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Intelligent call redirection

CA 2244075 C · Owner: At&T Corp. · Inventors: Seip, Barry S.; Cockrell, Jane E.; Gudelis, Marius J.

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An intelligent method is disclosed for handling call redirection to an external service provider (ESP) for subsequent call processing. The method uses a network database (30) that contains information regarding calling/called party stations. The database is accessed to determine if an offering of subsequent call processing should be made and how it should be offered. In an exemplary method of handling call redirection the database is , queried to determine whether the calling party station (5) has pre-selected an ESP for subsequent call processing. In the event that the calling party station has pre-selected an ESP, the call is automatically redirected to the pre-selected ESP; no …

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  • Filed December 5, 1997 and granted August 14, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 5, 2017.
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FiledDecember 5, 1997
GrantedAugust 14, 2001
Term endedDecember 5, 2017
Patent numberCA 2244075 C
Classification (IPC)H04M3/54 +2 more

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1998200020022004200620082010201220142016Application filedDec 5, 1997Patent grantedAug 14, 2001Term endedDec 5, 2017

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