Region-wide messaging system and methods including validation of transactions
US6882708B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13377
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed that allow for the exchange of voice mail messages between different VMSs of different service providers and/or in different networks by the transmission of such messages through a data network using a standard protocol of the data network. Methods and systems also are disclosed that validate message transactions among subscribers receiving regional messaging services over the PSTN. The subscribers are located in different geographic areas and may be provided their voice, facsimile or data messaging services by different companies. The present invention validates passing messages (data) among customers of potentially different companies located in different areas by assessing the validity of the transaction in light of a number of conditions, including applicable regulatory or business conditions.
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