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System and method for providing menu data using a communication network

  • US 6,167,255 A
  • Filed: 07/29/1998
  • Issued: 12/26/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A communication system, comprising:

  • a mobile unit coupled to a communication network, the mobile unit comprising a user interface operable to display a plurality of menu options specified by menu data, wherein the mobile unit communicates a service message in response to a selection of a menu option at the user interface, the service message specifying a call type associated with a service enabled by the selected menu option; and

    a server coupled to the communication network and operable to;

    communicate the menu data to the mobile unit using the communication network;

    store a profile table that relates the mobile unit to a plurality of service centers;

    receive the service message communicated by the mobile unit;

    select one of the service centers using the profile table and the call type specified in the service message; and

    establish a communication session between the mobile unit and the selected service center using the communication network.

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