Voicemail archival and forwarding functionality for communications networks and devices
US8509745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/4545
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A voicemail system (18, 24) includes a memory (36, 62) and a processor (32, 60). The memory (36, 62) can store data relating to one or more users. An incoming communication can be handled by the voicemail system (18, 24) and provided with functionality based upon a user's preferences, for example. The voicemail system (18, 24) can include functionality to allow a user to archive a voicemail message, to convert a voicemail message to a desired format, and/or to forward a voicemail message or converted voicemail message file to one or more designated destinations. The voicemail system (18, 24) can operate on a communications network (10), at a communications device (18), or both. Methods for archiving, converting, and/or forwarding voicemail messages are also disclosed.
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