Method for redirecting calls to a messaging system during an active call
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1. A method comprising the steps of:
- establishing an active call between a calling party and a first endpoint;
during the active call, receiving a request for redirection of the call; and
responsive to the request, redirecting the call to a second endpoint.
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Abstract
A method for redirecting an active call to a messaging system (126) enables a calling party (108 or 110) placed on hold to leave a message with a called party (108 or 110), thereby obviating the need for the called party to remain on hold. Upon redirecting the call, attributes of the call (e.g., billing rates, assigned resources, etc.) may be revised. Optionally, if the calling party desires to remain on hold, the calling party may cause one or more reminder signals to be sent to the called party such that the called party is reminded that the calling party is on hold.
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1. A method comprising the steps of:
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establishing an active call between a calling party and a first endpoint;
during the active call, receiving a request for redirection of the call; and
responsive to the request, redirecting the call to a second endpoint. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising the steps of:
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establishing an active call between a calling party and a first endpoint, the active call having one or more attributes;
during the active call, receiving a request for redirection of the call;
responsive to the request, redirecting the call to a second endpoint and redefining at least one attribute of the one or more attributes. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. In a communication system having established an active call between a calling party and a called party, wherein the called party places the calling party on hold, a method comprising:
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receiving a request from the calling party to send one or more reminder signals to the called party; and
responsive to the request, sending the one or more reminder signals to the called party.
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