System and method for establishing long distance call connections using electronic text messages
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1. A method of providing toll telephone service, comprising steps of:
- a) receiving an electronic text message sent to a predetermined address by a customer who wishes to initiate a toll call between an originating number and at least one destination number;
b) parsing the electronic text message to extract information to permit the toll call to be initiated; and
c) initiating the toll call using the information extracted from the electronic text message.
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Abstract
A method and system adapted to receive electronic text messages and generate connection request messages used to establish toll call connections. The system includes a call control database, customer profile database, billing database, call control node, and point of presence switch that interfaces with the PSTN. The electronic text messages are received through the Internet and may be electronic mail, short message service, or instant text messages.
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30 Claims
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1. A method of providing toll telephone service, comprising steps of:
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a) receiving an electronic text message sent to a predetermined address by a customer who wishes to initiate a toll call between an originating number and at least one destination number;
b) parsing the electronic text message to extract information to permit the toll call to be initiated; and
c) initiating the toll call using the information extracted from the electronic text message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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25. A system for providing long distance telephone service, comprising:
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a) an electronic text message parser that receives an electronic text message from a customer that wishes to place a toll call, and parses the electronic text message to extract information required to set up the toll call; and
b) toll call origination equipment that receives the information and places the toll call for the customer.
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