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Voicemail archival and forwarding functionality for communications networks and devices

US8843117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2013
Grant dateSep 23, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A voicemail system includes a memory and a processor. The memory can store data relating to one or more users. An incoming communication can be handled by the voicemail system and provided with functionality based upon, for example, preferences of a user. The voicemail system 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 can operate on a communications network, at a communications device, or both. Methods for archiving, converting, and/or forwarding voicemail messages are also disclosed.

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