Answering machine detection for voice message delivery method and system
US7054419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/2027
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for detecting an answering machine for a new voice message delivery method and system. The invention detects the presence of an existing answering machine or voicemail system of a Recipient by listening for talk-over during playback of the message or initial prompts. The method and system will also restart playback of the prompts and/or message if talk-over is detected to ensure that the message is properly recorded on the answering machine.
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