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Modem d'appel intelligent : dispositif de budgetisation totale pour une pluralite d'utilisateurs finals avec modem et procede de numero d'identification personnel de securite Download PDF

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WO2004063845A2
WO2004063845A2 PCT/US2003/002241 US0302241W WO2004063845A2 WO 2004063845 A2 WO2004063845 A2 WO 2004063845A2 US 0302241 W US0302241 W US 0302241W WO 2004063845 A2 WO2004063845 A2 WO 2004063845A2
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  • This complete, compact budgeting unit features a user programmable/modem interface, and is intended to fit the price range of the average consumer.
  • the unit is installed simply by plug in method on the deregulated side in between the users equipment and the network subscriber's interface on fig. 3.3. Once the unit is given power into fig. 3.2, the LCD screen will light up and begin assisting the user through a series of programming queries The user is able to satisfy the queries, and the several options displayed on the screen by entering numerical information directly into the units keypad. The use of the toggle switch and function keys located on the interface of the unit will also assist in this process.
  • the number can be changed at anytime.
  • the various queries will enable the user to create a customized budgeting program tailored to fit their specific needs. Once the programming features are set, the program cannot be changed or modified in any way without first entering the security pin
  • While program the unit during the initial start up, the user may want to obtain all current billing information from their local telecommunication service provider
  • the security pin must be given to the service provider in order for the unit to permit access to download any information into the units system
  • the security system will verify the pin number then signal the unit to allow transfer of information through the modem
  • the modem will enable the unit to quickly download any and all information pertaining to service charges set forth by the telecommunication service provider.
  • the information downloaded may consist of charges based on a tax index, tolling rates, sir charges ⁇ , optional service custom call features, and any other fees that may be imposed by a telecommunication service provider.
  • the unit encodes all rate and billing changes by these same simple methods, and as often as necessary
  • the user may choose to switch service providers at any time. They must first clear the current info within the unit with the help of queries and function keys. Before a new provider can transfer any billing information, the user must disclose the units' security pin to that provider. At that time the service provider would initiate the information transfer to that particular unit. Another way in which the user may choose to program their unit is to simply call a number provided by each telecommunication service provider. The number would give the unit access to download all of that companies billing and rate information.
  • the toggle switch located on the units interface will enable the user to scroll through the toll and tax index, as well as all of the newly acquired again assist the user in completing, secur ng, and ut liz ng the newly stored data.
  • This single unit not only accounts for all fees set forth by service provider, but it can also account for any charges accrued by all custom call features.
  • the unit comes capable of calculating features such as *66, *69, 411, voice mail, caller id, call waiting, call'' blocking, call rejection, speed dialing, call trace, and 3 way calling, by prerecorded mathematical tabulation data stored within the systems unit.
  • the user must simply impute the appropriate fee information for each feature.
  • the fee information can be encoded into the unit by either being manually programmed by the user, or by the downloading method. Once the fee information is stored within the system memory, the unit will automatically calculate the custom call features as dialed directly from the telephone keypad.
  • One of the primary abilities of the unit is to record and control the spending of multiple end users. This can be done based upon individual users, multiple users combined, or a particular telephone number. This is accomplished by the numerical security pin system that allows the user to make separate allotments to several individual end users.
  • the keys on the interface of the unit are used to encode monetary, or time values to each individual, or set of telephone numbers.
  • the security pin system can only be activated by first entering a security control pin into the unit interface. Once the system is activated, the programming features for each pin identifier can be accessed. Next, each end user is assigned a unique pin identifier.
  • maximum allowable budgeting allotments carube assigneeLt ⁇ the queries program following each pin .. identifier.
  • This user programmable unit will display queries that will require the user to impute specific numerical data. All data must be entered directly into the unit by the numerical keypad and function keys placed on the interface.
  • budgets can be entered based on time or cost.
  • the unit also monitors, limits, or blocks values based on specific pin identifiers, telephone numbers, or custom call features.
  • the user can also select a maximum allowable budget allocated per call, day, week, or month for an individual user, or multiple users combined.
  • just one unit can calculate all costs made from a particular telephone number, no matter which telephone is used within the calling location. Therefore, all calls can be dialed directly on the telephone keypad itself. This means that users will not have to deal with the actual unit itself when placing a call.
  • the pin identifier can be dialed directly into the telephone keypad.
  • each call signals are omitted to the end user when they have reached selected budget limitations. Two separate types of signals are omitted in conjunction to accommodate those who may visually or audibly impaired.
  • the user will be alerted by a flashing red light accompanied by an audible electronic tone.
  • this unit can be manually reset to a greater allotment value, only if a security pin is first entered into the interface of the unit. If budgets are not reset, a relay of a normally closed position will break the transmitting circuit, thereby terminating the call. Once the budgeting limitations have been exhausted for a particular pin identifier, or group of identifiers, no outbound calls can be placed on the telephone, until the security pin holder first resets numerical allotments. The unit will maintain its ability to function during a power outage by the use a 9vt battery supply system.
  • the telephone number storage device within the unit has a capacity to store a 12-month database for out going calls, and custom calling feature charges.
  • records of specific usage can be pulled by pin identifier, or by total users combined, and displayed on LCD.
  • Information pertaining to a certain pin identifier can be accessed and viewed at anytime by simply entering the users pin identifier. However, end user information can be changed only by first entering a security pin.
  • An RJ 11 jack on the unit enables a user to connect the unit to a PC for the purpose of viewing and printing records.
  • the LCD screen on the unit interface will display the monetary value of cost accrued, as well as the amount of time elapsed during every long distance call.
  • the LCD When the telephone is not in use, the LCD displays the time, date, and total household spending accumulation, as a convenience for the user.
  • This proposed device is specifically created for residential and business usage, dependent upon the hard drive capacity and software capacity of the unit you select.
  • the lightweight and compact design of the unit makes it easily to transport and reinstall the unit.
  • the modem, fig 5.6 allows users to download all billing information quickly and easily. The unique feature will enable the unit to accurately account for all current billing information.
  • the pin allotment system then takes the information and creates a security allotment system for time and money management for multiple users.
  • Fig.l discloses the components of this communications device witch is owned and maintained by the customer.
  • Fig. 4 shows how the unit allows the system to receive input form the pulse or Dual Tone Multiple Frequency telephone signaling from within the normal household.
  • This device will take the signal from the household phone and change it into a numerical value that can be processed by the CPU.
  • the CPU as shown in fig.2.10, assists in the storage or retrieval of information from the memory storage device in Bg.SA.
  • This device will also contain a backup battery supply fig. 4.5 that the equipment will use to maintain the data storage device fig 4.6. and CPU fig. 4.4.
  • the unit will continue to function in the case of a commercial power failure.
  • the keypad fig. 1.6 will be use to provide input to the CPU fig 1.5 for entering security pin access and setting users time and cost limits along with entering all customers billing data witch will be processed by the CPU fig. 1.5 and stored for future computations in the memory storage device fig. 1.9.
  • the LCD fig 1.10 will display the output queries from the memory storage device fig. 1.9. It will also display a current date and time on the LCD.
  • the call cutoff relay fig. 1.8 is a relay that is normally in the state of closed circuit witch will allow the calls to be completed in the normal state. All inbound calls will be permitted in the normally state of the cutoff relay fig. 1.8.
  • the relay will be controlled by the CPU fig. 1.5 and will be caused to open when the preset time or cost limits are met.
  • the alarms speaker fig. 1.4 and the alarms light fig. 1.7 will work together to inform the users when the household limitsjiave been met-withm a giving billing period.
  • the alarms will be controlled by the CPU fig. 1 5 and will remain in alarm until the alarm reset button is depressed Fig. 3.1 the alarms will terminate.
  • Fig .3.1 displays the face of the device will consist of a toggle switch (that will allow the users to easily move through the menu options and program the device), a enter button (that will be used the input data for computation or storage into the device) a total button (that will allow the users to see the individual user totals or household totals for the billing period), + plus bottom (that will allot the user to start the timer to account for calls which have not been automated), clear button (that will clear the LCD screen of the last query and reset the screen to the default settings of household totals).
  • a toggle switch that will allow the users to easily move through the menu options and program the device
  • a enter button that will be used the input data for computation or storage into the device
  • a total button that will allow the users to see the individual user totals or household totals for the billing period
  • + plus bottom that will allot the user to start the timer to account for calls which have not been automated
  • clear button that will clear the LCD screen of the last query and reset the screen to the default settings of household totals
  • the faceplate will also consist of a 12-button numeric keypad fig. 3.1 (that will be used to input user phone billing information and individual user's limits). There will also be the light and audible alarms fig.1.4 and 1.7 used to informing the household and users when the limits are met.
  • the bottom of the casing will have three RJ-11 jacks one for the transitions ⁇ T, one f ⁇ Tthe transitions out, and " one for management ⁇ ter ⁇ acmgflgT3 3 ⁇ There is also the capability to download the database with a RJ-11 jack into a home computer.
  • the left side will have an AC/DC inlet jack and a backup battery supply cover fig. 3.2.
  • Fig. 1 Shows an overall component and functional block diagram of the telephone call budgeting/limiting arrangement which functions through modem according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2. Shows the logical function and information and transmitions flow within the components in the unit shown in fig.l.
  • Fig. 3 Shows the front and side embodiment views of the budgeting and metering unit along with the location-of the management jack, toggle switch, LCD r special function keys, and reserve power supply placement.
  • Fig. 4. Shows the flow and transmission of the tones generated from the telephone units and the processing of the digits after transmission.
  • Fig. 5. Shows a block diagram of data storage/modem and downloading/ uploading to a remote storage unit.
  • Fig. 6. Shows the special function keys and the information processing functions.
  • modem interface allows for easy database updates of all billing information, rate changes, and toll variances by telephone service provider. It does this by the transition carried on into the management RJ11 port in the bottom of the fig. 3.
  • the method of information transfer in protocol of a serial/ analog transition within wiring is shown in fig. 5.
  • the modem will allow the file transfer protocol of information from the phone service providers after the computer unit verifies that the security pin that the service provider has been received and verified by the smart call unit. Mathematical information is processed by the CPU and then sent to the LCD screen.
  • the CPU also emits the information that triggers the alarm speaker and light emitting diode also shown in fig.1
  • the unit contains an additional file back up storage device as shown in fig.l . It will retrieve all necessary information in the case of a system failure. This total budgeting device will allow all providers to update all database functions necessary for proper billing information.
  • Database includes: Tolls, Taxes, Fees, Sir Charges, Optional Service, Custom Call Features, and any additional fees or set forth by a telephone service provider.
  • the modem fed database is located on fig.l as a major component of the unit. This information is provided be the telephone service provider through the protocol using the function discussed in function 1. The service provider will download all billing information, or the user may manually program the billing information taken from a previous telephone bill.
  • the RJ 11 management jack allows the unit to be connected to home computer as an option to print records and is shown in fig. 5. The user has the ability to manually input all programming information off of a previous bill by using the interface components shown in fig. 6.
  • the keys used for all unit operations are described in the function key chart.
  • the relay with a normally closed position, as shown in fig.1, brakes circuit transmition and thereby terminates selected calls.
  • the back up battery system is shown in fig.1 and fig.3.
  • the series of processor function drawings walk the user through the simple programming steps of various features.
  • the function keys consist of:: (As shown in Fig.3.) ⁇ "toggle switch” aids in accessing programming functions. ⁇ "Enter” submits or sends the numerical values p “Total” tallies numerical values. ⁇ "+” Manually starts the system clock on outbound toll calls ⁇ “Clear” erases individual queries and resorts the monitor back to default settings. ⁇ “Reset” manually stops the visual and audible alarms.

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La présente invention a trait à une unité de budgétisation totale de télécommunications qui contrôle, limite, et bloque, la durée totale et/ou le coût total de tous les appels interurbains sortants, des éléments d'appels à la demande, et tous les écarts, taxes et tous frais supplémentaires d'appels interurbains imposés par un fournisseur de service téléphonique ; effectués à partir d'un numéro téléphonique particulier qui permet l'allocation de temps et/ou des limitations monétaires par un utilisateur final à une pluralité d'utilisateurs finals. Le modem au sein de l'unité permet le téléchargement rapide de tous les frais de service vers la base de données du système. Des interrogations sur un dispositif d'affichage à cristaux liquide ; claviers de 12 numéros, et des touches de fonction aident l'utilisateur dans la programmation. Les modifications de programmation fournissent un compte animé de frais personnalisés et des écarts de tarifs. La touche « + », sur l'interface de l'unité, démarre manuellement l'horloge du système sur des appels à frais virés, et les appels interurbains de conférence à trois. Un utilisateur à numéro d'identification personnel utilisateur de sécurité alloue un identifiant PIN à chaque utilisateur final ; il distribue ensuite les limites spécifiées, et les blocages sur les appels. Un dispositif de stockage retient des données pour tous les utilisateurs combinés. Une unité centrale de traitement traite les fonctions mathématiques, et mémorise des données complétées dans une mémoire vive. Une fréquence de double tonalité/un processeur à impulsions reçoit des signaux en provenance du clavier numérique de téléphone et les convertit en information numérique. Une lumière rouge et une tonalité numérique sont émises conjointement pour indiquer que les limites sont atteintes. Un relais à position normalement fermée interrompt le circuit et met fin à l'appel. Un connecteur RJ-11 relie l'unité à un ordinateur personnel et permet à l'utilisateur de voir et d'imprimer les fichiers. L'unité est destinée pour installation à point d'accès et avec un système de réserve de batterie de 9 volts.
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