US 2015/0319301 A1 · SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING VOICE-BASED COMMUNICATIONS

Abstract

Embodiments are provided for processing a voice-based communication request intended for a destination electronic device that is connected to an on-board communications network. According to certain aspects, a data center can receive the voice-based communication request that is initiated by an originating device. The data center can determine that the destination electronic device is registered with the on-board communications network and generate an audio unavailable message that indicates the unavailability of the destination electronic device. Using a communication channel that is established with the originating electronic device, the data center transmits the audio unavailable message to the originating electronic device to inform its user that the voice call cannot be connected.

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Dependent claims

A method of processing communication requests intended for a destination electronic device connected to an on-board communications network, the method comprising:

receiving a voice-based communication request that is (1) initiated by an electronic device connected to a terrestrial network and (2) intended for the destination electronic device, the voice-based communication request comprising a subscription identification associated with the destination electronic device;
determining, by a processor based on the subscription identification, that the destination electronic device is registered with the on-board communications network;
establishing a communication channel with the electronic device;
and
transmitting an unavailable message to the electronic device via the communication channel, wherein the unavailable message indicates that the destination electronic device is not available to receive voice-based communications.

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A system for processing communication requests intended for a destination electronic device connected to an on-board communications network, comprising:

a communication module configured to send and receive data;
and
a data center communicatively connected to the communication module and configured to:
receive, via the communication module, a voice-based communication request that is (1) initiated by an electronic device connected to a terrestrial network and (2) intended for the destination electronic device, the voice-based communication request comprising a subscription identification associated with the destination electronic device,
determine, based on the subscription identification, that the destination electronic device is registered with the on-board communications network,
establish a communication channel with the electronic device via the communication module, and
transmit an unavailable message to the electronic device via the communication channel, wherein the unavailable message indicates that the destination electronic device is not available to receive voice-based communications.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Systems and methods for facilitating voice-based communications

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Systems and methods for facilitating voice-based communications

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