~tin~
network.
The present invention provides such a system and device to be utilized in conjunction with a communication network such as a telephone network or the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An interactive multimedia communication device is disclosed that can be utilized with a telephone network, a similar switched network or in combination with a broadcast network such as satellite or cable.
An interactive multimedia device for use in a telephone network comprising:
an interface means for receiving interactive multimedia information from the telephone network, the multimedia information including caller identification (Caller ID) information;
decoder means for receiving the interactive multimedia information and for providing decoded Caller ID information;
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
memory means for receiving the decoded Caller ID inforrnation from the decoder means;
controller means coupled to the interface means and decoder rneans for providing decoded Caller ID;
graphics processor means for receiving the decoded Caller ID from the memory means and for providing the Caller ID information in graphics form responsive to the controller means; and video control means coupled to the graphics processing means and the controller means for transmitting the Caller ID information to a television.
l~rough such a system and device a system can be utilized with an existing telephone network to produce high quality multimedia information.
BRIEF DESCRIPIION OF THE DR~WINGS
Figure 1 is a block diagram of a prior system for use in identifying Caller ID information.
Figure 2 is a block diagram of a system for identii ying Caller ID
information.
Figure 3 is an interactive multimedia device (IMD) in accordance with the present invention.
Figure 4 is a flow chart of one embodiment of the operation of the system of Figure 2.
Figure 5 is a representation of a remote control utilized in conjunction with the system in accordance with the present invention.
-CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
D ETAILED D ESCRIPVrIO N OF THE I~rENTIO N
The present invention relates to an improvement in the tr~n~mi~.~ion and reception of multimedia information when utilizing existing networks. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art tomake and use the invention and is provided in the context of a patent application and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferred embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles and features described herein.
Referring now to Figure 1, what is shown in simple block diagram form is a prior art caller identification system 10 utilized in a telephone. In such a system 10, a telephone 12 with a display 14 is coupled to the telephone. The telephone user then looks at the display after the telephone begins ringing to determine the telephone number of the caller. As has been described in this system the user must be in close proximity to the telephone 12 to observe the Caller ID information. In addition, if a telephone is not located in the room, then the user must enter a room where a telephone is located to observe the Caller ID information. This would seem to frustrate the purpose of Caller ID, that is the user of the telephone would still have to view a display on the telephone and therefor have to go to the telephone to deterrnine the number.
Accordingly, in many instances at that point the user might just as well answer the phone.
The present invention is directed toward a system for allowing the user of a telephone that has the Caller ID feature to determine the caller number and CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
other information without viewing the display on the screen. The system utilizesthe television and a C~aller ID interactive multimedia decoder in conjunction with an ex~.ctin~ telephone network to provide such a system. To more particularly describe such a system, refer now to Figure 2 which is a block diagram of a Caller S ID interactive multimedia communication system 100 in accordance with the present invention.
The system includes interactive multimedia device (IMD-CID) 102 which is coupled between a telephone 104 which part of a telephone network and a television 106. Through this system, a user of the telephone 104 can view the Caller ID information by viewing the television screen. Hence, a user through the system can see the Caller ID information flash on the screen for a predeterminedperiod of time when the telephone rings. In so doing, the user can be anywhere in the location and simply view the television in the room to determine the Caller ID information.
In one embodiment, only the number may flash. In a second embodiment, if the IMD 102 includes information which as a name, address or the like of the person making the call. In addition the system is updatable to allow the user toinput new information with IM D 102.
To more particularly describe the functionality of the IMD 102 refer now to Figure 3 which is a block diagram of IMD 102. The IMD 102 comprises several components. The telephone line is coupled to a interface 202. The interface 202 is coupled to an interactive control device 204 and a Caller ID
decode chip 206. The interactive control device 204 receives signals from a CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 standard telephone keypad or a remote control. The interface 202 is coupled to a multimedia memory 208 which can be an expandable dynamic random access memory (DRAM) 208. The Caller ID decode chip 206 provides data representing Caller ID information to the memory 108. The multimedia memory 208 provides data to graphics processor 210.
In addition, the output of the graphics processor 210 is provided to a video control chip 212. Video control 212 provides signals to a standard television display and receives signals from a standard television source. The Caller ID
decode chip 206, the multimedia memory 208, the graphics processor 210, the video control 212 are all ultimately controlled by the microprocessor, microcontroller 214 which manages the operation of all of the above elements.
The video control 212 is coupled to a standard telephone keypad input or for a television remote-type device or a special IMD remote can be utilized in a variety of ways which will be discussed in detail hereinafter.
Personalized and demographic information (such as the age, race, sex and other personal characteristics) of the user along with the technical informationassociated with the IMD 102 (serial no., number of generators, type etc.).
The function of each of the different components in a preferred embodiment is described in a sllmm~ry fashion below.
Interface Chip 202 A. Responsible for all c~"nll,unications between standard phone line, optional serial port, interface to multimedia memory, multimedia decode, audio control, and processor control modules.
B. Supports standards protocol for half-duplex, full duplex, and half-duplex S high speed operation.
C. On-chip encode/decode capability, D/A, AJD for voice, fAcsimile, and data functions.
D. Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) detect and generation.
Caller ID Decode Chip 206 A. Responsible for real-time Caller ID information to extract data from processing in subsequent operations.
Multimedia Memory 208 A. Nominal DRAM or VRAM for image mixing/processing, and multimedia data store.
B. Nominal ROM for resident IMD control prograrn.
C. Optional co-resident DRAM for multimedia data store and program/data store.
D. Optional non-volatile storage (extendible).
E. Memory control unit for VRAM/ROM/DRAM and non-volatile storage.
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCT/US95tl6406 Video Control Chip 212 a. Responsible for all IMD 102 video mixing, enhancements, and display functions.
B. Pixel processor for mix, zoom, pan, chroma key, transform on pixel data, transitions.
C. Graphics processor for figures (e.g., rectangles with color fill) generation,sprites, text with foreign characters, and scrolling.
D. Digital to analog conversion, analog to NTSC, NTSC video plus stereo audio to RF.
Graphics Processor 210 ~. Responsible for enhancing received analog/digital audio, music synthesis generation, and overall analog mixing and audio effects.
B. Incorporates decoding burden.
C. Sampled instrument synthesis from compressed MIDI input.
D. Built-in micro-controller for multi-task generation.
E. Dual analog source mix, digital audio and synthesizer mix, analog audio control (volume, bass, treble, balance) for output to analog left/right audio.
Microprocessor/Microcontroller 214 A. Responsible for multi-task execution of resident and downloaded IMD
code for operation in conjunction or independently of the MCPS.
CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
B. Master/slave microcontroller architecture for multi-task control of communications, multimedia memory, multimedia decode, digital video control, digital audio/synthesis, and interface management.
Referring now to the flow chart Figure 4 the Caller ID system 100 S operates in the following manner. Initially, the phone rings, via step 302. The Caller ID decoder 206, decodes the Caller ID information and provides it to memory 208, via step 304. The memory 208 under control of controller 212 cross references the number information to name information within the memory 208, via step 306. If the number is cross-referenced to a name, then the name and telephone numbers are displayed, via step 308 on the television screen. ~ a the other hand, the number is not cross-referenced only the number will be displayed, via step 310. The display will end after the phone stops ringing withstep 312.
Through this system, the Caller ID information is displayed directly on a television screen. Therefore, the user need not go directly to the telephone to observe the display on the telephone.
The caller name information is updatable through the use of a keypad or remote control of the TV or the remote control of the device.
Accordingly, through this system a name could be added through a voice response system activated through the interactive control system, through the use of the keypad of the telephone itself and/or through a remote control or the like the name information can be added to the memory. This system also allows for choosing a letter or number by utilizing a keypad on the telephone or a remote CA 02207178 1997-06-0~
W O96/19066 PCTrUS95/16406 control. A user can visually ascertain the choice on television such that errorscan be immediately elimin~ted by utilizing a specialized key on the telephone orremote control as a erase, delete or backspace key.
Another critical feature of the IMD 102 is to have a remote control that S will work in conjunction with the TV or other display or the like to provide enhanced multimedia information. To more fully explain this feature refer now to Figure 5. The remote control 900 looks much like a telephone keypad. It has the numerals (0-9) and symbols (*-#) that are part of an ordinary telephone keypad. It includes an enter key 902 that is typically utilized to change information or change channels in the case of a television set. The control 900 would also include a volume key 904 and a channel or memory select key 906, a connect key 908 and a multimedia toggle button 910. It could also include a credit card slot 912. This credit card slot 912 would be utilized by the viewer to allow for the purchase of certain items directly while viewing the television screen.
Finally, the control 900 includes special effect keys 916, for example, for allowing for the browsing of a multimedia directory while simultaneously displaying a picture in the picture of the current broadcast TV channel.
The remote control 900 could utilize a radio frequency signal or audio signal to interact with the receiver and/or IMD 102 for the control of the IMD, control the selection of multimedia information, and for the control of other household devices. It is also known that a more conventional remote control could be utilized such as one that controls a VCR or a television and its use would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
W O96119066 PCTrUS95/16406 Although the present invention has been described in accordance with the embodiments shown in the figures, one of ordinary skill in the art recognizes there could be variations to the embodiments and those variations would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention~ Accordingly, many S modifications may be made by one of ordinary skills in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of present invention, the scope of which is defined solely by the appended claims.
Claims (12)
1 An interactive multimedia device for use in a telephone network comprising:
an interface means for receiving interactive multimedia information from the telephone network, the multimedia information including caller identification (Caller ID) information;
decoder means for receiving the interactive multimedia information and for providing decoded Caller ID information;
memory means for receiving the decoded Caller ID information from the decoder means;
controller means coupled to the interface means and decoder means for providing decoded Caller ID;
graphics processor means for receiving the decoded Caller ID from the memory means and for providing the Caller ID information in graphics form responsive to the controller means; and video control means coupled to the graphics processing means and the controller means for transmitting the Caller ID information to a television.
an interface means for receiving interactive multimedia information from the telephone network, the multimedia information including caller identification (Caller ID) information;
decoder means for receiving the interactive multimedia information and for providing decoded Caller ID information;
memory means for receiving the decoded Caller ID information from the decoder means;
controller means coupled to the interface means and decoder means for providing decoded Caller ID;
graphics processor means for receiving the decoded Caller ID from the memory means and for providing the Caller ID information in graphics form responsive to the controller means; and video control means coupled to the graphics processing means and the controller means for transmitting the Caller ID information to a television.
2. The device of Claim 1 in which the interactive controller means comprises a microprocessor.
3. The device of claim 1 in which the memory comprises a multimedia memory means.
4. The device of claim 1 in which the Caller ID information comprises number and name information.
5. The device of claim 4 in which the name information is updatable.
6. The device of claim 1 in which the updatable name information can be erased on a letter by letter basis.
7. The device of claim 6 in which the updatable name information can be erased or added by keys on a remote control.
8. The device of claim 6 in which the updatable name information can be erased and added by keys on a keypad on a telephone.
9. A method for providing caller identification information from a telephone signal to a television comprising the steps of:
(a) detecting a ringing from the telephone;
(b) decoding the Caller ID information from the telephone signal; and (c) providing the decoded Caller ID information to the telephone; and (d) displaying the decoded Caller ID information on the television.
(a) detecting a ringing from the telephone;
(b) decoding the Caller ID information from the telephone signal; and (c) providing the decoded Caller ID information to the telephone; and (d) displaying the decoded Caller ID information on the television.
10. The method of claim 9 in which the Caller ID information includes a telephone number.
11. The method of claim 10 in which the Caller ID information includes a name associated with the telephone number.
12. The method of claim 11 in which the providing step (c) further comprises:
(c1) determining if there is cross referencing of the telephone number to the name;
if there is a cross referenced name, (c2) display the telephone number and the cross referenced name; and if there is not a cross referenced name, (c3) display the telephone number.
(c1) determining if there is cross referencing of the telephone number to the name;
if there is a cross referenced name, (c2) display the telephone number and the cross referenced name; and if there is not a cross referenced name, (c3) display the telephone number.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US36866894A | 1994-12-14 | 1994-12-14 | |
| US08/368,668 | 1994-12-14 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2207178A1 true CA2207178A1 (en) | 1996-06-20 |
Family
ID=23452233
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002207178A Abandoned CA2207178A1 (en) | 1994-12-14 | 1995-12-14 | Interactive multimedia device including caller identification decoding feature |
Country Status (7)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP0797886A1 (en) |
| JP (2) | JPH10510967A (en) |
| KR (1) | KR980700764A (en) |
| AU (1) | AU4590196A (en) |
| BR (1) | BR9510019A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2207178A1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1996019066A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU756026B2 (en) * | 1998-01-31 | 2003-01-02 | Nec Corporation | Communication system capable of displaying addresser information and method for displaying addresser-related information |
| US6831969B2 (en) * | 2002-04-04 | 2004-12-14 | Innomedia Pre Ltd. | Caller ID display system for telephony over a packet switched network |
| US7180991B2 (en) * | 2002-07-08 | 2007-02-20 | Avaya Technology Corp. | Dynamic, interactive call notification |
| KR20040006170A (en) * | 2002-07-11 | 2004-01-24 | 엘지전자 주식회사 | Text information data receiving device built in the TV |
| EP3416346B1 (en) * | 2017-06-16 | 2022-03-02 | Deutsche Telekom AG | Method for transmitting additional information during the setup and/or operation of a telephone connection between a first communication participant and a second participant, system, computer program with program code and computer program product |
Family Cites Families (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4924496A (en) * | 1988-05-12 | 1990-05-08 | Romek Figa D/B/A Abraham & Sons | Automatic incoming telephone call originating number and party display system |
| DE3925663A1 (en) * | 1989-08-03 | 1991-02-07 | Thomson Brandt Gmbh | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM |
| US5343516A (en) * | 1989-09-29 | 1994-08-30 | Digital Systems Group, Inc. | Computer telecommunications signalling interface |
| US5305097A (en) * | 1989-12-20 | 1994-04-19 | Canon Kabushiki Kaisha | Communicating apparatus having a calling party number display device |
-
1995
- 1995-12-14 AU AU45901/96A patent/AU4590196A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-12-14 WO PCT/US1995/016406 patent/WO1996019066A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-12-14 KR KR1019970703650A patent/KR980700764A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-12-14 JP JP8519287A patent/JPH10510967A/en active Pending
- 1995-12-14 CA CA002207178A patent/CA2207178A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1995-12-14 JP JP7351105A patent/JPH098938A/en active Pending
- 1995-12-14 BR BR9510019A patent/BR9510019A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1995-12-14 EP EP95943842A patent/EP0797886A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| KR980700764A (en) | 1998-03-30 |
| EP0797886A1 (en) | 1997-10-01 |
| WO1996019066A1 (en) | 1996-06-20 |
| JPH10510967A (en) | 1998-10-20 |
| BR9510019A (en) | 1998-06-02 |
| AU4590196A (en) | 1996-07-03 |
| JPH098938A (en) | 1997-01-10 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US6209025B1 (en) | Integrated video system | |
| CA2165705C (en) | An interactive system for communications between a cordless telephone and a remotely operated device | |
| US5760824A (en) | Multimedia telephone having wireless camera and television module and method of operation thereof | |
| US6285407B1 (en) | Multi-function TV receiver | |
| RU2110162C1 (en) | Interactive multimedia communication system | |
| US5999207A (en) | Method and apparatus for implementing a user interface for a videophone in a cable television network | |
| JPH07307813A (en) | Method for receiving request from user utilizing broadcast medium and communication terminal used for the method | |
| CA2207178A1 (en) | Interactive multimedia device including caller identification decoding feature | |
| KR20030014816A (en) | Information Providing System and Method using Message and Video Mixing Processor | |
| US5892537A (en) | Audio-visual telecommunications unit designed to form a videophone terminal | |
| KR101030418B1 (en) | Method of video call for transmission reserved media data | |
| WO2001011872A1 (en) | The method of display calling number of telephone in tv set | |
| GB2297665A (en) | Telephone caller displays | |
| KR100631502B1 (en) | Method for displaying caller information using modem of the set top box | |
| KR0178270B1 (en) | End method of information connect i8n information tv | |
| KR100230283B1 (en) | Method for connecting the message called on receiving internet information and apparatus therefor | |
| KR100215650B1 (en) | The pip transfer method in information tv | |
| KR100215649B1 (en) | The pip displaying method in information tv | |
| KR20000040690A (en) | Digital communication device for performing communication during broadcasting reception and method for the same | |
| KR100457503B1 (en) | Method for automatically converting communication mode, particularly regarding to automatically converting television mode of internet television into communication mode when connection of communication mode is completed | |
| KR100605956B1 (en) | Method for sending short message service in wireless telephone | |
| KR980009911U (en) | Electronic electric equipment with built-in internet function | |
| KR200230666Y1 (en) | Solution of answer video phone during receive information in Internet TV | |
| JPH10336541A (en) | Television receiver | |
| JPS58150384A (en) | Picture information terminal device |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Discontinued |