Modern telecommunication systems provide continuous availability - a technical feature not always required. Reduced productivity during office work or limited privacy are the well known results. Answering machines or just disconnecting do not mean up to date line management. A calling person will not get information on how and when matters will be treated. A situation causing further phone calls.



An integrated module for phones, a separate device or a network server based software temporarily muting the phone telling the caller the exact periode of non availability or at what time the phone will be available again. After the pre selected periode the phone will automatically be set into the standard mode. This patent feature (PCT/ DE03/ 00374)allows concentrated work or offers privacy whenever necessary. The user does not have to record an own message due to pre recorded anouncements and the caller is not asked to leave a message. An easy and cost efficiently to setup new feature for telecommunication systems