Judith L Sherman

Title: Judith L. Sherman and Telephone Call Redirection

Introduction

Judith L. Sherman is an inventor associated with Succasunna, New Jersey. Her patent work addresses the routing and billing of calls made to toll-free 800 numbers.

Latest Patents

Sherman is credited with 1 patent, titled “Post Answer Telephone Call Redirection or Rerouting.” The invention describes a telephone network switch working with an adjunct processor to monitor a call after it has been answered at the subscriber’s primary location. When redirection is requested, the system can place the caller on hold and connect the call to an alternate location through a blind transfer, consultation, or conference.

The patent also sets out a billing approach that allocates charges according to which location is involved in the call. The original 800-number subscriber pays for the period when the primary location communicates with the caller, while the alternate-location subscriber pays for the period when that location is involved.

Career Highlights

Sherman’s listed company affiliation is AT&T Corp. Her patent reflects work on telecommunications systems, particularly call handling and the allocation of charges when a call is rerouted after being answered.

Collaborations

The listed coworkers associated with Sherman are Rise J. Frankel and Steven T. Heinsius.

Conclusion

Judith L. Sherman’s patent describes a practical method for redirecting answered toll-free calls while coordinating call treatment and billing between the original and alternate locations.