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AUTOMATED CALLER IDENTIFIER FROM CONTACT LISTS OF A USER'S CONTACTS

  • US 20110201320A1
  • Filed: 02/17/2010
  • Published: 08/18/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. One or more computer-readable storage media containing instructions which, when executed by one or more processors disposed in an electronic device that is operatively coupled to a communications network, perform a method comprising the steps of:

  • monitoring for calls or messages received by the electronic device from a sender, the call being carried by the network;

    fetching metadata associated with an incoming call or message;

    searching a list of contacts associated with the electronic device to locate a given individual associated with the metadata;

    if no individual associated with the metadata is found, sending a first invisible text-based message to other electronic devices associated with at least some individuals included in the list of contacts, the first invisible text-based message including the metadata and requesting the other electronic devices to search their respective contact lists to find the given individual associated with the metadata;

    receiving at the electronic device, from one of the other electronic devices, a second invisible text-based message that includes an identity of the given individual; and

    presenting an identity of the given individual to a user of the electronic device.

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