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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2003
Filed:
May. 06, 1999
Warren S. Gifford, Holmdel, NJ (US);
Paul Mowatt, Piscataway, NJ (US);
Philip Karcher, Spring Lake Heights, NJ (US);
Domenico Riggi, Cranford, NJ (US);
Telecommunications Premium Services, Inc., Edison, NJ (US);
Abstract
A method and system for providing unified messages services to a subscriber. The subscriber utilizes an active interface embedded in an e-mail notification to control delivery of a non-literal, single media or multimedia message to the subscriber. Such a non-literal message includes, but is not limited to, any of a hyperlink-based message, a voicemail message, a facsimile, and a video clip. The active interface provides access to communications-related services as well, including access to stock/options trading and bill payment.