Patent ID: 8001000
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: G06Q,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for transmitting a pre-recorded supplementary image using a telecommunications network during the establishment of a telephone call between a caller using caller equipment and a recipient using recipient equipment, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a connection request signal by the recipient equipment prior to establishing a connection between the caller and the recipient; selecting a pre-recorded supplementary image unrelated to the caller; displaying on the recipient equipment the pre-recorded supplementary image to replace conventional connection messages, upon receiving the connection request signal, the prerecorded supplementary image being relayed prior to connection between the caller and the recipient being effected; if the recipient does not answer during a predetermined time period, then replacing the pre-recorded supplementary image by connection message text; and if, during displaying of the pre-recorded supplementary image, a connection is established between the caller and the recipient, transmission of the pre-recorded supplementary image is terminated.