Patent ID: 6643365
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
A method for use in a telecommunications system for providing calling party selection of one of a plurality of destinations that share a common directory number, said telecommunications system comprising a service circuit node and a plurality of switches including an originating switch and a terminating switch, each of said plurality of destinations is connected to one of said plurality of switches by a uniquely identified termination, said method comprising the steps of:initiating a call by entering a directory number and a post-fix code at said originating switch by said called party; routing said directory number and post-fix code through said telecommunications system according to said directory number, thereby delivering said directory number and said post-fix code to the service circuit node; said service circuit node translating said directory number to determine a plurality of terminations for said directory number; said service circuit node selecting one of the plurality of terminations responsive to said post-fix code; and said service circuit node sending the one of said terminations to said destination switch.