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Method and apparatus for subscriber control of an inbound call

  • US 20050213740A1
  • Filed: 03/23/2004
  • Published: 09/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing an inbound call service to a public switched telephone network (PSTN) service subscriber, the method comprising:

  • receiving a call initiation message at a call service node (CSN) that does not complete the call in the PSTN;

    extracting a called number from the call initiation message, and identifying the service subscriber associated with the called number;

    issuing an inbound call notification message over a messaging network to at least one messaging device operated by the service subscriber, the inbound call notification message providing information related to the inbound call and requesting that the service subscriber select a call treatment option for the inbound call;

    routing the call to a call parking facility associated with the service;

    receiving from the service subscriber a reply to the inbound call notification message indicating the call treatment option; and

    controlling the call from the CSN in accordance with the call treatment option.

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