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Method and apparatus for storing and forwarding voice signals with controlled access

US5003575A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 1987
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 24, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q3/00
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for storing and forwarding voice signals wherein a user has increased control and flexibility in distributing voice signals. In one embodiment the originator of a stored voice signal may restrict an addressee's ability to forward a message to other users. In another, the originator may limit the addressee's ability to use the voice store and forward system until such time as the addressee responds to a stored voice signal.

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