Patent ID: 7002950
Filing Date: 2006-02-21
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
1. A method of making a telephone call using an electronic document stored in a computer having a user interface, the method comprising: retrieving the electronic document, the electronic document including data representing at least one telephone number; selecting a first telephone number from the electronic document by way of the user interface to obtain a selected telephone number; signaling, from the computer via a packet-switched network coupled to a first line, a telecommunication system to connect a call between a first telephone associated with the first telephone number and a second telephone associated with a calling party telephone number in response to the selection of the first telephone number, the calling party telephone number being stored in the computer, the call being connected via the first line; returning a status message to the computer if the calling party does not answer the second telephone within a specified time period wherein said status message comprises the calling party telephone number and possible reasons for failure of the call; and subsequent to attempting the call, using the stored calling party telephone number to connect all calls from the calling party to any telephone number including the selected telephone number.