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System and method for message delivery for non-published directory numbers to voice mail boxes

  • US 5,991,369 A
  • Filed: 06/06/1997
  • Issued: 11/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for delivering a message to a voice mail box of a listed party with a non-published directory number comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a directory assistance call from a caller to a destination;

    determining that the destination is a non-published directory number;

    determining whether a voice mail box is associated with the non-published directory number;

    routing the call to the associated voice mail box; and

    screening the call to determine if the caller is eligible to use message delivery.

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