摘要 |
<p>A method for handling a call communication session via a communication address associated with a network using Unstructured Supplementary Service Data ("USSD") protocol. USSD messages are used between the wireless network subscriber and a wireless network to provide the subscriber with information about the caller, and routing options of the call. The subscriber can also inform the wireless network using USSD messages how to proceed with the call. USSD messages such as, but not limited to, transferring the call to another subscriber with canned messages, transferring the call to a subscriber's voice mail, establishing a conference call, swapping to another call, creating new call, consulting with another person, transferring to a specific predefined person, hold, consulting with another person via canned message, etc. Another method includes exchanging the device status information using USSD messages.</p> |