Computer controlled paging and telephone communication system and method
US6411682B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/658
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a method and an apparatus for placing a caller into telecommunication with a subscriber. A call from the caller, directed to the subscriber, is detected and, in response thereto, a page is initiated to the subscriber and at the same time a forward leg call is initiated to a stored telephone address. If the call on the forward leg is answered, the party answering that call is placed in telecommunication with the caller. A call from the subscriber is also detected the subscriber is placed in telecommunication with the caller together with any party on a forward leg call.
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