Methods and systems for directory information lookup
US8472606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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