Patent ID: 8761153
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method of providing access to a speech service, the method comprising: providing a calling device coupled to a communication network; establishing through the communication network a first communication session with a predetermined configuration server and the calling device, the predetermined configuration server designated by a first configuration provided in the calling device; downloading from the predetermined configuration server a second configuration for the calling device; establishing an off-hook condition in response to selecting one of a speed dialing option, picking up a handset, or speaking a voice command; using the second configuration and in response to the off-hook condition, automatically establishing through the communication network a second communication session with a predetermined speech server, the predetermined speech server being designated by the second configuration; producing a voice prompt, the voice prompt being produced from an element in the communication network other than the predetermined speech server; receiving at the predetermined speech server at least one voice sample provided by the calling device through the communication network; and in response to the at least one voice sample, the predetermined speech server performing a corresponding activity, wherein, in response to an action by a user within a predetermined amount of time, the calling device prevents automatically establishing the second communication session with the predetermined speech server.