CA2359511A1 - Phone number internet identifier method and system - Google Patents
Phone number internet identifier method and system Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2359511A1 CA2359511A1 CA002359511A CA2359511A CA2359511A1 CA 2359511 A1 CA2359511 A1 CA 2359511A1 CA 002359511 A CA002359511 A CA 002359511A CA 2359511 A CA2359511 A CA 2359511A CA 2359511 A1 CA2359511 A1 CA 2359511A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- telephone number
- internet
- identifier
- internet identifier
- providing
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q30/00—Commerce
- G06Q30/02—Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F16/00—Information retrieval; Database structures therefor; File system structures therefor
- G06F16/90—Details of database functions independent of the retrieved data types
- G06F16/95—Retrieval from the web
- G06F16/955—Retrieval from the web using information identifiers, e.g. uniform resource locators [URL]
- G06F16/9566—URL specific, e.g. using aliases, detecting broken or misspelled links
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L61/00—Network arrangements, protocols or services for addressing or naming
- H04L61/45—Network directories; Name-to-address mapping
- H04L61/4557—Directories for hybrid networks, e.g. including telephone numbers
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
- H04M1/7243—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
- H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
- H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
- H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
- H04M1/72445—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality for supporting Internet browser applications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04L—TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
- H04L2101/00—Indexing scheme associated with group H04L61/00
- H04L2101/60—Types of network addresses
- H04L2101/604—Address structures or formats
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Signal Processing (AREA)
- Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Accounting & Taxation (AREA)
- Strategic Management (AREA)
- Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Databases & Information Systems (AREA)
- Development Economics (AREA)
- General Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Finance (AREA)
- Data Mining & Analysis (AREA)
- Game Theory and Decision Science (AREA)
- Economics (AREA)
- Marketing (AREA)
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention relates to a telephone number Internet identifier method and system. The method includes the steps of providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number and mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
Description
Telephone Number Internet Identifier Method and System Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to Internet communications, and more particularly to a telephone number Internet identifier method and system.
Background of the Invention In a relatively short period of time, the Internet has become an integral part of personal and business communications. During this rapid rise problems have arose with respect to ease of use when addressing email and accessing World Wide Web sites. The X.400/X.500 e-mail addressing standards lack persistence so that, when someone changes their ISP or leaves their employer, a change of address notification is required. Change of address notifications are often neglected and are problematic since comprehensive updating is difficult to ensure.
By their very nature, the current Domain Naming System (DNS) Internet host addressing standards for accessing World Wide Web sites limit the quantities of available and desirable individual domain names since, for example, only one John Smith will get johnsmith.name. With so many people having the same last name, most are just not going to be able to get the address they desire.
With the relentless expansion of the Internet attempts have been made to make more domain names available that suit an individual or business by adding new extensions such as (.org) (.net) (.biz) (.info) and (.name).
However, as more and more extensions are introduced to cope with demand it is becoming more difficult to find the business you are searching for since you now not only need to know the domain name, but what extension the business is using. Furthermore, a large country could absorb entire extensions in a relatively short period of time. What is needed is a unique and global Internet identifier that is persistent, ubiquitous, robust and user-friendly.
For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for an improved Internet identifier.
Summary of the Invention The present invention is directed to a telephone number Internet identifier method and system. The method includes the steps of providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number and mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
The system includes a telephone number Internet Identifier directory database and a telephone number Internet identifier search facility for accessing the directory database to resolve Internet identifier to Internet content. In an aspect of the present invention, the search facility includes a plurality of search categories. In an aspect of the present invention, the system further includes an e-mail re-director. In an aspect of the present invention, a business can be found using any one of their name, category of business, or telephone number.
In an aspect of the present invention, a street map is provided based on an entered telephone number.
Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
Background of the Invention In a relatively short period of time, the Internet has become an integral part of personal and business communications. During this rapid rise problems have arose with respect to ease of use when addressing email and accessing World Wide Web sites. The X.400/X.500 e-mail addressing standards lack persistence so that, when someone changes their ISP or leaves their employer, a change of address notification is required. Change of address notifications are often neglected and are problematic since comprehensive updating is difficult to ensure.
By their very nature, the current Domain Naming System (DNS) Internet host addressing standards for accessing World Wide Web sites limit the quantities of available and desirable individual domain names since, for example, only one John Smith will get johnsmith.name. With so many people having the same last name, most are just not going to be able to get the address they desire.
With the relentless expansion of the Internet attempts have been made to make more domain names available that suit an individual or business by adding new extensions such as (.org) (.net) (.biz) (.info) and (.name).
However, as more and more extensions are introduced to cope with demand it is becoming more difficult to find the business you are searching for since you now not only need to know the domain name, but what extension the business is using. Furthermore, a large country could absorb entire extensions in a relatively short period of time. What is needed is a unique and global Internet identifier that is persistent, ubiquitous, robust and user-friendly.
For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for an improved Internet identifier.
Summary of the Invention The present invention is directed to a telephone number Internet identifier method and system. The method includes the steps of providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number and mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
The system includes a telephone number Internet Identifier directory database and a telephone number Internet identifier search facility for accessing the directory database to resolve Internet identifier to Internet content. In an aspect of the present invention, the search facility includes a plurality of search categories. In an aspect of the present invention, the system further includes an e-mail re-director. In an aspect of the present invention, a business can be found using any one of their name, category of business, or telephone number.
In an aspect of the present invention, a street map is provided based on an entered telephone number.
Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
Brief Description of the Drawings These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 is an overview of a telephone number Internet identifier method according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is an overview of a telephone number Internet identifier system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 shows searching for a business using their name, category of business, or telephone number; and Figure 4 shows relevant business information being provided directly on the search result page.
Detailed Description of the Presentl~Preferred Embodiment The present invention is directed to a telephone number Internet identifier method and system. As shown in Figure 1, the method includes the steps of providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number and mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
As shown in Figure 2, the system includes a telephone number Internet Identifier directory database and a telephone number Internet identifier search facility for accessing the directory database to resolve Internet identifier to Internet content. In an embodiment of the present invention, the search facility includes a plurality of search categories. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system further includes an e-mail re-director. As shown in Figure 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, a business can be found using any one of their name, category of business, or telephone number.
As shown in Figure 4, in an embodiment of the present invention, the search facility provides relevant business information directly on the search result page. In an embodiment of the present invention, providing the telephone Internet identifier automates registration/form fill. In an embodiment of the present invention, the automated registration/form fill is incrementally performed in multiple stages to provide for a plurality of disclosure levels.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a street map is provided based on an entered telephone number.
Telephone numbers are a proven method of accessing technology. An individual's telephone number is unique in nature and has already been disseminated to friends, family, and businesses. The invention leverages this ubiquitous and proven identifier format, empowering it with additional functionality. Businesses that already have traditionally named Websites can have the phone number URL point to their existing URL.
In Europe, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) cell phones are heavily promoted for surfing the Internet and sending e-mail. At present, these phones have to store telephone, Web, and e-mail addresses separately.
Using the invention, a manufacturer can install a program enabling a menu selection of an individual phone number from memory such as "e mail/telephone/web-site" presented in menu format. The user can then make his or her selection from one directory of all addressing.
Telephone users can simply use existing numbers as their personal unique identifier. As long as they have a phone number, they will have a unique address. As permutations keep pace, so will their ability to provide a unique identifier. A business developing a new Website or an individual receiving a personal e-mail address is given one easy-to-remember identifier.
The invention enables a business to promote their Web site on the Internet using a unique identifier already known to their customers and specific to their business. The invention provides an individual or business with the advantage of having their Website and e-mail address found when looking through telephone directories around the world. The invention is simple in design, easy to use, fast and comprehensive.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should 5 not be limited to the description of the preferred embodiments contained herein.
Figure 1 is an overview of a telephone number Internet identifier method according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is an overview of a telephone number Internet identifier system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 shows searching for a business using their name, category of business, or telephone number; and Figure 4 shows relevant business information being provided directly on the search result page.
Detailed Description of the Presentl~Preferred Embodiment The present invention is directed to a telephone number Internet identifier method and system. As shown in Figure 1, the method includes the steps of providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number and mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
As shown in Figure 2, the system includes a telephone number Internet Identifier directory database and a telephone number Internet identifier search facility for accessing the directory database to resolve Internet identifier to Internet content. In an embodiment of the present invention, the search facility includes a plurality of search categories. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system further includes an e-mail re-director. As shown in Figure 3, in an embodiment of the present invention, a business can be found using any one of their name, category of business, or telephone number.
As shown in Figure 4, in an embodiment of the present invention, the search facility provides relevant business information directly on the search result page. In an embodiment of the present invention, providing the telephone Internet identifier automates registration/form fill. In an embodiment of the present invention, the automated registration/form fill is incrementally performed in multiple stages to provide for a plurality of disclosure levels.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a street map is provided based on an entered telephone number.
Telephone numbers are a proven method of accessing technology. An individual's telephone number is unique in nature and has already been disseminated to friends, family, and businesses. The invention leverages this ubiquitous and proven identifier format, empowering it with additional functionality. Businesses that already have traditionally named Websites can have the phone number URL point to their existing URL.
In Europe, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) cell phones are heavily promoted for surfing the Internet and sending e-mail. At present, these phones have to store telephone, Web, and e-mail addresses separately.
Using the invention, a manufacturer can install a program enabling a menu selection of an individual phone number from memory such as "e mail/telephone/web-site" presented in menu format. The user can then make his or her selection from one directory of all addressing.
Telephone users can simply use existing numbers as their personal unique identifier. As long as they have a phone number, they will have a unique address. As permutations keep pace, so will their ability to provide a unique identifier. A business developing a new Website or an individual receiving a personal e-mail address is given one easy-to-remember identifier.
The invention enables a business to promote their Web site on the Internet using a unique identifier already known to their customers and specific to their business. The invention provides an individual or business with the advantage of having their Website and e-mail address found when looking through telephone directories around the world. The invention is simple in design, easy to use, fast and comprehensive.
Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should 5 not be limited to the description of the preferred embodiments contained herein.
Claims (10)
1. A telephone number Internet identifier method comprising the steps of:
(i) providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number; and (ii) mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
(i) providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number; and (ii) mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the Internet identifier providing step performs a quick form fill to minimize tedious entry tasks.
3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the quick form fill is performed in a plurality of stages incremental in nature to provide more than one level of disclosure.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein a street map is provided based on a provided telephone number.
5. The method according to claim 1, wherein additional business information is provided upon identifier resolution.
6. A telephone number Internet identifier system comprising:
a telephone number Internet Identifier directory database; and a telephone number Internet identifier search facility for accessing the directory database to resolve Internet identifier to Internet content.
a telephone number Internet Identifier directory database; and a telephone number Internet identifier search facility for accessing the directory database to resolve Internet identifier to Internet content.
7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the search facility provides a plurality of search categories.
8. The system according to claim 6, further comprising an e-mail re-director.
9. A telephone number Internet identifier system comprising:
means for providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number; and means for mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
means for providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number; and means for mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
10. A storage medium readable by a computer, the medium encoding a computer process to provide a telephone number Internet identifier method, the computer process comprising:
a processing portion for providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number; and a processing portion for mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
a processing portion for providing an Internet identifier in the form of a telephone number; and a processing portion for mapping the telephone number Internet identifier to Internet content.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002359511A CA2359511A1 (en) | 2001-10-19 | 2001-10-19 | Phone number internet identifier method and system |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002359511A CA2359511A1 (en) | 2001-10-19 | 2001-10-19 | Phone number internet identifier method and system |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2359511A1 true CA2359511A1 (en) | 2003-04-19 |
Family
ID=4170307
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002359511A Abandoned CA2359511A1 (en) | 2001-10-19 | 2001-10-19 | Phone number internet identifier method and system |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2359511A1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN102663106A (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2012-09-12 | 北京搜狗科技发展有限公司 | Method and system for creating number information database |
| CN104378480A (en) * | 2013-11-15 | 2015-02-25 | 上海触乐信息科技有限公司 | Phone number marking method and system |
| CN106657524A (en) * | 2016-10-25 | 2017-05-10 | 北京小米移动软件有限公司 | Method and device for marking phone number |
-
2001
- 2001-10-19 CA CA002359511A patent/CA2359511A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN102663106A (en) * | 2012-04-13 | 2012-09-12 | 北京搜狗科技发展有限公司 | Method and system for creating number information database |
| CN104378480A (en) * | 2013-11-15 | 2015-02-25 | 上海触乐信息科技有限公司 | Phone number marking method and system |
| CN106657524A (en) * | 2016-10-25 | 2017-05-10 | 北京小米移动软件有限公司 | Method and device for marking phone number |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US7565402B2 (en) | Sitemap access method, product, and apparatus | |
| US7188138B1 (en) | Method, product, and apparatus for resource identifier registration and aftermarket services | |
| US20020052912A1 (en) | Numeric/voice name internet access architecture and methodology | |
| KR19990068686A (en) | Method for searching WWW site according to real name and providing information | |
| US20080270613A1 (en) | Method of Processing a Contact for a Mobile Device and Related Device | |
| WO2007023360A2 (en) | Context discovery for dns names | |
| US20020087529A1 (en) | System and method for a digital business card | |
| EP2006781A1 (en) | Method, apparatus and system for indexing and searching DNS zone records | |
| CA2359511A1 (en) | Phone number internet identifier method and system | |
| EP2647179B1 (en) | Service access apparatus, method, computer program and computer program product for selective initiation of communication | |
| KR20150122577A (en) | Method for providing location-based local information and search information using search message | |
| US20030054841A1 (en) | Webnum enabled telephones | |
| CN103986795A (en) | Telephone number mapping method | |
| WO2008048061A1 (en) | Method for processing native language internet address and storage medium for saving program of executing the same | |
| JP2013524653A (en) | Telephone communication system and method using internet domain name and electronic address | |
| CN101772214B (en) | Method and device for collecting mobile terminal subscriber information | |
| JP2002123443A (en) | Communication method and portable terminal | |
| JP2002532783A (en) | How to assign addresses to computers connected to the network using all numeric codes | |
| KR100530459B1 (en) | Wireless internet contents access system using the contents access numbers and control method thereof | |
| KR20050099943A (en) | System for accessing web page and method thereof | |
| JP2002320025A (en) | Mobile terminal | |
| KR100598586B1 (en) | System and method for providing wireless internet numbers for contents service using data interworking domain name server | |
| KR100644899B1 (en) | Method for retrieving phonebook in mobile communication device | |
| KR20000037170A (en) | Internet-phone Naming Service System and Method thereof | |
| US20080133471A1 (en) | Communication System |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Discontinued |