Systems and methods to connect people for real time communications via directory assistance
US8724789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses to connect people for real time communications via optional advertisements presented via directory assistance. One embodiment includes: receiving a directory assistance request from a user over a telephonic connection with the user; providing directory assistance information responsive to the directory assistance request; presenting an option related to an advertisement to the user; if the user declines the option, charging the user a fee for providing the directory assistance information; and if the user accepts the option, reducing the fee for providing the directory assistance information.
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