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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6373940 | Method and apparatus for transmitting address changes A communication system for transmitting address changes. A communication system includes a source communication system and one or more destination communication systems, each of which is identified by a unique number or address. A memory in the source com... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6078656 | Method for updating a local switch internal database in a system having different service providers within a common numbering plan area A method for enabling a plurality of Local Service Providers within a common Numbering Plan Area (NPA) to serve Subscribers of the plurality of Local Service Providers. The method includes the step of assigning to each Subscriber of a Local Service Provid... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6031906 | Digital loop carrier system with automatic reprovisioning of dedicated lines A digital loop carrier system in a communications network that provides automatic restoration of network access for user lines in the event of a failure. The system includes a plurality of user lines and groups of transmission lines interfaced with the us... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5920611 | Method of intercepting telecommunications A method of intercepting the incoming and outgoing calls of a telecommunications subscriber. The call activity of the telecommunications line of the subscriber is monitored by a call processor of a telecommunications switch and predetermined types of call... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5872841 | Apparatus and method for scheduling a telephone call A calendar system within a telephone system includes an interface for obtaining information from a calling party, calendar data which includes a calendar for a called party, and an agent. The agent, in response to a request to schedule a telephone call wi... | 02/16/1999 |
