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Enhanced caller identification using caller readable devices

US7756259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 2004
Grant dateJul 13, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/275
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described are a method and system for providing enhanced caller information to a communications recipient. Enhanced caller information is determined from a caller information storage device associated with a caller attempting to establish a communications session with the communications recipient. The enhanced caller information is transmitted to the communications recipient and presented prior to the establishment of the communications session. The presentation can include the display of text, graphical information and audible information to the communications recipient. Optionally, the enhanced caller information includes data used to establish a communications link between the caller and the communications recipient.

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