Integrating access to audio messages and instant messaging with VOIP
US8107495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/65
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus are directed towards providing integrated access to call information to an end-user using any of a variety of client applications, including an Instant Messaging (IM), a web-browser, and/or a VOIP client. An end-user may employ any of the above client applications to establish a communication session and enable an integrated access display for use in managing such call information as audio messages, call histories, and instant messaging conversations. The integrated access display may be managed through an intelligent integration client that may reside on a client device, such as a personal computer, a mobile device, a VOIP phone, and the like. Through the intelligent integration client, the end-user may search, retrieve, and/or view the call information. For example, using the VOIP phone, the end-user may search for and access a stored audio message, such as a voice mail message, or the like.
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