Method for linking call log information to address book entries and replying using medium of choice
US7221748B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99945
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for utilizing the caller identification information stored in call logs to retrieve address book entries stored in a database, enabling a reply to each call in the call log using the communication medium and contact address of choice. Using this method, a customer can access the call logs for various phone numbers using a computer and can link to additional contact information associated with each entry. This additional contact information is stored in an address book database, either locally or on a network. Caller identification information in the call log can be used to search the address book and retrieve alternate addresses spanning a range of possible reply media, such as cell phones, E-mail, PDA, and telefacsimile.
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