EP0802661A2
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Interactive call identification
Assignee: Nokia of America Corp
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Filing: 1997-04-08
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2017-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for interactive call identification of a call to a called party. Identifying messages, either text and voice, can be entered on a call-by call basis by the calling party to provide information regarding the call to enable the called party to screen the incoming call. Such identifying messages can include descriptive information about the identity of the caller, the subject matter of the call or any other user-user information. The identifying message is transmitted in the form of a real-time message sent by the caller and received by the party being called in advance of their accepting the call. The identifying message is created on a call-by-call basis by the calling party. The called party receives the identifying message and, after receiving the message, the called party can accept, forward or reject the incoming call based on the information provided in the identifying message. The calling party has the option of using either real-time or pro-recorded message functions. The calling party can select, via a predetermined access code, to enter a personal message (voice or text) directly from the location from which the call is being placed after dialing the desired number. Interactive call identification can be initiated either by the called or calling party.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F. La Porta
- 👤 Arun N. Netravali
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/66; H04M1/663; H04L; H04L51/00; H04L51/21; H04L51/214; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/42025; H04M3/42034; H04M3/42042; H04M3/42382; H04M3/436; H04M3/50; H04M3/53; H04M3/533; H04M3/53316; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/72; H04M1/57; H04M2203/00; H04M2203/20; H04M2203/2038; H04M2242/00; H04M2242/22; H04M3/42136; H04M3/42153; H04M3/428; H04Q2213/00; H04Q2213/1307; H04Q2213/13091; H04Q2213/13097; H04Q2213/13102; H04Q2213/13103; H04Q2213/1313; H04Q2213/13134; H04Q2213/13176; H04Q2213/13204; H04Q2213/13206; H04Q2213/13209; H04Q2213/1326; H04Q2213/13271; H04Q2213/13282; H04Q2213/1329; H04Q2213/13377; H04Q2213/13405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for interactively identifying a telephone call on a communication network, comprising the steps of: terminating a first telephone connection from said calling location; receiving a message entered at said calling location; storing said message; relaying said stored message over a second telephone connection to said called location; and processing said telephone call based on an input from said called location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said relaying step includes bridging said call.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said bridging said call is immediate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said bridging said call includes waiting for a user response prior to said bridging said call.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
13 words
The method of claim I, further including placing said first connection on hold.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, further including prompting said calling location to enter a message.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said method further includes the steps of dialing of a number of a called location from a calling location, said number comprising an alias and retrieving a called location address from said alias.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said method further includes the step of dialing of a number from a calling location, said number comprising an activation code.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said processing includes bridging said second to said first telephone connection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said processing includes forwarding said call to a forwarding location over a third telephone connection.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said processing includes accommodation for call waiting.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said processing includes rejecting said call.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 12, wherein when said call is rejected, a message is sent back to said calling location informing of said rejection, said call is then released.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
87 words
A method for interactive identification of a telephone call placed on a communication network by a calling party at an originating location to a called party at a terminating location comprising the steps of: dialing of a number by said calling party at said originating location; entering a message by said calling party; routing said call from said originating location to said terminating location; and providing said message to said called party at said terminating location to enable said called party to determine processing of said call.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said routing includes placing said call on hold.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said number comprises an alias containing an address of said called party.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said number includes an activation code.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said routing includes routing through a network server.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said routing includes routing through an originating switch.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said routing includes routing through an intermediate switch.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said routing includes routing through a terminating switch.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 14, said method comprises the step of prompting for said entry of said identifying message.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said dialed number includes an activation code.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said step of entering occurs prior to said step of dialing.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
72 words
A server function element for interactive identification of a telephone call on a communication network comprising: terminating means for terminating a first telephone connection from said calling location; means for receiving a message from said calling location; means for storing said message; means for relaying said stored message over a second telephone connection to said called location; and means for processing said telephone call based on an input from said called location.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The server function element of claim 25, wherein server function element further includes means for placing said first connection on hold.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
92 words
A system for interactive identification of a telephone call placed on a communication network by a calling party at an originating location to a called party at a terminating location comprising: means for dialing, by said calling party at said originating location, of a number; means for entering a message by said calling party; means for routing said call from said originating location to said terminating location; and means for providing said message to said called party at said terminating location to enable said called party to determine processing of said call.
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