METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASYMMETRIC EXCHANGE OF CONTENT
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1. A method of distributing contact information, comprising:
- receiving a first unique alphanumeric code from a user over a communication network;
accessing a database to identify first contact information associated with the first unique alphanumeric code;
providing the first contact information to the user over the communication network;
receiving instructions to associate the first unique alphanumeric code with a second unique alphanumeric code; and
providing the second alphanumeric code and second contact information associated with the second alphanumeric code to the user over the communication network.
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Abstract
The invention discloses systems and methods for managing contact information with simple alphanumeric codes. The alphanumeric code can be used to distribute a library of relevant content, e.g., contact information, and to easily update the information when the content changes. The alphanumeric code can be controlled by an individual, or the alphanumeric code may be controlled by an entity, such as a business. In an embodiment, an entity can use the alphanumeric codes to assure that it maintains communication with contacts developed by its employees.
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1. A method of distributing contact information, comprising:
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receiving a first unique alphanumeric code from a user over a communication network; accessing a database to identify first contact information associated with the first unique alphanumeric code; providing the first contact information to the user over the communication network; receiving instructions to associate the first unique alphanumeric code with a second unique alphanumeric code; and providing the second alphanumeric code and second contact information associated with the second alphanumeric code to the user over the communication network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of managing employee contact information, comprising:
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providing a first unique alphanumeric code associated with contact information for a first employee; receiving information regarding the duties of the first employee and a second employee; and causing a search for the first unique alphanumeric code to be redirected to a second unique alphanumeric code associated with contact information for the second employee. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A computer system for managing contact information, comprising:
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a processor; and storage containing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computer system to; receive a first unique alphanumeric code from a user over a communication network; access a database to identify first contact information associated with the first unique alphanumeric code; provide the first contact information to the user over the communication network; receive instructions to associate a second unique alphanumeric code with the first unique alphanumeric code; and provide the second unique alphanumeric code and second contact information associated with the second unique alphanumeric code to the user over the communication network. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method of distributing contact information, comprising:
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receiving a first unique alphanumeric code from a user over a communication network; accessing a database to identify first contact information associated with the first unique alphanumeric code; providing the first contact information to the user over the communication network until instructions are received to associate the first unique alphanumeric code with a second unique alphanumeric code; and if instructions are received to associate the first unique alphanumeric code with a second unique alphanumeric code, then providing the second alphanumeric code and second contact information associated with the second alphanumeric code to the user over the communication network.
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