摘要 |
A system and method for processing informaion that is accessible via a global computer network (226). The system includes a plurality of audio processors (202, 204, 206) for processing audio information, a plurality of data processors (220, 221), coupled to the global computer network, and a plurality of computers, also coupled to the global computer network. The data processors receive a signal representing audio information from the audio processors, compresses the audio information signal into a compressed audio signal, and stores the compressed audio signal. The data processors also are capable of storing multiple files and multiple functional programs. The computers enable a user to access the stored compressed audio signal by receiving the compressed audio signal from the data processors via the global computer network and decompressing the compressed audio signal. During playback of the audio signal, for example, at least one command can be selected that controls delivery of the compressed audio signal as it is being sent to the computer by the data processors via the global computer network. The computer also enables a user to access the files and the functional programs from the data processors via the global computer network. The result is a controllable, real-time voice mail system and a virtual electronic office, accessible via computers coupled to a global computer network, such as the Internet.
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