Technique for continually assisting a user during an information assistance call

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8666054
APP PUB NO 20130163743A1
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13534705

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Telephone users desiring directory assistance services are connected via standard telephone procedures to a directory assistance provider, such as an operator. An operator provides the destination number and initiates a connection to that number. Once that connection is initiated, the connection is monitored for the occurrence of a predetermined condition, such as a busy signal. If no such condition is detected, the caller proceeds with the call in the normal manner. If, however, such a condition is detected, the caller is automatically transferred to a directory assistance provider for further help.

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GRAPE TECHNOLOGY GROUP INCPENNSYLVANIA AMERICA

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Henry, Gary E Tigard, US 8 513

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