| 摘要 |
<p>A communication system comprising a voice messaging system (102) for storing and retrieving voice messages and facsimile data, a computer database accessing system (108) for storing and retrieving text messages from a separate computer system and for converting the text messages into voice messages, and a personal computer (111) (including an Internet communications device, or 'ICD') which allows a user to generate and receive voice messages, facsimile data, and text messages. The systems are integrated via a network (200) which coordinates the functions of each individual system. Additionally, the input/output ports of the voice message system (102) and the computer database accessing system (108) are connected in a parallel fashion to a personal computer (111) or ICD. In this configuration, a user may access voice messages, facsimile messages, and text messages through the personal computer (111) or ICD, either locally or remotely.</p> |
