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System and method for controlling access to a telephony database

  • US 6,041,325 A
  • Filed: 10/09/1997
  • Issued: 03/21/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling access to a telephony database with a graphical user interface, the database having a predefined schema for storing telephony data in the telephony database, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a logic analyzer, a schema query, a screen builder, and a screen interpreter;

    b) generating executable code with the logic analyzer, the code for supporting interaction between the screen interpreter and the telephony database according to the schema query and the predefined schema;

    c) using the schema query to direct the screen builder to assemble a screen for supporting the graphical user interface;

    d) inserting the executable code into the screen assembled by the screen builder to create a service screen definition; and

    e) providing the service screen definition to the screen interpreter to enable a graphical user interface for interacting with the telephony database;

    f) providing direct access for a subscriber to the telephony database through the graphical user interface, the subscriber operable to enable or modify services represented in the telephony database without service operator or service provider assistance.

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