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Method and apparatus for mixed media contact notification service

  • US 7,184,533 B1
  • Filed: 12/07/1999
  • Issued: 02/27/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/07/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method attempt communication with a called party comprising:

  • determining two or more contacts associated with the called party from a contact list associating one or more contacts with each of a plurality of called parties;

    determining a first contact method associated with a first contact of the two or more contacts, and a second contact method associated with a second contact of the two or more contacts;

    automatically sending a message using the first contact method to the first contact and automatically sending the message using the second contact method to the second contact, said message requesting a contact method associated with the called party;

    receiving a response to said message from the first contact, said response indicating a third contact method associated with said called party; and

    automatically using the third contact method to attempt to communicate with said called party.

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