Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for promoting enhanced service options in communication networks
- Patent Title (中): 促进通信网络增强业务选择的方法和装置
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Application No.: US11135735Application Date: 2005-05-24
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Publication No.: US08731164B1Publication Date: 2014-05-20
- Inventor: Marian Croak , Hossein Eslambolchi
- Applicant: Marian Croak , Hossein Eslambolchi
- Applicant Address: US GA Atlanta
- Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
- Current Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
- Current Assignee Address: US GA Atlanta
- Main IPC: H04M3/42
- IPC: H04M3/42

Abstract:
A method and apparatus for enabling packet network service providers, e.g., a VoIP network service providers, to collect information on the feature usage of their subscribers and spontaneously offer them the opportunity to subscribe to enhanced service features based on their existing feature usage patterns is disclosed. For example, users who accumulate a lot of voice mail can be offered a locate me feature, those who frequently use Do-Not-Disturb features can be offered an instant messaging application, and those who engage in three way conference calls can be offered a personal conferencing service that provides up to 10 conference legs.
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