System and method for posting and retrieving audio messages via dispatch communications
US7904057B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/205
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication system that facilitates the transmission of audio messages via dispatch communications to subscriber units as members of a distribution list. The system includes a network device (e.g., a message application server) adapted to receive a dispatch communication including an audio message from an originating subscriber unit intended for member(s) of a distribution list; post the audio message for retrieval by the members of the distribution list; send respective notifications of the posting of the audio message to the members of the distribution list; receive requests for the audio message from the members of the distribution list; and send respective dispatch communications including the audio message to the requesting members of the distribution list.
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