Lightweight directory access protocol interface directory assistance systems
US6732160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for mapping a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) interface to a Directory Assistance (DA) system can include extracting LDAP compatible search arguments from an LDAP request for searching an LDAP database. The LDAP compatible search arguments can be converted to search arguments compatible with a DA system database. The DA system database can be queried using the converted search arguments. A result set of listings from the DA system database can be received in response to the query. The result set can be converted to a result set compatible with LDAP. Each of the five steps can be performed in a plug-in to the LDAP server. The method further can include receiving the LDAP request from an LDAP client as well as receiving the LDAP request in an LDAP server.
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