Call setup request confirmation
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- from a Voice over IP device, receiving a call setup request at an IP PBX, the call setup request an SIP invite;
automatically providing an indication that the call setup request is being processed, the indication provided responsive to a call setup request confirmation received from the IP PBX as an out-of-band signal, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number; and
responsive to a received call setup completed message, providing a ring back message to the IP PBX, the IP PBX adapted to cause the Voice over IP device to provide a ring back as an indicator of call setup completion.
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Abstract
At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising receiving a call setup request, and automatically providing an indication that the call setup request is being processed. At least one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method comprising providing a call setup request to a network, and receiving an indication that the call setup request is being processed. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope.
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42 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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from a Voice over IP device, receiving a call setup request at an IP PBX, the call setup request an SIP invite; automatically providing an indication that the call setup request is being processed, the indication provided responsive to a call setup request confirmation received from the IP PBX as an out-of-band signal, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number; and responsive to a received call setup completed message, providing a ring back message to the IP PBX, the IP PBX adapted to cause the Voice over IP device to provide a ring back as an indicator of call setup completion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system, comprising
from a Voice over IP device, means for receiving a call setup request at an IP PBX, the call setup request a Media Gateway Control Protocol request; - and
means for automatically providing an indication that the call setup request is being processed, the indication provided responsive to a call setup request confirmation received from the IP PBX as an out-of-band signal, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number, said means adapted to, responsive to a received call setup completed message, provide a ring back message to the IP PBX, the IP PBX adapted to cause the Voice over IP device to a ring back as an indicator of call setup completion.
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20. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for activities comprising:
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from a Voice over IP device, receiving a call setup request at an IP PBX, the call setup request a MEGACO request; automatically providing an indication that the call setup request is being processed, the indication provided responsive to a call setup request confirmation received from the IP PBX as an out-of-band signal, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number; and responsive to a received call setup completed message, providing a ring back message to the IP PBX, the IP PBX adapted to cause the Voice over IP device to provide a ring back as an indicator of call setup completion.
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21. A method, comprising:
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from a Voice over IP device, providing a call setup request to a TDM PBX, the call setup request a SIP invite; receiving an indication that the call setup request is being processed, the indication provided responsive to a call setup request confirmation received from the TDM PBX as an out-of-band signal, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number; and responsive to a received call setup completed message, providing a ring back message to the TDM PBX, the TDM PBX adapted to cause the Voice over IP device to provide a ring back as an indicator of call setup completion. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A system, comprising
means for providing a call setup request to a network; - and
means for receiving an indication that the call setup request is being processed, the indication responsive to a confirmation received at an IP PBX from an IP muter, the confirmation an in-band signal, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number, the IP PBX adapted to cause the means for receiving an indication to provide a ring back message as an indicator of call setup completion.
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40. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for activities comprising:
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providing a call setup request at an IP router from a TDM PBX via a network; receiving an indication that the call setup request is being processed, the indication responsive to a confirmation signal received at the TDM PBX from the IP router the confirmation signal an out-of-band signal, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number; and responsive to a received call setup completed message, providing a ring back message to the TDM PBX, the TDM PBX adapted to cause a Voice over IP device to provide a ring bark as an indicator of call setup completion.
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41. A graphical user interface providing a visual rendering of a call setup request indication, said visual rendering selected by a caller from a set comprising a spinning beach ball and a progress bar, said visual rendering ceasing upon receipt of a result of a call setup request, the indication comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number, the audible announcement heard via a device communicatively coupled to said graphical user interface.
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42. A user interface providing an audible rendering of a call setup request indication, said audible rendering comprising a caller selectable tone that becomes louder the longer a call setup takes to be completed, said audible rendering ceasing upon receipt of a result of a call setup request, the audible rendering comprising an audible announcement of a directory name associated with a called number.
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