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Transferring a communication session

US8457294B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2009
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/58
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a call transfer can be performed independently of a positive final response in a call transfer to the a third party subject of the call transfer. In some implementations, a first party to the communications session can send a drop/disconnect signal after initiating the call transfer or after receiving an acknowledgement of the initiation of a call transfer.

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