Methods, systems, and products for processing calls
AssigneeAT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
InventorsJames C. Bedingfield, Sr., Robert A. Koch
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for processing calls. A dialed digit string is received and analyzed to determine whether the dialed digit string is a complete string according to a dialing plan of a service provider. If the dialed digit string is a complete string, then the call is sent for routing to the dialed digit string. If the dialed digit string is not a complete string, then it is determined whether the dialed digit string is a valid string according to a calling party's personal dialing plan. If the dialed digit string is valid, then a number is retrieved that corresponds to the dialed digit string according to the calling party's personal dialing plan. The call is then routed to the number.
Claims13
A method for processing a call, comprising:
- receiving a dialed digit string;
- analyzing the dialed digit string to determine whether the dialed digit string is a complete string according to a dialing plan of a service provider;
- if the dialed digit string is a complete string, then sending the call for routing to the dialed digit string;
- if the dialed digit string is not a complete string, then determining whether the dialed digit string is a valid string according to a calling party's personal dialing plan;
- if the dialed digit string is valid, then retrieving a number that corresponds to the dialed digit string according to the calling party's personal dialing plan;
- and
- sending the call for routing to the number.
A method for creating a personal dialing plan of a calling party, comprising:
- receiving a request to add an entry to the calling party's personal dialing plan;
- receiving a complete dialing string recognizable by a service provider;
- receiving an alias;
- and
- associating the alias to the complete dialing string in the calling party's personal dialing plan.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.