Patent ID: 6545589
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: H04M,H04Q,H04W

Abstract:
A method for managing a telecommunications call in a telecommunications network from a caller to an end user, the method comprising the steps of:receiving the call from the caller, the call including caller identification information; screening the call based on the caller identification through automated access to a data base; then transmitting a first radio signal to a device having a display screen which device is locationally independent of the telecommunications network; receiving the first radio signal; presenting a first message including data relating to the call; receiving user selection data representing a selection by the end user to identify a call routing function to be performed in response to the call; transmitting a second radio signal conveying a second message identifying the function to be performed; processing the second message in response to said second radio signal; and performing the identified function in the telecommunications network.