| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 5903731 |
System and associated method for re-engineering a telecommunications network support system with |
May 11, 1999 |
| A re-engineering method for standardizing data processing in a communication network while maintaining user services is disclosed. Data channels, between communicating network data processing components (hereinafter denoted operational components), are made unnecessary by systematica |
| 5822592 |
Method and system for determining source code location |
October 13, 1998 |
| A first improved method is disclosed for constructing a parse tree. The parse tree includes parse tree node records including a child pointer field, a sibling pointer field and an end position field. The improvement comprises storing information in the end position field. The information |
| 5812525 |
Methods and systems for managing bandwidth resources in a fast packet switching network |
September 22, 1998 |
| Methods and systems for resource management in a fast packet switching communication network are disclosed. A packet containing an address field identifying a source endpoint and a destination endpoint is received. A bandwidth constraint based upon the source endpoint, but independent of |
| 5802157 |
Method and apparatus for controlling outgoing calls on a telephone line |
September 1, 1998 |
| A service for screening outgoing telephone calls. The service allows a subscriber to determine the times of day and/or days of the week when she wants her outgoing calls on her telephone line to be restricted to numbers which have been approved by her. Calls to numbers other than those o |
| 5793762 |
System and method for providing packet data and voice services to mobile subscribers |
August 11, 1998 |
| A system and method for providing internet data and voice services to mobile subscribers is directed for use in cooperation with Internet Packet Data Network (IPDN) and an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) having an existing wireline switch. The system and method obviate the need for a |
| 5774860 |
Adaptive knowledge base of complex information through interactive voice dialogue |
June 30, 1998 |
| A method and system for providing user access to complex information through interactive voice dialog. The computerized method includes the provision of a memory and storage in the memory of a plurality of selected words which may be recognized in predetermined phrases and dialogue c |
| 5752159 |
Method for automatically collecting and delivering application event data in an interactive netw |
May 12, 1998 |
| A method is disclosed for automatically collecting and delivering multimedia application event data in an interactive network. The interactive network includes a server and a plurality of client stations. In operation, an event of a multimedia application at a first client station is |
| 5751793 |
Method and instructions for visual voice messaging user interface |
May 12, 1998 |
| An interface which displays indicia associated with a single voice mail message on a screen. The invention is used in a visual voice messaging system to allow a user to view indicia without scrolling to another screen. A user may thus sort messages which she desires to hear more quic |
| 5748956 |
Method and system for managing multimedia assets for proper deployment on interactive networks |
May 5, 1998 |
| A method is disclosed for automatically managing multimedia assets for use in a multimedia application. The method includes the step of storing a plurality of multimedia asset data files in the system memory. Next, the method includes automatically categorizing the multimedia asset data |
| 5729692 |
Method for assigning inter-nodal traffic loads to channels in sonet rings |
March 17, 1998 |
| A method and system for generating an optimized solution for assigning traffic loads to channels in SONET rings in cooperation with a computer having sufficient memory. The method and system utilize a Mixed Integer Program (MIP) having corresponding variables necessary to model the cost |
| 5724597 |
Method and system for matching names and addresses |
March 3, 1998 |
| A method and system for matching textual strings representing customer names/addresses is disclosed. The textual strings are first transformed by a plurality of predefined filters. The transformed textual strings are then compared utilizing a plurality of predefined comparators to determ |
| 5715432 |
Method and system for developing network analysis and modeling with graphical objects |
February 3, 1998 |
| A method for developing a network analysis and modeling application program includes the step of interactively selecting and displaying a graphical object. An instantiation of the graphical object is representative of at least a portion of a network. The graphical object is further used |
| 5706279 |
Methods and systems for managing packet flow into a fast packet switching network |
January 6, 1998 |
| Methods and systems for controlling a flow of packets being forwarded by a customer premises equipment to an endpoint of a fast packet switching network having a plurality of virtual connections provisioned from the endpoint to a plurality of destination endpoints. A parameter indicative |
| 5703655 |
Video programming retrieval using extracted closed caption data which has been partitioned and s |
December 30, 1997 |
| The present invention is a system and method for retrieving segments of stored video programs using closed caption text data. The closed caption text data is extracted from video programming signals received by the invention. Text records based on the extracted closed caption data are |
| 5694598 |
Method for mapping data between a relational format and an object-oriented format |
December 2, 1997 |
| A first method is disclosed for mapping data from a plurality of objects to a relational database. The method begins with the step of generating a transit object and its structure (TO.sub.-- schema, dataGraph and dataBlocks). The next step of the method is populating the transit object |
| 5694558 |
Method and system for interactive object-oriented dialogue management |
December 2, 1997 |
| A method and system for processing a user dialogue using dialogue-state objects. The method and system are implemented using an interactive computer system. The interactive computer system includes a dialogue manager and application control logic. The method includes the step of prov |
| 5685000 |
Method for providing a linguistically competent dialogue with a computerized service representat |
November 4, 1997 |
| Desired tasks are modeled as a plurality of database slots. Each of the slots is opportunistically fillable by a predetermined set of values in accordance with a predetermined set of user utterance recognition rules. The user utterance recognition rules include a first layer which re |
| 5684921 |
Method and system for identifying a corrupted speech message signal |
November 4, 1997 |
| A method is disclosed for identifying corrupted speech signals in a call receiving mode of a voice messaging system. The method includes the step of receiving a message signal. The message signal represents an audio message. The method next includes the step of determining a signal q |
| 5675753 |
Method and system for presenting an electronic user-interface specification |
October 7, 1997 |
| A method is disclosed for preparing an interactive user-interface specification. The method is for use with a computer system including a processor, a memory, a display device and an input device. The method begins with the step of providing a data structure representing a control tr |
| 5673386 |
Method and system for identification of software application faults |
September 30, 1997 |
| A software application fault identification method and system. The method and system include software and accompanying computer hardware platforms for detecting a software application fault, determining a severity of the fault, and identifying a source of the fault. The method and system |
| 5649113 |
Method and system for translating an optimization problem for use in efficient resource allocati |
July 15, 1997 |
| An improved method and system for translating an optimization problem for use in efficient resource allocation. The improved method of the present invention includes the step of generating an index link record for each of the index variables in the optimization problem so as to eliminate |
| 5629978 |
Service delivery using broadband |
May 13, 1997 |
| A system and method for purchasing, customizing and modifying switch-based and Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) telephone services through the Broadband Network. The system and method utilize a Graphical User Interface (GUI), a remote control and a Set Top Terminal (STT). The GUI is |
| 5623492 |
Methods and systems for managing bandwidth resources in a fast packet switching network |
April 22, 1997 |
| Methods and systems for resource management in a fast packet switching communication network are disclosed. A packet containing an address field identifying a source endpoint and a destination endpoint is received. A bandwidth constraint based upon the source endpoint, but independent of |
| 5615254 |
Methods and systems for dynamic routing in a switched comunication network |
March 25, 1997 |
| Methods and systems of traffic routing in a circuit switched communication network having a plurality of switches and a plurality of trunk groups connecting the switches are disclosed. The methods include a step of determining a set of alternate routing paths for each of a plurality of |
| 5615246 |
Method and apparatus for spurious signal detection and disconnection in a hybrid fiber/coax netw |
March 25, 1997 |
| A device for detecting the presence of spurious energy on a bus based network. The device identifies the subscriber location which is the source of spurious energy and includes disconnection capability to remove that subscriber location from the network. |
| 5615121 |
System and method for scheduling service providers to perform customer service requests |
March 25, 1997 |
| A scheduling system is disclosed for scheduling tasks for fulfilling a series of service requests. When each service request is received, a determination is made as to the amount of resources a task requires to provide the requested service. Further, a preferred time within which to |
| 5604789 |
Method and system for providing a digital wireless local loop |
February 18, 1997 |
| A method and system for providing a digital wireless local loop for use by a wireless transceiver, e.g., a portable handset, in an indoor environment utilizing an outdoor base transceiver. Upon determining that the portable handset is located in an outdoor environment, the base transceiv |
| 5602903 |
Positioning system and method |
February 11, 1997 |
| An improved positioning system and method for use in a wireless communication system including a plurality of base stations each having a corresponding coverage area. Scaled contour shapes are generated having minimum and maximum boundaries based upon determined RF measurements of ea |
| 5602596 |
Method for navigating a complex multimedia structure at an interactive user station |
February 11, 1997 |
| A method is disclosed for navigating a complex structure at an interactive user station. The complex structure includes a plurality of nodes and each node includes at least one presentation element. The interactive user station includes a processor, a memory, and a presentation device. T |
| 5597312 |
Intelligent tutoring method and system |
January 28, 1997 |
| A computer based intelligent method and system for tutoring a student in an interactive application. The method and system include a computer system for selecting a mode for an adjustable teaching parameter, generating a student model, and monitoring a student interactive task based upon |
| 5596625 |
Method for routing emergency calls during busy interface channel conditions |
January 21, 1997 |
| A method for routing enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) calls from a mobile emergency user to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The method is directed specifically for use in a wireless communication system which includes a plurality of base stations each of which is operative to communicate |
| 5581596 |
Method for controlling call processing in a microcellular personal communications services syste |
December 3, 1996 |
| A method for controlling call processing in a microcellular Personal Communications Services (PCS) incorporating Distributed Radio Port Controller (D-RPC) architecture. The method is specifically adapted to effect the routing of voice channels when a call origination, call delivery, |
| 5574494 |
Method for automatically navigating a complex struture at an interactive user station |
November 12, 1996 |
| A user station for navigating a visual menu structure includes a processor in electrical communication with a memory and a presentation device. In operation, the processor receives a first electrical signal generated by a user selection device. The signal corresponds to the user's reques |
| 5570412 |
System and method for updating a location databank |
October 29, 1996 |
| A system and method for updating a location databank of a personal location system which is directed for use in a wireless communication system. A plurality of update centers are provided at known fixed locations within a base station coverage area. Each of the update centers is operativ |
| 5568604 |
Method and system for generating a working window in a computer system |
October 22, 1996 |
| A method and system for generating a working window on a video monitor in a computer system is provided. The method comprises the steps of determining if a user has performed a first predetermined input stroke along at least a portion of the touch-sensitive screen. Upon determining that |
| 5564021 |
Method for assigning inter-nodal traffic loads to channels in sonet rings |
October 8, 1996 |
| A method for generating an optimized solution for assigning traffic loads to channels in SONET rings in cooperation with a computer having sufficient memory. The method utilizes a Mixed Integer Program (MIP) having corresponding variables necessary to model the cost of Terminal Multi |
| 5561711 |
Predictive calling scheduling system and method |
October 1, 1996 |
| A predictive scheduling system and method for assigning a telephone call to a telephone agent. The system includes processing and switching equipment capable of implementing the method steps of generating a plurality of signals representing selected parameters for each of the plurality o |
| 5550971 |
Method and system for generating a user interface adaptable to various database management syste |
August 27, 1996 |
| A method and system for generating a user interface in a database management system. A semantic data model is used to describe a database in terms of data types stored in the database and functional types that describe relationships between the data types stored in the database. The |
| 5535263 |
Method for recording subscriber specific messages in an advanced intelligent network |
July 9, 1996 |
| A method for recording subscriber specific messages in a telephone call for use in telephone services, particularly, for use in cooperation with an AIN Service Switching Point (SSP), an AIN Service Control Point (SCP) and an Intelligent Peripheral (IP). A CallInfoToResource message is ge |
| 5533106 |
Method and system for processing calls wherein the display of calling party ID information has b |
July 2, 1996 |
| A method and system directed for use in an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) for detecting and processing calls from a calling party to a subscribing called party wherein the display of calling party ID information has been inhibited. The Advanced Intelligent Network includes at lea |
| 5524227 |
Method and system for formatting address strings into recognizable token sequences |
June 4, 1996 |
| A method and system are disclosed for formatting address strings into a recognizable sequence of token types for database processing. The system includes a token rule processor and a token sequence processor. The method begins with the step of assigning token types to components of an ad |
| 5508707 |
Method for determining position by obtaining directional information from spatial division multi |
April 16, 1996 |
| A method for determining position by obtaining directional information from spatial division multiple access (SDMA)-equipped and non-SDMA-equipped base stations. The method is directed for use in a wireless communication system which includes a plurality of base stations each having a |
| 5488655 |
Method and system for controlling traffic in PSTN links through the use of variable price incent |
January 30, 1996 |
| A method and system for controlling traffic in selected links of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) through the use of variable price incentives. The number of selected PSTN links which are available for use are determined at a predetermined time through the use of an appropria |
| 5457736 |
System and method for providing microcellular personal communications services (PCS) utilizing e |
October 10, 1995 |
| A system and method adapted to provide microcellular Personal Communications Services (PCS) through the use of an improved Distributed Radio Port Controller (DRPC) architecture. The architecture achieves the desired handover with minimal impact on the existing embedded base of switch |
| 5425091 |
Method and system for providing an automatic customer callback service |
June 13, 1995 |
| Automatic Customer Callback (ACC) functionality is implemented directly into service logic of an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN). The Advanced Intelligent Network includes a Central Office Switch (COS) which is provided in electrical communication with Service Control Point (SCP), at |
| 5420914 |
System and method for real time carrier selection |
May 30, 1995 |
| A method and system for real time selection of an inter-exchange telephone carrier for a telephone call. The system includes a processing, storage and routing equipment capable of performing the method steps of generating a call information signal, storing a carrier rate for each of the |
