Method and system for canceling unwanted telephone calls
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1. A method for canceling a call, the method comprising:
- (a) analyzing a plurality of inputs transmitted from a called telephone station, where the plurality of inputs are selected from the group consisting of DTMF tones, flash-hook, dial pulse input, modem/fax input, and voice input;
(b) transmitting a message to a calling telephone station; and
(c) canceling a call placed to the called telephone station.
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Abstract
The present method and system enable a called party to cancel an unwanted call and send a message to the calling party. The method and system are activated in response to a plurality of inputs provided by the called party. In response to the input provided by the called party, a custom or a standard message can be transmitted to the calling party. A confirmation message can also be transmitted to the called party. The method and system can be implemented in conjunction with other systems that are also activated in response to an input from the called party.
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1. A method for canceling a call, the method comprising:
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(a) analyzing a plurality of inputs transmitted from a called telephone station, where the plurality of inputs are selected from the group consisting of DTMF tones, flash-hook, dial pulse input, modem/fax input, and voice input;
(b) transmitting a message to a calling telephone station; and
(c) canceling a call placed to the called telephone station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for canceling a call, the system comprising:
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at least one telecommunications network element operative to;
(a) analyze a plurality of inputs transmitted from a called telephone station, where the plurality of inputs are selected from the group consisting of DTMF tones, flash-hook, dial pulse input, modem/fax input, and voice input;
(b) transmit a message to a calling telephone station; and
(c) cancel a call placed to the called telephone station. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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