Directory assistance service based on context identifier
US8861706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/2038
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for providing context information pertaining to a request of a directory assistance operator service based on a context identifier. The context identifier permits the directory assistance operator service to obtain context information including a location of the user and a location relevant to a directory listing search. The context identifier also can be used to pass context information or directory listing information across multiple types of user devices that use different types of services including a television service, a mobile service, a landline telephone service, and Internet service, and third party devices to permit enhanced directory assistance services to be provided to the user.
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