Patent ID: 8027336
Filing Date: 2011-09-27
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
1. A directory assistance system responsive to Voice over IP device requests, said system comprising: a directory assistance platform configured to receive a first directory assistance request from at least one Voice over IP device; a database for identifying the requested information for delivery to said Voice over IP device and for formatting said requested information in accordance with a format required by said Voice over IP device; said directory assistance platform further configured to transmit a notification message to said Voice over IP device indicating that information relating to said directory assistance request is available at said database; a web server for receiving a second request from said Voice over IP device for retrieval of said formatted requested information, said web server being accessed by said Voice over IP device after receipt of said notification message, said web server configured to retrieve said formatted requested information from said database and transmitting said requested information to said Voice over IP device via said web server.