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Disposable telephone numbers

  • US 8,509,409 B2
  • Filed: 11/18/2011
  • Issued: 08/13/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method, comprising:

  • assigning a disposable number to a conference bridge, wherein the disposable number is associated with a subscriber phone number;

    receiving a call from a calling number of a caller to the disposable number;

    expiring a defined period of time of activation for a conference bridge subscription;

    inactivating the conference bridge subscription upon expiration of the defined period of time of activation;

    disposing of the disposable number after the expiration of the defined period of time of activation;

    prompting the caller to pay for a conference service to the disposable number when the conference bridge subscription is inactive for a current day and time; and

    routing the call to the conference bridge in response to payment for the conference service.

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