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System and method for communicating with an out of service telephone number

US6879668B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 2002
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2242/04
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for communicating with a subscriber having a first telephone number that is out-of-service comprises providing a database that is accessible at least through a second telephone number, and allowing the subscriber to access the database to post a message. The message is made available to an interested party. A system for a subscriber to communicate with an interested party is also provided.

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