Systems and methods for processing calls directed to telephones having a portable interface
US7496345B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/1453
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods which provide for processing of calls by determining when a called number is associated with telephone having a portable interface and providing call processing adapted for addressing issues associated with a portable interface. Call processing may provide for point of demand processing of calls to facilitate completion of calls in real-time, even when such calls are directed to a wireless telephone, a telephone for which LNP has been utilized, or other telephone having a portable interface. If an appropriate relationship has not been already been established for facilitating a call to a telephone having a portable interface, embodiments operate to establish such a relationship. When it is determined that a called number is associated with telephone having a portable interface, embodiments operate to invoke rating schemes appropriate to the called number, possibly including flat rate schemes and rating determined using current location determination.
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