Computer-based method and apparatus for controlling, monitoring, recording and reporting telephone access
US7106843B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2201/41
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for managing institutional telephone activity utilizing a computer-based telephony management unit to connect institutional telephones with outside telephone lines. The unit provides institutional users with fully automated, direct dial and collect calling privileges for local, long distance, and international calls. The unit contains a database for storing the calling privileges and restrictions of institutional users, for recording calling transactions made by the users, and for managing user monetary accounts. The unit can record up to 400 hours of conversation in a digital format. The unit provides various administrative capabilities, including user account management, audit trails, transaction reports, centralized management and report capabilities, and detection of fraudulent calling.
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