IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0203155
(1998-12-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Cohen,Michael H.
- Wax,Tracy Demian
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Nuance Communications, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
32 인용 특허 :
21 |
초록
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The present invention allows a user to audibly and interactively browse through a network of audio information, forming a seamless integration of the world wide web and the entire telephone network browsable from any telephone set. Preferably a browser controller allows the user to receive audio inf
The present invention allows a user to audibly and interactively browse through a network of audio information, forming a seamless integration of the world wide web and the entire telephone network browsable from any telephone set. Preferably a browser controller allows the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions. The browser controller links the user to voice pages, which can be any telephone station or world wide web page, in response to voice commands. Upon linking, certain information is played with an audio indicia which identifies a linking capability. If the user repeats the information set off by the audio indicia, the telephone number or URL of the selected link is transmitted to the browser controller. The browser controller establishes a new link with the identified telephone number or URL, and if successful, disconnects the previous link. The originator no longer needs to know of the existence of the receiver nor the telephone number or URL of the receiver because this invention provides a method to browse the entire telephone network and world wide web and to connect to a receiver by saying the name of the hyperlink. This brings the power of the world wide web to the telephone network. In effect, this invention takes the PSTN from its current state as a set of more than 800 million nodes including means to make pairwise connections and converts it to a highly interconnected browsable web, as well as integrating it with the entire world wide web.
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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus configured to allow a user to interactively browse an audio telephony network, the apparatus comprising: a. means for coupling an originating user to a first telephony service at a first telephone number; b. means for providing a first audio marker with a first
What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus configured to allow a user to interactively browse an audio telephony network, the apparatus comprising: a. means for coupling an originating user to a first telephony service at a first telephone number; b. means for providing a first audio marker with a first associated text having an associated second telephone number, wherein the first associated text is provided by the first telephony service and the audio marker distinguishes the first associated text from other text provided by the first telephony service, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; and c. means for sensing the originating user repeating the first associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to a second telephony service at the second telephone number. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising means for disconnecting the first telephony service upon sensing a successful coupling to the second telephony service. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first telephony service includes a plurality of audio markers with associated texts, each active upon access to the first telephony service. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising: a. means for providing an audio marker with a second associated text, and having an associated URL for a voice-enabled world wide web page, wherein the second associated text is provided by the second telephony service and the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; and b. means for sensing the originating user repeating the second associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to the voice-enabled world wide web page at the associated URL. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4 further comprising means for disconnecting the first telephony service upon sensing a successful coupling to the voice-enabled world wide web page. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising: a. means for providing an audio marker with a second associated text, and having an associated URL for a world wide web page operating in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter, wherein the second associated text is provided by the second telephony service and the audio marker distinguishes the second associated text from other text provided by the second telephony service, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; and b. means for sensing the originating user repeating the second associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to the world wide web page at the associated URL. 7. The apparatus according to claim 6 further comprising means for disconnecting the first telephony service upon sensing a successful coupling to the world wide web page. 8. An apparatus configured to allow a user to interactively browse an audio telephony network, the apparatus comprising: a. means for coupling an originating user to a first voice-enabled world wide web page at a first URL; b. means for providing a first audio marker with a first associated text, and having an associated telephone number, wherein the first associated text is provided by the first voice-enabled world wide web page and the audio marker distinguishes the first associated text from other text provided by the first voice-enabled world wide web page, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; and c. means for sensing the originating user repeating the first associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to a first telephony service at the associated telephone number. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the voice-enabled world wide web page includes a plurality of audio markers, each active upon access to the voice-enabled world wide web page. 10. The apparatus according to claim 8 further comprising: a. means for providing an audio marker with a second associated text, and having an associated URL for a second voice-enabled world wide web page, wherein the second associated text is provided by the first telephony service and the audio marker distinguishes the second associated text from other text provided by the first telephone service, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; b. means for sensing the originating user repeating the second associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to the second voice-enabled world wide web page at the associated URL. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10 further comprising means for disconnecting the first telephony service upon sensing a successful coupling to the voice-enabled world wide web page. 12. The apparatus according to claim 8 further comprising: a. means for providing an audio marker with a second associated text, and having an associated URL for a world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter, wherein the second associated text is provided by the first telephony service and the audio marker distinguishes the second associated text from other text provided by the first telephony service, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; b. means for sensing the originating user repeating the second associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to the world wide web page at the associated URL. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12 further comprising means for disconnecting the first telephony service upon sensing a successful coupling to the world wide web page. 14. An apparatus configured to allow a user to interactively browse an audio telephony network, the apparatus comprising: a. means for coupling an originating user to a world wide web page at a first URL configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter; b. means for providing a first audio marker with a first associated text, and having an associated telephone number, wherein the first associated text is provided by the world wide web page and the audio marker distinguishes the first associated text from other text provided by the world wide web page, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; and c. means for sensing the originating user repeating the first associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to a first telephony service at the associated telephone number. 15. The apparatus according to claim 14 wherein the world wide web page includes a plurality of audio markers, each active upon access to the world wide web page. 16. The apparatus according to claim 14 further comprising: a. means for providing an audio marker with a second associated text, and having an associated URL for a voice-enabled world wide web page, wherein the second associated text is provided by the first telephony service and the audio marker distinguishes the second associated text from other text provided by the first telephony service, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; b. means for sensing the originating user repeating the second associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to the voice-enabled world wide web page at the associated URL. 17. The apparatus according to claim 16 further comprising means for disconnecting the first telephony service upon sensing a successful coupling to the voice-enabled world wide web page. 18. The apparatus according to claim 14 further comprising: a. means for providing an audio marker with a second associated text, and having an associated URL for a second world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter, wherein the second associated text is provided by the first telephony service and the audio marker distinguishes the second associated text from other text provided by the first telephony service, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; b. means for sensing the originating user repeating the second associated text and in response thereto coupling the originating user to the second world wide web page at the associated URL. 19. The apparatus according to claim 18 further comprising means for disconnecting the first telephony service upon sensing a successful coupling to the world wide web page. 20. A method of interactively browsing an audio telephony network comprising the steps of: a. coupling an originating user to a first telephony service at a first telephone number; b. providing an audio marker having an associated text, and within the first telephony service having an associated second telephone number, wherein the associated text is provided by the first telephony service and the audio marker distinguishes the associated text from other text provided by the first telephony service, further wherein the audio marker is configured to be sensed by the originating user; and c. sensing the originating user repeating the associated text and in response thereto disconnecting the first telephony service and for coupling the originating user to a second telephony service at the second telephone number. 21. The method according to claim 20 wherein the first telephony service includes a plurality of audio markers with associated texts, each active upon access to the first telephony service. 22. A system for a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. a browser controller, comprising: 1. means for allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; and 2. means for linking the user to a first telephone station in response to a voice command; and b. a voice page, comprising: 1. means for playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. means for sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. means for transmitting a telephone number associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the browser controller disconnects the user from the first telephone station and establishes a new link to a second telephone station with the telephone number. 23. The system according to claim 22 wherein the browser controller further comprises a plurality of predetermined voice commands available to the user. 24. The system according to claim 22 wherein the browser controller further comprises a start page of information regarding preferred links desired by the user. 25. The system according to claim 22 wherein the browser controller further comprises means for monitoring a telephone call and for allowing the browser controller to recapture control of the call in the event the user speaks a predetermined control word. 26. The system according to claim 22 wherein the first telephone station comprises a predetermined information service. 27. The system according to claim 22 wherein the first telephone station comprises an IVR speech system. 28. The system according to claim 22 wherein the first telephone station comprises an IVR dtmf system. 29. The system according to claim 22 wherein the first telephone station comprises a telephony service configured for interacting with the means for linking. 30. The system according to claim 22 wherein the first telephone station comprises a conventional telephone set. 31. The system according to claim 22 wherein the first telephone station comprises a voice-enabled world wide web page. 32. The system according to claim 22 wherein the first telephone station comprises a world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter. 33. A system for a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. a browser controller, comprising: 1. means for allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; and 2. means for linking the user to a voice-enabled world wide web page in response to a voice command; and b. a voice page, comprising: 1. means for playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. means for sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. means for transmitting a telephone number associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the browser controller disconnects the user from the voice-enabled world wide web page and establishes a new link to a telephone station with the telephone number. 34. The system according to claim 33 wherein the browser controller further comprises a plurality of predetermined voice commands available to the user. 35. The system according to claim 33 wherein the browser controller further comprises a start page of information regarding preferred links desired by the user. 36. The system according to claim 33 wherein the browser controller further comprises means for monitoring a telephone call and for allowing the browser controller to recapture control of the call in the event the user speaks a predetermined control word. 37. The system according to claim 33 wherein the first telephone station comprises a predetermined information service. 38. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a first telephone station in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a telephone number associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the first telephone station and a new link is established to a second telephone station with the telephone number. 39. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a first telephone station in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a URL associated the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the first telephone station and a new link is established to a voice-enabled world wide web page with the URL. 40. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a first telephone station in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a URL associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the first telephone station and a new link is established to a world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter with the URL. 41. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a voice-enabled world wide web page in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a telephone number associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the voice-enabled world wide web page and a new link is established to a telephone station with the telephone number. 42. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a voice-enabled world wide web page in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a URL associated the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the voice-enabled world wide web page and a new link is established to a second voice-enabled world wide web page with the URL. 43. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a voice-enabled world wide web page in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a URL associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the voice-enabled world wide web page and a new link is established to a world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter with the URL. 44. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a telephone number associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the world wide web page and a new link is established to a telephone station with the telephone number. 45. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a URL associated the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the world wide web page and a new link is established to a voice-enabled world wide web page with the URL. 46. A method of allowing a user to interactively browse a network of audio information comprising: a. allowing the user to receive audio information and to transmit verbal instructions; b. linking the user to a world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter in response to a voice command; and c. at a remote location: 1. playing information to the user, wherein certain information is played with an audio marker of a linking capability for that information, the audio marker distinguishes the certain information from other information played; 2. sensing if the user repeats the information set off by the audio marker; and 3. transmitting a URL associated with the certain information and control signal the browser controller in response to sensing that the user repeated the information set off by the audio marker, such that the user is disconnected from the world wide web page and a new link is established to a second world wide web page configured to operate in conjunction with a text-to-speech converter with the URL.
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