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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 02, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 03, 2004
Denise G. Caballero-mccann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Stephen Levy, Cary, NC (US);
Denise G. Caballero-McCann, Raleigh, NC (US);
Stephen Levy, Cary, NC (US);
Cisco Technology, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
A method for facilitating a data session in an initiation protocol (SIP) environment is provided that includes receiving a solicitation for participation in a SIP communication session that involves a first endpoint and a second endpoint. The method also includes identifying an identity trait associated with the first endpoint. In more particular embodiments, various alternative methods may include generating a network search associated with the first endpoint that is seeking to contact the second endpoint in order to conduct the SIP communication session. The results of the network search may be displayed for the second endpoint.