Remote configuration of a voice over internet protocol telephone for smart dial tone
US8761153B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/554
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An Internet Access Device (IAD) is pre-configured with first, generic configuration information designating the address of a configuration server with which it will establish a communication session when the IAD is first powered up and connected to the Internet. The configuration server then downloads a second, specific configuration to the IAD, such as a hotline number designating a specific speech server, and creates a network data record to link a unique identifier for the IAD, such as a serial number, with a user account. When the IAD goes off-hook, the IAD connects directly to a speech server using the second configuration. The speech server provides a smart dial tone, such as a voice prompt. The speech server responds to a verbal request spoken by a user by performing a corresponding activity, such as placing a telephone call or providing voicemail access.
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