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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2005
Michael D. Metcalf, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
David L. Thomson, Lisle, IL (US);
Paul Laos, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Hung Duong, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Tracy Roberts, Mountain View, CA (US);
Michael D. Metcalf, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
David L. Thomson, Lisle, IL (US);
Paul Laos, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Hung Duong, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Tracy Roberts, Mountain View, CA (US);
Other;
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.