Advertisement based ringback system and method for use with a directory assistance system
US8503620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/66
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication method includes the steps of receiving a call from a caller for connection to a subscriber, attempting a connection to the subscriber and retrieving a media file associated with the subscriber. The media file is played to the caller during a ring-back period of the attempted connection, playing of the media file to the caller is charged to the provider of the media file.
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