NEGOTIATED CALL DELIVERY CAPABILITY

• US 20070250633A1
• Filed: 06/25/2007
• Published: 10/25/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Qwest Communications International Incorporated (Lumen Technologies, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Qwest Communications International Incorporated (Lumen Technologies, Inc.)
• Inventors: Norby, Steven
• Granted Patent: US 8,213,458 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 709/227
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/226 Delivery according to priorities
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 51/56 Unified messaging, e.g. interactions between e-mail, instant messaging or converged IP messaging [CPM]
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/42068 where the identifier is used to access a profile
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/4211 where the identifier is used to access a profile
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/42229 Personal communication services, i.e. services related to one subscriber independent of his terminal and/or location diverting calls from one subscriber to another subscriber, i.e. two different subscriptions H04M3/54; selecting arrangements in intelligent networks H04Q3/005

Abstract

According to the invention, a method for establishing a personal communication between an originating end and a terminating end of a communication system is disclosed. In one step, a first number of personal communication modes associated with the originating end is retrieved. A determination is made if a second number of personal communication modes associated with the terminating end comprises any personal communication modes compatible with the first number of personal communication modes. A compatible personal communication mode from the first number of personal communication modes and the second number of personal communication modes is chosen to indicate the compatible personal communication mode to the terminating end.

Claims

1-20. -20. (canceled)

21. A computer system for establishing communication between a first communication device and a second communication device, the system comprising:

a network interface unit configured to receive a first prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the first communication device and a second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the second communication device;

a storage unit, communicatively coupled with the network interface unit, and configured to store the first prioritized ranking and the second prioritized ranking; and

a decision unit, communicatively coupled with the storage unit, and configured to;

compare the first prioritized ranking with the second prioritized ranking; and

automatically identify a highest ranked compatible match based on the comparison of the prioritized rankings.

22. The computer system of claim 21, wherein, the first prioritized ranking is generated by the first communication device;

and

the second prioritized ranking is generated by the second communication device.

23. The computer system of claim 21, wherein the decision unit is further configured to automatically generate a ranked listing of additional compatible matches based on the comparison of the prioritized rankings.

24. The computer system of claim 23, further comprising a transmitting unit, communicatively coupled with the storage unit, and configured to:

transmit the identified highest ranked compatible match and the ranked listing of additional compatible matches to the first communication device to allow selection of a personal communication mode.

25. The computer system of claim 21, wherein the interface unit is further configured to receive a selection from the first communication device of the identified highest ranked compatible match for personal communication.

26. The computer system of claim 21, wherein,

the interface unit is further configured to receive a request by the first communication device for communication with the second communication device according to a first personal communication mode;

and

the decision unit is further configured to;

determine that the first personal communication mode is unavailable at the second communication device; and

trigger a transmission of a request for the first prioritized ranking and the second prioritized ranking.

27. The computer system of claim 21, wherein,

the first prioritized ranking is automatically generated based at least in part on cost, efficiency for a device, network load, or any combination thereof, and

the second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes is entered manually by the user of the second communication device.

28. The computer system of claim 21, wherein personal communication modes include wireless text messaging, wireless voice phone communication, wireless voice over internet protocol, electronic mail, instant messaging, voice over switched network communication, or any combination thereof.

29. A method of establishing communication between a first communication device and a second communication device, the method comprising:

receiving a first prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the first communication device;

receiving a second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the first communication device;

comparing the first prioritized ranking with the second prioritized ranking; and

automatically identifying a highest ranked compatible match based on the comparison of the prioritized rankings.

30. The method of claim 29, further comprising:

identifying a plurality of compatible personal communication modes based at least in part on the comparison of the prioritized rankings; and

automatically generating a ranked listing of compatible matches in addition to the identified highest ranked match.

31. The method of claim 30, further comprising

transmitting the identified highest ranked compatible match and the ranked listing of additional compatible matches to the first communication device to allow selection of a personal communication mode.

32. The method of claim 29, further comprising:

transmitting a ranked listing of compatible matches including the identified highest ranked compatible match to the first communication device; and

receiving a selection of a personal communication mode from among the ranked listing.

33. The method of claim 32, further comprising:

transmitting information identifying the received selection to the second communication device.

34. The method of claim 29, further comprising:

receiving a request by the first communication device for communication with the second communication device according to a first personal communication mode;

determining the first personal communication mode is unavailable at the second communication device; and

transmitting a request for the first prioritized ranking and the second prioritized ranking based at least in part on the determining step.

35. The method of claim 29, further comprising:

automatically connecting the first communication device and the second communication device according to the identified highest ranked mode.

36. The method of claim 29, wherein,

the first prioritized ranking of personal communication modes is received from the first communication device;

and

the second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes is generated by a database remote from the second communication device.

37. A first communication device for identifying a communication mode for communication with a second communication device, the first communication device comprising:

a storage unit configured to;

store a first prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the first communication device; and

store a second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the second communication device;

a network interface, communicatively coupled with the storage unit, and configured to receive the second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes; and

a decision unit, communicatively coupled with the storage unit, and configured to

compare the first prioritized ranking with the second prioritized ranking; and

automatically identify a highest ranked compatible match based on the comparison of the prioritized rankings.

38. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein,

the first prioritized ranking is generated by the first communication device;

and

the second prioritized ranking is generated by the second communication device.

39. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein,

the first prioritized ranking is received by the first communication device;

and

the second prioritized ranking is generated by a database remote from the second communication device.

40. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein the decision unit is further configured to automatically generate a ranked listing of additional compatible matches based on the comparison of the prioritized rankings.

41. The first communication device of claim 40, further comprising:

a display unit, communicatively coupled with the decision unit, and configured to display options for personal communication including the identified highest ranked compatible match and the ranked listing of additional compatible matches; and

a keypad unit, communicatively coupled with the decision unit, and configured to receive a selection of a personal communication mode from among the displayed options.

42. The first communication device of claim 40, further comprising a transmitting unit, communicatively coupled with the storage unit, and configured to:

transmit the identified highest ranked compatible match and the ranked listing of additional compatible matches to the second communication device.

43. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein the interface unit is further configured to receive a selection of a personal communication mode from the second communication device.

44. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein,

the interface unit is further configured to receive a request by the second communication device for communication with the first communication device according to a first personal communication mode;

and

the decision unit is further configured to;

determine the first personal communication mode is unavailable at the first communication device; and

trigger a transmission of a request for the second prioritized ranking.

45. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein,

the first prioritized ranking of personal communication modes is entered manually by the user of the first communication device;

and

the second prioritized ranking is automatically generated based at least in part on cost, efficiency for a device, network load, or any combination thereof.

46. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein the first communication device comprises the originating end.

47. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein the first communication device comprises the terminating end.

48. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein the first communication device and the second communication device are automatically connected according to the identified highest ranked mode.

49. The first communication device of claim 37, wherein the first communication device comprises a selection from the group consisting of:

a wireless phone, a personal digital assistant, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a telephone, and any combination thereof.

50. A method of establishing communication between a first communication device and a second communication device, the method comprising:

storing a first prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the first communication device;

storing a second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the second communication device; and

comparing the first prioritized ranking with the second prioritized ranking; and

automatically identifying a highest ranked compatible match based on the comparison of the prioritized rankings.

51. The method of claim 50, further comprising:

generating the first prioritized ranking; and

receiving the second prioritized ranking.

52. The method of claim 50, wherein,

the first prioritized ranking of personal communication modes is generated by a database remote from the first communication device;

and

the second prioritized ranking of personal communication modes is received from the second communication device.

53. The method of claim 50, further comprising:

identifying a plurality of compatible personal communication modes based at least in part on the comparison of the prioritized rankings; and

automatically generating a ranked listing of compatible matches in addition to the identified highest ranked match.

54. The method of claim 53, further comprising:

transmitting the identified highest ranked compatible match and the ranked listing of additional compatible matches to the second communication device to allow selection of a personal communication mode.

55. The method of claim 53, further comprising:

transmitting a ranked listing of compatible matches including the identified highest ranked compatible match to the second communication device; and

receiving a selection of a personal communication mode from among the ranked listing.

56. The method of claim 55, further comprising:

transmitting information identifying the received selection to the first communication device.

57. The method of claim 55, further comprising:

receiving a request from the second communication device for communication with the first communication device according to a first personal communication mode;

determining the first personal communication mode is unavailable at the first communication device; and

transmitting a request for the second prioritized ranking based at least in part on the determining step.

58. The method of claim 55, further comprising:

receiving a request according to a first personal communication mode from the second communication device to negotiate a second personal communication mode; and

transmitting the identified highest ranked compatible match to the second communication device.

59. The method of claim 55, further comprising:

automatically attempting to connect the first communication device and the second communication device according to the identified highest ranked mode.

60. The method of claim 55, wherein,

the first communication device comprises a selection from the group consisting of:

a wireless phone, a personal digital assistant, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a telephone, and any combination thereof; and

the second communication device comprises a selection from the group consisting of;

a wireless phone, a personal digital assistant, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a telephone, and any combination thereof.

61. A system for identifying a personal communication mode for communication between a first communication device and a second communication device, the system comprising:

the first communication device configured to communicate with other devices according to a first plurality of personal communication modes;

the second communication device configured to communicate with other devices according to a second plurality of personal communication modes; and

a computer system, in communication with the first communication device and the second communication device, and configured to;

store a prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the first communication device;

store a prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the second communication device;

compare the prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the first communication device with the a prioritized ranking of personal communication modes associated with the second communication device; and

automatically identify a highest ranked compatible match based on the comparison of the prioritized rankings.

62. The system of claim 61, wherein,

the first communication device is further configured to generate the first prioritized ranking and transmit the first prioritized ranking to the computer system;

and

the computer system is further configured to generate the second prioritized ranking.

63. The system of claim 61, wherein the computer system is further configured to:

identify a plurality of compatible personal communication modes based at least in part on the comparison of the prioritized rankings; and

automatically generate a ranked listing of compatible matches in addition to the identified highest ranked match.

64. The system of claim 63, wherein the computer system is further configured to transmit the identified highest ranked compatible match and the ranked listing of additional compatible matches to the second communication device to allow selection of a personal communication mode.