PROXY-BASED COMMUNICATIONS ARCHITECTURE

摘要

A method and apparatus turns a typical home telephone system into a platform for delivery of web based content and services. The invention comprises a broadband enabled telephone system for the home and a series of web servers that collect, package, and deliver personalized content and services to all of the household telephone handsets. With this solution, any information or services available via the web can be delivered through a broadband enabled telephone system. Through the web, each member of a family can build a profile which defines what information and services they want available through the handset. In addition, each handset can be dynamically personalized for any family member. The color screens on the handsets become windows through which an individual can view and interact with a broad range of content and services. The audio channels thus become an extension of the voice based services.