Method and apparatus for processing a sequence of calls

Details Method and apparatus for processing a sequence of calls Method and apparatus for processing a sequence of calls

1996-12-20

1999-04-27

Wolinsky, Scott

Telephonic communications

Plural exchange network or interconnection

With interexchange network routing

379115, 379201, 379211, 379229, H04M 342

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058987681

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for processing a sequence of calls directed to different destination sites from a single calling site via a provider having a connection-based tariff structure that employs first and second levels of connections in order to increase cost efficiency. The first level connection is from the provider to an intermediate site, such as a server, with the first level connection being maintained throughout the sequence of calls. The second level connection is formed from the intermediate site to the destination sites in the sequential order determined by the calling party. Each call to a destination site includes a different second level connection that is terminated from a completion of the call, without affecting the first level connection. The call information relating to the different calls in the sequence is transmitted from the calling site to the intermediate site by techniques such as the transmission of DTMF signals or conventional digital call setup signals. In one embodiment, the provider is an exchange carrier of air-to-ground telecommunications capability.

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