Abstract: A system is described in which call processing considers unique information about the call to better serve the caller and/or to enable the called party to more efficiently handle the call. In one embodiment, the unique information considered by the call processor is information indicator digits, which may indicate to the called party whether to accept the call before the voice portion of the call is initiated.

Abstract: A system is described in which call processing considers unique information about the call to better serve the caller and/or to enable the called party to more efficiently handle the call. In one embodiment, the unique information considered by the call processor is information indicator digits, which may indicate to the called party whether to accept the call before the voice portion of the call is initiated.

Abstract: A system is described in which call processing considers unique information about the call to better serve the caller and/or to enable the called party to more efficiently handle the call. In one embodiment, the unique information considered by the call processor is information indicator digits, which may indicate to the called party whether to accept the call before the voice portion of the call is initiated.

Abstract: A system is described in which call processing considers unique information about the call to better serve the caller and/or to enable the called party to more efficiently handle the call. In one embodiment, the unique information considered by the call processor is information indicator digits, which may indicate to the called party whether to accept the call before the voice portion of the call is initiated.

Abstract: A system is described in which a standard data field in a telephone system call format, such ANI and/or dialed number is changed to reflect caller and/or call specific information. The caller and/or call specific information is made available to a called party, and elements of the telephone switching system.

Abstract: A telephone transaction processing system is disclosed. Processing of telephone transactions, such as credit card transactions, financial account debiting, or information collection, is facilitated by an agent that may be integrated into the transport of the carrier as an enhanced service, the telephone network of a local or long distance company, or a private branch exchange or computer or separate processor supporting said telephone call. The agent may be invoked through touch tones or voice commands by any party on a completed telephone call and may be invoked multiple times during a conversation.

Abstract: A telephone transaction processing system is disclosed. Processing of telephone transactions, such as credit card transactions, financial account debiting, or information collection, is facilitated by an agent that may be integrated into the transport of the carrier as an enhanced service, the telephone network of a local or long distance company, or a private branch exchange or computer or separate processor supporting said telephone call. The agent may be invoked through touch tones or voice commands by any party on a completed telephone call and may be invoked multiple times during a conversation.

Abstract: A system is described in which call processing considers unique information about the call to better serve the caller and/or to enable the called party to more efficiently handle the call. In one embodiment, the unique information considered by the call processor is information indicator digits, which may indicate to the called party whether to accept the call before the voice portion of the call is initiated.

Abstract: A system is described in which a standard data field in a telephone system call format, such as ASI and/or dials number is changed to reflect caller and/or call specific information. The caller and/or calls specific information is made available to a called party, and elements of the telephone switching system.

Abstract: A telephone transaction processing system is disclosed. Processing of telephone transactions, such as credit card transactions, financial account debiting, or information collection, is facilitated by an agent that may be integrated into the transport of the carrier as an enhanced service, the telephone network of a local or long distance company, or a private branch exchange or computer or separate processor supporting said telephone call. The agent may be invoked through touch tones or voice commands by any party on a completed telephone call and may be invoked multiple times during a conversation.

Abstract: A telephone transaction processing system is disclosed, Processing of telephone transactions, such as credit card transactions, financial account debiting, or information collection, is facilitated by an agent that may be integrated into the transport of the carrier as an enhanced service, the telephone network of a local or long distance company, or a private branch exchange or computer or separate processor supporting said telephone call. The agent may be invoked through touch tones or voice commands by any party on a completed telephone call and may be invoked multiple times during a conversation.

Abstract: A system is described in which call processing considers unique information about the call to better serve the caller and/or to enable the called party to more efficiently handle the call. In one embodiment, the unique information considered by the call processor is information indicator digits, which may indicate to the called party whether to accept the call before the voice portion of the call is initiated.

Abstract: A telephone transaction processing system is disclosed. Processing of telephone transactions, such as credit card transactions, financial account debiting, or information collection, is facilitated by an agent that may be integrated into the transport of the carrier as an enhanced service, the telephone network of a local or long distance company, or a private branch exchange or computer or separate processor supporting said telephone call. The agent may be invoked through touch tones or voice commands by any party on a completed telephone call and may be invoked multiple times during a conversation.