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Method for worldwide administration of advanced number portability numbers

  • US 6,611,831 B1
  • Filed: 08/07/2000
  • Issued: 08/26/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/07/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of assigning a telephone number to a subscriber comprising the steps of:

  • a. creating a first database of valuable combinations at a first location;

    b. comparing numbers not in use at said first location to said first database of valuable combinations to create a first database of valuable combinations available for assignment;

    c. creating a second database of valuable combinations at a second location;

    d. comparing numbers not in use at said second location to said second database of valuable combinations to create a second database of valuable combinations available for assignment;

    e. searching said first database of valuable combinations available for assignment with a keyword;

    f. searching said second database of valuable combinations available for assignment with said keyword;

    g. returning results to said subscriber of said keyword search of said first database of valuable combinations available for assignment offering said subscriber a first number for said first location;

    h. returning results to said subscriber of said keyword search of said second database of valuable combinations available for assignment offering said subscriber a second number for said second location; and

    i. upon subscriber'"'"'s acceptance, assigning said first and second number to subscriber in their respective locations.

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