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Unified messaging system

US8340254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2008
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/4509
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide a unified messaging system. The unified messaging system comprises a unified messaging system server and clients, such as personal computers, telephones, facsimile machines, and two-way paging machines connected via both land based and wireless connections. This system enables a user to access and retrieve a variety of messages, including voice mail messages, facsimiles, and electronic mail messages via a unified user interface that clearly distinguishes each message type using message identifiers, and segregates messages by type.

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