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Systems and methods for silent message delivery

US7535997B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2002
Grant dateMay 19, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2201/60
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for silent message delivery are provided. One such embodiment includes a message receiver configured to receive a text message and convert it to a corresponding speech message. A message router is connected to the message receiver and configured to route the speech message dependent on information included in the speech message in accordance with a messaging directory. Preferably, a Voice Profile for Inter-system Messaging (VPIM) agent is connected to the message router and configured to convert the speech message to a corresponding VPIM message and deliver it to a voice mail system. Methods are also provided for delivery of a text message as speech message to a voice mail system without initiating a call to a telephonic device.

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