Voicemail forwarding functionality for communications networks
US8340644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/4545
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A voicemail system (18, 30) includes a memory (38, 64) and a processor (34, 62). The memory (38, 64) can store data relating to one or more users. An incoming communication can be handled by the voicemail system (18, 30) and provided with functionality based upon a user's preferences, for example. The voicemail system (18, 30) can include functionality to allow a user to convert a voicemail message to a desired format and forward the file to one or more designated destinations. Methods (700, 800, 900, 1000) for forwarding one or messages are also disclosed.
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