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System, method and article of manufacture for communications utilizing calling, plans in a hybrid network
Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc
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Filing: 1996-11-18
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Granted: 1999-02-02
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Expires: 2016-11-18
Abstract
Abstract Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet utilizing telephony routing information and internet protocol address information. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. Calling card access is provided for users and supports typical calls as well as media transfers over the hybrid network including over the internet.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaac K. Elliott
- 👤 Sridhar Krishnaswamy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:52
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/02; H04L12/14; H04L12/1485; H04L61/00; H04L61/09; H04L61/10; H04L61/45; H04L61/4557; H04L63/00; H04L63/08; H04L65/00; H04L65/10; H04L65/102; H04L65/1023; H04L65/103; H04L65/1033; H04L65/104; H04L65/1043; H04L65/1066; H04L65/1069; H04L65/1101; H04L65/1108; H04L65/40; H04L65/401; H04L65/80; H04M; H04M15/00; H04M15/08; H04M15/55; H04M15/56; H04M15/57; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/42025; H04M3/42034; H04M3/42059; H04M3/42068; H04M3/4228; H04M7/00; H04M7/0024; H04M7/003; H04M7/12; H04M7/1205; H04M7/128; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/0016; H04Q3/0029; H04L12/1403; H04L12/1428; H04L12/1432; H04L12/1439; H04L12/1442; H04L12/1446; H04L12/1453; H04L12/1482; H04L12/1492; H04L12/16; H04L12/18; H04M2201/00; H04M2201/60; H04M2215/00; H04M2215/20; H04M2215/202; H04M2215/208; H04M2215/44; H04M2215/62; H04M2242/00; H04M2242/22; H04M3/42314; H04M3/42323; H04M3/487; H04M3/493; H04M3/4931; H04M3/50; H04M3/53; H04M3/5307; H04M3/56; H04Q2213/00; H04Q2213/13109; H04Q2213/1313; H04Q2213/13141; H04Q2213/13174; H04Q2213/13248; H04Q2213/13349; H04Q2213/13389; H04Q3/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A method for connecting a first telephony capable device with a second telephony capable device for media transmissions on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network and an authenticating mechanism, the method comprising the steps of: (a) sending an access number of a calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (b) sending an authorization number associated with the calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (c) receiving the authorization number from the first telephony device; (d) determining if the authorization number is authorized to complete the media transmission by engaging the authenticating mechanism; (e) sending an identification number of the second telephony capable device; (f) receiving the identification number from the first telephony device; (g) identifying a route for the media transmission by accessing the directory and translating the identification number into an internet protocol address associated with the second telephony capable device; and (h) completing the media transmission to the second telephony capable device through the hybrid network.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
176 words
A method for connecting a first telephony capable device with a second telephony capable device for media transmissions on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network and an authenticating mechanism, the method comprising the steps of: (a) sending an access number of a calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (b) sending an authorization number associated with the calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (c) receiving the authorization number from the first telephony device; (d) determining if the authorization number is authorized to complete the media transmission by engaging the authenticating mechanism; (e) sending an identification number of the second telephony capable device; (f) receiving the identification number from the first telephony device; (g) identifying a route for the media transmission by accessing the directory and translating the identification number into an internet protocol address associated with the second telephony capable device; and (h) completing the media transmission to the second telephony capable device through the hybrid network.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the authorization number is unique.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the calling plan includes a debit card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the calling plan includes access to operator information.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the calling plan includes speed-dial features.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the calling plan provides access to conference call support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the calling plan provides access to voicemail.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the calling plan provides access to electronic mail.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the calling plan provides access to a news service.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
204 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium for routing media transmissions from a first telephony capable device to a second telephony capable device on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network and an authenticating mechanism, the computer program comprising: (a) first software that sends an access number of a calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (b) second software that sends an authorization number associated with the calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (c) third software that receives the authorization number from the first telephony device; (d) fourth software that determines if the authorization number is authorized to complete the media transmission by engaging the authenticating mechanism; (e) fifth software that sends an identification number of the second telephony capable device; (f) sixth software that receives the identification number from the first telephony device; (g) seventh software that identifies a route for the media transmission by accessing the directory and translating the identification number into an internet protocol address associated with the second telephony capable device; and (h) eighth software that completes the media transmission to the second telephony capable device through the hybrid network.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
204 words
A computer program embodied on a computer-readable medium for routing media transmissions from a first telephony capable device to a second telephony capable device on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network and an authenticating mechanism, the computer program comprising: (a) first software that sends an access number of a calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (b) second software that sends an authorization number associated with the calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (c) third software that receives the authorization number from the first telephony device; (d) fourth software that determines if the authorization number is authorized to complete the media transmission by engaging the authenticating mechanism; (e) fifth software that sends an identification number of the second telephony capable device; (f) sixth software that receives the identification number from the first telephony device; (g) seventh software that identifies a route for the media transmission by accessing the directory and translating the identification number into an internet protocol address associated with the second telephony capable device; and (h) eighth software that completes the media transmission to the second telephony capable device through the hybrid network.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the authorization number is unique.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the calling plan includes a debit card.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the calling plan includes access to operator information.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the calling plan includes speed-dial features.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the calling plan provides access to conference call support.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the calling plan provides access to voicemail.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the calling plan provides access to electronic mail.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The computer program as recited in claim 10, wherein the calling plan provides access to a news service.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
221 words
An apparatus for routing media transmissions from a first telephony capable device to a second telephony capable device on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network and an authenticating mechanism, the apparatus comprising: (a) a processor with control software sends an access number of a calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (b) a processor with control software that sends an authorization number associated with the calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (c) a processor with control software that receives the authorization number from the first telephony device; (d) a processor with control software that determines if the authorization number is authorized to complete the media transmission by engaging the authenticating mechanism; (e) a processor with control software that sends an identification number of the second telephony capable device; (f) a processor with control software that receives the identification number from the first telephony device; (g) a processor with control software that identifies a route for the media transmission by accessing the directory and translating the identification number into an internet protocol address associated with the second telephony capable device; and (h) a processor with control software that completes the media transmission to the second telephony capable device through the hybrid network.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
221 words
An apparatus for routing media transmissions from a first telephony capable device to a second telephony capable device on a hybrid network which includes a switched network, a packet switched network, a directory of internet protocol addresses for the packet switched network and an authenticating mechanism, the apparatus comprising: (a) a processor with control software sends an access number of a calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (b) a processor with control software that sends an authorization number associated with the calling plan from the first telephony capable device; (c) a processor with control software that receives the authorization number from the first telephony device; (d) a processor with control software that determines if the authorization number is authorized to complete the media transmission by engaging the authenticating mechanism; (e) a processor with control software that sends an identification number of the second telephony capable device; (f) a processor with control software that receives the identification number from the first telephony device; (g) a processor with control software that identifies a route for the media transmission by accessing the directory and translating the identification number into an internet protocol address associated with the second telephony capable device; and (h) a processor with control software that completes the media transmission to the second telephony capable device through the hybrid network.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the authorization number is unique.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the calling plan includes a debit card.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the calling plan includes access to operator information.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the calling plan includes speed-dial features.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the calling plan provides access to conference call support.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the calling plan provides access to voicemail.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the calling plan provides access to electronic mail.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as recited in claim 19, wherein the calling plan provides access to a news service.
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