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Systems and methods for providing a password reset feature

US8503988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2013
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/4545
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing a voicemail password reset feature can include receiving a password reset request message from a mobile device at a voicemail system, resetting a current password to a default password at the voicemail system, and sending a response message request to a short message service center. The response message request can include a request to generate a response message that includes the default password. The method can further include generating the response message at the short message center and sending the response message to the mobile device, wherein the response message includes the default password. A system for providing a voicemail password reset feature and a computer-readable medium for initiating a voicemail password reset from a mobile device.

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