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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2007
Randall B. Baird, Austin, TX (US);
Jennifer K. Walker, Jackson, WY (US);
Randall B. Baird, Austin, TX (US);
Jennifer K. Walker, Jackson, WY (US);
Cisco Technology, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a directory service, a call from a user of a mobile phone requesting a number of a communication device associated with a callee. The number is then retrieved from a database by the directory service and then dialed to connect the mobile phone with the communication device. The directory service also sends the number to the mobile phone, the mobile phone being configured to store the number in a storage location. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.