Apparatus and method for automated multi-media messaging system information updating
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1. A multi-media messaging system, comprising:
- means for receiving messages of a plurality of types;
means for monitoring configuration parameters associated with said messages responsive to receiving said messages; and
means for providing reconfiguration options in a separate message of one of said plurality of types to a user based on said associated configuration parameters and responsive to receiving an incoming message.
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Abstract
A system (100) that employs media “blending” to notify a multi-media user of the use of one or more default configurations and provides an opportunity to record or reconfigure the item for the future. In particular, a system (100) according to the present invention monitors usage of a default or other predetermined setting and provides a message to the user indicative of its usage. Once the user has been notified of the usage, the user is given the option of reconfiguring from the default setting.
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1. A multi-media messaging system, comprising:
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means for receiving messages of a plurality of types;
means for monitoring configuration parameters associated with said messages responsive to receiving said messages; and
means for providing reconfiguration options in a separate message of one of said plurality of types to a user based on said associated configuration parameters and responsive to receiving an incoming message. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for operating a multi-media messaging system, comprising:
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receiving messages of a plurality of types;
monitoring configuration parameters associated with said messages responsive to receiving said messages; and
providing reconfiguration options in a separate message of one of said plurality of types to a user based on said associated configuration parameters and responsive to receiving an incoming message. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A telecommunications control unit, comprising:
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a plurality of multimedia modules adapted to handle messages of a plurality of types; and
a configuration setup module adapted to monitor configuration parameters associated with said messages and automatically provide configuration options in a separate message of one of said types to a user based on said associated configuration parameters and responsive to receiving an incoming message. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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