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Voice access through a data-centric network to an integrated message storage and retrieval system

  • US 6,640,242 B1
  • Filed: 01/29/1999
  • Issued: 10/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for facilitating communication through an integrated message system through both a telephony-centric network and a data-centric network, the method comprising:

  • receiving a request for an analog audio communication link through the data-centric network;

    establishing the analog audio communication link through the data-centric network to the message system;

    authenticating a user of the integrated message system through the analog audio communication link;

    receiving commands through the analog audio communication link requesting one or more previously stored messages intended for the user;

    communicating the previously stored messages through the analog audio communication link;

    receiving commands through the analog audio communication link requesting a second analog audio communication link through the telephony-centric network;

    establishing the second analog audio communication link through the telephony-centric network; and

    coupling the first-mentioned and the second analog audio communication links such that analog audio communication passes through both the first and second analog audio communication links.

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