Telephonic communications – Special services – Call diversion
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-22
2010-06-22
Kuntz, Curtis (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
Special services
Call diversion
C379S142070, C379S201010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07742590
ABSTRACT:
According to embodiments of the present invention, a method for selectively managing a call connection between a caller and each of a first directory number associated with a subscriber and a second directory number associated with the subscriber includes causing at least the first directory number to be rung in response to a call request from the caller. In response to a determination that the rung first directory number has answered the call request: a call is automatically allowed to be completed between the caller and the first directory number if the first directory number is of a first type; and, if the directory number is of a second type, a prescribed additional response is required from the first directory number prior to allowing the call to be completed between the caller and the first directory number, and the second directory number is allowed to be rung in response to the call request until the prescribed additional response is provided.
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AT&T Intellectual Property I L.P.
Islam Mohammad K
Kuntz Curtis
Myers Bigel & Sibley Sajovec, PA
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