Method and apparatus for sending alerts to internet protocol phones

摘要

The present invention enables an alert message and the display of calling party identity on all on-hook phones associated with an extension sharing the same phone number, when one phone is off-hook and in use. In one exemplary embodiment, this capability enables all other members of a household to receive information regarding an incoming call even when one phone is in use by another member.

主权项

1. A method for receiving a signaling message via a communication network, comprising:
receiving, by a processor of an internet protocol phone that is on-hook, the signaling message, when one of a plurality of internet protocol phones is off-hook, wherein the internet protocol phone is one of the plurality of internet protocol phones, wherein the plurality of internet protocol phones is all associated with a same phone number; and displaying, by the processor, the signaling message on the internet protocol phone that is on-hook.