WO1995028790A1 - Methods and apparatus for automating telephone directory assistance functions - Google Patents
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JP7526586A JPH09505710A (en) | 1994-04-14 | 1994-06-17 | Automatic telephone number guidance method and device |
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EP94919526A EP0757868B1 (en) | 1994-04-14 | 1994-06-17 | Methods and apparatus for automating telephone directory assistance functions |
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