Abstract: A remote caller identification system with data logging and retrieval features including a data logging unit which logs caller identifying information from incoming calls from a caller to a subscriber phone connected to a switched telephone network. A subscriber may subsequently retrieve the caller identifying information from the data logging unit via a remote phone or via the internet. The system has at least three possible implementations. In one implementation, the caller identifying information is stored in a Service Signaling Point database. In a second implementation, the caller identifying information is stored in a Service Control Point database. In the third implementation, the caller identifying information is stored in a database in a storage and retrieval device of a stand alone Customer Premises Equipment. A caller retrieving the caller identification information is prompted to input a password and with a menu to review or edit the caller identifying information.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, media and signals for providing a communications service are disclosed. One method involves receiving, on a packet network, a message requesting the communications service, and producing a query relating to implementation of the communications service for receipt by a Service Control Function (SCF), in response to the message, to cause the communications service to be implemented. Another method involves receiving, on a packet network, a query relating to implementation of a communications service, and producing a response to the query to cause the communications service to be implemented.

Abstract: A method for providing information to a caller about the present physical location of a subscriber with a telephone number. The information could include time of day, city or region, and whether toll charges apply or are increased. A method is also provided for giving a telephone user information about the present physical location of a subscriber with a portable number.