Patent ID: 6640242
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: H04L,H04M

Abstract:
A method for facilitating communication through an integrated message system through both a telephony-centric network and a data-centric network, the method comprising:receiving a request for an analog audio communication link through the data-centric network; establishing the analog audio communication link through the data-centric network to the message system; authenticating a user of the integrated message system through the analog audio communication link; receiving commands through the analog audio communication link requesting one or more previously stored messages intended for the user; communicating the previously stored messages through the analog audio communication link; receiving commands through the analog audio communication link requesting a second analog audio communication link through the telephony-centric network; establishing the second analog audio communication link through the telephony-centric network; and coupling the first-mentioned and the second analog audio communication links such that analog audio communication passes through both the first and second analog audio communication links.