Abstract: In a telecommunications network which supports path replacement, an improved path replacement scheme is described for use after a supplementary service call has been carried out. The basic call and the supplementary call involve at least a basic call originating node, a diverting node and a diverted-to node of the telecommunications network. Where several methods are provided for carrying out the supplementary service, an identifier is included in one of the messages sent to the diverted-to node which identifies which method is intended for, or has been used for the supplementary service call. In response to this identifier, the diverted-to node either invokes a path replacement when the supplementary service call has been established over a non-optimum path or suppresses path replacement if the call is known to be optimum.

Abstract: A browser device and method for interfacing screen-display telephone terminals with the Internet. The browser device located on an ADSI capable telephone platform server, retrieves requested data files from an Internet site and formats the retrieved data file specifically for display on the screen-display telephone terminal.

Abstract: The method of in-session activation of the present invention gives Telcos the ability to offer callers a menu of call completion services when the call encounters a busy or no-answer condition. It provides in-session activation capability from DTMF and dial-pulse sets enabling callers to activate the services without having to hang up. The method is intended for residential and business end-users with RES, business lines, or PBX lines.