Method and apparatus for routing calls based on the identification of the calling party or calling line
US7933394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13345
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for routing calls for a subscriber based on the identification of the calling party or the originating line. Generally, the present invention operates to identify a calling party or originating line and then select a routing list based on this identification. Once a routing list has been selected, the call will be routed to the destination in the routing list. More specifically, when a call is received, an inquiry is made regarding the identity of the calling party or calling line. If the identification can be determined, then an attempt to retrieve a routing list associated with this identification is made. If a routing list has been provided for the identified party or line, the routing list will be retrieved. If a routing list has not been provided for the identified party or line, a default routing list will be selected for routing the call.
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