Harold R Robinson

US Patent:

8325904, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Aug 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/228672

Inventors:

Michael Bates - Worthington OH, US
Alan Sunners - Coopersburg PA, US
Faith McGary - Bethlehem PA, US
Christine Baumeister - Schwenksville PA, US
Harold Robinson - East Stroudsburg PA, US
Xavier Riley - Center Valley PA, US

Assignee:

Grape Technology Group, Inc. - Bethlehem PA

International Classification:

H04M 3/493
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

37921801, 4554141, 707705

Abstract:

A method for providing directory assistance, including receiving at least one request from a requester for an un-listed contact information, where the un-listed contact information is stored in one of a plurality of carrier databases. A request is generated to a third party for the un-listed contact information, where the third party is in contact with the carriers, one of which has the un-listed contact information. A notification is received from the third party indicating that the un-listed contact information has been retrieved by said third party and a message is sent to the un-listed contact information, through the third party, indicating that the requester is trying to contact them.