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Technique for effectively providing a personalized information assistance service

US8081742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2008
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2242/15
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A user may utilize a communication device, e.g., a wireless phone, mobile device or personal digital assistant (PDA), to contact an information/call center where an operator provides personalized information and communications services to the user in accordance with the invention. Such services include, e.g., providing individual listing information items on a restrictive basis, caller identification service, etc. To personalize the services, at least one profile record associated with the user is used which specifies the subscribed services and the preferred ways of receiving information. For example, the profile may specify use of a special skilled operator, personal interests, methods of delivery of targeted information to the user, etc.

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