Telephone switching system with data integration
US6683942B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/4545
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A telephone switching system and computer implemented method to enhance the integration of an independent voice mail system and a telephone exchange switch. The system also includes telephone sets in communication with the switch and a voice mail system with the telephone sets which include a display device and a manual switch that provide an interactive relationship between the telephone set and the user. Predetermined messages are exchanged serially between the voice mail system and the telephone exchange switch to provide enhanced functionality of the telephone switching system.
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