Abstract: System and method for k-anonymization with a target k-value according to certain embodiments. For example, a method includes: receiving an input dataset; receiving a k-value, the k-value being a positive integer; receiving one or more quasi-identifiers corresponding to one or more data fields in the input dataset; receiving a data suppression strategy including one or more transformation steps, at least one transformation step of the one or more transformation steps associated with at least one quasi-identifier of one or more one or more quasi-identifiers; and applying the one or more transformation steps to the input dataset to generate a suppressed dataset including at least one suppressed data field corresponding to the at least one data field; checking an anonymity value of each data record of a plurality of data records in the suppressed dataset; selecting a subset of the suppressed dataset from the suppressed dataset.

Abstract: A system and method for instant voice messaging in a telecommunication system. Users are able to compose, store, retrieve or listen to short messages. The instant voice messaging system provides two operating modes: auto mode and prompt mode. In auto mode, the instant voice message is played on the destination telephone set without user intervention. In prompt mode, the user at the destination telephone set controls playback of the instant voice message. According to another aspect, the instant voice messaging system provides a whisper mode of operation which allows voice messages to be sent and received when the user at the originating set and/or destination set is involved in another call.

Abstract: A system and method for instant voice messaging in a telecommunication system. Users are able to compose, store, retrieve or listen to short messages. The instant voice messaging system provides two operating modes: auto mode and prompt mode. In auto mode, the instant voice message is played on the destination telephone set without user intervention. In prompt mode, the user at the destination telephone set controls playback of the instant voice message. According to another aspect, the instant voice messaging system provides a whisper mode of operation which allows voice messages to be sent and received when the user at the originating set and/or destination set is involved in another call.