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Network server platform telephone directory white-yellow page services

  • US 6,052,439 A
  • Filed: 12/31/1997
  • Issued: 04/18/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing automated telephone directory assistance comprising, in combination:

  • a. inputting a directory assistance query to a telecommunications device;

    b. transmitting said directory assistance query to a computerized directory assistance server over a local loop network;

    c. searching a directory assistance database based on at least said directory assistance query;

    d. transmitting the results of said directory assistance database search over said local loop network from said directory assistance server to said telecommunication device; and

    e. presenting a plurality of directory assistance listings to a directory assistance caller, said listings including said results of said directory assistance database search sorted based upon the geographic proximity of each listed establishment to the location from which said query originated.

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