EP0797886A1 - Dispositif multimedia interactif a fonction de decodage de l'identification du demandeur - Google Patents

Dispositif multimedia interactif a fonction de decodage de l'identification du demandeur

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EP0797886A1
EP0797886A1 EP95943842A EP95943842A EP0797886A1 EP 0797886 A1 EP0797886 A1 EP 0797886A1 EP 95943842 A EP95943842 A EP 95943842A EP 95943842 A EP95943842 A EP 95943842A EP 0797886 A1 EP0797886 A1 EP 0797886A1
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information
caller
telephone
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multimedia
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Scott W. Lewis
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Multimedia Systems Corp
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Multimedia Systems Corp
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    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a method and system for the production, transmission and reception of multimedia information over a communication network and more particularly to the production, transmission and reception of multimedia information which includes caller identification information over such a network.
  • Multimedia information can be transmitted in a variety of applications over a network. What is meant by multimedia information is information that has several parameters which can be enhanced or diminished depending upon the importance of the particular information being conveyed. For example, in a video environment 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 computer 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
  • 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 transmission.
  • Multimedia information can also be a combination of graphics, video and music in an entertainment form such as Karaoke.
  • multimedia information can require a significant amount of bandwidth.
  • bandwidth is required to send a quality video image along a transmission path.
  • audio information as much as 10 MB/sec. bandwidth is required to allow for high quality audio signal to be produced accurately.
  • bandwidth can be viewed in two different ways. One way is to view the total available bandwidth at any instant in time. Another way 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 available bandwidth over a specified period of time could be very high because a particular telephone set is not utilized constantly.
  • Telephone networks have traditionally been used to transmit data or voice information.
  • Caller identification Caller ID
  • a display on the telephone handset provides the user of the telephone an indication of the telephone number.
  • Caller ID a feature referred to as caller identification
  • a display on the telephone handset provides the user of the telephone an 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 activity 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • a system can be utilized with an existing telephone network to produce high quality multimedia information.
  • 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 identifying 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.
  • FIG. 5 is a representation of a remote control utilized in conjunction with the system in accordance with the present invention.
  • the present invention relates to an improvement in the transmission and reception of multimedia information when utilizing existing networks.
  • the following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make 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.
  • FIG. 1 what is shown in simple block diagram form is a prior art caller identification system 10 utilized in a telephone.
  • a telephone 12 with a display 14 is coupled to the telephone.
  • the telephone user looks at the display after the telephone begins ringing to determine the telephone number of the caller.
  • the user must be in close proximity to the telephone 12 to observe the Caller ID information.
  • 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 determine 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 other information without viewing the display on the screen.
  • the system utilizes the television and a Caller ID interactive multimedia decoder in conjunction with an existing telephone network to provide such a system.
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram of a Caller 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.
  • IMD-CID interactive multimedia device
  • a user of the telephone 104 can view the Caller ID information by viewing the television screen.
  • a user through the system can see the Caller ID information flash on the screen for a predetermined period of time when the telephone rings.
  • 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.
  • the IMD 102 includes information which as a name, address or the like of the person making the call.
  • the system is updatable to allow the user to input new information with 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 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.
  • DRAM expandable dynamic random access memory
  • 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 information associated with the IMD 102 (serial no., number of generators, type etc.).
  • Interface Chip 202 A responsible for all communications between standard phone line, optional serial port, interface to multimedia memory, multimedia decode, audio control, and processor control modules.
  • DTMF Dual tone multi-frequency
  • Multimedia Memory 208 A Nominal DRAM or VRAM for image mixing/processing, and auxiliary multimedia data store.
  • C Optional co-resident DRAM for multimedia data store and program/data store.
  • D Optional non-volatile storage (extendible).
  • Video Control Chip 212 a responsible for all IMD 102 video mixing, enhancements, and display functions.
  • Pixel processor for mix, zoom, pan, chroma key, transform on pixel data, transitions.
  • A. Responsible for enhancing received analog/digital audio, music synthesis generation, and overall analog mixing and audio effects.
  • A. Responsible for multi-task execution of resident and downloaded IMD code for operation in conjunction or independently of the MCPS.
  • the Caller ID system 100 operates in the following manner. Initially, the phone rings, via step 302.
  • 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. -f n 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 with step 312.
  • 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.
  • 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 control. A user can visually ascertain the choice on television such that errors can be immediately eliminated by utilizing a specialized key on the telephone or remote control as a erase, delete or backspace key.
  • 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.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
  • Telephone Function (AREA)
  • Two-Way Televisions, Distribution Of Moving Picture Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un système et un dispositif permettant de fournir à un téléviseur (106) ou à un autre appareil une information d'identification du demandeur émanant d'un réseau téléphonique. Le système comprend un dispositif multimédia interactif équipé d'un décodeur d'identification du demandeur (102). Ce système a l'avantage d'offrir à l'utilisateur une plus grande commodité d'utilisation par rapport aux appels téléphoniques entrants.
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