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Method and apparatus for providing voice/unified messaging services using CATV terminals

  • US 6,732,368 B1
  • Filed: 12/28/1999
  • Issued: 05/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. System for providing CATV subscribers an access to a UMS (Unified Messaging System) and/or VMS (Voice Mail System), wherein each subscriber is provided with a TV set connected to the CATV network directly or through a set-top box, comprising:

  • a connection between subscribers of the CATV network and the UMS and/or VMS and an interface for permitting an exchange of information between said subscribers and said UMS and/or VMS; and

    a client software for the UMS and/or VMS, which when the connection is through the set-top box, resides on, or is coupled to, said set-top box, wherein subscribers of the CATV network are able to exchange information with other subscribers of the CATV network via the UMS and/or VMS by transmitting information over only the CATV network.

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