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Telecommunications call time slicing system and method

  • US 7,272,217 B1
  • Filed: 12/16/1998
  • Issued: 09/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of time slicing a telecommunications call, comprising:

  • connecting a caller to a subscriber of a time slicing service;

    then;

    determining if the subscriber is available to continue the call from the caller;

    connecting the caller to an alternate device that provides alternate services when the subscriber is not available to continue the call;

    terminating the alternate services and resuming communication between the caller to the subscriber when the subscriber is available to continue the call; and

    determining a portion of total call charges associated with the call that is attributable to at least one entity other than the subscriber based on the alternate services provided by said alternate device.

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