DIGITAL PERSONAL ASSISTANT AND AUTOMATED RESPONSE SYSTEM

摘要

Systems, apparatus and methods are described that provide abstractions, automation, personalization, tools and delivery systems useful in the publication, sharing, viewing, communication, transmission and reception of information on telephone networks. The invention provides systems, apparatus and methods for conducting transactions on telephone networks, for automated, customized, integrated and bimodal responses to phone calls. Subscribers may customize and configure personalized and customized automated response systems that are adaptable based on caller identity and time of day. Flexible customization of responses is enabled using rule-based engines. Personalized subscriber identities enable callers to reach subscribers without direct access to subscriber telephone numbers. Subscriber telephone numbers can be aggregated and accessed through a single contact point. Flexible automated call forwarding to appropriate subscriber telephone numbers is provided. The systems, methods and apparatus can be optimized for use in mobile devices and may be addressed using existing telephone numbers.