Patent ID: 6125170
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A telephone message storage and retrieval system, comprising:a graphics input pad;a printer fed by a supply of telephone message slips;means for advancing the supply of telephone message slips so as to place a new message slip into overlying registration with respect to the graphics input pad;a clock and calendar module operative to generate an electrical signal representative of time and date;a memory for storing telephone message-related information;an interface adapted for connection to a communications network; anda controller in electrical communication with the graphics input pad, means for advancing the supply of telephone message slips, the clock and calendar module, and the memory, the controller being programmed to perform the following functions:a) position a new telephone message slip into overlying registration with respect to the graphics input pad,b) store into the memory, and print onto the slip, known information relating to the incoming call, including the time and date of the call, andc) receive and store into the memory new information relating to the call through the graphics input pad as it is written onto the slip.