Method for forwarding a call to a call number that is assigned to the originally dialed number by means of a directory system
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Abstract
A method for forwarding a call, in which a first number, which is entered on a first telecommunications terminal and is assigned to a second terminal, is used to establish a connection to the second terminal and the call remains unanswered in the second terminal is provided. The method allows the A-subscriber to reach a person by telephone who is assigned to the B-subscriber by triggering the transmission of a message from the first terminal to the automatic telecommunications service to determine an alternative number. The service then determines a second number of a third terminal, using an electronically stored assignment regulation from a directory, and the second number is used to establish a connection between the first and the third terminals.
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16. A method for call forwarding after a call from a first telecommunication terminal is not accepted at a second telecommunication terminal, the method comprising:
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entering a first called number associated to the second terminal at the first terminal, the number entered to establish a connection to the second terminal;
triggering a transfer of an identification inquiry message containing the first call number to an automatic telecommunication service in order to identify an alternative call number;
identifying a second call number associated to a third telecommunication terminal by a telecommunication service via an electronic directory system comprising a stored assignment specification; and
providing the second call number for establishing a connection between the first terminal and the third terminal. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An arrangement including a plurality of telecommunication terminals, comprising:
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a first terminal adapted to accept input of a user;
a directory system query unit configured for submitting a query to an electronic directory system in order to identify a second call number assigned to a first call number, the first call number previously entered at the first terminal; and
a forwarding control unit adapted to transfer the first call number to the directory system query unit after a first input of a user at the first terminal and to receive the second call number from the directory system query unit, wherein the first terminal includes the forwarding control unit or wherein an exchange includes the forwarding control unit. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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