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Fax message recorder and relay system and method

  • US 5,090,049 A
  • Filed: 05/22/1990
  • Issued: 02/18/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fax message recorder and relay system comprising:

  • an interface with a first connection means connectable to an external phone line, a second connection means connectable to an interconnection phone line extending from said system to an external, local fax machine, a ring detector to detect an incoming telephone call on the external phone line, and a switching means;

    a fax means integral to the system and operably connected to said interface such that the fax means is operable to send and receive fax messages over the external phone line depending on the position of the switching means, said fax means operable to send fax messages over the external phone line independent of the external, local fax machine;

    a storage means operably connected to said fax means to receive and store incoming fax messages from a remote fax machine even with the local fax machine receiving the incoming fax messages; and

    a controller operably connected to said interface, said storage means, and said fax means, and wherein said controller controls said switching means to allow said storage means to store incoming fax messages sent over the external phone line and intended for the local fax machine and to allow retransmission of the incoming fax messages over the external phone line to a phone number remotely set by an authorized person independently, and after reception, of any incoming fax message.

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