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Internet priority call device

  • US 6,377,668 B1
  • Filed: 05/26/1998
  • Issued: 04/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of interfacing a computer user, a telephone, a modem, and incoming telephone calls with a telephone line stand alone switch device utilizing the feature of Call Waiting, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a telephony device for controllably switching a telephone line between a modem and a telephone set;

    b) detecting the presence of a Call Waiting signal received while said modem is connected to said telephone line, said signal indicative of an incoming telephone call;

    c) filtering said incoming telephone call by using predetermined call identification information;

    d) notifying the user of said incoming telephone call when that call matches said predetermined caller identification information;

    e) placing said modem on hold;

    f) connecting the user with the incoming telephone call through the telephone set; and

    g) automatically terminating said modem connection when an off-hook detection means determines the telephone set is in use.

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