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Network communication system

  • US 6,880,011 B1
  • Filed: 01/19/2000
  • Issued: 04/12/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/20/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A network communication system comprising:

  • at least a host device;

    a first communication device; and

    a second communication device, wherein the second communication device is connected with the first communication device by obtaining from the host device primary connecting information for connecting to the first communication device, wherein when the first communication device prefers a direct call from the second communication device in the future, the first communication device sends to the second communication device identity information for identifying one of an identity for an operator of the first communication device and an identity for the first communication device, the identity information including none of the primary connecting information, wherein the second communication device stores the primary connecting information from the host device and the identity information from the first communication device, wherein for future communications, the second communication device displays the identity information to the operator of the second communication device, and wherein the second communication device calls for the first communication device in accordance with the primary connecting information corresponding to a selecting of the identity information.

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