Telephonic communications – Audio message storage – retrieval – or synthesis – Message management
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-02
2004-10-19
Hoosain, Allan (Department: 2645)
Telephonic communications
Audio message storage, retrieval, or synthesis
Message management
C379S067100, C379S088120, C379S088170, C379S088180, C379S088190, C379S072000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06807257
ABSTRACT:
COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX
Compact disks containing a computer program listing are attached to this specification. The computer program listing contained on these compact discs is hereby incorporated by reference into the specification. The appendix comprises one compact disk containing the file “program_listing.txt” which is 1.09 MB in size. This file was created on Nov. 6, 2002 and contains the source code which was part of the provisional application with serial no. 60/040,056 to which this application claims priority. One duplicate copy of this compact disk is also included.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a telecommunication system, and more specifically, the present invention relates to a network system based on internet, computer and telecommunication standards, utilizing internet and computer technology, a graphical user interface, integrated telecommunication applications and interactive voice recognition technology, facilitating the computation and telecommunication of voice and electronic data.
2. Background of the Invention
Individuals and business people seek to communicate with each other, obtain useful information, interact commercially and entertain themselves in an increasingly mobile society. In order to fulfill these needs, one requires the ability to send and receive messages, access information and entertainment, conduct business transactions, organize daily schedules and stay in touch with homes and offices from almost anywhere, at any time, as easily as making a telephone call.
Continued demand for products and services that address these needs is evidenced by the increasing number of electronic devices, and the explosive growth of the internet and network services. Advances in wireless telecommunication technologies led to the development of such devices as personal digital assistants, and enabled the growth of paging and cellular telephone networks. Devices such as notebook and sub-notebook computers with modems (both wireline and wireless) have allowed mobile professionals to connect to their PCs from almost any location, as well as to access on-line information and electronic mail services while traveling worldwide.
In addition, communication and information needs have stimulated the growth of the internet, on-line networks and corporate intranets. These networks now host a variety of services such as e-mail, database searching, conferencing, electronic commerce, games, software libraries and electronic newspapers and magazines. However, despite the proliferation of communication devices and the development of the internet, on-line networks and corporate intranets, significant barriers remain to fulfilling user needs for access to and management of personal, professional and public information.
The hardware designs and software technologies which enable today's communication are complex. Information, though widely available, can be either inaccessible or accessible only by navigating through a host of phone systems, operating system platforms, databases and networks. As a result significant amounts of time and effort are required of those who use and depend on these devices, networks and services to communicate and obtain information.
The problem of accessing and processing all of the information available from communication devices, networks and services is particularly acute for mobile business professionals. Today's mobile professional, working out of the home or small office, may have a cellular phone, a pager, a computer, a fax machine, an electronic mailbox on the internet, and a voice-mail service. Whether on the road, in a plane or at the office, success for the mobile professional depends in large part on the ability to easily and quickly access, sort through and respond to the messages delivered to each of these communication devices, and to obtain information necessary to the conduct of business from proliferating networks and services.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a network system, which is based on internet, computing and telecommunications standards, utilizing computer and internet technology, an innovative graphical user interface, integrated communication applications and interactive voice recognition technology. The present invention is a unified messaging service which will be accessible from any standard communication device (telephone, computer or internet), and will give the user intuitive voice command of personal, professional and public information.
This unified messaging service is a useful tool to those whose time and resources are limited and for whom communication is critical, such as mobile business professionals in the small office, home office market. The mobile business professional must maintain access to personal and professional information and developments, respond to customers and communicate with colleagues, family and friends at any time and from any location. The unified messaging service is designed to meet these objectives by offering a single point of access to all communications, integrated with personal information management tools and customized public content delivery.
Small office, home office professionals, most of whom do not have access to dedicated information management systems or the benefit of administrative support staff, may derive unique value from this shared network solution.
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Hoosain Allan
Jenkens & Gilchrist
Webley Systems, Inc.
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