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KR-20260068104-A - Call service integration for IoT devices

KR20260068104AKR 20260068104 AKR20260068104 AKR 20260068104AKR-20260068104-A

Abstract

Technologies related to integrating carrier-grade call services into Internet of Things (IoT) devices are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a system configured to integrate call services into a user’s IoT device comprises a call service network within a core network, an IoT device, a gateway server communicating with the call service network, and a communication plugin. The gateway server is configured to facilitate the exchange of one or more call signaling messages between the IoT device and the call service network. The communication plugin is deployed on the user’s mobile device to direct a service integration request from the user to the call service network, thereby enabling the integration of the user’s IoT service account with the user’s call service account.

Inventors

  • 자파, 차크라바르티
  • 데쉬판데, 말리카
  • 앨런, 마크

Assignees

  • 티-모바일 유에스에이, 인크.

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20240905
Priority Date
20230908

Claims (20)

  1. A system configured to integrate a call service into a user's Internet of Things (IoT) device, wherein the IoT device is at least part of an IoT platform comprising the IoT device and the IoT service, and the system: Call service network within the core network; A gateway server communicating with the above IoT device and the above call service network - the gateway server is configured to facilitate the exchange of one or more call signaling messages between the above IoT device and the above call service network -; and A system comprising a communication plugin deployed on a user's mobile device that communicates with the IoT service and the call service network, wherein the communication plugin is configured to direct a service integration request from the user to the call service network to enable integration of the user's IoT service account and the user's call service account.
  2. In paragraph 1, the gateway server is: Receiving a call request initiated from the above IoT device, and A system configured to send a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) setup request to the call service network in response to the above call request.
  3. In paragraph 1, the gateway server is: Receiving a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) invitation request initiated from a voice call device through the above call service network, and A system configured to send a call request to the IoT device in response to the above SIP invitation request.
  4. In paragraph 1, the system, wherein the gateway server includes a real-time or near-real-time communication interface.
  5. In claim 1, the system comprises a gateway server including a web Real-Time Communication (RTC) gateway.
  6. In paragraph 1, the communication plugin is: Redirecting the user to a login page associated with the call service network, thereby enabling the user to enter user credential information; A system configured to transmit at least a portion of the user credential information to the IoT service upon successful authentication of the user credential information by the call service network.
  7. In paragraph 1, the call service network is a system comprising an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
  8. In paragraph 1, the system wherein the call service network includes an emergency call session control function (E-CSCF).
  9. A method for enabling a call service on a user's Internet of Things (IoT) device, wherein the IoT device is at least part of an IoT platform comprising the IoT device and an IoT service, and the method comprises: A step of receiving a request from a user to enable the call service on the IoT device by a mobile application communicating with the IoT service and call service core network; A step of obtaining user credential information from the user by the mobile application above; and A method comprising the step of, upon authentication of the user credential information by the call service core network, transmitting at least a portion of the user credential information to the IoT platform by the mobile application to establish a link between the user’s IoT service account and the user’s call service account.
  10. In Paragraph 9, A method comprising the step of obtaining user credential information by presenting a login page of the user’s call service account associated with the call service core network by the mobile application.
  11. In Paragraph 9, A method comprising the step of enabling the call service on the IoT device by facilitating the exchange of one or more call signaling messages between the IoT device and the call service core network using a communication interface associated with the mobile application.
  12. In claim 9, the method wherein the IoT device includes a voice-enabled device.
  13. In claim 9, a method wherein at least a portion of the user credential information is organized as a user token stored by the IoT service for subsequent calls.
  14. As a framework configured to integrate call services into a user's Internet of Things (IoT) device, A first communication interface communicating with the above-mentioned IoT device and call service network; and A framework comprising an IoT service corresponding to the above IoT device and a second communication interface communicating with the above call service network, wherein the second communication interface is configured to direct a service integration request from the user to the above call service network to enable integration of the user's IoT service account and the user's call service account.
  15. In paragraph 14, the first communication interface comprises a real-time or near-real-time communication interface, a framework.
  16. In paragraph 14, the first communication interface comprises a web real-time communication (RTC) interface, forming a framework.
  17. In paragraph 14, the second communication interface is a framework implemented as a plugin component corresponding to the IoT service.
  18. In paragraph 14, the second communication interface is a framework placed on the user's mobile device.
  19. A framework according to claim 14, wherein the first communication interface is configured to provide emergency call capability on the IoT device by communicating with an emergency call session control function within the call service network.
  20. In paragraph 14, the second communication interface is configured to update routing information for processing emergency calls through a portal, and the routing information is stored in a network node associated with a location-based service, a framework.

Description

Call service integration for IoT devices Cross-reference of related applications This Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application claims the benefit of U.S. Regular Patent Application No. 18/464,154 filed on September 8, 2023, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. The Internet of Things (IoT) describes devices equipped with sensors, processing capabilities, software, and other technologies that connect with other devices and systems via the Internet or other communication networks to exchange data. With the advancement of conversational artificial intelligence, voice-enabled technologies—ranging from virtual assistants to interactive streaming advertisements—enable a series of connected systems that speak, listen, and interact with users through simple conversations. A detailed description of embodiments of the present invention will be described and explained with reference to the attached drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a wireless communication system capable of implementing embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a 5G core network function (NF) capable of implementing embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary service integration configuration according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 4a illustrates an exemplary user interface according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 4b illustrates another exemplary user interface according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 4c illustrates another exemplary user interface according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 4d illustrates another exemplary user interface according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a cloud service interface that enables account linking according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 6a is a sequence diagram illustrating an exemplary flow of an account integration procedure according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 6b is another sequence diagram illustrating an exemplary flow of an account integration procedure according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 7a illustrates an exemplary sequence flow of initiating an outbound call from an IoT device according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 7b illustrates an exemplary sequence flow of an outbound emergency call from an IoT device according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 7c illustrates an exemplary sequence flow of an inbound call from an IoT device according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary emergency call configuration in a network of a call service provider according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 9 is a flowchart representation of a method for enabling call services on a user's Internet of Things (IoT) device according to one or more embodiments of the present technology. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a computer system in which at least some of the operations described in this specification can be implemented. The technologies described herein will become more apparent to those skilled in the art by reviewing the detailed description together with the drawings. Embodiments or embodiments describing aspects of the invention are illustrated by way of example, and the same reference numerals may denote similar elements. Although the drawings illustrate various embodiments for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will recognize that alternative embodiments may be used without departing from the principles of the art. Accordingly, while specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, the art is capable of various modifications. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term referring to objects connected to the Internet. Advances in technologies such as sensors, cloud computing, and wireless communications enable a wide range of IoT devices, from household appliances to automobiles and industrial tools. Furthermore, with the rise of artificial intelligence, voice-assisted devices configured to speak and listen can enable humans and machines to interact through simple conversations. For example, voice-assisted smart home devices such as the Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod/Siri are becoming widely adopted in households. In 2021, approximately 31.2% of the U.S. population owned or operated voice-assisted smart devices. This figure is projected to continue increasing over the next few years, exceeding 33.37% by 2025. When a user operates an IoT device, such as a voice-enabled smart home device or an IoT device deployed in a personal vehicle, it is desirable to integrate the IoT device with a call service so that the user can easily initiate calls using the IoT device without needing to access the