Abstract: Advanced call services are provided through the use of a mobile phone-resident application configured to automatically call a local number (i.e., one that will not incur long distance charges) of a SIP gateway upon receipt of a call having a recognized ANI. A calling party calls an automated service, provides a called number and is placed on hold. The service calls the called party's number using the recognized ANI. In response, the called party's mobile phone automatically calls back the service at a preprogrammed local number of the SIP gateway and the call back is bridged with the original calling party's call. In this way, calls to remote parties may be placed and connected without incurring long distance charges.

Abstract: A system for providing distributed control of a resource with centralized configuration management. A network of distributed workstations is provided for controlling a resource such as a large mainframe computer. Server workstations for applying control commands to the resource are attached to each resource, preferably through redundant connections. Remote client consoles are defined which may be connected to the server for control of that resource. Server and resource location and primary and fallback connection paths are maintained by a centralized control server. Upon client console request, the central control server causes the server workstation associated with a particular resource to establish a control session between the server and the client console. A record of each dynamic connection is maintained by the central control server. Upon failure of a client console, the server accesses central server fallback information and establishes a fallback connection with an operational client console.