Patent ID: 6249809
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: G16H,H04M

Abstract:
An automated and interactive informational system comprising:a) means for creating and retrieving a client database;b) means for creating and retrieving a client program that includes for each client either specific messages, information or questions;c) computer means for accessing said client database and said client program, said computer producing in sequence, a telecommunication address, a digital client validation request signal and one of either a digital message, question or information that are only sent if the client validation request signal is responded to by the client with a valid response signal;d) means for converting the digital signals produced by said computer to telecommunication signals that are sent to a client's telecommunications interface in response to the client's validation response signal;e) means for converting the telecommunication signals originating at the client's telecommunications interface, to digital signals for application and processing by said computer;f) means comprising a light ar illuminated icon associated with said client's telecommunications interface to visually indicate that a message is waiting or information is available.