Voicemail system with subscriber specific storage folders
US6996212B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/4554
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided for creating and utilizing subscriber specific memory locations or storage folders for storing incoming voicemail messages in a telecommunications system voicemail system. A subscriber to voicemail services creates subscriber or user-specific memory locations or storage folders to which callers may direct a voice message. When a caller calls the subscriber's directory number and is forwarded to the subscriber's voicemail service, the caller is given the option to save the message in one of a number of previous created voice message folders. For example, the caller may receive a prompt like “Press 1 to leave a message for Jane.” If messages are inadvertently left in the wrong voice message folder, the user having authorized access to that folder may move the message to the appropriate folder. If desired, personal identification numbers (PIN) may be assigned to each voice message folder to control access to messages saved therein.
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