Patent ID: 6212408
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A method for enabling a communication device having a communication handset to allow voice-controlled interaction with a voice mail system or other telephonic system, the method comprising:entering a voice command mode;receiving audible information from a user of the communication device in the voice command mode, wherein said audible information comprises speech indicating a key sequence to be entered in accessing said system and wherein said key sequence is used to allow the user to navigate in said telephonic system;interpreting said received audible information as a voice command instructing the communication handset to dial said requested key sequence entry;dialing said requested key sequence entry; andexiting said voice command mode, wherein exiting said voice command mode is performed in response the occurrence of the expiration of a time period, passing of a period of silence, or completion of a recognized command or command sequence.