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Milpitas, CA, United States of America

Octel Communications Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 27

CIPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 1,862

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gregory M Vaudreuil (7 out of 14 patents)

Yigal Brandman (6 out of 10 patents)

Peter D Olson (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Robert S Cohn (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Carl F Schoeneberger (4 out of 5 patents)

6. Manoj Puri (4 out of 6 patents)

7. Michael P Dimitroff (3 out of 14 patents)

8. Mark B Whipple (3 out of 15 patents)

9. James R Swoopes (3 out of 5 patents)

10. Carl W Kalbfleisch (3 out of 5 patents)

11. Carlton C O'Neal (3 out of 5 patents)

12. David M Reece (3 out of 5 patents)

13. Alan T Huch (3 out of 6 patents)

14. Duncan J MacMillan, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Jason Subramaniam (3 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Voice Messaging

Multimedia Communications

Addressing Plans

Voice Processing

Echo Cancellation

Telephone Integration

Voice Network Security

Message Storage Security

Digital Line Card

Facsimile Transmission

Directory Management

Signal Detection

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6097791 - Voice-messaging system with non-user outcalling and auto-provisioning (2000-08-01),

2. 6094476 - Speech-responsive voice messaging system and method (2000-07-25),

3. 6064723 - Network-based multimedia communications and directory system and method (2000-05-16),

4. 5982856 - Network-based multimedia communications and directory system and method (1999-11-09),

5. 5940478 - Method and system for extended addressing plans (1999-08-17),

6. 5761201 - System and method for private addressing plans using community addressing (1998-06-02),

7. 5740231 - Network-based multimedia communications and directory system and method (1998-04-14),

8. 5740230 - Directory management system and method (1998-04-14),

9. 5621727 - System and method for private addressing plans using community addressing (1997-04-15),

10. 5519507 - Batching and delayed transmission of facsimiles (1996-05-21),

11. 5483580 - Methods and apparatus for non-simultaneous transmittal and storage of (1996-01-09),

12. 5479498 - Digital line card having universal port for upgrading electronic (1995-12-26),

13. 5416830 - Integrated voice meassaging/voice response system (1995-05-16),

14. 5414757 - Voice mail system for news bulletins (1995-05-09),

15. 5394460 - Voice processing systems connected in a cluster (1995-02-28),

Company Overview

Octel Communications Corporation, based in Milpitas, California, specializes in advanced telecommunications solutions. The company is known for its innovative voice messaging systems and unified communications technologies, which enhance business communication and collaboration. With a focus on integrating voice and data services, Octel plays a significant role in the evolution of communication technologies, catering to a diverse range of industries seeking to improve operational efficiency and connectivity.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

27 Patents

#62 in Milpitas, CA

#2,935 in California

#12,432 in US

#24,046 in the World

Milpitas, CA, United States of America

Octel Communications Corporation

Forward Citations = 1,862

39 inventors:

Gregory M Vaudreuil (7 out of 14 patents)

Yigal Brandman (6 out of 10 patents)

Peter D Olson (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Robert S Cohn (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Carl F Schoeneberger (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Octel Communications Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/octel-communications

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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