TELECOMMUNICATION AND MULTIMEDIA MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS
First Claim
1. Computer code, embedded in a tangible computer readable medium and configured to be executed on a computing device, the computer code comprising:
- a progressive, store and forward, messaging module configured to progressively store on the computing device and progressively transmit to an intended recipient voice media of a voice message as the voice media is created, the progressive, store and forward, messaging module using a progressive, store and forward, transmission protocol that;
(a) progressively routes the voice message to the intended recipient over a network, as the voice media is created, so that the intended recipient can optionally review the voice message substantially live, delayed only by the inherent latency on the network; and
(b) guarantees the delivery of the voice message over the network to the intended recipient.
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Abstract
A telecommunication and multimedia management apparatus and method that supports voice and other media communications and that enables users to: (i) participate in multiple conversation modes, including live phone calls, conference calls, instant voice messaging or tactical communications; (ii) review the messages of conversations in either a live mode or a time-shifted mode and to seamlessly transition back and forth between the two modes; (iii) participate in multiple conversations either concurrently or simultaneously; (iv) archive the messages of conversations for later review or processing; and (v) persistently store media either created or received on the communication devices of users. The latter feature enables users to generate or review media when either disconnected from the network or network conditions are poor and to optimize the delivery of media over the network based on network conditions and the intention of the users participating in conversations.
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1. Computer code, embedded in a tangible computer readable medium and configured to be executed on a computing device, the computer code comprising:
a progressive, store and forward, messaging module configured to progressively store on the computing device and progressively transmit to an intended recipient voice media of a voice message as the voice media is created, the progressive, store and forward, messaging module using a progressive, store and forward, transmission protocol that; (a) progressively routes the voice message to the intended recipient over a network, as the voice media is created, so that the intended recipient can optionally review the voice message substantially live, delayed only by the inherent latency on the network; and (b) guarantees the delivery of the voice message over the network to the intended recipient.
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