Patent ID: 7315738
Filing Date: 2008-01-01
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method of managing a plurality of directory numbers for a mobile station, said plurality of directory numbers including at least a first directory number and a second directory number, said method comprising: associating said first directory number with an identifier code recognized by said mobile station; detecting a first incoming call request to connect a first incoming call to said first directory number; in response to said first incoming call request, transmitting a query to a call control system, said query identifying said first directory number; receiving a response to said query, said response including said identifier code; transmitting over an air interface a first message to said mobile station, said first message including said identifier code to indicate that said first directory number is being called; detecting a second incoming call request to connect a second incoming call to said second directory number; and in response to said second incoming call request, transmitting a second message to said mobile station without including said identifier code.