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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 14, 2013
Value-added Communications, Inc., Reston, VA (US);
Stephen Hodge, Aubry, TX (US);
David Woody, Allen, TX (US);
Value-Added Communications, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a voice message exchange system and method for improving communication between an inmate and a third party by enabling the inmate to leave a message when a call is not answered and further allowing the third party who receives the message to reply with a message to the inmate. Additionally, outside parties that meet the institution's requirements can leave messages for inmates at any time. The present invention can be used as an add-on to legacy inmate call management systems or incorporated internally into an inmate call management system. The system also provides monitoring, controlling, recording, and billing means.