Call screening method and apparatus

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2004-09-10

2010-02-02

Deane, William J (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Special services

C379S088190, C379S088210, C379S142010, C455S415000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07657014

ABSTRACT:
A cellular telephone system is provided with a process and apparatus for screening an incoming call. The process is carried out by, and the apparatus comprises, a service provider (20) and a mobile station (30). The mobile station (30) answers the incoming call and places the call on hold. The mobile station (30) connects to the service provider (20) and places the service provider (20) and the incoming caller on multi-party hold. The mobile station (30) then signals the service provider (20) to begin screening the call. In response, the service provider (20) prompts the incoming caller for the incoming caller's identification and then communicates this information to the mobile station (30). Based on this information, the mobile station (30) can elect to accept or reject the incoming call.

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