Siemens Business Communication Systems, Inc.

Holly Freeman

Roberto Perelman

Mark E Kaminsky

Bipin Patel

Chris Yuan

Jeanne Ichnowski

Methods and apparatus are set forth which enable users of a network which supports the AMIS Analog Protocol to define numbering plans which shorten and simplify addressing an AMIS message to specific AMIS Sites. These user friendly numbering plans are referred to generally herein as 'Enhanced Addressing' schemes. The methods and apparatus contemplated by the invention also support the construction and utilization of the 'System Number', as defined in the AMIS Analog Protocol, particularly in conjunction with performing Enhanced Addressing.

Apparatus for providing enhanced addressing capability in voice

Methods are set forth which enable users of a voice messaging system network which supports the Audio Messaging Interchange Specification (AMIS) Analog Protocol to define numbering plans which shorten and simplify addressing an AMIS message to specific AMIS Sites. These user friendly numbering plans are referred to generally herein as 'Enhanced Addressing' schemes. The methods contemplated by the invention also support the construction and utilization of the 'System Number', as defined in the AMIS Analog Protocol, particularly in conjunction with performing Enhanced Addressing.

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