Universal messaging service using single voice grade telephone line within a client/server architecture

摘要: An integrated voice and data messaging system is disclosed. The includes a Server comprising first computer, network applications platform (NAP) running on the means for storing messages. In addition, Client second computer with an associated display transmitting analog messages digital to Server, Client/Server interface coupling providing medium over which communicate; Universal Mailbox Application Client, or both Client. capable of visually indicating user, via device that message has been delivered user being held by wherein may be voice, facsimile message. particularly suited exchanging among Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) users having access one more database services, including voice-mail service. SOHO are typically not attached local area (LAN) gain through public switched telephone (PSTN), personal (PC).