System and method for audio caller identification service
US7388949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13378
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for audibly announcing information associated with a calling party in an advanced intelligent network comprising a service switching point, a service control point and a services node. The service switching point is adapted to suspend calls directed to an audio caller identification service and to forward information concerning the calling and called parties to the service control point. The service control point is adapted to direct the call to a selected services node. The services node sends a query to retrieve information concerning the calling party from the service control point. If necessary, other service control points may be queried for the information. While the aforementioned processing is occurring, the calling party continues to hear a ringing signal. When the aforementioned information is retrieved, the service directs a second call to the called party. When an operator from the called party station answers the phone, the service audibly announces information concerning the calling party and the called party is provided an opportunity to accept or reject the call.
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