Patent ID: 6870835

Claim:
A method of handling calls directed to a communication subscriber, the communication subscriber having a communication station which is connected to a communication network via a Shared Line System (SLS), the communication station being provided with PBX-like functionality using a PBX interface which is provided via a data connection to the communication station, the PBX interface being able to communicate PBX-like commands between a network-based IPPBX and the communication station for call completion, the method comprising the steps of: receiving station information from the communication subscriber, the station information including a reach telephone number and extension information for communication station; receiving an incoming call intended for the communication subscriber at the IPPBX; placing a call to the communication subscriber using the received station information; providing the extension information to the SLS when the call is answered; and upon connection to the communication station, bridging the incoming call with the call placed to the communication station.