Method and system for processing calls by proxy
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1. A computer-implemented method of processing a call by proxy in a network, the method comprising:
- receiving a request from a first party for a proxy call on behalf of a second party at a first call control entity, wherein the first call control entity comprises a computer system and there is no active call between the first and second parties;
preparing a first message to be sent to a second call control entity, wherein the second call control entity comprises a computer system and the first message includes call set-up information and a proxy call indicator;
delivering the first message to the second call control entity; and
establishing a proxy call with an appropriate call destination on behalf of the second party.
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Abstract
A method of processing a call by proxy in a network is provided. The method comprises: receiving a request from a first party for a proxy call on behalf of a second party at a first call control entity, whether or not an active call exists between the first and second parties; signaling the proxy call through the network; and establishing the proxy call to an appropriate destination, such as an emergency call center near the second party.
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1. A computer-implemented method of processing a call by proxy in a network, the method comprising:
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receiving a request from a first party for a proxy call on behalf of a second party at a first call control entity, wherein the first call control entity comprises a computer system and there is no active call between the first and second parties; preparing a first message to be sent to a second call control entity, wherein the second call control entity comprises a computer system and the first message includes call set-up information and a proxy call indicator; delivering the first message to the second call control entity; and establishing a proxy call with an appropriate call destination on behalf of the second party. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A computer-implemented method of processing a call by proxy in a network, the method comprising:
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receiving a request from a first party for a proxy call on behalf of a second party at a first call control entity, wherein the first call control entity comprises a computer system and the first party and the second party maintain their call; delivering the request to a second call control entity, wherein the second call control entity comprises a computer system and the request includes a proxy call indicator; determining an appropriate call destination for the proxy call; and establishing a bridged connection at one of the call control entities to join the call between the first and second parties with the appropriate call destination on behalf of the second party. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for processing a call by proxy in a network, the system comprising:
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a first call control entity that receives a request from a first party for a proxy call on behalf of a second party, wherein there is no active call between the first and second parties, prepares a first message to be sent to a second call control entity, wherein the first message includes call set-up information and a proxy call indicator, and delivers the first message to the second call control entity; and the second call control entity establishes a proxy call with an appropriate call destination on behalf of the second party. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for processing a call by proxy in a network, the system comprising:
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a first call control entity that receives a request from a first party for a proxy call on behalf of a second, wherein the first party and the second party maintain their call, and delivers the request to a second call control entity, wherein the request includes a proxy call indicator; and
the second call control entity determinesthe appropriate call destination on behalf the second party, and establishes a bridged connection at one of the call control entities to join the call between the first and second parties with the appropriate call destination on behalf of the second party. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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