Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method in which voicemail or other media messages together with their text transcriptions are sent as digital messages to the user's phone. In one embodiment, voicemail message is recorded remotely from a user's mobile device. The voicemail message is converted to both a text version and a digitized version. Both versions are then communicated to the user's device via a messaging channel. The user then can selectively retrieve either the text version for visual display or the digitized version for audible presentation. If desired, the user can retrieve both versions concurrently.

Abstract: An electronic personal assistant that modifies a personality it projects through voice prompts and interaction with a subscriber based on subscriber behavior and communication. The personality is defined in terms of personality parameters. The values of the personality parameters are modified to enhance the relationship between the subscriber and the electronic personal assistant over time.