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Call announcement arrangement
Assignee: Nokia Bell Labs
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Filing: 1988-08-08
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Granted: 1990-02-06
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Expires: 2008-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A call announcement arrangement that obtains the calling party name from a database search and uses a text-to-speech unit to generate speech signals for transmission to the called communication station. The calling party name is spoken at the station instead of being displayed. For a conventional analog station, the name is spoken after the called party has answered in response to ringing at the station but before a connection is completed to the caller. The called party accepts the caller either by remaining off-hook or by transmitting a connection signal using, for example, flash or tone signaling. For other illustrative station equipment such as an ISDN speakerphone or a specially adapted analog speakerphone, the calling party name is spoken before the called party answers in place of or in addition to normal ringing. Caller-identifying speech signal are also transmitted to a station determined to be busy to announce the caller name for a call waiting call.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Blakley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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2026-10-25 14:20
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/57; H04M1/575; H04M1/578; H04Q; H04Q11/00; H04Q11/04; H04Q11/0428; H04Q11/0435; H04Q11/0471; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/428; H04M3/487; H04Q2213/00; H04Q2213/13091; H04Q2213/13096; H04Q2213/13103; H04Q2213/1315; H04Q2213/13173; H04Q2213/13204; H04Q2213/13209; H04Q2213/1334; H04Q2213/13377; H04Q2213/13378; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S379/00; Y10S379/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting speech signals representing call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting speech signals representing call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 further comprising after transmitting said speech signals representing call information, completing a communication path between said calling station and said message center.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said call information further includes a timestamp.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said obtained information comprises text.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said obtained information comprises recorded speech.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said obtained information comprises a name associated with said calling station, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent said name.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said obtained information comprises a directory number associated with said calling station, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent said directory number.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said obtained information comprises a name and a directory number associated with said calling station, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent said name and said directory number.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to receipt of signaling from said called station, completing a communication path between said first-mentioned calling station and said called station.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to receipt of signaling from said called station, completing a communication path between said first-mentioned calling station and said called station.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said signaling comprises flash signaling.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said obtained information comprises text.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said obtained information comprises recorded speech.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said obtained information comprises a name associated with said calling station, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent said name.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said obtained information comprises a directory number associated with said calling station, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent said directory number.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said obtained information comprises a name and a directory number associated with said calling station, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent said name and said directory number.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said obtained information comprises a privacy indicator, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent a definition of unavailability of a calling party name for said call.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method in accordance with claim 9 wherein said obtained information defines said call from said calling station as a toll call, and wherein said speech signals transmitted to said called station represent a definition of said call as a toll call.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to receipt of signaling from said called station, disconnecting said completed communication path and completing a communication path between said first-mentioned calling station and said called station.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
145 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to receipt of signaling from said called station, disconnecting said completed communication path and completing a communication path between said first-mentioned calling station and said called station.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
146 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to expiration of a predefined time period without receiving signaling from said called station, transmitting speech signals representing call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
146 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to expiration of a predefined time period without receiving signaling from said called station, transmitting speech signals representing call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method in accordance with claim 19 further comprising after transmitting said speech signals representing call information, completing a communication path between said first-mentioned calling station and said message center.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting information obtained during said search to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting information obtained during said search to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to expiration of a predefined time period without receiving signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to expiration of a predefined time period without receiving signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
179 words
Apparatus for processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising switching means connectable to said calling and called stations, and control means for controlling said switching system and operable under control of a program for controlling the following operations: in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path of said switching means between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path of said switching means between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to receipt of signaling from said called station, completing a communication path of said switching means between said first-mentioned calling station and said called station.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
179 words
Apparatus for processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising switching means connectable to said calling and called stations, and control means for controlling said switching system and operable under control of a program for controlling the following operations: in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, determining whether said called station is busy on another call, upon determining that said called station is busy on another call, disconnecting a communication path of said switching means between a calling communication station for said another call and said called station, after disconnecting said communication path, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, after transmitting said speech signals to said called station, completing a communication path of said switching means between said last-mentioned calling station and said called station, and after said completing and in response to receipt of signaling from said called station, completing a communication path of said switching means between said first-mentioned calling station and said called station.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
95 words
Apparatus for processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising switching means connectable to said calling and called stations, and control means for controlling said switching system and operable under control of a program for controlling the following operations: in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
95 words
Apparatus for processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising switching means connectable to said calling and called stations, and control means for controlling said switching system and operable under control of a program for controlling the following operations: in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting speech signals, generated from information obtained during said search, to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
91 words
Apparatus for processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising switching means connectable to said calling and called stations, and control means for controlling said switching system and operable under control of a program for controlling the following operations: in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting information obtained during said search to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
91 words
Apparatus for processing a call from a calling communication station to a called communication station comprising switching means connectable to said calling and called stations, and control means for controlling said switching system and operable under control of a program for controlling the following operations: in response to said call, effecting a search for information associated with said calling station, transmitting information obtained during said search to said called station, and in response to disconnect signaling from said called station, transmitting call information, including said obtained information, to a message center.
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