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Method for charging on-line directory assistance services
Assignee: VERIZON BUSINESS GLOBAL LLCPriority: Apr 17, 2000Filed: Nov 13, 2009Published: Mar 11, 2010
Est. expiryApr 17, 2020(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Shawn WiederinRichard G. MooreDuraisamy GunasekarGregory L. MumfordLonnie Scott ClabaughJon AbelKolin G. Hogue
H04M 15/745G06Q 30/04H04M 3/4931H04M 15/00H04M 15/43H04M 15/51H04M 15/56H04M 15/68H04M 15/83H04M 2215/0108H04M 2215/0168H04M 2215/0176H04M 2215/0196H04M 2215/202H04M 2215/22H04M 2215/54H04M 2215/82H04M 7/0036H04M 7/0042H04M 7/1235H04M 7/128
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Abstract
An approach for providing an on-line directory assistance service system for charging the directory assistance services that are provided over a packet switched network is disclosed. The system includes a server that tracks the number of directory listings that are transmitted to and displayed on a client access device (e.g., non-PC devices) and to prepare billing information based upon the number of directory listings. The system also includes a database that is coupled to the server and that stores the directory listings.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . A method of charging for directory assistance services that are provided over a packet switched network, the method comprising: tracking number of directory listings that are transmitted to and displayed on a client access device; and preparing billing information based upon the number of directory listings.
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