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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 12, 1999
Nicholas J. Elsey, West Linn, OR (US);
Michael A. Kepler, Aloha, OR (US);
Michael Essex, Tigard, OR (US);
John S. Stafford, Portland, OR (US);
Nicholas J. Elsey, West Linn, OR (US);
Michael A. Kepler, Aloha, OR (US);
Michael Essex, Tigard, OR (US);
John S. Stafford, Portland, OR (US);
Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., Beaverton, OR (US);
Abstract
Individuals and groups of individuals, such as corporations, are provided access to one or more private directories. The private directories can be edited by an administrator. Access to the private directories may be limited by administrators of the private directories. Access to private directories is provided via a connection to directory assistance providers. Directory service providers are capable of facilitating the administration of the private directories as well as connecting users of private directories to contacts in the private directories. Access to the private directory may be obtained via an internet connection.