Method and system for capturing telephone calls

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Systems and methods consistent with the present invention address this need by permitting a user to automatically receive messages left by callers.
The messages may be received via a number of different communication devices, including a computer or a pager.
Systems and methods consistent with the present invention also provide both the business and the LEC with relevant information to enable them to determine, individually or together, how efficiently the business is using its telephone line capacity and how to efficiently manage this resource to meet the business's goals.
In accordance with the purpose of the invention as embodied and broadly described herein, a server consistent with the present invention includes a communications interface configured to enable communications with a calling party.
The server also includes a processing device configured to receive a telephone call from a calling party for a called party, identify the calling party, determine whether the calling party is a predetermined party, and transmit a notification to the called party when the calling party is the predetermined party.
In another implementation consistent with the present invention a computer-readable medium stores sequences of instructions that are executed by a processor.
The instructions cause the processor to store a message of a calling party for a called party.
The instructions further cause the processor to identify the calling party, determine whether the calling party is a predetermined party and transmit a notification to the called party when the calling party is the predetermined party.