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Method and apparatus for providing pre-connection messaging and output

  • US 20050105706A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2004
  • Published: 05/19/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/2003
  • Status: Active Application
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1. A method for processing a communication request from a first party comprising:

  • receiving an identifier associated with a party to be contacted;

    using said identifier to determine a level of service to be provided on behalf of the party associated with said identifier;

    in response to determining a level of service, retrieving an announcement;

    initiating a sending of the selected announcement to the first party;

    detecting availability of the party to be contacted;

    in response to said detecting availability establishing a connection for a communication path between the first party and the party to be contacted.

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