COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE

摘要

A communications interface comprises a plurality of modems (12, 13, 14) each for communication by way of a respective network. A call routing and address management processor (2) controls connections between domestic communications devices (4, 5, 7, 9, 11) and the networks in dependence upon factors including call cost, network availability and call type. The processor (2) also manages address book and calendar data and may provide an enhanced caller identification display based upon stored address book information. Were a incoming CLI number is not present in the address boo, the processor (2) can access the world wide web ad search for additional detail from directory web sites(16, 17, 18). The processor (2) may also access other websites (20, 21, 22) to obtain calendar information to populate a family diary to avoid appointment clashes and to facilitate booking sitters, taxis or determining public transport availability for example.