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Method and system for providing call screening in a packet-switched network

US8116302B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 2006
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M11/04
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for determining whether a call in a packet-switched network to a first destination is to be forwarded, forwarding the call to a second destination based on a determination that the call is to be forwarded, notifying the first destination that the call has been forwarded, receiving a request from the first destination to screen the call, and enabling the first destination to screen the call.

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