H04MTELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08This subclass covers : substation equipment;telephonic communication systems combined with other electrical systems;testing arrangements peculiar to telephonic communication systems.In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meanings indicated : "subscriber" is a general term for terminal equipment, e.g. fixed, wireless, mobile or cellular phones, or for a user of terminal equipment; "substation" means a subscriber or monitoring equipment which may connect a single subscriber to a line without choice as to subscriber; "satellite" is a type of exchange the operation of which depends upon control signals received from a supervisory exchange; "switching centres" include exchanges and satellites.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: H04M7/02 covered by H04Q3/00H04M7/04 covered by H04Q3/00H04M7/10 covered by H04Q3/00H04M15/02 covered by H04M15/888
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.
H04M1/00 H04M1/00Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers subscriber services or facilities provided at exchanges H04M3/00; prepayment telephone coin boxes H04M17/00; current supply arrangements H04M19/08 H04M1/003Telephone sets using electrooptical means in the transmission path H04M1/006Call diverting means H04M1/02Constructional features of telephone sets H04M1/0202Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. of speakers or microphones H04M1/03 H04M1/0206Portable telephones comprising a plurality of mechanically joined movable body parts, e.g. hinged housings H04M1/0208characterized by the relative motions of the body parts H04M1/021using combined folding and rotation motions combined with translation movement H04M1/0235 H04M1/0212with a two degrees of freedom mechanism, i.e. folding around a first axis and rotating around a second axis perpendicular to the first H04M1/0214Foldable telephones, i.e. with body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis parallel to the plane they define in closed position combined with translation movement H04M1/0235 H04M1/0216Foldable in one direction, i.e. using a one degree of freedom hinge H04M1/0218The hinge comprising input and/or output user interface means H04M1/022The hinge comprising two parallel pivoting axes H04M1/0222Foldable in two directions, i.e. using a two degree of freedom hinge H04M1/0225Rotatable telephones, i.e. the body parts pivoting to an open position around an axis perpendicular to the plane they define in closed position combined with translation movement H04M1/0235 H04M1/0227Rotatable in one plane, i.e. using a one degree of freedom hinge H04M1/0229The hinge comprising input and/or output user interface means H04M1/0231Including a rotatable keypad body part H04M1/0233Including a rotatable display body part H04M1/0235Slidable or telescopic telephones, i.e. with a relative translation movement of the body parts; Telephones using a combination of translation and other relative motions of the body parts H04M1/0237Sliding mechanism with one degree of freedom H04M1/0239Sliding mechanism with two degree of freedom, e.g. translation in two different directions H04M1/0241using relative motion of the body parts to change the operational status of the telephone set, e.g. switching on/off, answering incoming call H04M1/0243using the relative angle between housings H04M1/0245using open/close detection H04M1/0247comprising more than two body parts H04M1/0249Details of the mechanical connection between the housing parts or relating to the method of assembly H04M1/0252by means of a snap-on mechanism H04M1/0254comprising one or a plurality of mechanically detachable modules H04M1/0256wherein the modules are operable in the detached state, e.g. one module for the user interface and one module for the transceiver H04M1/0258for a headset device H04M1/026Details of the structure or mounting of specific components H04M1/0262for a battery compartment H04M1/0264for a camera module assembly H04M1/0266for a display module assembly H04M1/0268including a flexible display panelGroup H04M1/0268 is impacted by reclassification into group H04M1/0269.
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H04M1/0269mounted in a fixed curved configuration, e.g. display curved around the edges of the telephone housingGroup H04M1/0269 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group H04M1/0268.
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H04M1/027including magnifying means
H04M1/0272for a projector or beamer module assembly constructional features of projectors per se G03B21/00; constructional details of projectors using electronic spatial light modulators per se H04N9/31 H04M1/0274for an electrical connector module H04M1/0277for a printed circuit board assembly
H04M1/0279Improving the user comfort or ergonomics H04M1/0281for providing single handed use or left/right hand conversion H04M1/0283for providing a decorative aspect, e.g. customization of casings, exchangeable faceplate H04M1/0285Pen-type handsets H04M1/0287being disposable or recyclable
H04M1/0289Telephone sets for operators H04M1/0291Door telephones H04M1/0293Terminal boxes for telephone sets H04M1/0295Mechanical mounting details of display modules H04M1/0297Telephone sets adapted to be mounted on a desk or on a wall H04M1/03Constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. telephone hand-sets H04M1/035Improving the acoustic characteristics by means of constructional features of the housing, e.g. ribs, walls, resonating chambers or cavities H04M1/04Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers H04M1/05specially adapted for use on head, throat or breast H04M1/06HooksCradles H04M1/08associated with switches operated by the weight of the receiver or hand-set H04M1/10associated with switches operated by magnetic effect due to proximity of receiver or hand-set H04M1/11Supports for sets, e.g. incorporating armrests H04M1/12Adjustable supports, e.g. extensible H04M1/13pantographic H04M1/14with resilient means to eliminate extraneous vibrations H04M1/15Protecting or guiding telephone cords H04M1/17Hygienic or sanitary devices on telephone equipment for mouthpieces or earpieces H04R1/12 H04M1/18Telephone sets specially adapted for use in ships, mines, or other places exposed to adverse environment H04M1/19 takes precedence H04M1/185Improving the rigidity of the casing or resistance to shocks H04M1/19Arrangements of transmitters, receivers, or complete sets to prevent eavesdropping, to attenuate local noise or to prevent undesired transmissionMouthpieces or receivers specially adapted therefor circuit arrangements for preventing eavesdropping H04M1/68; telephone cabinets E04H1/14 H04M1/20Arrangements for preventing acoustic feed-back H04M1/62 takes precedence H04M1/21Combinations with auxiliary equipment, e.g. with clocks or memoranda pads H04M1/215by non-intrusive coupling means, e.g. acoustic couplers H04M1/2155Acoustic coupling H04M1/22IlluminationArrangements for improving the visibility of characters on dials H04M1/23Construction or mounting of dials or of equivalent devicesMeans for facilitating the use thereof by improving visibility H04M1/22 H04M1/233including a pointing device, e.g. roller key, track ball, rocker switch or joystick constructional details of pointing devices per se G06F3/033 H04M1/236including keys on side or rear faces
H04M1/24Arrangements for testing H04M1/247Telephone sets including user guidance or feature selection means facilitating their use user interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones H04M1/724 H04M1/2471Configurable and interactive telephone terminals with subscriber controlled features modifications, e.g. with ADSI capability [Analog Display Services Interface] systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers H04M3/42; administration or customization of services H04M3/42136; by downloading data to substation equipment H04M3/42178 H04M1/2472with programmable function keys H04M1/2473Telephone terminals interfacing a personal computer, e.g. using an API (Application Programming Interface) details of API H04M7/0021 H04M1/2474Telephone terminals specially adapted for disabled people user interfaces for cordless or mobile telephones specially adapted for disabled users H04M1/72475; network based special services or facilities for hearing-impaired persons H04M3/42391; devices for conversing with the deaf-blind G09B21/04 H04M1/2475for a hearing impaired user H04M1/2476for a visually impaired user illuminating or arrangements for improving visibility of characters on dials H04M1/22 H04M1/2477for selecting a function from a menu display H04M1/2474 takes precedence H04M1/2478Telephone terminals specially adapted for non-voice services, e.g. email, internet access centralized arrangements where telephones services are combined H04M7/0024; for recording text messages H04M3/5322; for accessing Internet H04M3/4938 H04M1/253Telephone sets using digital voice transmission H04M1/2535adapted for voice communication over an Internet Protocol [IP] network Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network equipment and services H04M7/006; implementation or adaptation of Internet protocol [IP], of transmission control protocol [TCP] or of user datagram protocol [UDP] H04L69/16 H04M1/26Devices for calling a subscriber H04M1/66 takes precedence H04M1/27Devices whereby a plurality of signals may be stored simultaneously H04M1/271controlled by voice recognition H04M1/272with provision for storing only one subscriber number at a time, e.g. by keyboard or dial H04M1/2725using electronic memories H04M1/274with provision for storing more than one subscriber number at a time , e.g. using toothed disc H04M1/2745using static electronic memories, e.g. chips H04M1/27453Directories allowing storage of additional subscriber data, e.g. metadata H04M1/27457Management thereof, e.g. manual editing of data H04M1/2746Sorting, e.g. according to history or frequency of use H04M1/27463Predictive input, predictive dialling by comparing the dialled sequence with the content of a telephone directory H04M1/27467Methods of retrieving data H04M1/2747Scrolling on a display H04M1/27475using interactive graphical means or pictorial representations H04M1/2748by matching character strings H04M1/27485Appending a prefix to or inserting a pause into a dialling sequence H04M1/2749Automatic dialling or redialling systems, e.g. on off-hook or redial on busy H04M1/27495implemented by means of discrete electronic components, i.e. neither programmable nor microprocessor-controlled H04M1/27457-H04M1/2749 take precedence H04M1/275implemented by means of portable electronic directories H04M1/2753providing data content H04M1/2755by optical scanning H04M1/2757by data transmission, e.g. downloading H04M1/276using magnetic recording, e.g. on tape H04M1/2765implemented by means of portable magnetic cards H04M1/278using punched cards or tapes H04M1/30Devices which can set up and transmit only one digit at a time H04M1/31by interrupting current to generate trains of pulsesby periodically opening and closing contacts to generate trains of pulses H04M1/312pulses produced by electronic circuits H04M1/315ClutchesSpring assembliesSpeed regulators, e.g. centrifugal brakes H04M1/32H04M1/40 take precedence H04M1/32Locking setting devices during transmission to prevent interference by user H04M1/34Lost-motion or other arrangements for ensuring a pause between successive digit transmissions H04M1/38Pulses transmitted by a movement variably limited by the setting of a stop H04M1/40wherein the setting-operation short-circuits or open-circuits the transmitting mechanism during a variable part of a cycle H04M1/50by generating or selecting currents of predetermined frequencies or combinations of frequencies H04M1/505signals generated in digital form H04M1/515by generating or selecting signals other than trains of pulses of similar shape, or signals other than currents of one or more different frequencies, e.g. generation of dc signals of alternating polarity, coded pulses or impedance dialling H04M1/52Arrangements wherein a dial or the like is mechanically coupled to a line selector H04M1/53Generation of additional signals, e.g. additional pulses H04M1/54Arrangements wherein a dial or the like generates identifying signals, e.g. in party-line systems H04M1/56Arrangements for indicating or recording the called number at the calling subscriber's set H04M1/57Arrangements for indicating or recording the number of the calling subscriber at the called subscriber's set at the operator set in a manual exchange H04M5/20 H04M1/571Blocking transmission of caller identification to called party H04M1/573Line monitoring circuits for detecting caller identification H04M1/575Means for retrieving and displaying personal data about calling party H04M1/576associated with a pictorial or graphical representation H04M1/578associated with a synthesized vocal announcement H04M1/58Anti-side-tone circuits H04M1/585implemented without inductive element H04M1/60including speech amplifiers H04M1/6008in the transmitter circuit H04M1/6016in the receiver circuit H04M1/6025implemented as integrated speech networks H04M1/6033for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets arrangements for preventing acoustic echo H04M9/08 H04M1/6041Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use H04M1/605involving control of the receiver volume to provide a dual operational mode at close or far distance from the user H04M1/6058involving the use of a headset accessory device connected to the portable telephone H04M1/6066including a wireless connection H04M1/6075adapted for handsfree use in a vehicle H04M1/6058 takes precedence; arrangements for holding telephones in a vehicle B60R11/0241 H04M1/6083by interfacing with the vehicle audio system H04M1/6091including a wireless interface H04M1/62Constructional arrangements H04M1/64Automatic arrangements for answering callsAutomatic arrangements for recording messages for absent subscribersArrangements for recording conversations centralised dictation systems H04M11/10 H04M1/642storing speech in digital form H04M1/645with speech synthesis H04M1/647using magnetic tape H04M1/642 takes precedence H04M1/65Recording arrangements for recording a message from the calling party in the exchange H04M3/50 H04M1/6505storing speech in digital form H04M1/651with speech synthesis H04M1/6515using magnetic tape H04M1/6505 takes precedence H04M1/652Means for playing back the recorded messages by remote control over a telephone line H04M1/658 takes precedence H04M1/654Telephone line monitoring circuits therefor, e.g. ring detectors H04M1/6545mechanically actuating hook switch, e.g. lifting handset H04M1/656for recording conversations H04M1/658Means for redirecting recorded messages to other extensions or equipment H04M1/66with means for preventing unauthorised or fraudulent calling verifying user identity or authority in secret or secure digital communications H04L9/32 H04M1/663Preventing unauthorised calls to a telephone set H04M1/665by checking the validity of a code H04M1/667Preventing unauthorised calls from a telephone set H04M1/677 takes precedence H04M1/67by electronic means H04M1/673the user being required to key in a code H04M1/675the user being required to insert a coded card, e.g. a smart card carrying an integrated circuit chip H04M1/677Preventing the dialling or sending of predetermined telephone numbers or selected types of telephone numbers, e.g. long distance numbers H04M1/6775by providing access to preprogrammed keys H04M1/68Circuit arrangements for preventing eavesdropping H04M1/70Lock-out or secrecy arrangements in party-line systems H04M1/71Substation extension arrangements H04M1/715using two or more extensions per line cordless telephones H04M1/725 H04M1/72Mobile telephonesCordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection H04M1/724User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones H04M1/72403with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality H04M1/72406by software upgrading or downloading H04M1/72409by interfacing with external accessories hands-free H04M1/60Group H04M1/72409 is impacted by reclassification into groups H04M1/724092, H04M1/724094, H04M1/724095, H04M1/724097 and H04M1/724098.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.
H04M1/724092Interfacing with an external cover providing additional functionalitiesGroup H04M1/724092 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group H04M1/72409.
Groups H04M1/72409 and H04M1/724092 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.
H04M1/724094Interfacing with a device worn on the user's body to provide access to telephonic functionalities, e.g. accepting a call, reading or composing a messageGroups H04M1/724094, H04M1/724095 and H04M1/724097 are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group H04M1/72409.
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H04M1/724095Worn on the wrist, hand or arm H04M1/724097Worn on the head
H04M1/724098Interfacing with an on-board device of a vehicle for hands-free speaking in vehicles H04M1/6075Group H04M1/724098 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group H04M1/72409.
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H04M1/72412using two-way short-range wireless interfaces H04M1/72415for remote control of appliances
H04M1/72418for supporting emergency services H04M1/72421with automatic activation of emergency service functions, e.g. upon sensing an alarm H04M1/72424with manual activation of emergency-service functions H04M1/72427for supporting games or graphical animations H04M1/7243with interactive means for internal management of messages H04M1/72433for voice messaging, e.g. dictaphones for answering incoming calls H04M1/64 H04M1/72436for text messaging, e.g. SMS or e-mail H04M1/72439for image or video messaging H04M1/72442for playing music files H04M1/72445for supporting Internet browser applications
H04M1/72448with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions H04M1/72451according to schedules, e.g. using calendar applications H04M1/72454according to context-related or environment-related conditions H04M1/72457according to geographic location H04M1/7246by connection of exchangeable housing parts H04M1/72463to restrict the functionality of the deviceGroup H04M1/72463 is impacted by reclassification into groups H04M1/724631 and H04M1/724634.
Groups H04M1/72463, H04M1/724631 and H04M1/724634 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.
H04M1/724631by limiting the access to the user interface, e.g. locking a touch-screen or a keypadGroups H04M1/724631 and H04M1/724634 are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group H04M1/72463.
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H04M1/724634With partially locked states, e.g. when some telephonic functional locked states or applications remain accessible in the locked states
H04M1/72466with selection means, e.g. keys, having functions defined by the mode or the status of the device H04M1/72469for operating the device by selecting functions from two or more displayed items, e.g. menus or icons H04M1/72472wherein the items are sorted according to specific criteria, e.g. frequency of use H04M1/72475specially adapted for disabled users H04M1/72478for hearing-impaired users H04M1/72481for visually impaired users H04M1/72484wherein functions are triggered by incoming communication events
H04M1/725Cordless telephones user interfaces specially adapted therefor H04M1/724 H04M1/72502with one base station connected to a single line H04M1/72505Radio link set-up procedures H04M1/72508using a control channel H04M1/72511Searching for available channels H04M1/72513On hold, intercom or transfer communication modes H04M1/72516with means for out-of-range alerting H04M1/727Identification code transfer arrangements H04M1/73Battery saving arrangements H04M1/733with a plurality of base stations connected to a plurality of lines for selection in cordless PBX H04W84/16 H04M1/737Characterised by transmission of electromagnetic waves other than radio waves, e.g. infra-red waves
H04M1/738Interface circuits for coupling substations to external telephone lines H04M1/78 takes precedence H04M1/7385Programmable or microprocessor-controlled H04M1/74with means for reducing interferencewith means for reducing effects due to line faults H04M1/745Protection devices or circuits for voltages surges on the line H04M1/76Compensating for differences in line impedance H04M1/78Circuit arrangements in which low-frequency speech signals proceed in one direction on the line, while speech signals proceeding in the other direction on the line are modulated on a high-frequency carrier signal H04M1/80Telephone line holding circuits H04M1/82Line monitoring circuits for call progress or status discrimination for detecting caller identity H04M1/573
H04M3/00Automatic or semi-automatic exchanges H04M3/002Applications of echo suppressors or cancellers in telephonic connections in two-way loud-speaking telephone systems H04M9/08, echo suppressors or cancellers per se H04B3/20 H04M3/005Interface circuits for subscriber lines current supply H04M19/00 and subgroups; supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements H04M3/22 and subgroups; in key telephone systems H04M9/006 H04M3/007Access interface units for simultaneous transmission of speech and data, e.g. digital subscriber line [DSL] access interface units DSL access multiplexers H04Q11/0478, and H04L12/2856 H04M3/02Calling substations, e.g. by ringing selective calling H04Q H04M3/04the calling signal being supplied from the final selector H04M3/06the calling signal being supplied from the subscriber's line circuit H04M3/08Indicating faults in circuits or apparatus H04M3/085Fault locating arrangements H04M3/10Providing fault- or trouble-signals H04M3/12Marking faulty circuits "busy"Enabling equipment to disengage itself from faulty circuits ; Using redundant circuits; Response of a circuit, apparatus or system to an error H04M3/14Signalling existence of persistent "off-hook" condition H04M3/16with lock-out or secrecy provision in party-line systems H04M3/18with means for reducing interference or noisewith means for reducing effects due to line faults with means for protecting lines H04M3/20with means for interrupting existing connectionswith means for breaking-in on conversations H04M3/205Eavesdropping prevention - indication of insecurity of line or network H04M3/22Arrangements for supervision, monitoring or testing H04M3/2209for lines also used for data transmission H04M3/2218Call detail recording H04M3/2227Quality of service monitoring H04M3/2236Quality of speech transmission monitoring H04M3/2245Management of the local loop plant H04M3/2254in networks H04M3/2263Network management H04M3/2272Subscriber line supervision circuits, e.g. call detection circuits H04M3/2281Call monitoring, e.g. for law enforcement purposes; Call tracing; Detection or prevention of malicious calls H04M3/229Wire identification arrangements; Number assignment determination H04M3/24with provision for checking the normal operation H04M3/241for stored program controlled exchanges H04M3/242Software testing H04M3/244for multiplex systems H04M3/245for ISDN systems H04M3/247Knowledge-based maintenance systems H04M3/248for metering arrangements or prepayment telephone systems metering arrangements per se H04M15/00; prepayment telephone systems per se H04M17/00 H04M3/26with means for applying test signals or for measuring H04M3/28Automatic routine testing ; Fault testing; Installation testing; Test methods, test equipment or test arrangements therefor H04M3/30for subscriber's lines , for the local loop H04M3/301Circuit arrangements at the subscriber's side of the line H04M3/302using modulation techniques for copper pairs for ISDN systems H04M3/245; ISDN selection or connection testing arrangements H04Q11/045 H04M3/303and using PCM multiplexers, e.g. pair gain systems H04M3/304and using xDSL modems xDSL line qualification H04M3/306 H04M3/305testing of physical copper line parameters, e.g. capacitance or resistance locating faults in cables G01R31/08 H04M3/306for frequencies above the voice frequency, e.g. xDSL line qualification test methods, test equipment and test arrangements for subscriber lines using xDSL modems H04M3/304; systems modifying transmission characteristics according to link quality H04L1/0001; monitoring and/or testing of line transmission systems H04B3/46 H04M3/307using ringback H04M3/308Craftsperson test terminals H04M3/32for lines between exchanges H04M3/323for the arrangements providing the connection (test connection, test call, call simulation) H04M3/326for registers and translators H04M3/34Testing for cross-talk H04M3/36Statistical metering, e.g. recording occasions when traffic exceeds capacity of trunks H04M3/362Traffic simulation H04M3/365Load metering of control unit H04M3/367Traffic or load control H04M3/38Graded-service arrangements, i.e. some subscribers prevented from establishing certain connections queuing arrangements H04Q3/64 H04M3/382using authorisation codes or passwords H04M3/385using speech signals H04M3/387using subscriber identification cards H04M3/40Applications of speech amplifiers H04M3/42Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers specially adapted for wireless communication networks H04W4/00 H04M3/42008Systems for anonymous communication between parties, e.g. by use of disposal contact identifiers H04M3/42017Customized ring-back tones H04M3/42025Calling or Called party identification service H04M3/42034Calling party identification service H04M3/42042Notifying the called party of information on the calling party details within substation equipment H04M1/57, signalling details H04Q3/72 H04M3/42051where the notification is included in the ringing tone H04M3/42059Making use of the calling party identifier H04M3/42068where the identifier is used to access a profile H04M3/42076where the identifier is a Uniform Resource Locator H04M3/42085Called party identification service H04M3/42093Notifying the calling party of information on the called or connected party H04M3/42102Making use of the called party identifier H04M3/4211where the identifier is used to access a profile H04M3/42119where the identifier is a Uniform Resource Locator H04M3/42127Systems providing several special services or facilities from groups H04M3/42008 - H04M3/58 H04M3/42136Administration or customisation of services H04M3/42144by service provider H04M3/42153by subscriber H04M3/42161via computer interface H04M3/4217Managing service interactions H04M3/42178by downloading data to substation equipment H04M3/42187Lines and connections with preferential service H04M3/42195Arrangements for calling back a calling subscriber when the wanted subscriber ceases to be busy H04M3/48 H04M3/42204Arrangements at the exchange for service or number selection by voice at the terminal H04M1/27 H04M3/42212Call pickup comprising simultaneous alerting H04M3/46 H04M3/42221Conversation recording systems at the subscriber's set H04M1/656 H04M3/42229Personal communication services, i.e. services related to one subscriber independent of his terminal and/or location diverting calls from one subscriber to another subscriber, i.e. two different subscriptions H04M3/54; selecting arrangements in intelligent networks H04Q3/005 H04M3/42238in systems with telephone lines with multiple users H04M3/42246where the subscriber uses a multi-mode terminal which moves and accesses different networks with at least one network having a wireline access including cordless PBX H04M3/42255with the subscriber having a personal network-independent number H04M3/42263where the same subscriber uses different terminals, i.e. nomadism H04M3/42272whereby the subscriber registers to the terminals for personalised service provision H04M3/4228in networks H04M3/42289with carrierprovider selection by subscriber H04M3/42297with number portability H04M3/42306Number translation services, e.g. premium-rate, freephone or vanity number services H04M3/42314in private branch exchanges H04M3/42323PBX's with CTI arrangements H04M3/42331Direct inward dialling H04M3/4234Remote access to features of PBX or home telephone systems-teleworking in a PBX H04M3/42348Location-based services which utilize the location information of a target H04M3/42357where the information is provided to a monitoring entity such as a potential calling party or a call processing server H04M3/42365Presence services providing information on the willingness to communicate or the ability to communicate in terms of media capability or network connectivity H04M3/42374where the information is provided to a monitoring entity such as a potential calling party or a call processing server H04M3/42382Text-based messaging services in telephone networks such as PSTN/ISDN, e.g. User-to-User Signalling or Short Message Service for fixed networks H04M3/42391where the subscribers are hearing-impaired persons, e.g. telephone devices for the deaf H04M3/424Arrangements for automatic redialling at the subscriber's set H04M1/27 H04M3/428Arrangements for placing incoming calls on hold H04M3/4281when the called subscriber is connected to a data network using his telephone line, e.g. dial-up connection, Internet browsing H04M3/4283Call holding circuits H04M3/4285Notifying, informing or entertaining a held party while on hold, e.g. Music On Hold H04M3/4286Notifying a held subscriber when his held call is removed from hold H04M3/4288Notifying a called subscriber of an incoming call during an ongoing call, e.g. Call Waiting H04M3/432Arrangements for calling a subscriber at a specific time, e.g. morning call service H04M3/436Arrangements for screening incoming calls , i.e. evaluating the characteristics of a call before deciding whether to answer it based on the calling party profile H04M3/42059; 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