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Methods and systems for directory information lookup

US8472606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2003
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2213/13282
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for obtaining contact-related information associated with a party using an identifier. The identifier may include a calling party number, a previously-dialed number, and/or a number specified by a user. The identifier could also include an e-mail address, an instant messenger address, a photograph, etc. A request for contact-related information may be initiated by a user and/or a device associated with the user. The request may include an identifier associated with a party. Methods and systems may retrieve contact-related information associated with the party using the identifier. Methods and systems may leverage one or more networks to retrieve the contact-related information. Contact information may be retrieved in order to add a contact to a user's address book.

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