Patent ID: 6249576
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: H04M,Y10S

Abstract:
A telephone directory information system with call completion capability comprising:a data network server located on a data network, said server being configured to cooperate in establishing a telephonic connection between a first communication device and a second communication device, said server having at least two modes of operation including a search mode and an establish-connection mode, said server being configured to transmit a search command signal in response to a search request received from a requesting source over said data network during said search mode, said server being configured to transmit an establish-connection command signal to said requesting source during said establish-connection mode in response to an establish-connection request received from said requesting source over said data network, said establish-connection command signal being specific to establishing said connection between said first communication device and said second communication device; andmemory connected to said server, said memory having stored telephone directory information including a first telephone number assigned to said first communication device, said memory being responsive to said search command signal transmitted from said server, said search command signal triggering transmission of data indicative of said first telephone number to said server.