Method and apparatus for enabling a calling party to leave a voice message for a called party
US8897427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/651
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for execution by a network entity to allow a calling party to leave a message for a called party, the calling party using a communication device to call the called party, the network entity being connected to the communication device via a communications network. The method may comprise: consulting at least one source of information in an attempt to obtain message destination information associated with the called party; if the attempt is successful, providing an opportunity for the calling party to leave a message for the called party; receiving a voice message provided by the calling party via the communication device; generating an electronic message representative of the voice message provided by the calling party; and causing transmission of the electronic message based on the message destination information. An apparatus for implementing the method is also provided.
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