WO2013119136A1

WO2013119136A1 - Device for limiting telephone network subscriber calls

Info

Publication number: WO2013119136A1
Application number: PCT/RU2012/000075
Authority: WO
Inventors: Руслан ЭЛЬДАРХАНОВ
Original assignee: Eldarkhanov Ruslan
Priority date: 2012-02-07
Filing date: 2012-02-07
Publication date: 2013-08-15
Also published as: JP2015506654A

Abstract

The present proposal relates to the field of telephone communications (mobile, fixed-line or IP telephony), and specifically to limiting incoming calls to a telephone apparatus of a user at a domestic network operator level (up until the time at which an attempt is made by a domestic network operator to connect to a called subscriber). The device for limiting telephone network subscriber calls comprises the following, included in the subscriber line: a call reception unit, the output of which is connected to the input of a subscriber signalling and clearing unit, the first output of which is connected to the input of the call reception unit; a telephone apparatus with a line input and a connection input/output; and an access signal coding unit. Moreover, the device comprises: an unauthorized call recording unit and an unauthorized call reception and indication unit, wherein the subscriber signalling and clearing unit is in the form of a call sorting unit and is connected at its second output to the line input of the telephone apparatus, the connection output of which is connected via the access signal coding unit to the call sorting unit, the third output of which is connected via the unauthorized call recording unit and the unauthorized call reception and indication unit, which are connected in series, to the line input of the telephone apparatus. Furthermore, the unauthorized call reception and indication unit is in the form of an additional telephone apparatus, a voicemail box or an automatic answering machine.

Description

Device for restricting caller calls

telephone network.

This proposal relates to a technical solution that enables a telephone subscriber (mobile, landline or IP-telephony) to restrict incoming calls to his telephone at the level of a home network operator (that is, until a connection is attempted from the home network operator with the called subscriber).

Currently, telephone communications are widespread, and almost every person or organization has a personal or work telephone. With all the advantages of this, the following problem arises - over time, a person becomes a hostage to his telephone. This is especially noticeable in a situation where a person uses the phone for personal and work purposes or his number is known to a large number of people. At the same time, it becomes impossible to filter calls in time or situational boundaries (frames).

The proposed solution allows the communication subscriber to set a special mode during which a call to him is possible only with a password, which allows you to limit the number of incoming calls to the required number at the level of the Home Network Communication Operator.

In the context of this technical solution, the term “Home Network Communications Operator” (hereinafter “OSDS”) refers to the operator for which the called subscriber was initially recorded (registered).

Also, the technical solution described below allows you to correctly limit the number of incoming calls to a mobile phone when roaming.

State of the art

Currently, several technical solutions for restricting incoming calls are widely known, for example:

1) complete unconditional barring of incoming calls or conditional barring (for example, when the called subscriber is in roaming), set at the OSDS level;

2) the hardware restriction set in the telephone (cellular) device, when in the notebook of the telephone set the numbers of subscribers are divided into groups, each group is assigned a certain type of call (signal), silent calls can be set to silent mode;

These technical solutions for dividing calls into “desirable” and “unwanted” and further limiting “unwanted” calls have several disadvantages:

at the first technical solution - the impossibility of receiving important, “desirable” calls,

in the second technical solution - the inability to always correctly determine the number and identity of the caller (lack of Caller ID device, incorrect identification of the number (especially when roaming), ignorance of the caller’s number), the possibility of accidental connection with an “unwanted” call (via a parallel telephone or with “silent” call), additional costs for an “unwanted” connection due to its establishment.

A device for restricting calls, containing a block receiving a call 2, the first and second outputs of which are connected to the first and second inputs of the signaling unit 3 and releasing the subscriber, and the code receiver 4 and the indication unit 5 are connected in series, the first input of the call receiving unit 2 combined with the line input of the telephone 6, the connection input of which is connected to the third the input of the signaling unit 3 and releasing the subscriber whose first output is connected to the combined first input of the code 4 receiver and the second input of the call receiving unit 2, the third output of which is connected to the second input of the receiver code 4, and the second output of the signaling unit 3 and releasing the subscriber is connected to the first input of the call receiving unit 2, characterized in that, in order to selectively limit calls, an encoding unit 1 of access signals is introduced, the first and second outputs of which are connected respectively to the fourth and the fifth inputs of the signaling unit 3 and releasing the subscriber, the sixth input of which is connected to the fourth output of the call receiving unit 2, the fifth output of which is connected to the first input of the coding unit 1 of the access signals, the third and fourth fifth inputs of which are connected respectively to the second and third outputs of the receiver's code 4 (Inventor's Certificate SU 1589422). This device for restricting incoming calls allows you to enter the called subscriber by entering a specific code or, if the code does not match, receive a busy signal.

The disadvantage of this device is that an incoming call arrives at the subscriber’s telephone and is simply reset by the device or received by the subscriber when the code is entered correctly. This technical solution involves a preliminary connection with the specified a device that also entails additional financial costs for an “unwanted” connection.

The technical result for this utility model is the greatest degree of individual freedom of choice and restriction of incoming calls by restricting access (setting an access password) at the OSDS level of the called subscriber.

The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that in the device for restricting calls of the subscriber of the telephone network, comprising a call receiving unit included in the subscriber line, the output of which is connected to the input of the signaling and release unit of the subscriber, whose first output is connected to the input of the call receiving unit, a telephone line the input and input / output of the connection, as well as the block for encoding access signals, a block for fixing unauthorized calls and a block for receiving and indicating unauthorized calls are introduced, moreover, the block the subscriber’s cancellation and release is made in the form of a call sorting unit and connected by its second output to the line input of the telephone set, whose connection output through the access signal encoding unit is connected to the call sorting unit, the third output of which is through sequentially connected unauthorized call fixation unit and a reception and indication unit unauthorized calls connected to the line input of the telephone.

In addition, the unit for receiving and indicating unauthorized calls is made in the form of an additional telephone, voice mail box or answering machine.

The proposed device is illustrated in the drawing. Figure 1 - shows a schematic diagram of a device.

A device for restricting calls of a telephone network subscriber, comprises a call receiving unit 1 included in the subscriber line, the output of which is connected to the input of the signaling and releasing subscriber unit, whose first output is connected to the input of the call receiving unit 1, telephone set 3 with linear input and input / output connection, as well as the coding block of 4 access signals. It contains a block for fixing 5 unauthorized calls and a block for receiving and indicating 6 unauthorized calls, and the block for signaling and releasing a subscriber is made in the form of a block for sorting 2 calls and is connected by its second output to the line input of the telephone set 3, whose connection output is through the encoding block 4 signals access is connected to the block for sorting 2 calls, the third output of which through sequentially connected block block 5 unauthorized calls and the unit for receiving and indicating 6 unauthorized calls line input telephone 3.

The block of reception and indication of 3 unauthorized calls can be made in the form of an additional telephone, voice mail box or answering machine.

The proposed technical solution differs from the analogs given in that the code is entered in the outgoing call sorting block at the OSDS level of the called subscriber, and if the access code is incorrectly entered, the incoming call is transferred to the block of 5 unauthorized calls and sent to the reception and indication block of 6 unauthorized ones calls i.e. to the called party's voice mailbox; or to the OSDS autoinformer, which informs about the impossibility of a call and drops the call; or to a telephone number specified by the called party, etc. (it should be noted that the answer may be different for this utility model). In this case, the called subscriber can be informed about the attempt to call by sending him an SMS message, electronic message, etc. (which is not a fundamental factor in the description of this utility model)

Thus, unwanted calls will remain (cut off) within the framework of OSDS; and subscribers who will know the Access code, after entering it, the Home Network Operator will be allowed to establish a connection with the called subscriber. Erroneous random calls are also cut off, it is possible to limit unwanted contacts by changing the password, and not the number of the called party.

In order to implement the proposed utility model of network OSDS, the called party must support this function.

A subscriber of a network (mobile or stationary device) activates the incoming call restriction mode by sending a specific signal from the telephone set 3 via the encoding unit 4 of the access signals (the activation of the mode is not a fundamental factor in the description of this technical solution and there may be several options like then: sending a code to a network operator, tone dialing, sending a voice message, dialing a specific number, entering a specific code when communicating with an operator, etc.). It should be noted that the activation option for this utility model may be different, it may be activated at any time, may be part of standard OSDS services and be active at all times when the subscriber is using the phone number and tlt. Upon activation (or in advance), the network subscriber sets a specific access code. When an incoming call arrives at the OSDS (in which the called subscriber is registered), the calling subscriber is prompted to enter a specific access code (password), (which is not a fundamental factor in the description of this technical solution and there may be many of its options, such as: a combination of numbers is entered in tone or in pulse mode from the Caller’s communication device; a specific keyword - by voice; music code, etc.).

After entering the correct access code (password), the OSDS attempts to connect to the called party.

After entering the wrong access code (or after a set waiting time), the call is transferred (forwarded) or to the called party's voice mailbox; or to the OSDS autoinformer, which will inform you of the impossibility of a call, and the connection will disconnect or to a telephone number indicated in advance by the called subscriber. In this case, the called subscriber can be informed about the attempt to call by sending him an SMS message, electronic message, etc. (which is not a fundamental factor in the description of this technical solution and several options may exist).

For example, OSDS in a call receiving unit 1 receives a certain number of calls with an incorrect password. After the password is entered incorrectly, calls by sorting unit 2 are transferred to the blocking unit 5 of unauthorized calls and are received, for example, by voice mailbox. The caller leaves voice information, and it remains with OSDS. The called subscriber can access the information stored in the fixation unit 5 of the unauthorized calls of the OSDS, namely, using his telephone set 3, through the encoding unit 4 of the access signals, activate the function of receiving forwarded calls and accept them at the same time or set a certain reception time interval (the time interval may also installed by the telephone network operator). Thus, the mechanism for receiving information about forwarded calls is activated manually. Automatic receipt can be used when roaming, for example, when a subscriber arrives from abroad and is registered in the Home Network, he automatically receives information on his mobile phone about incoming calls with incorrectly entered or not entered access passwords. It should also be noted that the operation of the utility model by the Home Network Operator and the receipt of information about redirected calls can be activated or received (viewed) by the subscriber using the Internet or a landline telephone, as well as another mobile device. Thus, this useful model provides a technical result in the form of the greatest degree of individual freedom of choice and restriction of incoming calls by restricting access (setting an access password) at the OSDS level of the called subscriber.

Claims

The utility model formula. 1. A device for restricting calls of a telephone network subscriber, comprising a call receiving unit included in the subscriber line, the output of which is connected to the input of the signaling and releasing subscriber unit, whose first output is connected to the input of the call receiving unit, a telephone set with linear input and connection input / output as well as an access signal encoding unit, characterized in that, an unauthorized call fixation unit and an unauthorized call reception and indication unit are introduced into it, and an alarm and release unit The subscriber is designed as a call sorting unit and connected by its second output to the line input of the telephone set, whose connection output via the access signal encoding unit is connected to the call sorting unit, the third output of which is through sequentially connected unauthorized call fixing unit and the unit for receiving and indicating unauthorized calls connected to the line input of the telephone.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the unit for receiving and indicating unauthorized calls is made in the form of an additional telephone, voice mail box or answering machine.