PhoneGnome

Plugging iotum into PhoneGnome

by alec on May 23, 2006

O’Reilly Networks have published Mark Petrovic’s article describing how he interfaced iotum and PhoneGnome.  He introduces PhoneGnome FieldSIG as follows:

The combined voice telephony and data needs of the modern user are vastly richer and more nuanced than we can conceive. PhoneGnome FieldSig consists of two expressive interplatform signalling mechanisms, which occur in real time between the PhoneGnome platform and the platforms of our business partners, DeepSig and LiteSig.

PhoneGnome DeepSig is SIP-based and allows not only for simple interplatform informational exchanges, but for partners hooking into deep call flows. Using PhoneGnome DeepSig, partners can place themselves in the SIP signalling and media path of their customer’s calls, enabling any number of novel and compelling value-added voice services.

PhoneGnome LiteSig, by contrast, is XML-RPC based and shines in the area of simple query-response interplatform messaging. PhoneGnome LiteSig is ideal when partners don’t need access to the call media, but simply to the real-time fact that the call is occurring, with an option for simple call disposition instructions.

Mark then continues with a real world example of the use of LiteSig, which is PhoneGnome’s integration with iotum.  It’s an instructive tutorial for anyone wishing to build applications targeted at either PhoneGnome or iotum.

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iotum and Phonegnome: Better Together

by alec on May 15, 2006

We’ve just announced an introductory special offer for iotum with Phonegnome.  Until the end of June, you can purchase the iotum enhanced call screening service for your Phonegnome-enhanced home phone and save $80 off the retail price.

Phonegnome and iotum have teamed up to bring you the world smartest call screening service at an incredible price. This isn’t just a typical call screening service. iotum pays attention to your schedule, IM presence, calling habits, your location and your personal priorities to help you manage which calls are important and which can wait.

Moreover, you only need to give out one number for people to reach you.  Phonegnome and iotum send you your important calls, wherever you are, without you having to think about it.

When you sign up before July 1, 2006, iotum costs you just $40, for 12 months – a savings of $80 off the retail price of $120. 

Visit the Phonegnome Store to find out more. 

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PhoneGnome Does Skype

May 15, 2006

PhoneGnome has announced a feature called GnomeLink that allows calls to and from Skype via Phonegnome.  I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, but this promises to be hot.  Press release below: TelEvolution Announces Skype Support – GnomeLink(TM) for Skype Connects it all Together ( DANVILLE, California, May 15, 2006) TelEvolution (http://www.phonegnome.com), developer [...]

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Accolades from Ken Camp

May 9, 2006

Perhaps more than most, Ken really understands the Voice 2.0 vision.  He’s just posted a lengthy review of the iotum & PhoneGnome announcement from last week.  It’s complete, riffs on his “Getting Things Done” reference from the past, and takes the Voice 2.0 vision to the user by importing Toffler’s “Electronic Cottage” into the mix. [...]

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‘Bumping Uglies’ with PhoneGnome

May 5, 2006

So there I was, bopping through my blogroll, minding my own business, when I came across this beauty titled "E.T. PhoneGnome" ~ he should have called Iotum. Among the gems in it: Remember E.T. that beloved alien, that wanted to do nothing more than ‘phone home’. Well that tearjerking little movie from the 80′s would [...]

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It’s Official! Phonegnome and iotum Together

May 2, 2006

Break out the champagne!  It’s official.  The iotum / Phonegnome partnership has been announced, and as of today, Phonegnome users can become iotum subscribers as well.  Phonegnome is our first commercial deployment, and that’s a huge step for any startup.  Woo hoo! What’s particularly exciting is the common vision that we share.  I call it [...]

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Voice 2.0 On A Roll

May 1, 2006

I’ve been offline all weekend.  It was the first really nice weekend we’ve had since winter.  Living in this part of the world, when the good weather arrives, you take advantage of it! Anyway, having been offline, I missed the growing Voice 2.0 buzz.  VC Ed Sims writes about "…beyond Vonage" suggesting that applications will dominate [...]

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VoIP Saves Money!

December 26, 2005

Consumer Reports has a comparison of VoIP providers plans this month. Amongst other findings: users are saving $20 to $50 per month. We use PhoneGnome. Our long distance bill for October and November was $8.

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PhoneGnome a Winner!

December 7, 2005

Congratulations to David Beckemeyer and the PhoneGnome gang on their win at the San Diego Gadgetfest.  Phonegnome beat favorites like the Slingbox, and products from Motorola and Nokia.  Very impressive.

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Introducing SoftGnome

November 1, 2005

A couple of days ago, I was given the opportunity to preview the SoftGnome beta which is being launched today.  SoftGnome is a softphone service for PhoneGnome.  PhoneGnome is providing a branded version of the NCH Express Talk phone,  but you can use any SIP phone (plastic or softphone).  The SoftGnome service simply uses PhoneGnome as the media gateway.  What that means [...]

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