Method and apparatus for enhanced distinctive call redirection
March 29, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesData base communication call processing method Device to automatically screen incoming telephone calls, determine the identity of the caller and process the call accordingly Method of processing special service telephone calls Method of providing person locator service Telephone system for connecting a customer to a supplier of goods Call forwarding arrangement Telephone connection to a nearby dealer Authenticated communications access service Telephone communications system including a digital telephone switch, a voice response unit and a stored program sequence for controlling both the switch and the voice response unit Automatic system for forwarding of calls InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 413863 filed on 03/29/1995US Classes:379/211.02, Call forwarding379/201.03, Creation of service (e.g., using object oriented programming, primitive, function)379/207.15, Automatic number identification or calling number identification (ANI or CLID)379/207.16, Ringing signal (e.g. having a predetermined cadence or distinctive ring)379/221.09, Service control point (SCP, ISCP, external database)379/252, For alerting signal at called station (e.g., ringing)379/373.01Incoming call alertingExaminersPrimary: Zele, Krista M.Assistant: Wolinsky, Scott Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH04M 003/42373 375 AbstractTelephone communications systems and methods are provided enabling subscribers to establish an easily changed plan for call completion, over an Advanced Intelligent Network to any of several alternative locations, of calls dialed to a single directory number. A call to the same directory number by an authorized caller can enable the caller immediately to update the call completion plan dependent on the caller's status. A distinctive ringing signal is applied on a per-call basis to calls completed under the call completion plan. The call completion plan is maintained as a part of a call processing record at an ISCP. | |
