Credit card collect call system and method
US8238534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/88
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for connecting collect calls. A collect call number for the collect call is received. A blocking status of the collect call number is determined. The collect call number is dialed. A call recipient is prompted to accept the collect call and to select a billing option according to the blocking status. The collect call is connected based on the selected billing option.
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