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System and method for communicating messages between a text-based client and a voice-based client

  • US 7,496,625 B1
  • Filed: 11/04/2002
  • Issued: 02/24/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for communicating messages, comprising:

  • a session server operable to;

    receive a first call from a first client, the first call intended for a second client;

    determine that the second client is connected to a second call; and

    in response to determining that the second client is connected to the second call,forward the first call to a messaging server; and

    the messaging server coupled to the session server and operable to;

    receive the first call from the session server; and

    while the second client is connected to the second call;

    communicate, during the first call, a first text message to an instant messaging client associated with the second client in response to receiving the first call;

    receive a second text message communicated by the instant messaging client, the second text message responsive to the first text message;

    convert the second text message into a voice message; and

    communicate the voice message to the first client during the first call, thereby allowing a user of the second client to communicate information to the first client while the second client is connected to the second call.

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