Method and system for screening calls during voicemail messaging
US7035385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/2011
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for monitoring and intercepting messages to a voicemail system connected to an AIN or WIN network for screening calls incoming to a landline or wireless telephone. After a call is forwarded to voicemail system, the called party is provided an opportunity to monitor a message as it is spoken into a voicemail system. The called party may intercept the message at any time during delivery of the message to answer the telephone call.
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