Patent · US Expired

Systems and methods for arranging a call

US7359498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2003
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/651
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of arranging a call with a service provider is disclosed. The method includes: determining whether the service provider accepts arranged calls; if it is determined that the service provider does not accept arranged calls, contacting the service provider to request arranged calls from the service provider; and if it is determined that the service provider accepts arranged calls, requesting an arranged call.

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