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Method and system for posting messages to callers based on caller identity
Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc
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Filing: 1997-09-25
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Granted: 1999-10-05
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Expires: 2017-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A method and system for generating and posting a message to callers based on a caller's identity includes a communication station for determining whether a calling party is attempting to connect with the subscriber. An adjunct processor determines an identity of the calling party based on the calling party's calling number and optional personal identification number (PIN). An intelligent peripheral unit generates a voice or textual message for receipt by the calling party based on the identity of the calling party according to instructions provided by the adjunct processor. Each message may be received by one or more callers, i.e. individuals or groups.
Inventors
- 👤 Jafar S. Nabkel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/50; H04M3/53; H04M1/00; H04M1/57; H04M3/38; H04M3/382; H04M7/00; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/0016; H04Q3/0029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
241 words
A method for generating a plurality of predetermined messages associated with a subscriber, each of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by at least one authorized calling party, the method comprising: generating a plurality of lists of calling parties authorized to receive one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein each list of calling parties is associated with a respective one of the plurality of predetermined messages; determining whether a calling party is attempting to connect with the subscriber; if so, determining an identity of the calling party, wherein determining the identity of a calling party includes determining a telephone number of the calling party; determining if the calling party is authorized to receive one of the plurality of messages by comparing the identity of the calling party with the plurality of lists of calling parties; generating the one of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by the calling party based on the identity of the calling party and the list of calling parties associated with the one of the plurality of predetermined messages; generating information for receipt by the subscriber indicating the number of authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein generating information further includes determining the identity of each of the authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages; and determining an automatic expiration of the one of the plurality of predetermined messages.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
241 words
A method for generating a plurality of predetermined messages associated with a subscriber, each of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by at least one authorized calling party, the method comprising: generating a plurality of lists of calling parties authorized to receive one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein each list of calling parties is associated with a respective one of the plurality of predetermined messages; determining whether a calling party is attempting to connect with the subscriber; if so, determining an identity of the calling party, wherein determining the identity of a calling party includes determining a telephone number of the calling party; determining if the calling party is authorized to receive one of the plurality of messages by comparing the identity of the calling party with the plurality of lists of calling parties; generating the one of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by the calling party based on the identity of the calling party and the list of calling parties associated with the one of the plurality of predetermined messages; generating information for receipt by the subscriber indicating the number of authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein generating information further includes determining the identity of each of the authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages; and determining an automatic expiration of the one of the plurality of predetermined messages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein determining the telephone number includes: prompting the calling party for a calling party identification number; and receiving a response signal from the calling party.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein determining the identity of the calling party further includes prompting the calling party to input a personal identification number (PIN) signal associated with the calling party.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein generating the one of the plurality of predetermined messages further includes prompting the calling party to generate an acknowledgment signal indicating receipt of the one of the plurality of predetermined messages.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
320 words
A system for generating a plurality of predetermined messages associated with a subscriber, each of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by at least one authorized calling party, the system comprising: a communication station for determining whether a calling party is attempting to connect with the subscriber and for determining an identity of the calling party and generating a corresponding identity signal, wherein the communication station, in determining the identity, is further operative to determine a telephone number of the calling party; an adjunct processor coupled to the communication station for generating a plurality of lists of calling parties authorized to receive one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein each list of calling parties is associated with a respective one of the plurality of predetermined messages, the adjunct processor further operative for receiving the identity signal and then determining if the calling party is authorized to receive one of the plurality of messages by comparing the identity of the calling party with the plurality of lists of calling parties, wherein the adjunct processor generates a corresponding processing signal if the calling party is authorized to receive the one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein the adjunct processor is further operative to accept automatic expiration information from the subscriber indicating when any one of the plurality of predetermined messages should automatically expire; and an intelligent peripheral unit coupled to the adjunct processor for generating the one of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by the calling party based on the processing signal generated by the adjunct processor and for generating information for receipt by the subscriber indicating the number of authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein the intelligent peripheral unit, in generating information, is further operative to determine the identity of each of the authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
320 words
A system for generating a plurality of predetermined messages associated with a subscriber, each of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by at least one authorized calling party, the system comprising: a communication station for determining whether a calling party is attempting to connect with the subscriber and for determining an identity of the calling party and generating a corresponding identity signal, wherein the communication station, in determining the identity, is further operative to determine a telephone number of the calling party; an adjunct processor coupled to the communication station for generating a plurality of lists of calling parties authorized to receive one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein each list of calling parties is associated with a respective one of the plurality of predetermined messages, the adjunct processor further operative for receiving the identity signal and then determining if the calling party is authorized to receive one of the plurality of messages by comparing the identity of the calling party with the plurality of lists of calling parties, wherein the adjunct processor generates a corresponding processing signal if the calling party is authorized to receive the one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein the adjunct processor is further operative to accept automatic expiration information from the subscriber indicating when any one of the plurality of predetermined messages should automatically expire; and an intelligent peripheral unit coupled to the adjunct processor for generating the one of the plurality of predetermined messages for receipt by the calling party based on the processing signal generated by the adjunct processor and for generating information for receipt by the subscriber indicating the number of authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages, wherein the intelligent peripheral unit, in generating information, is further operative to determine the identity of each of the authorized calling parties that have received the one of the plurality of predetermined messages.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system as recited in claim 5 wherein the adjunct processor is further operative to generate a prompt signal and wherein the intelligent peripheral unit is operative to prompt the calling party for a calling party identification number and receive a corresponding response signal from the calling party in response to the prompt signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The system as recited in claim 5 wherein the adjunct processor is further operative to generate a second prompt signal and wherein the intelligent peripheral unit is operative to prompt the calling party for a personal identification number (PIN) and receive a corresponding PIN signal from the calling party in response to the second prompt signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system as recited in claim 5 wherein the intelligent peripheral unit, in generating the one of the plurality of predetermined messages, is further operative to prompt the calling party to generate an acknowledgment signal indicating receipt of the one of the plurality of predetermined messages.
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