Intelligent remote caller ID
First Claim
1. A method of providing call information at a remote location, comprising the steps of:
- receiving a call query from a telephone routing device; and
sending a plurality of messages to a called party via registered communication devices associated with the plurality of telephone numbers based upon a set of rules by the user associated with a called party telephone number, wherein the messages prompt the user with at least one option for handling an incoming call, the at least one option including a choice of connecting the incoming call to the communication device being used to respond to the message.
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Abstract
An intelligent remote caller identification system is provided that typically includes a central office, a service control point, and an internet call routing system. The central office typically triggers a query responsive to receiving a call request. The service control point is coupled to the central office, receives the query, and triggers an internet call routing query. The internet call routing system is coupled to the service control point and typically receives the internet call routing query, determines the presence of the called party with respect to a registered communication device, and sends an internet-based message to the called party at the registered communication device in response to the presence determination. Methods and other systems are also provided.
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1. A method of providing call information at a remote location, comprising the steps of:
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receiving a call query from a telephone routing device; and
sending a plurality of messages to a called party via registered communication devices associated with the plurality of telephone numbers based upon a set of rules by the user associated with a called party telephone number, wherein the messages prompt the user with at least one option for handling an incoming call, the at least one option including a choice of connecting the incoming call to the communication device being used to respond to the message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20)
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11. A computer readable medium having a program for providing call information at a remote location, the program having instructions for performing the steps of:
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receiving a call query from a telephone routing device; and
sending a plurality of messages to a called party via registered communication devices associated with the plurality of telephone numbers based upon a set of rules by the user associated with a called party telephone number, wherein the messages prompt the user with at least one option for handling an incoming call, the at least one option including a choice of connecting the incoming call to the communication device being used to respond to the message. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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