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Call interception feature permitting subscribers to send customizable messages to callers

US8868043B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2008
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/436
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A telephone call processing arrangement establishes a path between a called switching center and call feature server in response to receipt of an incoming call to a subscriber. A predetermined message is transmitted from the call feature server, and the incoming call is disconnected with out extending a call leg to the subscriber. Such provision may be employed for a mobile or landline subscriber.

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