摘要:
A method is described for routing calls outside of a carriers network based on characteristics of the call, the attributes of the caller, the status of subscriberprovided resource, and the status of network telephone provided facilities. Information about the call and the caller's identification is sent from the public switched telephone network (100) to a subscriber call routing processor. The carrier is directed by the routing processor to route the call to the subscriber's resource (108, 109, 110) best able to handle the call. Information about the call and the business relationship the caller has with the subscriber is used by the routing processor to determine which type of resource is needed to handle the call. The routing processor then chooses the particular resource (108, 109, 110) of that type to which the call is to be routed based on the current status of the resource, the status of the network-provided facilities, and the criteria established by the subscriber for selecting between alternative resources. Resource types may include any PSTN terminations, including automatic call distributors, audio response units, modems, and individual stations. The routing processor may also send information to the carrier to be delivered to the subscriber resource to assist in handling the call.
摘要:
A method is described for routing calls outside of a carriers network based on characteristics of the call, the attributes of the caller, the status of subscriberprovided resource, and the status of network telephone provided facilities. Information about the call and the caller's identification is sent from the public switched telephone network (100) to a subscriber call routing processor. The carrier is directed by the routing processor to route the call to the subscriber's resource (108, 109, 110) best able to handle the call. Information about the call and the business relationship the caller has with the subscriber is used by the routing processor to determine which type of resource is needed to handle the call. The routing processor then chooses the particular resource (108, 109, 110) of that type to which the call is to be routed based on the current status of the resource, the status of the network-provided facilities, and the criteria established by the subscriber for selecting between alternative resources. Resource types may include any PSTN terminations, including automatic call distributors, audio response units, modems, and individual stations. The routing processor may also send information to the carrier to be delivered to the subscriber resource to assist in handling the call.
摘要:
A subscriber call monitoring system for use with a carrier public switched telephone network (PSTN) which connects a caller or a call already in progress to any one of a plurality of different subscriber destinations for a subscriber N00 number, comprising receive processing means for receiving call identification information from said PSTN in response to a call being placed to the subscribed N00 number; a database for storing received call identification information; and subscriber processing means for accessing said call identification information stored in said database for monitoring information relating to calls placed to the subscriber N00 number.
摘要:
A subscriber call monitoring system for use with a carrier public switched telephone network (PSTN) which connects a caller or a call already in progress to any one of a plurality of different subscriber destinations for a subscriber N00 number, comprising receive processing means for receiving call identification information from said PSTN in response to a call being placed to the subscribed N00 number; a database for storing received call identification information; and subscriber processing means for accessing said call identification information stored in said database for monitoring information relating to calls placed to the subscriber N00 number.