Abstract: A method and apparatus for causing a message sent in facsimile compatible form over a telephone system from a first location to a second location to be received at the second location in a confidential manner such that only the intended recipient may view the message when he so desires. The intended recipient is notified when a facsimile message has been received for him and the recipient may retrieve the facsimile message remotely.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 19, 1990
Date of Patent:
June 29, 1993
Assignee:
Electronic Modules, Inc.
Inventors:
Gary V. Fuller, George P. Shrime, Sharbil J. Hamati, J. Michael Lyell, Alvin Heard