Communications system

Abstract

Methods and systems for integrated communications are provided. In one embodiment, a request to initiate a call via a channel is received. A call participant set associated with the channel is identified. A sequence of communications associated with the call is received. The sequence of communications includes at least a real-time media data type and a posted data type. The sequence of communications is transmitted to the call. Other methods and systems are described.

1 . A method comprising:
 receiving, on a processor, a request for authentication of a user;   generating, on the processor, an authentication communication via a third party application associated with the user; and   transmitting, on the processor, the authentication communication to an authentication system.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the request for authentication includes a request for authentication associated with the third party application. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the third party application includes one or more of an email communication application, an SMS communication application, an instant messaging application, and a social networking application. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein generating the authentication communication includes transmitting an authentication request to the third party application. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein generating the authentication communication includes pre-populating a communication content including a user identification. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein generating the authentication communication includes pre-populating a communication content including an authentication code. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein generating the authentication communication includes receiving a user credential associated with a communication application. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein generating the authentication communication includes pre-populating a communication recipient. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising authenticating the user. 
     
     
         10 . A computer program product comprising a computer readable medium having a plurality of instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor cause the processor to perform operations including:
 receiving a request for authentication of a user;   generating an authentication communication via a third party application associated with the user; and   transmitting the authentication communication to an authentication system.   
     
     
         11 . A method comprising:
 receiving, on a processor, a request to initiate a communication with a third party;   providing, on the processor, a plurality of notification options;   receiving, on the processor, a selection of one of the plurality of notification options; and   transmitting, on the processor, a notification to the third party based on, at least in part, the selected one of the plurality of notification options.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising, receiving context information associated with the third party; and
 wherein providing the plurality of notification options further includes providing the context information associated with the third party.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  12 , wherein the context information includes one or more of a location and a trajectory information. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  12 , wherein the context information includes an activity information associated with a communication device associated with the third party. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of notification options include one or more predefined dialog options. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the one or more predefined dialog options include a suggested communication modality. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the one or more predefined dialog options include a status request. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising receiving a reply to the notification from the third party. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 11 , further including initiating communication with the third party based on, at least in part, the reply to the notification. 
     
     
         20 . A computer program product comprising a computer readable medium having a plurality of instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations including:
 receiving a request to initiate a communication with a third party;   providing a plurality of notification options;   receiving a selection of one of the plurality of notification options; and   transmitting a notification to the third party based on, at least in part, the selected one of the plurality of notification options.   
     
     
         21 .- 68 . (canceled)