WO2001063896A1 - Systeme de transmission a longue distance a acces telephonique local - Google Patents

Systeme de transmission a longue distance a acces telephonique local Download PDF

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WO2001063896A1
WO2001063896A1 PCT/US2001/006064 US0106064W WO0163896A1 WO 2001063896 A1 WO2001063896 A1 WO 2001063896A1 US 0106064 W US0106064 W US 0106064W WO 0163896 A1 WO0163896 A1 WO 0163896A1
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data communication
data
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Arie Pompas
Eduardo Chapeta
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Voip Group, Inc.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M3/00—Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
    • H04M3/38—Graded-service arrangements, i.e. some subscribers prevented from establishing certain connections
    • H04M3/387—Graded-service arrangements, i.e. some subscribers prevented from establishing certain connections using subscriber identification cards
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M3/00—Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
    • H04M3/42—Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers
    • H04M3/50—Centralised arrangements for answering calls; Centralised arrangements for recording messages for absent or busy subscribers ; Centralised arrangements for recording messages
    • H04M3/53—Centralised arrangements for recording incoming messages, i.e. mailbox systems
    • H04M3/533—Voice mail systems
    • H04M3/53316—Messaging centre selected by message originator
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2207/00—Type of exchange or network, i.e. telephonic medium, in which the telephonic communication takes place
    • H04M2207/20—Type of exchange or network, i.e. telephonic medium, in which the telephonic communication takes place hybrid systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M3/00—Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
    • H04M3/38—Graded-service arrangements, i.e. some subscribers prevented from establishing certain connections
    • H04M3/382—Graded-service arrangements, i.e. some subscribers prevented from establishing certain connections using authorisation codes or passwords
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M3/00—Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
    • H04M3/42—Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers
    • H04M3/50—Centralised arrangements for answering calls; Centralised arrangements for recording messages for absent or busy subscribers ; Centralised arrangements for recording messages
    • H04M3/53—Centralised arrangements for recording incoming messages, i.e. mailbox systems
    • H04M3/5322—Centralised arrangements for recording incoming messages, i.e. mailbox systems for recording text messages
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M7/00—Arrangements for interconnection between switching centres
    • H04M7/006—Networks other than PSTN/ISDN providing telephone service, e.g. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), including next generation networks with a packet-switched transport layer

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  • the present invention relates generally to a data communications system, and more specifically to a data communications system for conveying at least one data communication between a plurality of data communication devices located in different area codes by accessing a data storage and relay system via local communication links.
  • the present invention is a system and method for a first individual to communication with a second individual. More particularly, the present invention is a data communication system for conveying at least one data communication between a plurality of data communication devices.
  • the system of the present invention includes a first data communication link associated with a first area code, the first data communication link capable of transmitting a data communication from a first data communication device.
  • the first data communication device is a telephone.
  • the first data communication device is a computer.
  • a second data communication link is associated with a second area code, wherein the second code differs from the first area code.
  • the second data communication link is capable of transmitting a data communication from a second data communication device.
  • the second data communication device is a telephone.
  • the second data communication device is a computer.
  • a server is in data communication with the first and second data communication links.
  • the server is capable of storing a data communication received from the first data communication device at a distinct location based upon an identifying code transmitted in association with the data communication.
  • the server is also capable of transmitting the data communication received from the first data communication device to the second data communication device upon receipt of the identifying code from the second data communication device.
  • the first and second data communication links may each include a telephone line link, an internet link, a local area network link, a satellite link, a broadband cable link, an ethernet link, or any combination thereof.
  • the data communication is an audio communication, such as a voicemail message.
  • the data communication is a data message generated by the associated data communication device, such as a telephone or a computer.
  • the server is capable of storing a plurality of data communications at the distinct location from a plurality of data communication devices based upon receipt of the identifying code.
  • the server is also capable of transmitting a plurality of data communications between the first and second data communication devices, each data communication transmitted upon receipt of the identifying code.
  • the identifying code is a personal identification code associated with either a prepaid telephone card or a computer accessible account.
  • the pre-paid telephone card or computer accessible account provides access to the server for either a pre-determined time period or a pre-determined amount of time.
  • the present invention also includes a method for a first individual to communication with a second individual.
  • the method includes the first individual accessing a data storage and relay system through use of a first data communication device in communication with the data storage and relay system via a first data communication link.
  • the first data communication link is associated with a first area code.
  • the first individual provides an identifying code to the data storage and relay system via the first data communication device.
  • the individual then provides a data communication to the data storage and relay system.
  • the data communication is stored at a distinct location in the data storage and relay system based upon the identifying code.
  • the second individual may access the data storage and relay system through use of a second data communication device in communication with the data storage and relay system via a second data communication link.
  • the second data communication link is associated with a second area code.
  • the second individual provides the identifying code to the data storage and relay system and retrieves the data communication.
  • the first and second data communication devices are telephones associated with distinct area codes. In another preferred embodiment, the first and second data communication devices are computers associated with distinct area codes. The data communication may be stored at a distinct location on a server within the data storage and relay system based upon the identifying code.
  • the method further includes the second individual providing a second data communication to the data storage and relay system via the second data communication device.
  • the second data communication is stored at the distinct location in the data storage and relay system.
  • a first individual may then access the data storage and relay system for a second time via the first data communication device.
  • the first individual provides the identifying code to the data storage and relay system and retrieves the second data communication from the data storage and relay system. This overall repetitive process may continue, such that several data communications are stored and retrieved.
  • Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating one preferred embodiment of the overall system of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating another preferred embodiment of the overall system of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating yet another preferred embodiment of the overall system of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is flow chart illustrating a method of the present invention. Description of the Preferred Embodiments
  • the present invention is a data communications system and method for conveying at least one data communication between a plurality of data communication devices located in different area codes by accessing a data storage and relay system via local communication links.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating one preferred embodiment of the overall system of the present invention.
  • Data communication system 50 also known as data storage and relay system 50
  • FIG 1 includes telephones 52 and 54, communication links 56 and 58, server 60 having PIN (personal identification number) recognition module 62 and storage module 64.
  • the present invention permits two or more individuals located in distinct area codes to communicate with each other by accessing local communication links. While only two individuals, individuals 66 and 68, are shown in Figure 1, it is understood that any number of individuals can be interconnected with each other through use of additional telephones and communication links.
  • an individual purchases telephone card 70 from a vendor associated with system 50.
  • Telephone card 70 may be purchased for a specific fee and includes an identifying code, such as a PIN, which permits individual 66 to access system 50.
  • the use of telephone card 70 and its associated identifying code permits access to system 50 over a specific time period. For example, through use of telephone card 70, individuals may access system 50 for a period of one month regardless of the number of times or the length of time for which the individuals access system 50.
  • telephone card 70 permits individuals to access system 50 for a specific duration of time. For example, telephone card 70 would permit access to system 50 for sixty minutes, to be used at the discretion of the individuals.
  • system 50 In order to utilize system 50, individual 66 accesses system 50 by dialing a local telephone number associated with system 50 on telephone 52. System 50 then prompts individual 66 to enter a PIN. Once individual 66 properly enters the PIN associated with telephone card 70, individual 66 is prompted by system 50 to either record a data communication or review previously stored data communications associated with the PIN of telephone card 70.
  • individual 66 may transmit a data communication to be stored by system 50. More specifically, individual 66 may leave a voice message or communication. Alternatively, individual 66 may enter a data communication through use of the keypad of telephone 52.
  • the data communication is transmitted from telephone 52 to server 60 via communication link 56.
  • Server 60 represents a single server accessible throughout the world.
  • Communication link 56 provides the accessibility to server 60.
  • Communication link 56 is any of a variety of communication links, such as a telephone line link, an internet link, a local area network link, a satellite link, a broadband cable link, an ethernet link, or any other communication link.
  • communication link 56 represents a combination of two or more of the previously mentioned links.
  • communication link 56 may represent a local telephone line link and an internet link. Therefore, individual 66 need only dial a local telephone number to be connected to server 60, which may be located anywhere throughout the world. Thus, no long distance telephone charges are incurred and no long distance telephone carrier is required.
  • PIN recognition module 62 of server 60 receives the PIN entered by individual 66 and verifies that it is associated with an active telephone card (telephone card 70). If individual 66 elects to transmit a data communication to server 60, that data communication is stored within storage 64. More specifically, the data communication is stored within one of stored sections 64A, 64B, 64C, or 64D. Storage 64 and its sub-sections are specifically associated with telephone card 70 and its associated PIN. While Figure 1 specifically shows four storage sections (64A, 64B, 64C, and 64D), it is understood that any number of storage sections may be associated with telephone card 70. In addition, while a single storage is shown (storage 64), it is also understood that multiple storages may be functioning within server 60 and associated with multiple telephone cards. A single storage (storage 64) is shown for clarity purposes.
  • individual 66 disperses the PIN associated with telephone card 70 to one or more individuals, such as individuals 68. While only two individuals are shown in Figure 1, it is understood that any number of individuals may access system 50 as long as each individual has knowledge of the PIN associated with telephone card 70.
  • Individual 68 can access system 50 similar to that described above. Specifically, individual 68 uses telephone 54 and communication link 58 to gain access to server 60. Individual 68 would enter a local telephone number associated with system 50, and then enter the PIN associated with telephone card 70.
  • communication link 58 is any of a variety of communicational links.
  • communication link 58 may be a telephone line link, an internet link, a local area network link, a satellite link, a broadband cable link, an ethernet link, or any other communication link.
  • communication link 68 represents two or more of the above mentioned links in combination.
  • System 50 provides a data communications system for conveying one or more data communications between a plurality of data communication devices, such as telephones 52 and 54. Telephones 52 and 54 are associated with different area codes. The data communications can be conveyed via server 60 which represents a data storage and relay sub-component of system 50. Communication links 56 and 58 represent one of a variety of communication links or a combination thereof which permits multiple individuals, such as individuals 66 and 68, to access system 50 via a local telephone communication.
  • Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating another preferred embodiment of the overall system of the present invention.
  • System 100 shown in Figure 2 is similar to system 50, shown in Figure 1. Components of system 100 which are similar to identical components of system 50, shown in Figure 1, have been labeled with identical numbers.
  • System 100 includes communication links 56 and 58 and server 60 which operate as previously discussed with respect to Figure 1. System 100 differs from system 50 in that individuals 66 and 68 do not access system 100 through use of a telephone, but rather through use of a computer.
  • individual 66 accesses a website which permits individual 66 to purchase access to system 100. Similar to the purchase of telephone card 70, individual 66 gains access to system 100 via computer during a specific time period, for instance, one month. In another preferred embodiment, individual 66 may purchase access to system 100 for a specific duration of time, such as sixty minutes.
  • individuals 66 and 68 access server 60 and either retrieve storage data communications or transmit new data communications to server 60.
  • individuals 66 and 68 may transmit a data communication via computers 102 and 104, respectively.
  • the data communication from computers 102 and 104 can be any type of communication which computers 102 and 104 are capable of generating.
  • a data communication from either computers 102 or 104 to server 60 may be a visual, audio, or combination communication.
  • FIG 3 is yet another preferred embodiment of the overall system of the present invention.
  • System 150 shown in Figure 3, includes data communication devices 152 and 154, communication links 156, 158, 170, and 172, local servers 160 and 164 having PIN recognition modules 162 and 168, respectively, and centralized server 174 having storage 176.
  • Data communication devices 152 and 154 represent any type of data communication device capable of transmitting a data communication to centralized server 174.
  • data communication devices 152 and 154 may be a telephone or a computer.
  • Communication links 156, 158, 170, and 172 represent any of a number of communication links, such as a telephone line link, an internet link, a local area network link, a satellite link, a broadband cable link, an ethernet link, or any other communication link.
  • Communication links 156, 158, 170, and 172 also represent any combination of two or more of the above mentioned communication links.
  • communication links 156 and 158 may represent a satellite link and an internet link. Specifically, if either of data communication devices 152 or 154 are a wireless telephone, a satellite link would at least be a portion of communication links 156 and 158.
  • System 150 differs from systems 50 and 100 in that communication links 156 and 158 do not directly interact with centralized server 174. Rather, communication links 156 and 158 are in communication with local servers 160 and 164, respectively.
  • a local server similar to local servers 160 and 164, are located in each local area code which system 150 is operating. Therefore, when individuals 66 or 68 utilize a local telephone number, data communication devices 152 and 154 accesses local servers 160 or 164 via communication links 156 or 158. Thus, communication links 156 and 158 are local communication links.
  • PIN recognition modules 162 and 168 verify that the PIN entered by individuals 66 and 68 is associated with an active account. Upon verification of the PIN, local servers 160 and 164 communicate with centralized server 174 via communication links 170 and 172, respectively.
  • Centralized server 174 includes storage 176 which stores data communications at specific locations based upon a PIN.
  • system 150 shown in Figure 3 provides the identical capabilities as that described with reference to systems 50 and 100 shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the internal routing of data communications differs in that system 150 includes numerous local servers associated with numerous area codes in data communication with one centralized server.
  • Figure 4 is a flow chart illustrating the method of the present invention.
  • Method 200 includes step 202 at which an individual purchases access to a data storage and relay system, such as systems 50, 100, or 150, shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
  • a data storage and relay system such as systems 50, 100, or 150, shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
  • an individual accesses the data storage and relay system via a first data communication device, such as data communication device 152 shown in Figure 3.
  • the first individual provides an identifying code to the data storage and relay system via the first data communication device.
  • the identifying code is a PIN.
  • a first data communication is transmitted to the data storage and relay system via the first data communication device.
  • the first data communication may be an audio communication or may be a data message generated by the associated data communication device.
  • the first data communication is stored at a distinct location within the data storage and relay system based upon the identifying code. For example, the first data communication may be stored at storage component 176 A, shown in Figure 3.
  • the data storage and relay system is accessed via a second data communication device.
  • the second data communication device is data communication device 154, shown in Figure 3.
  • the identifying code is provided to the data storage and relay system via the second data communication device.
  • the second data communication device retrieves the first data communication.
  • a second data communication is transmitted to the data storage and relay system via the second data communication device.
  • the data storage and relay system is accessed via the first data communication device for a second time.
  • the identifying code to the data storage and relay system is provided via the first data communication device.
  • the second data communication is retrieved via the first data communication device.
  • the first and second data communication devices described with reference to method 200 are located in distinct area codes. However, it is also understood that the first and second data communication devices may be located in a single area code without deviating from the present invention. In addition, it is understood that access to the data storage and relay system may be gained by purchasing a telephone card, or it may be gained by purchasing access via a website associated with the system through use of a computer.
  • the present invention is a data communication system for conveying at least one data communication between a plurality of data communication devices.
  • the present invention does not necessitate the use of a long distance telephone carrier. Rather, local area telephone access is used to interact with a data storage and relay system.

Abstract

L'invention concerne un système (50/100/150) et un procédé destinés à l'acheminement de données entre une pluralité de dispositifs de transmission de données situés dans des zones à indicatif régional différent par l'intermédiaire d'une pluralité de systèmes de transmission téléphonique locaux. Ce système de transmission de données comprend une première liaison de transmission de données (56/156) associée à un premier indicatif régional, cette première liaison de transmission de données permettant de transmettre des données depuis un premier dispositif de transmission de données (52/102/152). Une seconde liaison de transmission de données (58/158) est associée à un second indicatif régional et est capable de transmettre des données depuis un second dispositif de transmission de données (54/104/154). Un serveur (60/160, 164, 174) est en état de communication de données avec le premier et le second dispositif de transmission de données. Ce serveur peut stocker au moins une des transmissions de données d'un des deux dispositifs de transmission de données à un emplacement différent (64A-64D/176A-176D) sur la base d'un code d'identification transmis associé aux données. Ce serveur est capable de transmettre des données provenant du premier dispositif de transmission de données au second dispositif de transmission de données sur réception du code d'identification du second dispositif de transmission de données. Ce serveur est également capable de transmettre des données provenant du second dispositif de transmission de données au premier dispositif de transmission de données sur réception du code d'identification du dispositif de transmission de données.
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