System and method for directory services and e-commerce across multi-provider networks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7340048
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10332889

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The present invention solves the problem of cross-provider access proprietary information between unaffiliated and competing network providers, but not allow that information to be disclosed to competing providers. The invention provides a system that allows increased utilization and revenue by allowing information from one provider to be accessed and used to complete a transaction or make a connection with subscribers in another carrier or network system without that information being disclosed. The description of the invention for use in wireless or cellular directory assistance is for convenience and illustration of the features of the invention. It is to be understood that the invention has many embodiments and can be applied to any system where confidential and secure access to an entity or services are needed.

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WALMART APOLLO LLC702 SW 8TH STREET BENTONVILLE AZ 72716

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ahn, Sunny Cambridge, MA 7 143
Drury, Rod Mirimar, NZ 4 157
Stern, Robert A Boxford, MA 10 538

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