Abstract: A method and system for interacting with a database via multiple types of media where the database includes data lacking a format for use with each of the media. The method includes selecting data to be accessed, selecting one of the media for providing access to the data selected, automatically formatting the data selected for use with the media selected, and transmitting the formatted data for output via the media selected. The system includes a processor, memory, software and media required for performing the method.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 1996
Date of Patent:
October 6, 1998
Assignee:
U S West, Inc.
Inventors:
Terry F. Trader, Leslie Darrell Cox, Michael Gregory Gibson, Jeffrey Lloyd Kienker