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More efficient call handling for operator assistance calls

  • US 4,899,375 A
  • Filed: 09/23/1988
  • Issued: 02/06/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of setting up an operator assistance call from a calling party to a called party, comprising the steps of:

  • connecting said party to a first operator position;

    responsive to first signals from said first operator position, disconnecting said first operator position and setting up a connection to said called party; and

    responsive to receipt of an answer signal from said called party, setting up a connection between a second operator position, which may be different from said first operator position, and said called party.

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