Patent ID: 6834106
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A method of controlling calls comprising the steps of:a) receiving incoming call signals from a caller by an interruptible call manager; b) generating one or more subsidiary call signals from said incoming call signals; c) while said interruptible call manager is receiving and maintaining control over said incoming call signals, said interruptible call manager directing said one or more subsidiary call signals to a first group of one or more call reception components, wherein said first group includes at least one adjunct call reception component; d) while said interruptible call manager is maintaining control over said directing, at least said at least one adjunct call reception component from said first group answering, receiving, and having control over handling the received subsidiary call signals; e) during said handling step, said interruptible call manager receiving an interrupt signal from another call reception components; and f) in response to said interrupt signal, said interruptible call manager redirecting said subsidiary call signals away from said at least one adjunct call reception component to a second group of one or more call reception components.