Communication service method and exchange system for notifying a terminating subscriber of an originating subscriber

• US 6,011,841 A
• Filed: 03/12/1996
• Issued: 01/04/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 05/18/1993
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
• Original Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
• Inventors: Isono, Osamu
• Primary Examiner(s): Hong, Harry S.
• Application Number:
  US08/614,187
• Time in Patent Office: 1,393 Days
• Field of Search: 379/112, 379/113, 379/115, 379/116, 379/119, 379/120, 379/122, 379/131, 379/132, 379/127, 379/142, 379/201, 379/133, 379/134, 379/139, 379/265, 379/266, 379/309, 379/135
• US Class Current: 379/201.01
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2203/551 Call history recording a computer conference H04L12/1831
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/2218 Call detail recording
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/36 Statistical metering, e.g. recording occasions when traffic exceeds capacity of trunks
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 3/48 Arrangements for recalling a calling subscriber when the wanted subscriber ceases to be busy

Abstract

Whenever there is an incoming call to a terminal accommodated by a terminating exchange, the terminating exchange creates incoming-call data, which contains at least the terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, the originating subscriber'"'"'s number and the communication time, and transmits the incoming-call basic data to a communication center. The communication center accumulates the incoming-call basic data and, in response to issuance of an output request, creates and outputs an incoming-call logging list for the requesting user on the basis of the incoming-call basic data. Further, secondary data, which includes at least the names and addresses of calling parties, is registered in a data base beforehand in correspondence with subscriber'"'"'s numbers. The secondary data is combined with the incoming-call basic data to create incoming-call information, which is then stored in memory. In response to issuance of the output request, the incoming-call logging list of the requesting user is outputted based upon the incoming-call information.

Claims

1. A communication service method in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, comprising the steps of:

creating incoming-call basic data which includes at least an originating subscribers number and communication starting time, in correspondence with a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number at a terminating exchange in the communication network whenever there is an incoming call to an accommodated subscriber;

holding the incoming-call basic data at the terminating exchange;

outputting from the terminating exchange, in response to a list-output request, an incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basic of the incoming-call basic data;

indicating to the communication network, from an originating subscriber terminal, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber in said incoming-call logging list;

causing the communication network to transmit permit/prohibit data to the terminating exchange together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number; and

in a case where disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber has been prohibited, outputting an incoming-call logging list devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s number.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the terminating exchange sends the incoming-call basic data to a communication center, and the communication center holds the incoming-call basic data and outputs an incoming-call logging list in response to the list-output request.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a call, termination during communication and no response by a subscriber are included in the incoming-call basic data.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the permit or prohibit data is included in the incoming-call basic data.

5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of:

setting, from a terminal, whether or not a subscriber is to receive an incoming-call information service, and informing the terminating exchange of the setting;

causing the terminating exchange to register, in correspondence with the subscriber'"'"'s number, whether or not the service is required;

checking, in the terminating exchange, at the time of termination of an incoming call, whether the terminating subscriber requires the incoming-call information service; and

creating incoming-call basic data only if the service is required.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the list-output request is issued from a user terminal via a communication line, the incoming-call logging list of said user is provided on the line.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein incoming-call basic data is accumulated over a fixed period of time and said incoming-call basic data over the fixed period of time is collectively outputted from the terminating exchange in the form of a list for each terminating subscriber in response to a list-output request.

8. A communication service method in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, the method comprising the steps of:

registering secondary data, which has at least names and addresses of subscribers, in a data base in advance in correspondence with subscriber'"'"'s numbers;

creating incoming-call basic data, which includes at least an originating subscribers number and communication starting time in correspondence with a terminology subscribers number at a terminating exchange in the communication network whenever there is an incoming call to an accommodated subscriber;

retrieving the secondary data conforming to the originating subscriber'"'"'s number from the data base;

combining this secondary data with the incoming-call basic data to create incoming-call information in the terminating exchange, and holding the incoming-call information created;

outputting from the terminating exchange, in response to a list-output request, an incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call information;

indicating to the communication network, from an originating subscriber terminal, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber in said incoming-call logging list;

causing the communication network to transmit permit/prohibit data to a terminating side together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number; and

in a case where disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber has been prohibited, outputting an incoming-call logging list devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s information.

9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the terminating exchange sends the incoming-call basic data to a communication center, and the communication center creates and holds incoming-call information and outputs an incoming-call logging list in response to the list-output request.

10. The method according to claim 8, wherein the permit or prohibit data is included in the incoming-call basic data.

11. The method according to claim 8, wherein when the list-output request is issued from a user terminal via a communication line, the incoming-call logging list of said user is provided on the line.

12. The method according to claim 8, wherein incoming-call information is accumulated over a fixed period of time and said incoming-call information over the fixed period of time is collectively outputted from the terminating exchange in the form of a list for each terminating subscriber in response to a list-output request.

13. An exchange in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, comprising:

registering means for registering, in advance, a plurality of subscribers which are to receive provision of an incoming-call logging list;

incoming-call basic data creating means for creating incoming-call basic data which includes at least an originating subscriber'"'"'s number and communication starting time in correspondence with a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, whenever there is an incoming call to an accommodated subscriber registered in said registering means;

output means for outputting an incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call basic data in response to an output request; and

means for receiving from an originating subscriber terminal, via the communication network, permit/prohibit data, which indicates whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of subscriber information in the incoming-call logging list, together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

wherein said output means refrains from including the subscriber information in the incoming-call logging list in a case where disclosure of the subscriber information has been prohibited.

14. The exchange according to claim 13, wherein said incoming-call basic data creating means creates the incoming-call basic data which includes communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a call, termination during communication and no response by a subscriber.

15. The system according to claim 13, wherein said incoming-call basic data creating means includes the permit or prohibit data in the incoming-call basic data.

16. The exchange according to claim 13, further comprising:

means for accumulating incoming-call basic data over a fixed period of time;

wherein said output means collectively outputting said incoming-call basic data over the fixed period of time in the form of a list for each terminating subscriber in response to a list-output request.

20. The exchange according to claim 13, wherein the terminating exchange sends the incoming-call basic data to a communication center, and the communication center holds the incoming-call basic data and outputs an incoming-call logging list in response to the output request.

17. An exchange in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, comprising:

a data base for registering, in advance, secondary data, which has at least names and addresses of subscribers, in correspondence with subscriber'"'"'s numbers;

registering means for registering, in advance, a plurality of subscribers which are to receive provision of an incoming-call logging list;

incoming-call basic data creating means for creating incoming-call basic data, which includes at least an originating subscriber'"'"'s number and communication starting time in correspondence with a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, whenever there is an incoming call to an accommodated subscriber registered in said registering means;

retrieving means for retrieving the secondary data conforming to the originating subscriber'"'"'s number from said data base;

means for combining this secondary data with the incoming-call basic data to create incoming-call information;

output mean for outputting an incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call basic data in response to an output request; and

means for receiving from an originating subscriber terminal, via the communication network, permit/prohibit data, which indicates whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of subscriber information in the incoming-call logging list, together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

wherein said output means refrains from including the subscriber information in the incoming-call logging list in a case where disclosure of the subscriber information has been prohibited.

18. The exchange according to claim 17, wherein said incoming-call basic data creating means includes the permit or prohibit data in the incoming-call basic data.

19. The exchange system according to claim 17, further comprising:

means for accumulating incoming-call information over a fixed period of time;

wherein said output means collectively outputting said incoming-call information over the fixed period of time in the form of a list for each terminating subscriber in response to a list-output request.

21. The exchange according to claim 17, wherein the terminating exchange sends the incoming-call basic data to a communication center, and the communication center holds the incoming-call basic data and outputs an incoming-call logging list in response to the output request.

22. A communication service method in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, the method comprising the steps of:

registering, in correspondence with a subscriber'"'"'s number, whether or not an incoming-call information service is required at a terminating exchange in the communication network;

indicating to the communication network, from an originating subscriber terminal, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber;

causing the communication network to transmit, permit or prohibit data to the terminating exchange together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

checking, in the terminating exchange, at the time of termination of an incoming call, whether the terminating subscriber requires the incoming-call information service;

in a case where the terminating subscriber requires the service, creating incoming-call basic data, which includes a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, communication starting time, the permit or prohibit data and communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a call, termination during communication and no response by the terminating subscriber, at the terminating exchange;

holding the incoming-call basic data at the terminating exchange;

monitoring whether a request for outputting an incoming-call logging list has been received;

if the request has been received, outputting from the terminating exchange, the incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call basic data, wherein in a case where the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited, the terminating exchange outputs the incoming-call logging list devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s number and in a case where the disclosure is permitted, the terminating exchange outputs the incoming-call logging list including said originating subscriber'"'"'s number.

23. The method according to claim 22, further comprising steps of:

determining whether the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited or permitted by reference to said permit or prohibit data;

outputting the incoming-call logging list devoid of said originating subscribers number in a case where the disclosure is prohibited; and

outputting the incoming-call logging list including said originating subscriber'"'"'s number in a case where the disclosure is permitted.

24. A communication service method in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, the method comprising the steps of:

registering, in correspondence with a subscriber'"'"'s number, whether or not an incoming-call information service is required at a terminating exchange in the communication network;

registering secondary data, which has at least names and addresses of subscribers, in a data base provided in the terminating exchange in advance in correspondence with subscriber'"'"'s numbers;

indicating to the communication network, from an originating subscriber terminal, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber;

causing the communication network to transmit, permit or prohibit data to the terminating exchange together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

checking, in the terminating exchange, at the time of termination of an incoming call, whether the terminating subscriber requires the incoming-call information service;

in a case where the terminating subscriber requires the service, creating incoming-call basic data, which includes a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, communication starting time, the permit or prohibit data and communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a call, termination during communication and no response by the terminating subscriber, at the terminating exchange;

determining whether the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited or permitted by reference to said permit or prohibit data;

in a case where the disclosure is permitted, retrieving the secondary data conforming to the originating subscriber'"'"'s number from the data base, combining the secondary data with the incoming-call basic data to create incoming-call information in the terminating exchange, and holding the incoming-call information;

in a case where the disclosure is prohibited, editing incoming-call information devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s information in the terminating exchange and holding the incoming-call information;

monitoring whether a request for outputting an incoming-call logging list has been received;

if the request has been received, outputting from the terminating exchange, the incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call information.

25. A communication service method in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, the method comprising the steps of:

registering, in correspondence with a subscriber'"'"'s number, whether or not an incoming-call information service is required at a terminating exchange in the communication network;

registering secondary data, which has at least names and addresses of subscribers, in a data base provided in a communication center in advance in correspondence with subscriber'"'"'s numbers;

indicating to the communication network, from an originating subscriber terminal, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber;

causing the communication network to transmit, permit or prohibit data to the terminating exchange together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

checking, in the terminating exchange, at the time of termination of an incoming call, whether the terminating subscriber requires the incoming-call information service;

in a case where the terminating subscriber requires the service, creating incoming-call basic data, which includes a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, communication starting time, the permit or prohibit data and communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a call, termination during communication and no response by the terminating subscriber, at the terminating exchange;

sending the incoming-call basic data to the communication center;

determining whether the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited or permitted by reference to said permit or prohibit data in the communication center;

in a case where the disclosure is permitted, retrieving the secondary data conforming to the originating subscriber'"'"'s number from the data base, combining the secondary data with the incoming-call basic data to create incoming-call information in the communication center, and holding the incoming-call information;

in a case where the disclosure is prohibited, editing incoming-call information devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s information in the communication center and holding the incoming-call information; and

monitoring whether a request for outputting an incoming-call logging list has been received, and

if the request has been received, outputting from the communication center, the incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call information.

26. A communication service system in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, the system comprising:

means for registering, in correspondence with a subscriber'"'"'s number, whether or not an incoming-call information service is required at a terminating exchange in the communication network;

wherein an originating subscriber indicates to the communication network, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber and the communication network is caused to transmit, permit data or prohibit data to the terminating exchange together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

means for checking, in the terminating exchange, at the time of termination of an incoming call, whether the terminating subscriber requires the incoming-call information service, and

in a case where the terminating subscriber requires the service, creating incoming-call basic data, which includes a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, communication starting time, the permit or prohibit data and communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a calls termination during communication and no response by the terminating subscriber, at the terminating exchange;

means for holding the incoming-call basic data at the terminating exchange;

means for monitoring whether a request for outputting an incoming-call logging list has been received, and if the request has been received, the terminating exchange outputs the incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call basic data, wherein in a case where the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited, the terminating exchange outputs the incoming-call logging list devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s number and in a case where the disclosure is permitted, the terminating exchange outputs the incoming-call logging list including said originating subscriber'"'"'s number.

27. The system according to claim 26, further comprising:

means for determining whether the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited or permitted by reference to said permit or prohibit data;

means for outputting the incoming-call logging list devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s number in a case where the disclosure is prohibited, and for outputting the incoming-call logging list including said originating subscriber'"'"'s number in a case where the disclosure is permitted.

28. A communication service system in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, the system comprising:

means for registering, in correspondence with a subscriber'"'"'s number, whether or not an incoming-call information service is required at a terminating exchange in the communication network;

means for registering secondary data, which has at least names and addresses of subscribers, in a data base provided in the terminating exchange in advance in correspondence with subscriber'"'"'s numbers,

wherein an originating subscriber indicates to the communication network, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber, the communication network is caused to transmit, permit or prohibit data to the terminating exchange together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

means for checking, in the terminating exchange, at the time of termination of an incoming call, whether the terminating subscriber requires the incoming-call information service, and

in a case where the terminating subscriber requires the service, creating incoming-call basic data, which includes a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, an originating subscriber'"'"'s number , communication starting time, the permit data or prohibit data and communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a call, termination during communication and no response by the terminating subscriber, at the terminating exchange;

means for determining whether the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited or permitted by reference to said permit or prohibit data, and

in a case where the disclosure is permitted, retrieving the secondary data conforming to the originating subscriber'"'"'s number from the data base, combining the secondary data with the incoming-call basic data to create incoming-call information in the terminating exchange, and holding the incoming-call information, and in a case where the disclosure is prohibited, editing incoming-call information devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s information in the terminating exchange and holding the incoming-call information; and

means for monitoring whether a request for outputting an incoming-call logging list has been received, and if the request has been received, outputting from the terminating exchange, the incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call information.

29. A communication service system in a communication network having a function for notifying a terminating side of an originating subcriber'"'"'s number, the system comprising:

means for registering, in correspondence with a subscriber'"'"'s number, whether or not an incoming-call information service is required at a terminating exchange in the communication network;

means for registering secondary data, which has at least names and addresses of subscribers, in a data base provided in a communication center in advance in correspondence with subscriber'"'"'s numbers;

wherein an originating subscriber indicates to the communication network, whether to permit or prohibit disclosure of information relating to an originating subscriber and the communication network is caused to transmit, permit or prohibit data to the terminating exchange together with an originating subscriber'"'"'s number;

means for checking, in the terminating exchange, at the time of termination of an incoming call, whether the terminating subscriber requires the incoming-call information service, and

in a case where the terminating subscriber requires the service, creating incoming-call basic data, which includes a terminating subscriber'"'"'s number, an originating subscriber'"'"'s number, communication starting time, the permit date or prohibit data and communication conditions indicating distinction between finish of a call, termination during communication and no response by the terminating subscriber, at the terminating exchange;

means for sending the incoming-call basic data to the communication center;

means for determining whether the disclosure of the information relating to the originating subscriber is prohibited or permitted by reference to said permit or prohibit data in the communication center, and in a case where the disclosure is permitted, retrieving the secondary data conforming to the originating subscriber'"'"'s number from the data base, combining the secondary data with the incoming-call basic data to create incoming-call information in the communication center, and holding the incoming-call information, and in a case where the disclosure is prohibited, editing incoming-call information devoid of said originating subscriber'"'"'s information in the communication center and holding the incoming-call information; and

means for monitoring whether a request for outputting an incoming-call logging list has been received, and if the request has been received, outputting from the communication center, the incoming-call logging list of a requesting subscriber on the basis of the incoming-call information.