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System and method for an online speaker patch-through

  • US 7,289,623 B2
  • Filed: 01/16/2001
  • Issued: 10/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a first logic unit to provide a list of service providers via a communication connection, indicating a real-time availability and a rate of at least one service provider of the service providers;

    a second logic unit to receive from a user a selection of a service provider from the list of service providers;

    a third logic unit to attempt to establish a real-time communications connection to the selected service provider in response to the selection; and

    a fourth logic unit to search a database for an alternate service provider, in response to a failed attempt to connect the selected service provider and the user, and to offer the user an option of connecting with the alternate service provider.

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