Patent ID: 6385302
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A telecommunication system configured for use with a telecommunication network for handling special number calls; said telecommunication network including a plurality of switching junctions connected by a network of a plurality of communication channels, a plurality of telecommunication service providing stations connected into said network at at least one of said switching junctions and said plurality of communication channels for effecting a plurality of various telecommunication milieux; selected telecommunication service providing stations of said plurality of telecommunication service providing stations serving a plurality of customer-operated communication devices using selected telecommunication milieux of said plurality of various telecommunication milieux; the system comprising:(a) at least one special number answering station; at least one said special number answering station configured for selective connection with a plurality of action agencies; (b) at least one special number call processing center; at least one said special number call processing center being connected with at least one said special number answering station; at least one said special number call processing center being configured for connection with said telecommunication network; and (c) at least one on-demand special number answering station; at least one said on-demand special number answering station being connected in a virtual private network arrangement with at least one said special number call processing center and with at least one said special number answering station.