System and method for establishing long distance call connections using a personal communication assistant
US6879678B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2207/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method to enable establishment of long distance call connections, from a personal communication assistant (PCA), such as a personal wireless digital assistant, via a packet network, such as the Internet is provided. The system includes a call completion application adapted for communication with a long distance service provider server for establishing a cost effective long distance call connection. The system is further adapted to provide call scheduling and point of presence (POP) optimization within the PSTN.
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