Patents Assigned to j 2 Global Communications, Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for transmission and retrieval of facsimile and audio messages over a circuit or packet switched network
    Patent number: 6208638
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for accepting an incoming message over a circuit switched network and transmitting it over a packet switched network. The apparatus including means for implementing the steps of receiving an incoming call signal along with a inbound address; determining a user account and a final address on said packet switched network associated with said inbound address; allocating a message processing resource; processing said incoming call into a processed message; and, sending said processed message to said final address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: j 2 Global Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Rieley, Jaye Muller