Caller control of internet call waiting
US6931117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for providing Caller Control of Internet Call Waiting (ICW) Services. In an embodiment, a calling party places an incoming call to a called telephone number having an active ICW session and data connection. The calling party may enter an authorized code that authorizes interruption or disabling of ICW and the data connection. The interrupt code entered by the calling party is received in a telecommunications network, such as, for example the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or a mobile switching network. The telecommunications network verifies that the interrupt code to enable caller control, and, thereafter, disables or interrupts the ICW session and data connection to connect the incoming call.
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