Asynchronous discrete manageable instant voice messages
US7769142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Asynchronous voice messaging is employed to enable individuals to send voice clips back and forth over a network. In at least some embodiments, the voice clips reside in the form of discrete, manageable objects that can be easily managed by the user. In addition, some embodiments described provide hand-free/eyes-free functionality that can permit a user to create and send (or receive and play) a voice message without having to physically enter an intended recipient's address or otherwise digitally manipulate the device over which the message is sent or received.
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