Telephonic communications – Audio message storage – retrieval – or synthesis – Indication or notification of message
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Gauthier, Gerald (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
Audio message storage, retrieval, or synthesis
Indication or notification of message
C370S352000, C709S224000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11029565
ABSTRACT:
A system and method that notifies the receipt of a voicemail message at an IP telephone using one or more of instant messaging and short message service. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides an IP telephone that prepares a notification regarding the receipt of a voicemail message. In one embodiment, the IP telephone queries the availability of an instant messaging client via an instant messaging presence server, and forwards the notification to the instant messaging presence server if the instant messaging client is available. In another embodiment, the IP telephone sends the notification to a short message service client via a short message service gateway. In still another embodiment, the IP telephone sends the notification to both instant messaging client and short message service clients.
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Gao Xiaofeng
Scott David
AT&T BLS Intellectual Property Inc.
Gauthier Gerald
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec P.A.
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