Method and apparatus for a pre-paid return call

Details Method and apparatus for a pre-paid return call Method and apparatus for a pre-paid return call

1996-03-15

1998-04-14

Brown, Thomas W.

Telephonic communications

Audio message storage, retrieval, or synthesis

379 89, 379112, 379209, H04M 348, H04M 350, H04M 1516

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057402299

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for allowing a caller to leave a message for an unreachable called party. The method and apparatus provides the caller with an option for a pre-paid return call that is billed to the caller. When the intended recipient of the call is unreachable, the call is transferred to a message server that gives the caller the option for a pre-paid return call for the recipient. The recipient is then notified of the available pre-paid return call through periodic callbacks to the intended recipient or by alerting the recipient the next time the recipient makes a call. The receiver of the message has the option of returning the call immediately or at a later time within a time duration set by the caller.

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