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Method and system for enhanced processing of audio messages with a data processing system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1992-07-14
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Granted: 1996-07-23
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Expires: 2012-07-14
Abstract
Abstract The method and system of the present invention are provided for enhancing the processing of audio messages. A user first creates a plurality of selectable audio messages including standard format salutations, originator identification material or other such messages. The selectable audio messages are then stored within the data processing system. Thereafter, the user may explicitly or automatically designate any of the selectable audio messages to be associated with a primary message. The audio messages are then distributed, utilizing the data processing system, to designated recipients. The recipient may then utilize the associated audio message to derive additional information regarding the originator of the primary message and may also obtain access to a repository of selectable audio messages associated with the originator and request a distribution of any or all of these selectable audio messages.
Inventors
- 👤 Haydn A. Inniss
- 👤 Marvin L. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:28
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/64; H04M1/65; H04M1/6505; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/50; H04M3/53; H04M3/533
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A method within a data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said method comprising the data processing system implemented steps of: creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages has associated therewith a digital representation identifying an originator of said primary message, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A method within a data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said method comprising the data processing system implemented steps of: creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages has associated therewith a digital representation identifying an originator of said primary message, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
112 words
A method within a data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said method comprising the data processing system implemented steps of: creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages includes selected attributes, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
112 words
A method within a data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said method comprising the data processing system implemented steps of: creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages includes selected attributes, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
A data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said data processing system comprised of: means for creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; means for storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, means for associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages has associated therewith a digital representation identifying an originator of said primary message, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
A data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said data processing system comprised of: means for creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; means for storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, means for associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages has associated therewith a digital representation identifying an originator of said primary message, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
A data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said system comprising: means for creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; means for storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, means for associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages includes selected attributes, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
108 words
A data processing system for enhanced processing of audio messages, said system comprising: means for creating a plurality of selectable audio messages; means for storing said plurality of selectable audio messages within said data processing system; and, means for associating at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages with a primary message within said data processing system in response to distribution of said primary message within said data processing system, wherein the associated at least one of said plurality of selectable audio messages includes selected attributes, and wherein a recipient thereof capable of derive additional information from said primary message and said associated selectable audio message.
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