| 摘要 |
Method and apparatus for bridging between voicemail and electronic message media types in a communication system. In one example, a voice message is received at a voicemail server in response to an incoming call. Digital audio in the voice message is converted to text data of a text message. An electronic message is formed using the text message. The electronic message is sent using at least one electronic messaging protocol to at least one destination address. The electronic message may comprise a e-mail or an instant message. In one embodiment, a response electronic message is received at the voicemail server. Text data in the response electronic message is converted to digital audio data of a response voice message. An outgoing call is placed to an originator of the incoming call. The response voice message is played in response to the outgoing call being answered.
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