Carrier direct calling
First Claim
1. A method for processing telephone calls, comprising the steps of:
- (a) initiating a telephone call over a public telephone line using a carrier direct telephone number having a carrier specific identifier, said carrier specific identifier identifying an international carrier;
(b) routing said telephone call to said international carrier;
(c) using said carrier direct telephone number including said carrier specific identifier as a key to translate, within said international carrier, said carrier direct telephone number to a public telephone number; and
(d) routing said telephone call over public telephone lines in accordance with said public telephone number.
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Accused Products
Abstract
The processing of telephone calls is described herein. A telephone call is initiated over a public telephone line using a carrier direct telephone number having a carrier specific identifier. The carrier specific identifier designates the international carrier that has assigned the carrier direct number (Carrier Direct Service Provider). The telephone call is routed to an international carrier in the country of origin. That international carrier recognizes the carrier specific identifier and routes the call to the Carrier Direct Service Provider. The Carrier Direct Service Provider translates the carrier direct telephone number to a public telephone number. The call is then routed over public telephone lines in accordance with the public telephone number.
43 Citations
6 Claims
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1. A method for processing telephone calls, comprising the steps of:
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(a) initiating a telephone call over a public telephone line using a carrier direct telephone number having a carrier specific identifier, said carrier specific identifier identifying an international carrier; (b) routing said telephone call to said international carrier; (c) using said carrier direct telephone number including said carrier specific identifier as a key to translate, within said international carrier, said carrier direct telephone number to a public telephone number; and (d) routing said telephone call over public telephone lines in accordance with said public telephone number. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A system for processing telephone calls, comprising:
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means for initiating a telephone call over a public telephone line using a carrier direct telephone number having a carrier specific identifier, said carrier specific identifier identifying an international carrier; means for routing said telephone call to said international carrier; means for using said carrier direct telephone number including said carrier specific identifier as a key to translate, within said international carrier, said carrier direct telephone number to a public telephone number; and means for routing said telephone call over public telephone lines in accordance with said public telephone number. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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Specification