Method, system, and database for providing a telecommunication service

US7386106B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AMERITECH LLC · US

Inventors

• William Meek · Chicago, US
• Rodney T Brand · Lisle, US
• Conita K. Vandevender · Itasca, US
• John D. Curtis · Milford, US
• Marianne J. Stanke · Elmhurst, US
• Judy A. Snider · Downers Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2004
• Grant date: Jun 10, 2008
• Expiry date: May 2, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04Q2213/13383
• WIPO field: Telecommunications
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A database for a telecommunication service includes a first record for a first number having a predetermined NXX, and a second record for a second number having the predetermined NXX. The first record includes an indication that a call having an automatic number identification associated therewith is acceptable for the first number. The second record includes an indication that a call having at least one of an automatic number identification and a calling party identification associated therewith is acceptable for the second number. Associated methods and systems for providing a telecommunication service for the predetermined NXX are disclosed.