Electronic audio communications system with automatic user access features
US4580012A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1982 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/2083
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An advanced electronic telecommunications system is provided for the deposit, storage and delivery of audio messages to both subscribers and non-subscribers with limited access provided to the non-subscriber under the control of the subscriber. A Voice Message System (10) interconnects multiple private exchanges (12) of a subscriber with a central telephone office (22). Individual subscribers may access the Voice Message System (10) through ON NET telephones (18) or OFF NET telephones (24). Selected non-subscribers may be allowed access through the OFF NET telephones (24), the scope of the access of selected non-subscribers being determined by a subscriber. The Voice Message System (10) includes an administrative subsystem (60), call processor subsystem (62) and a data storage subsystem (64). The Voice Message System (10) enables the subscriber to deposit a message in data storage subsystem (64) for automatic delivery to other addresses connected to the system. The subscriber is also provided automatic features that allow more versatile access to the system. The Voice Message System (10) also enables a subscriber to access the system to determine if any messages have been in data s…
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