System and method for hold and re-ring
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1. A method for transferring calls, the method comprising:
- receiving notification preferences;
receiving a plurality of access lists and a plurality of command codes wherein one command code is associated with each access list;
receiving a voice communication;
placing the voice communication on hold in response to user input of a selected command code;
ringing a plurality of phones associated with the access list associated with the selected command code simultaneously; and
connecting the voice communication to one of the plurality of phones in response to a user answering the voice communication on the one of the plurality of phones.
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Abstract
A system and method for transferring calls. A voice communication is received. The voice communication is placed on hold in response to receiving user input. Multiple phones are rung simultaneously in response to receiving the user input. The voice communication is connected to one of the multiple phones in response to a user answering the voice communication on one of the multiple phones.
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1. A method for transferring calls, the method comprising:
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receiving notification preferences; receiving a plurality of access lists and a plurality of command codes wherein one command code is associated with each access list; receiving a voice communication; placing the voice communication on hold in response to user input of a selected command code; ringing a plurality of phones associated with the access list associated with the selected command code simultaneously; and connecting the voice communication to one of the plurality of phones in response to a user answering the voice communication on the one of the plurality of phones. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A communication system, the system comprising:
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a switch configured to receive a voice communication, wherein the switch further includes; a transfer unit configured to; receive notification preferences; receive a plurality of access lists and a plurality of command codes wherein one command code is associated with each access list; receive a voice communication; place the voice communication on hold in response to user input of a selected command code; ring a plurality of phones associated with the access list associated with the selected command code simultaneously; and connect the voice communication to one of the plurality of phones in response to a user answering the voice communication on the one of the plurality of phones. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A call transfer system comprising:
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a processor for executing a set of instructions; and a memory for storing the set of instructions, wherein the set of instructions are configured to receive notification preferences receive a plurality of access lists and a plurality of command codes wherein one command code is associated with each access list; receive a voice communication, placing the voice communication on hold in response to user input of a selected command code; ring the plurality of phones associated with the access list associated with the selected command code simultaneously; and connect the voice communication to one of the plurality of phones in response to a user answering the voice communication on the one of the plurality of phones. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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