Voice reply to incoming e-mail messages, via e-mail
US6775359B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/4536
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for replying to an incoming E-mail message by a corresponding voice message response. The recipient reads, or listens to the incoming E-mail message and voice data, containing a recorded voice reply to the incoming E-mail message is then generated. An E-mail reply message which comprises the voice data is generated and sent to the originator of the incoming E-mail message, as an E-mail reply message. The incoming E-mail message may be attached to the generated voice data before sending it sent to the originator.
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