David L May

US Patent:

6292480, Sep 18, 2001

Filed:

Jun 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/871514

Inventors:

David C. May - McKinney TX

Assignee:

Nortel Networks Limited - Quebec

International Classification:

H04L 1256
H04M 164

US Classification:

370352

Abstract:

An electronic communications manager for providing an interface between a user using a communication device and a data and/or telephone network is disclosed. The data network, which may include an internet or intranet, is connectible to at least one information provider as well as a second user, and the telephone network is also connectible to the second user. The electronic communications manager can receive and interpret voice, such as from the first user using a telephone, as well as data, such as from the first user using a computer or information appliance. Likewise, the electronic communications manager can provide voice/video, such as for interacting with the first user through the telephone, and can provide data, such as interacting with the first user through the pager or interacting with the second user through the data network. Furthermore, the electronic communications manager can send and receive internet protocol to and from the information provider.