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Internet answering machine

  • US 6,052,442 A
  • Filed: 11/25/1997
  • Issued: 04/18/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for receiving messages using an integrated answering machine, comprising:

  • answering a telephone call in response to a ring signal on a telephone line at said answering machine;

    providing an indication to a caller via said telephone line that said call has been answered;

    receiving a voice message from said caller via said telephone line;

    storing at least a portion of said voice message in said answering machine;

    said answering machine automatically querying a remote computer periodically to determine whether any e-mail messages are stored in the remote computer, including determining whether a telephone number associated with an incoming telephone call is a predetermined service provider number; and

    providing an indication as to whether any e-mail messages are stored in said remote computer.

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