SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ROUTING A SPECIAL NUMBER CALL TO A FUNCTION-FOCUSED ANSWERING UNIT
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Abstract
A system for dynamically coupling a special number call from a calling unit with at least one function-focused answering unit includes: (a) at least one communication network configured and situated for communicative coupling with the calling unit; (b) at least one switching facility coupled with at least one network of the plurality of networks; (c) a special number call receiving facility coupled with the at least one switching facility; and (d) the at least one switching facility being coupled with the at least one function-focused answering unit. After receiving the special number call, the special number call receiving facility directs dynamically coupling the special number call to one or more included function-focused answering unit of the at least one function-focused answering unit via the at least one switching facility. Determination which function-focused answering unit is an included function-focused answering unit is made at the special number call receiving facility.
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WEST CORPORATION | 11808 MIRACLE HILLS DRIVE MSW11-LEGAL OMAHA NE 68154 |
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Heinrichs, George | Longmont, US | 11 | 132 |
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Snapp, John Lawrence | Westminster, US | 42 | 576 |
# of filed Patents : 42 Total Citations : 576 | |||
Zacek, Daniel | Boulder, US | 4 | 1 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 1 |
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