Methods, systems and articles for ordering a telecommunication service
March 19, 2018. 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 ReferencesSpecial services add-on for dial pulse activated telephone switching office Method and apparatus for enhancing the operating capabilities of a telephone switching system Method of and system for control of special services by remote access Direct telephone dial ordering service Apparatus and method for providing existing 1ESS and 1AESS telephone switching equipment with the capability of using the SS7 protocol Generalized telecommunications customer signaling arrangement System for providing personalized telephone calling features Automatic document format conversion in an electronic mail system based upon user preference Telephone central office based method of and system for processing customer orders Method and apparatus for provisioning a public switched telephone network InventorApplicationNo. 044618 filed on 03/19/1998US Classes:379/201.03, Creation of service (e.g., using object oriented programming, primitive, function)379/88.23, Controlled by subscriber or caller379/216.01Abbreviated dialing or direct call (e.g., hot line)ExaminersPrimary: Tsang, FanAssistant: Foster, Roland G. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH04M 003/42114 88.18 93.12 142 214 216 265 266 355 243 AbstractA first method comprises initiating a telecommunication network trigger based upon a service code dialed from an originating party. The service code includes an alphabetical abbreviation for a name of a telecommunication service. In dependence upon the trigger, a step of provisioning the telecommunication service for the originating party is performed. A second method comprises initiating a telecommunication network trigger based upon a code including "*M" or "#M". In response to the trigger, a step of providing a menu of a plurality of telecommunication options in is performed. Systems and articles associated with the first and second methods are disclosed.Other References
Field of SearchMultimedia system (e.g., voice output combined with fax, video, text, etc.)Call source identification Message management Controlled by subscriber or caller By generated tone Message storage in centralized location (e.g., central office, PBX, etc.) Signalling path distinct from trunk (e.g., CCIS) | |
