Patent ID: 7596215

Claim:
In an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) having an AIN capable switch, an Intelligent Peripheral (IP) for performing voice functions and dialed digit collection, and a Service Control Point (SCP) for accessing data associated with the subscriber line in order to initiate IP functions, a method for providing pass code security to calls connected to a teleconferencing bridge for enabling a plurality of telephone users to participate in a telephone conference call, wherein the teleconferencing bridge is part of the switch, the method comprising: establishing a trigger for a telephone number, to be detected when the teleconferencing bridge is dialed; upon detection of the trigger, accessing the SCP; providing a voice announcement from the IP in response to the access of the SCP, the voice announcement instructing a caller to enter a pass code; and completing the connection to the teleconferencing bridge if a valid pass code is entered.