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US4445211A
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Arrangement for multiple custom calling
Assignee: GTE Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1981-10-29
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Granted: 1984-04-24
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Expires: 2001-10-29
Abstract
Abstract The arrangement described herein provides for simple control and minimal program impact of a central office switching system for interfacing multiple custom calls. This arrangement employs a few simple trunks connected in a loop around configuration. The arrangement shown considers the connection of a three way calling subscriber to a call waiting subscriber who is actively engaged in a prior telephone call.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Webber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:59
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q11/00; H04Q11/04; H04Q11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
In a telephone switching office, an arrangement for multiple custom calling comprising: a CPU; a switching network connected to said CPU; a plurality of telephone subscribers connected to said switching network including at least a first and second custom calling subscriber, each custom calling subscriber engaged in an active telephone call with a third and fourth telephone subscriber respectively; means for detecting a request for a three way call from said first to said second custom calling subscriber, said means for detecting connected to said switching network and being operated to transmit said request to said CPU; means for holding said first and second custom calling subscribers, said means for holding being connected between said first and second subscribers and said switching network and connected to said CPU and being operated in response to said request for said three way call; means for alternately routing connected to said switching network and to said CPU, said means for alternately routing between operated in response to said CPU to connect said first and second custom calling subscriber with said third subscriber in said three way call; means for connecting telephone subscribers within the same switching office, said means for connecting being connected to said means for alternately routing via said switching network and to said CPU, said means for connecting being operated in response to said means for alternately routing to provide for connecting said second custom calling subscriber with said first custom calling subscriber and said third subscriber while rendering each of said active telephone calls independently controlled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
In a telephone switching office, an arrangement for multiple custom calling comprising: a CPU; a switching network connected to said CPU; a plurality of telephone subscribers connected to said switching network including at least a first and second custom calling subscriber, each custom calling subscriber engaged in an active telephone call with a third and fourth telephone subscriber respectively; means for detecting a request for a three way call from said first to said second custom calling subscriber, said means for detecting connected to said switching network and being operated to transmit said request to said CPU; means for holding said first and second custom calling subscribers, said means for holding being connected between said first and second subscribers and said switching network and connected to said CPU and being operated in response to said request for said three way call; means for alternately routing connected to said switching network and to said CPU, said means for alternately routing between operated in response to said CPU to connect said first and second custom calling subscriber with said third subscriber in said three way call; means for connecting telephone subscribers within the same switching office, said means for connecting being connected to said means for alternately routing via said switching network and to said CPU, said means for connecting being operated in response to said means for alternately routing to provide for connecting said second custom calling subscriber with said first custom calling subscriber and said third subscriber while rendering each of said active telephone calls independently controlled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An arrangement for multiple custom calling as claimed in claim 1, wherein said switching network comprises a digital switching network.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement for multiple custom calling as claimed in claim 2, wherein said digital switching network comprises a timespacetime digital switching network.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An arrangement for multiple custom calling as claimed in claim 1, wherein said connection of each of said plurality of telephone subscribers includes a line circuit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-24 | 1987-10-24 | 1988-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-24 | 1991-10-24 | 1992-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-24 | 1995-10-24 | 1996-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |