The present invention generally relates to a voice-based command driven computer implemented method and programmed apparatus that allows a user to easily add any open API communication product they choose to one interface. The computer implemented method filters all electronic communications selected by the user through a common source, such as the user's cell phone or computer. Each time an electronic communication is received, no matter through what program or application, the computer implemented method operates to communicate to the user that the electronic communication has been received and provides the user with the option of listening to and responding to the electronic communication, if appropriate. The user responds to the electronic communication through voice-based communication rather than physical interaction with the common source. The user may additionally initiate electronic communication through voice-based communication.
Christopher Higginbotham - Delaplane VA, US David W. Trueman - Halifax, CA
Assignee:
AOL LLC - Dulles VA
International Classification:
H04M 3/436
US Classification:
379196, 37921002, 37921003
Abstract:
A called party may screen for a telemarketing solicitation made by a calling party by receiving a traditional telephony call from the calling party at a messaging service platform and using the messaging service platform to perform telemarketer-screening operations. These telemarketer-screening operations may use a telemarketer blacklist and an associated whitelist in processing the traditional telephony call. When the traditional telephony call is not processed using the telemarketer blacklist or the associated whitelist, the calling party may be challenged to identify themselves. The called party may react to the traditional telephony call by selecting a call processing option that enables the traditional telephony call to be processed as a nontelemarketing telephony call, processed as a telemarketing telephony call, or added to the associated whitelist.
Highlights:
• Manage global co-brand product distribution for all AOL portals and toolbars.
• Led product team and developed product strategy for AOL Voice... Highlights:
• Manage global co-brand product distribution for all AOL portals and toolbars.
• Led product team and developed product strategy for AOL Voice Services, including the launch of AOL Call Alert, AOL Voicemail, AOLbyPhone and AOL Talk (Voice over IM) products.
• Hold patents (US...