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Advertisement based ringback system and method for use with a directory assistance system

US8503620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2009
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 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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