System, method, and apparatus for delayed call answering
US6246889A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/4283
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus allowing a called party to play a message to the calling party, instructing the calling party that the called party is present and will become available in a given amount of time. A group switch is implemented which can selectively connect an incoming line to either an outgoing line for communication with the called party or an announcement machine which plays a message instructing the called party not to disconnect. The called party can then answer the call at their leisure.
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