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Method and system for filter based message processing in a unified messaging system

US6438215B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2000
Grant dateAug 20, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/4509
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for processing messages in a unified messaging system. In particular, the system enables legacy e-mail, voice mail and facsimile systems to be integrated with a unified messaging system. The system includes a filter or mechanism which enables the user to filter certain message attributes such as the identification of the sender, recipient or the subject header or the message type to enable messages to be processed in accordance with the recipients wishes.

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