WO1999039496A1 - Method and devices for establishing a speech channel which is carried via a public telephone network - Google Patents
Method and devices for establishing a speech channel which is carried via a public telephone network Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO1999039496A1 WO1999039496A1 PCT/DE1999/000242 DE9900242W WO9939496A1 WO 1999039496 A1 WO1999039496 A1 WO 1999039496A1 DE 9900242 W DE9900242 W DE 9900242W WO 9939496 A1 WO9939496 A1 WO 9939496A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- terminal
- service center
- voice channel
- channel
- data
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
Links
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M3/00—Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges
- H04M3/42—Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers
- H04M3/50—Centralised arrangements for answering calls; Centralised arrangements for recording messages for absent or busy subscribers ; Centralised arrangements for recording messages
- H04M3/51—Centralised call answering arrangements requiring operator intervention, e.g. call or contact centers for telemarketing
Definitions
- the invention relates to a method and devices for setting up a voice channel leading over a public telephone network.
- Such a method relates in particular to the provision and processing of operator-supported value-added services in a telephone network and devices for carrying out this method.
- a major advantage of this method is direct billing with the calling customer via the
- the object of the invention is the optimization of language-related operator services of a service center, in particular traffic telematics service center. The 'object is solved by the subject matters of the independent claims.
- the idea of the invention is to only allow the voice channel to be set up when the user is "pre-registered" by receiving the data message. In contrast to conventional call center technology, the call center is therefore always busy. The telephone number is only available after the data message has been received of the user (here it is assumed that this - in whatever form - is transmitted as part of the data message) into a so-called
- the call center is therefore only accessible to the customers entered on the white list, it is blocked for all other customers. This ensures that all the necessary information is available to the operator when the voice connection is accepted For example, the type of request or basic data for this can already be transmitted in the data message, and if possible, the basic data can also be preprocessed before the call is accepted.
- the invention is intended to be used, for example, in navigation services.
- navigation services For example, in navigation services.
- Basic data current position of the user (e.g. GPS data), destination, etc.
- Preprocessing loading the corresponding user interface for the
- FIG. 1 schematically shows the structure of a data channel and a voice channel between a terminal and an operator in a service center
- Fig. 2 shows the timing of an application via a data channel
- FIG. 1 shows a terminal 1, which inquires via a data channel (in particular a short message channel of a mobile radio network, such as GSM-SMS) 2 from a service center 3 for a voice connection via a voice channel 3a between the terminal 1 and an operator 4 in the service center 3.
- the terminal 1 transmits the request via the data channel 2 to the
- Mobile radio short message receiver 5 of the service center Thereupon, terminal-specific data are determined in a device 6 of the service center 3; in particular, the telephone number of the terminal 1 is determined. This data is transmitted in a caller list (temporary white list) 7. This processes the list of approved callers in the order of their arrival and establishes connections £ of a terminal via a voice channel 3a for a specific operator 4 of the service center 3.
- a caller list temporary white list
- Figure 2 shows the order of the message transmission.
- the terminal 1 sends a request (data message) to a via a data channel
- the service center places the terminal, if it is authorized to use the service, on a list 7 and reports this back to the terminal 1 (not shown here).
- the terminal 1 then establishes a voice connection to the service center 3 via a voice channel 3a.
Landscapes
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Marketing (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Signal Processing (AREA)
- Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Verfahren und Vorrichtungen zum Aufbau eines über ein öffentliches Telefonnetz führenden SprachkanalsMethods and devices for establishing a voice channel leading over a public telephone network
Beschreibungdescription
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und Vorrichtungen zum Aufbau eines über ein öffentliches Telefonnetz führenden Sprachkanals. Ein derartiges Verfahren betrifft insbesondere die Bereitstellung und Abwicklung operator-gestützter Mehrwertdienste in einem Telefonnetz und Vorrichtungen zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens.The invention relates to a method and devices for setting up a voice channel leading over a public telephone network. Such a method relates in particular to the provision and processing of operator-supported value-added services in a telephone network and devices for carrying out this method.
Nach dem Stand der Technik werden sogenannte Mehrwertdienste (value-addedAccording to the state of the art, so-called value-added services (value-added
Services) in Telefonnetzen mit Hilfe von Sonderrufnummern angeboten. Zur Finanzierung der durch den Einsatz von Operator-Personal recht teuren Dienstleistungen können diese über eine premium Charge Nummer, d.h. über eine Nummer mit erhöhtem Tarif abgerechnet werden. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Methode ist die direkte Abrechnung mit dem anrufenden Kunden über dieServices) in telephone networks with the help of special numbers. To finance the services, which are quite expensive due to the use of operator personnel, they can use a premium batch number, i.e. be billed via a number with an increased tariff. A major advantage of this method is direct billing with the calling customer via the
Telefonrechnung.Telephone bill.
Dieses Verfahren hat aber für verschiedene Anwendungen Nachteile. Erstens wird der Preis der Dienstleistung an die Gesprächsdauer gekoppelt. Dies führt zu einer wenig transparenten Kostenstruktur für den Kunden, zumal die Gesprächsdauer nicht nur durch den Kunden selbst beeinflußt wird. Zweitens erfordern bestimmte Anwendungen die Übermittlung von Daten des Kunden oder Nutzers an den Dienstleister. Wenn diese Daten über einen separaten Übertragungsweg (Dέtenkanal) übertragen werden, müssen sowohl die Daten als auch das eingehende Telefongespräch zeitlich (möglichst gleichzeitig) als auch örtlich (d.h. am selbenHowever, this method has disadvantages for various applications. First, the price of the service is linked to the length of the call. This leads to a less transparent cost structure for the customer, especially since the duration of the conversation is not only influenced by the customer himself. Second, certain applications require the transmission of customer or user data to the service provider. If this data is transmitted via a separate transmission path (data channel), both the data and the incoming telephone call must be temporally (if possible simultaneously) and locally (i.e. on the same
Operator-Arbeitsplatz) zusammengeführt werden. Dies gilt insbesondere für den Fall, daß viele Operator-Arbeitsplätze für den Kunden über die gleiche Telefonnummer erreichbar sind (Call Center). Nach dem Stand der Technik sind Lösungen gerade des letzten Problems technisch aufwendig und kostenträchtig für den Nutzer. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist die Optimierung von sprachbezogenen Operator-Diensten einer Dienstzentrale, insbesondere Verkehrstelematikdienstzentrale. Die'Aufgabe wird durch die Gegenstände der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst.Operator workstation). This applies in particular in the event that many operator workstations can be reached by the customer using the same telephone number (call center). According to the state of the art, solutions to the last problem in particular are technically complex and costly for the user. The object of the invention is the optimization of language-related operator services of a service center, in particular traffic telematics service center. The 'object is solved by the subject matters of the independent claims.
Die Idee der Erfindung besteht darin, den Verbindungsaufbau des Sprachkanals erst dann zuzulassen, wenn der Nutzer durch Eingang der Datennachricht „vorangemeldet" ist. Im Gegensatz zur herkömmlichen Call Center Technik ist das Call Center daher immer besetzt. Erst nach Eingang der Datennachricht wird die Telefonnummer des Nutzers (hierbei wird unterstellt, daß diese - in welcher Form auch immer - als Bestandteil der Datennachricht übermittelt wird) in eine sogenannteThe idea of the invention is to only allow the voice channel to be set up when the user is "pre-registered" by receiving the data message. In contrast to conventional call center technology, the call center is therefore always busy. The telephone number is only available after the data message has been received of the user (here it is assumed that this - in whatever form - is transmitted as part of the data message) into a so-called
„white I i st" eingetragen. Das Call Center ist also nur für die auf der white list eingetragenen Kunden erreichbar, für alle anderen Kunden ist es gesperrt. Damit wird sichergestellt, daß alle erforderlichen Informationen für den Operator bei Annahme der Sprachverbindung zur Verfügung stehen. So können beispielsweise die Art der gewünschten Anfrage oder Basisdaten hierzu bereits in der Datennachricht übermittelt werden. Sofern möglich, kann ferner eine Vorverarbeitung der Basisdaten erfolgen, bevor der Anruf angenommen wird."White I is" entered. The call center is therefore only accessible to the customers entered on the white list, it is blocked for all other customers. This ensures that all the necessary information is available to the operator when the voice connection is accepted For example, the type of request or basic data for this can already be transmitted in the data message, and if possible, the basic data can also be preprocessed before the call is accepted.
Die Erfindung soll beispielsweise bei Navigationsdiensten genutzt werden. Hierbei wäre dann konkret:The invention is intended to be used, for example, in navigation services. Here would be concrete:
Datennachricht = SMS-AnfrageData message = SMS request
Teilnehmer-Nummer = MSISDN Nummer des Mobiltelefons Anfragetyp = Auswahl des Dienstes „Navigation" Basisdaten = aktuelle Position des Nutzers (z.B. GPS Daten), Zielort o.a.Subscriber number = MSISDN number of the mobile phone Inquiry type = selection of the "Navigation" service Basic data = current position of the user (e.g. GPS data), destination, etc.
Vorverarbeitung = Laden der entsprechenden Bedienoberfläche für denPreprocessing = loading the corresponding user interface for the
Operator,Operator,
Lokalisierung des Kunden anhand der Basisdaten o.a.Localization of the customer based on the basic data, etc.
Ein weiterer wesentlicher Vorteil des Verfahrens für den Kunden entsteht dadurch, daß dann - und nur dann - eine für den Kunden kostenträchtige Sprachverbindung zugelassen wird, wenn die erforderlichen Informationen auch wirklich bereist vorhanden sind. Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnung. Dabei zeigtAnother important advantage of the method for the customer arises in that a voice connection, which is costly for the customer, is permitted - and only then - if the necessary information is actually already available. Further features and advantages of the invention result from the description of an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawing. It shows
Fig. 1 schematisch den Aufbau eines Datenkanals und eines Sprachkanals zwischen einem Endgerät und einem Operator in einer Dienstzentrale,1 schematically shows the structure of a data channel and a voice channel between a terminal and an operator in a service center,
Fig. 2 den zeitlichen Ablauf eines Antrags über einen Datenkanal, derFig. 2 shows the timing of an application via a data channel, the
Eintragung eines Endgeräte in einer Anruferliste und des Aufbaus eines Sprachkanals.Entry of a terminal in a caller list and the establishment of a voice channel.
Figur 1 zeigt ein Endgerät 1 , welches über einen Datenkanal (insbesondere Kurznachrichtenkanal eines Mobilfunknetzes, wie beispielsweise GSM-SMS) 2 bei einer Dienstzentrale 3 um eine Sprachverbindung über einen Sprachkanal 3a zwischen dem Endgerät 1 und einem Operator 4 in der Dienstzentrale 3 anfragt. Dabei übermittelt das Endgerät 1 die Anfrage über den Datenkanal 2 an denFIG. 1 shows a terminal 1, which inquires via a data channel (in particular a short message channel of a mobile radio network, such as GSM-SMS) 2 from a service center 3 for a voice connection via a voice channel 3a between the terminal 1 and an operator 4 in the service center 3. The terminal 1 transmits the request via the data channel 2 to the
Mobilfunk-Kurznachrichten-Empfänger 5 der Dienstzeπtrale. Hierauf werden in einer Einrichtung 6 der Dienstzentrale 3 endgerätspezifische Daten ermittelt; insbesondere wird die Telefonnummer des Endgeräts 1 ermittelt. Diese Daten werden in eine Anruferliste (temporäre white list) 7 übermittelt. Diese arbeitet die Liste der zugelassenen Anrufer in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs ab und stellt Verbindungen £ eines Endgeräts über einen Sprachkanal 3a für einen bestimmten Operator 4 der Dienstzentrale 3 her.Mobile radio short message receiver 5 of the service center. Thereupon, terminal-specific data are determined in a device 6 of the service center 3; in particular, the telephone number of the terminal 1 is determined. This data is transmitted in a caller list (temporary white list) 7. This processes the list of approved callers in the order of their arrival and establishes connections £ of a terminal via a voice channel 3a for a specific operator 4 of the service center 3.
Figur 2 zeigt die Reihenfolge der Nachrichtenübermittlung. Zunächst sendet das Endgerät 1 über einen Datenkanal eine Anfrage (Datennachricht) an eineFigure 2 shows the order of the message transmission. First, the terminal 1 sends a request (data message) to a via a data channel
Dienstleistungszentraie 3. Die Dienstzentrale setzt das Endgerät, wenn es zur Dienstnutzung berechtigt ist, auf eine Liste 7 und meldet dies dem Endgerät 1 (hier nicht dargestellt) zurück. Hierauf stellt das Endgerät 1 eine Sprachverbindung über einen Sprachkanal 3a zur Dienstzentrale 3 her. Service center 3. The service center places the terminal, if it is authorized to use the service, on a list 7 and reports this back to the terminal 1 (not shown here). The terminal 1 then establishes a voice connection to the service center 3 via a voice channel 3a.
Claims
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU29202/99A AU2920299A (en) | 1998-02-02 | 1999-01-25 | Method and devices for establishing a speech channel which is carried via a public telephone network |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE19806187.0 | 1998-02-02 | ||
| DE1998106187 DE19806187A1 (en) | 1998-02-02 | 1998-02-02 | Methods and devices for establishing a voice channel leading over a public telephone network |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO1999039496A1 true WO1999039496A1 (en) | 1999-08-05 |
Family
ID=7857794
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/DE1999/000242 Ceased WO1999039496A1 (en) | 1998-02-02 | 1999-01-25 | Method and devices for establishing a speech channel which is carried via a public telephone network |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| AU (1) | AU2920299A (en) |
| DE (1) | DE19806187A1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1999039496A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2001024497A1 (en) * | 1999-09-29 | 2001-04-05 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Wap mediated interaction with call centres |
Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5334974A (en) * | 1992-02-06 | 1994-08-02 | Simms James R | Personal security system |
| EP0740445A2 (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1996-10-30 | Rockwell International Corporation | Method and system for establishing voice communications using a computer network |
| WO1997028635A1 (en) * | 1996-02-02 | 1997-08-07 | Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories | Apparatus and methods for coordinating telephone and data communications |
| WO1997029609A2 (en) * | 1996-02-08 | 1997-08-14 | Mannesmann Ag | Method for establishing a voice link in a mobile network and means for carrying out said method |
| WO1997032439A2 (en) * | 1996-02-26 | 1997-09-04 | Nokia Mobile Phones Limited | A communication network terminal supporting a plurality of applications |
| EP0802664A2 (en) * | 1996-04-16 | 1997-10-22 | AT&T Corp. | System and method for controlling and monitoring communication between customers and customer service representatives |
-
1998
- 1998-02-02 DE DE1998106187 patent/DE19806187A1/en not_active Ceased
-
1999
- 1999-01-25 WO PCT/DE1999/000242 patent/WO1999039496A1/en not_active Ceased
- 1999-01-25 AU AU29202/99A patent/AU2920299A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5334974A (en) * | 1992-02-06 | 1994-08-02 | Simms James R | Personal security system |
| EP0740445A2 (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1996-10-30 | Rockwell International Corporation | Method and system for establishing voice communications using a computer network |
| WO1997028635A1 (en) * | 1996-02-02 | 1997-08-07 | Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories | Apparatus and methods for coordinating telephone and data communications |
| WO1997029609A2 (en) * | 1996-02-08 | 1997-08-14 | Mannesmann Ag | Method for establishing a voice link in a mobile network and means for carrying out said method |
| WO1997032439A2 (en) * | 1996-02-26 | 1997-09-04 | Nokia Mobile Phones Limited | A communication network terminal supporting a plurality of applications |
| EP0802664A2 (en) * | 1996-04-16 | 1997-10-22 | AT&T Corp. | System and method for controlling and monitoring communication between customers and customer service representatives |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2001024497A1 (en) * | 1999-09-29 | 2001-04-05 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Wap mediated interaction with call centres |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| DE19806187A1 (en) | 1999-08-05 |
| AU2920299A (en) | 1999-08-16 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DE69429955T2 (en) | Personalized information service system | |
| EP1050157B1 (en) | Method and device for calculating charges in telecommunications networks | |
| DE10235798B4 (en) | Method and device for registering and connecting R calls with intelligent network services (IN services) | |
| DE10341737A1 (en) | Automatic and user individual LCR method e.g. for telecommunication system, involves user entering destination call number with outgoing discussion over keyboard with LCR software evaluating destination call number | |
| DE10312049B4 (en) | Method for the real-time collection of fees for value-added services in a telecommunication network | |
| DE10023474A1 (en) | Indicating call reaching communications terminal involves terminal outputting identification characters as acoustic tone in response to received identification signal | |
| WO1999039496A1 (en) | Method and devices for establishing a speech channel which is carried via a public telephone network | |
| EP1001590A2 (en) | Calling of geographical close destinations with network-wide uniform interest or destination group directory numbers | |
| DE19844147C2 (en) | Method and mobile communication system for controlling a short message service | |
| EP1795016B1 (en) | Marketing method and communications system for carrying out the marketing method | |
| EP1148746A2 (en) | Method for initiating a communication connection | |
| DE10309578A1 (en) | Procedure for providing telephone courtesy functions esp. for call-relaying and conference calls by mobile phone, requires setting up link from server to user to allow user to prepare selection of telephone functions | |
| DE19936783C2 (en) | Process for the use of subscriber-related active network information provided by a communication network in value-added or internet services | |
| EP1668819B1 (en) | Communication method and device | |
| EP1749398B1 (en) | Establishing a telecommunication link between two terminals while tracing the telecommunication network of the called subscriber | |
| EP2046077A1 (en) | Telecommunications system comprising a node for setting up a mobile call over a preferred network | |
| DE10138151A1 (en) | Telephone conference system has communications exchange station with subscriber authentication device for comparing transmitted and stored codes before connection establishment | |
| EP1139686B1 (en) | Method and system for mobile communication | |
| EP1517531A1 (en) | Apparatus and method for the settlement of communication costs | |
| DE4307123A1 (en) | Communication system and system components therefor | |
| EP1216571A2 (en) | Method and system for diverting telecommunications connections | |
| EP0771126A2 (en) | Method and communication system for displaying caller identification on subscriber stations in case of group calls | |
| DE19945825A1 (en) | Moving service in the telecommunications (= TK) network | |
| EP1009151A2 (en) | Method and system for performing call forwarding | |
| WO2003013122A2 (en) | Method and device for indicating costs |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK | Designated states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AM AT AU AZ BA BB BG BR BY CA CH CN CU CZ DK EE ES FI GB GD GE GH GM HR HU ID IL IN IS JP KE KG KP KR KZ LC LK LR LS LT LU LV MD MG MK MN MW MX NO NZ PL PT RO RU SD SE SG SI SK SL TJ TM TR TT UA UG US UZ VN YU ZW |
|
| AL | Designated countries for regional patents |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): GH GM KE LS MW SD SZ UG ZW AM AZ BY KG KZ MD RU TJ TM AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LU MC NL PT SE BF BJ CF CG CI CM GA GN GW ML MR NE SN TD TG |
|
| DFPE | Request for preliminary examination filed prior to expiration of 19th month from priority date (pct application filed before 20040101) | ||
| 121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application | ||
| WA | Withdrawal of international application | ||
| NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: KR |
|
| NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: CA |