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Methods, systems and articles for ordering a telecommunication service
Assignee: F Poszat HU LLC
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Filing: 2001-07-02
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Granted: 2006-02-14
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Expires: 2021-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A 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.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott Patrick Alcott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/42136; H04M3/42153; H04M15/00; H04M2203/00; H04M2203/35; H04M2203/355; H04M3/44; H04M3/487; H04M3/493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method comprising the steps of: initiating a telecommunications network trigger based upon a menu code dialed from an originating party, the menu code including at least one of “*M” or “#M”; and providing a menu of a plurality of telecommunications options corresponding to telecommunications network services, the menu provided in response to the telecommunications network trigger; wherein the plurality of telecommunication options includes a first option to initiate a conference call, a second option to initiate an automatic call back, a third option to initiate call forwarding, a fourth option to deactivate call waiting, a fifth option to block caller identification, a sixth option to report information, a seventh option to speak to a service representative, an eight option for directory assistance, and a ninth option to receive a product.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method comprising the steps of: initiating a telecommunications network trigger based upon a menu code dialed from an originating party, the menu code including at least one of “*M” or “#M”; and providing a menu of a plurality of telecommunications options corresponding to telecommunications network services, the menu provided in response to the telecommunications network trigger; wherein the plurality of telecommunication options includes a first option to initiate a conference call, a second option to initiate an automatic call back, a third option to initiate call forwarding, a fourth option to deactivate call waiting, a fifth option to block caller identification, a sixth option to report information, a seventh option to speak to a service representative, an eight option for directory assistance, and a ninth option to receive a product.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the telecommunication network trigger includes an advanced intelligent network (AIN) trigger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: receiving a selection from the originating party; and performing an action based upon the selection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the action includes routing the call based upon the selection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the action includes translating the selection to a service code.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
131 words
A system comprising: a network element to provide a menu of a plurality of telecommunication options corresponding to telecommunications network services, the menu provided in response to a telecommunication network trigger, the telecommunications network trigger based upon a menu code dialed from an originating party, the menu code including at least one of “*M,”“#M” or combinations thereof; wherein the plurality of telecommunication options includes a first option to initiate a conference call, a second option to initiate an automate call back, a third option to initiate call forwarding, a fourth option to deactivate call waiting, a fifth option to block caller identification, a sixth option to report information, a seventh option to speak to a service representative, an eight option for directory assistance, and a ninth option to receive a product.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
131 words
A system comprising: a network element to provide a menu of a plurality of telecommunication options corresponding to telecommunications network services, the menu provided in response to a telecommunication network trigger, the telecommunications network trigger based upon a menu code dialed from an originating party, the menu code including at least one of “*M,”“#M” or combinations thereof; wherein the plurality of telecommunication options includes a first option to initiate a conference call, a second option to initiate an automate call back, a third option to initiate call forwarding, a fourth option to deactivate call waiting, a fifth option to block caller identification, a sixth option to report information, a seventh option to speak to a service representative, an eight option for directory assistance, and a ninth option to receive a product.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 6 wherein the network element comprises an intelligent peripheral.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 6 wherein the telecommunication network trigger includes an advanced intelligent network (AIN) trigger.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 6 wherein the network element is operative to receive a selection from the originating party, and to perform an action based upon the selection.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 9 wherein the action includes routing the call based upon the selection.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 9 wherein the action includes translating the selection to a service code.
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