摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable users to review the messages of conversations in either a live mode or a time-shifted mode, to make the conversation transition back and forth between the two modes, to participate in multiple conversations, and to archive the messages of conversations for later review or processing.SOLUTION: There is provided a telecommunication and multimedia management apparatus and method that supports voice and other media communications and that enables users to: (i) participate in multiple conversation modes, including live phone calls, conference calls, instant voice messaging or tactical communications; (ii) review the messages of conversations in either a live mode or a time-shifted mode and seamlessly transition back and forth between the two modes; (iii) participate in multiple conversations either concurrently or simultaneously; (iv) archive the messages of conversations for later review or processing; and (v) persistently store media either created or received on the communication devices of users. |