Method and Apparatus for Acquiring Further Information About Caller Using Caller Id
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1. A method for acquiring information in a communication apparatus, comprising the steps of:
- receiving identification data for identifying the origin of an incoming call, wherein a session for accessing an information network, to which a server device is connected, is initiated, in response to receiving the identification data;
generating an information request message including a request for information being associated with the identification data;
transmitting the information request message to a server device; and
receiving information being associated with said identification data.
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Abstract
On receiving the caller ID, a request for further information is sent from the called party to a server that searches its database for information that is associated with the caller ID of the calling party so as to obtain further information about the caller, eg, name, image, movie, ring tone, address or map showing the address or personal information. This information is then given to the called user before actually answering the call. Functionality also known as Enhanced caller ID.
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1. A method for acquiring information in a communication apparatus, comprising the steps of:
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receiving identification data for identifying the origin of an incoming call, wherein a session for accessing an information network, to which a server device is connected, is initiated, in response to receiving the identification data; generating an information request message including a request for information being associated with the identification data; transmitting the information request message to a server device; and receiving information being associated with said identification data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19)
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9. A communication apparatus, comprising a communication unit adapted to receive identification data for identifying the origin of an incoming call;
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a client unit adapted to initiate a session for accessing an information network, to which a server device is connected, in response to receiving the identification data; and an identification processing unit adapted to generate an information request message including a request for information being associated with the identification data;
whereinthe communication unit is adapted to transmit the information request message to a server device, and receive information being associated with said identification data. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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