System and method for managing messages in a packetized voice environment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7684549
APP PUB NO 20060008059A1
SERIAL NO

10887210

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A system and method are disclosed for managing messages in a packetized voice environment. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone. The VoIP telephone may include an interface for communicatively coupling with a broadband network access device. The VoIP telephone may also include an answering machine module that is capable of initiating the answering of an incoming VoIP call, the playing of a recorded announcement to a calling party, and the saving of a message from the calling party. In some embodiments, the answering machine module may be integral with the VoIP telephone and the saved message may be stored on a local memory.

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  • AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.;SBC KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Edmon, Eugene L Danville, US 24 266
Ying, Goangshiuan Shawn Oakland, US 22 206

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