Apparatus and method for categorizing voicemail
US9712680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/558
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to voicemail categorization and access. An apparatus, for example a PBX, is provided for categorizing voicemails. The apparatus is configured to store voicemail messages and to determine and store metadata associated with the voicemail messages. The apparatus allows searches of the stored voicemail messages to be performed using the associated metadata. A user interface may reside on a user device or be provided by the apparatus. The interface allows other user to search for voicemails using the metadata associated with them and subsequently displays information about the voicemails which match the search criteria.
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