SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING CALLS
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1. A computer-readable storage medium, comprising computer instructions for:
- detecting a call directed to a communication device according to signaling information comprising an identifier (ID) of the communication device and a voicemail redirection request; and
redirecting the call to a voicemail system responsive to the voicemail redirection request without transmitting a notice of the call to the communication device.
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Abstract
A system and apparatus for managing calls to voice mail is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a voicemail system having a controller element that receives a call redirected away from a targeted communication device without providing the targeted communication device notice of the call responsive to a voicemail redirection request supplied by signaling information associated with the call. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
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1. A computer-readable storage medium, comprising computer instructions for:
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detecting a call directed to a communication device according to signaling information comprising an identifier (ID) of the communication device and a voicemail redirection request; and redirecting the call to a voicemail system responsive to the voicemail redirection request without transmitting a notice of the call to the communication device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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- 9. A voicemail system, comprising a controller element that receives a call redirected away from a targeted communication device without providing said targeted communication device notice of said call responsive to a voicemail redirection request supplied by signaling information associated with the call.
- 17. A communication device, comprising a controller element that initiates a call with signaling information comprising an identifier of a targeted communication device and a voicemail redirection request that requests redirection of the call to a voicemail system without notice supplied to the targeted communication device.
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