| 摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus that allow users having access to a facsimile machine (110) to transceive and manage e-mail. If the user selects 'Direct Receipt' mode, e-mail is automatically sent to his fax machine and printed. If the user selects 'Receipt on Demand' mode, the user calls a predetermined telephone number and answers voice prompts to instruct the system where to fax his unread e-mail. The user can also be notified of unread e-mail being held, via pager or telephone. The fax received by the user contains the contents of the e-mail messages intended for the user. If the user sends a fax message to an internet (170) fax number associated with a particular recipient in the user's address book, the system sends an e-mail message containing the contents of the fax to the associated with the internet fax number.</p> |
