| 摘要 |
A communication method and system for leaving voicemail and videomail messages for an instant messaging user through the use of an instant messaging system having at least one instant messaging client. The method includes configuring the at least one instant messaging client to receive instant messages containing audio and/or video content. Another step includes generating an instant message containing audio and/or video content for the at least one instant messaging client through the use of the instant messaging system. The method also includes receiving the instant message at a message storage and retrieval system, wherein the message storage and retrieval system is adapted to store instant messages having audio and/or video content. The method further includes storing the instant message at the message storage and retrieval system, wherein the at least one instant messaging client is operable with the message storage and retrieval system for retrieval of the stored instant message. The communication system enables an instant messaging user to leave and retrieve voicemail and videomail messages through the use of the instant messaging system.
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