Voice messaging system
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1. A method for transmitting an oral message to an intended recipient comprising the steps of:
- receiving an oral message at a network for an intended recipient from a sending party;
determining that the recipient has a full voice mail box;
in response to said determination, converting the oral message to a text message using restricted domain speech recognition software that is activated based upon input provided by the sender of the oral message; and
transmitting the text message to the intended recipient.
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Abstract
A network-based voice messaging system is provided. A voice message is received at a network. The network converts the voice message into a text message by utilizing speech recognition software. The text message is transmitted to the intended recipient as an electronic mail (e-mail) message or facsimile document and is received by the intended recipient on conventional text receiving equipment.
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1. A method for transmitting an oral message to an intended recipient comprising the steps of:
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receiving an oral message at a network for an intended recipient from a sending party;
determining that the recipient has a full voice mail box;
in response to said determination, converting the oral message to a text message using restricted domain speech recognition software that is activated based upon input provided by the sender of the oral message; and
transmitting the text message to the intended recipient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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