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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6344851 | Method and system for website overview Methods and systems consistent with the present invention display an overview of a first set of data that resides on a first server, where the first server includes a set of instructions and associated elements, for example multimedia elements, for displa... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6154840 | System and method for transferring encrypted sections of documents across a computer network A system and method for transmitting encrypted documents from a document server to a client computer across network allows a user to select and view fewer than all of the sections of the document so that not all of the encrypted document need be transmitt... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6052583 | Methods and systems for selecting drive routes for testing RF coverage in a radiotelephone system An information processing system 700 tests the RF coverage reliability of a signal transmitted by a base station in a radiotelephone system cell. Information processing system 700 includes processing circuitry for receiving information characterizing the ... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6038309 | Apparatus and method for externally controlling processing of a service call An apparatus and method for providing a telephone operating company with the ability to rapidly deploy advanced services into a public switched telephone network includes a service control unit (SCU) for externally controlling call processing of a service... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6028924 | Apparatus and method for controlling processing of a service call A method and apparatus for providing a telephone operating company with the ability to rapidly deploy advanced services into a public switched telephone network includes a programmable service node interacting with a programmable switch matrix. The call p... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6021189 | System for controlling usage of phone debit cards Method for controlling usage of phone debit cards and an associated telephony system which incorporates the same. A switch receives requests to complete telephone calls to destination terminals and to assess fees associated with the requested telephone ca... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6005859 | Proxy VAT-PSTN origination System and method for extending the use of a VAT telephony application to originate calls into a PSTN as well as a computer network are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, an adjunct application, referred to as a VAT signaling program ("VSP") running on... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5990932 | Collaborative shared space In a video conference system, participants are provided with a greater sense of presence. A pair of monitors are positioned at each location and provide a presence view image and a shared space image of the other location. With this system, participants c... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5987115 | Systems and methods for servicing calls by service agents connected via standard telephone lines A call servicing system facilitates the servicing of customer calls by service agents. The call servicing system includes local customer switches, local agents switches, a network switch, and an Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) server. The local customer... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5987116 | Call center integration with operator services databases A call servicing system allows service agents to service calls from customers. The system includes local customer switches, local agent switches, and a customer database connected to a network call center. The local customer switches direct calls to and f... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5987411 | Recognition system for determining whether speech is confusing or inconsistent Methods and systems consistent with the present invention enroll a candidate phrase uttered by a user in a dictionary having at least one previously enrolled phrase. The system receives utterances of the candidate phrase and determines whether the first u... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5987100 | Universal mailbox A messaging center, connected to a communications network, processes messages intended for a subscriber. A caller sends a message to the message center in a first caller format. The message center stores the message in the first caller format, notifies th... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5970886 | Cushioned pallet utilizing interconnecting reusable components A cushioned pallet that includes a base support with interlocking reusable corner support assemblies. The interlocking reusable corner support assemblies are preformed and removably secure to the base. A cushioned pallet that includes a base support with ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5963919 | Inventory management strategy evaluation system and method A system and method for evaluating an inventory management strategy combines multiple management strategies in a single inventory management system. The system analyzes the inventory portfolio on an item-by-item basis to assign the most suitable managemen... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5943414 | Transparent protected access to corporate dialing plan A system facilitates use of a corporate dialing plan by authorized remote callers. The system includes a receiving element, a sending element, a detecting element, and an establishing element. The receiving element receives a telephone call signal and a t... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5937041 | System and method for retrieving internet data files using a screen-display telephone terminal A system and method for interfacing screen-display telephone terminals with the Internet. A browser device located on an ADSI capable telephone platform server retrieves requested data files from an Internet site and formats the retrieved data file specif... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5930341 | ADSI web browser for retrieving internet data files A browser device and method for interfacing screen-display telephone terminals with the Internet. The browser device located on an ADSI capable telephone platform server, retrieves requested data files from an Internet site and formats the retrieved data ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5923738 | System and method for retrieving internet data files using a screen-display telephone terminal A screen-display telephone terminal for interfacing with the Internet. A browser device located on an ADSI capable telephone platform server retrieves requested data files from an Internet site and formats the retrieved data file specifically for display ... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5917891 | Voice-dialing system using adaptive model of calling behavior A method and apparatus for assisting voice-dialing using a model of an individual's calling behavior to improve recognition of an input name corresponding a desired telephone number. When the individual picks up a telephone, activity is initiated in a neu... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5915220 | System and method for maintaining profile information in a telecommunications network A system and method is implemented within a telecommunications network, such as a cellular telephone network, for maintaining updated profile information for each mobile subscriber registered within the network. Updated profile information about each mobi... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5488652 | Method and apparatus for training speech recognition algorithms for directory assistance applications In methods and apparatus for at least partially automating a telephone directory assistance function, directory assistance callers are prompted to speak locality or called entity names associated with desired directory listings. A speech recognition algor... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5126999 | Method and apparatus for input-buffered asynchronous transfer mode switching An ATM packet switching system has output segregated input buffers, which are operated on a realtime by crosspoint selection circuits implementing a combined buffer fill/age algorithm to come up with a new selection every packet cycle.... | 06/30/1992 |
| 4875868 | Electrically protected connector for telephone distribution frames A plug-in module may be added to terminals on an existing telephone distribution frame. Electronic modules may be added to the plug-in modules to provide surge and lightning protection and the like. This way a distribution frame built to protect electrome... | 10/24/1989 |
