This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Octel Communications Corporation. Active years: 1995.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1995
Title: Innovations by Richard L Thompson
Introduction
Richard L Thompson is an accomplished inventor based in San Jose, California. He is known for his innovative contributions to voice mail technology. His work has significantly impacted how news items are distributed through computerized voice mail systems.
Latest Patents
One of Richard L Thompson's notable patents is a voice mail system for news bulletins. This invention presents an improved method and apparatus for distributing news items to users of a computerized voice mail system. The news items are stored on disk, and a news item memory table is maintained in active memory. This memory table includes message descriptors of the latest news items and time stamps indicating the newest news item not referenced in the shadow table. Each time a user accesses their mailbox, the system checks the memory table to determine if any items have been added or deleted since the last interrogation. If new bulletins are available, they are read into the mailbox, while obsoleted items are removed.
Career Highlights
Richard L Thompson has made significant strides in his career, particularly through his work at Octel Communications Corporation. His contributions to the field of voice mail technology have been recognized and appreciated within the industry.
Conclusion
Richard L Thompson's innovative work in voice mail technology exemplifies the impact of inventors on modern communication systems. His patent for a voice mail system for news bulletins showcases his ability to enhance user experience through technology.
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