System, method and article of manufacture for communications utilizing calling, plans in a hybrid network
First Claim
1. 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.
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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.
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27 Claims
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1. 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:
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(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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. 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:
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(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. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. 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:
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(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. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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