An electronic messaging network comprises a network operation center and plural message terminals, all including memories for storing corresponding files of canned messages and associated message codes. To send a canned message, a calling party selects a canned message stored at one message terminal...http://www.google.ca/patents/US5894506?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5894506 - Method and apparatus for generating and communicating messages between subscribers to an electronic messaging network