Patent ID: 7227940
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
1. A method for interfacing with a call service associated with calls involving a directory number of a subscriber, and that includes call service data comprising at least one of a screening list, indicating at least one directory number, and a schedule, indicating at least one activation period, the method comprising: transmitting display data from a call service server through a packet switching network to display a first screen comprising a plurality of activation fields on a graphical user interface of the subscriber, the activation fields comprising a first activation indicator corresponding to the call service, a second activation indicator corresponding to the screening list and a third activation indicator corresponding to the schedule; receiving selection data entered by the subscriber in response to the first screen, the selection data indicating one of an ON condition and an OFF condition corresponding to each of the plurality of activation fields; activating the call service in response to an ON condition corresponding to the first activation indicator, and implementing associated call service functionality, subject to the screening list and the schedule; activating the screening list in response to an ON condition corresponding to the second activation indicator, processing calls to or from the at least one directory number differently from directory numbers not on the screening list when the call service functionality is active; and activating the weekly schedule in response to an ON condition corresponding to the third activation indicator, enabling the call service functionality only during the at least one activation period.