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AssigneeMetro One Telecommunications, Inc.
InventorsNicholas J. Elsey, Michael T. Samudio, Timothy A. Timmins
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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. In addition, a pool of operators/agents capable of receiving the request for concierge-like services generate an electronic ticket representing such request. A pool of fulfillment agents capable of receiving the electronic ticket engage in such action as necessary to fulfill the request. The agents are networked to directory assistance and concierge databases and to third-party providers of concierge services to facilitate the process.
A method for providing a concierge service from one or more directory assistance centers comprising:
A method for providing a directory assistance service by a directory assistance provider comprising:
A method for providing concierge and directory assistance services composing:
A method for providing a concierge service to a user comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.